THE PANEL OF EXPERTS

LEIGHTON DENNY is a leading nail technician with a salon at Urban Retreat in Harrods.

NICOLA CLARKE is the UK Creative Colour Director at John Frieda. Clients includeMadonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss.

NICKY KINNAIRD founded Space NK in 1993. She sources her products from around the world and will soon have 50 stores nationwide.

BOBBI BROWN started a make-up revolution in 1991 with just ten lipsticks. An accomplished author on beauty who also works backstage at New York fashion week.

SUSAN HARMSWORTH, the founder and chief executive of ESPA which has set the standard for international spas of distinction.

BHARTI VYAS, an holistic therapist, has spent 27 years combining Eastern and Western beauty methods.

MARGO MARRONE is the founder of the Organic Pharmacy, a range of organic products free of parabens, toxins and carcinogens.

Lancome Flash Bronzer Self Tanning Mousse, £19.50, nationwide This mousse is very easy to apply and instantly reveals a glow that leaves your skin looking naturally tanned.

Seche Vite topcoat, £8.95 (nailsbymail.co.uk) A very quick drying top coat that leaves nails with a glossy finish.

This Works Really Rich Lotion, £30 (020-7584 1887) A rich lotion made from essential oils suitable for face and body. Leaves skin moisturised and soft all day.

The Body Shop Cactus bath brush, £9 (01903 844554) Dry brushing gently but effectively invigorates and exfoliates the skin.

Korres Guava body butter, £11.50 (020-7581 6455) A thick and highly fragrant body butter. Actively nourishes and smoothes the skin.

Philosophy Empower Mint shampoo, shower gel & bubble bath, £14.50 (0870 9908452) A perfect travel product: 3-in1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath.

Scholl Dual Action foot file, £4.69 (scholl-footcare.co.uk) This 2-in1 file removes hard or rough skin and buffs it smooth, leaving feet soft.

ESPA Body Smoothing shower gel, £19.50 (01252 352230) Made from a blend of aromatic ingredients this creates a spicy and floral aroma in the shower.

Essie nail polish, £8.50 (nailsbymail.co.uk) The best range of flattering nail colours on the market – with a long lasting formula.

Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion, £24.50 (0800 0363558) A rich lotion best for hydrating dry and rough skin.

Bio Oil, £14.95 (020-7351 3131) Pregnant women swear it helps reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone.

Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion, £4.99 (0800 0851548) The best –and cheapest – way to a convincing summer glow.

Penhaligons Bluebell talcum powder, £12 (0800 716108) A fine fragrant powder that feels creamy on the skin.

Creative Solar Oil, £9.95 (hqhair.com) A conditioner made of naturally light oils and Vitamin E to help prevent nails from becoming brittle.

Aromatherapy Associates bath and shower oil collection, £24 (020-8569 7030) Nine mini-sized bath oils that help turn a bath into an aromatherapy experience.

Space NK Seaweed body cream, £25 (spacenk.com) A rich complex of plant extracts and marine seaweeds that tone, moisturise and revitalise.

Babes and Babies Mama Melts, £25 (BabesWithBabies.com) Soap for soaking, not eating, however tempting they might look.

Creative Cuticle Eraser, £10.50 (hqhair.com) Sloughs dead skin cells to reveal tight healthy tissue around the nails.

Shiseido Aromatic Glow Salt Scrub, £23 (020-7313 4774) A mineral-rich salt scrub that invigorates as it buffs away roughness to reveal velvety-smooth skin.

Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion, £2.99 (0800 591720) The best bargain moisturiser. An effective lotion that provides relief by locking moisture into dry skin.

Chanel Body Excellence Nourishing and Rejuvenating hand cream, £31 (020-7493 3836) A light cream that absorbs easily into the skin, rejuvenating tired hands.

Leighton Denny Sole Mate, £8 (020-7893 8333) A 3-in1 treatment rich in vitamins and minerals that exfoliate, soften, moisturise and polish.

The Organic Pharmacy Sicilian Lemon, Seaweed & Eucalyptus body scrub, £20 020-7351 2232) Removes dead skin, detoxifies and moisturises.

Origins A Perfect World Highly Hydrating Body Lotion, £20 (0800 7314039) A moisturising aromatic lotion that creates healthy looking skin.

Johnsons Baby Oil, £2.35 (0845 6020333) An intensive oil that provides soft, glowing skin.

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