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What with The Big Freeze as we have nicknamed it, January has been more miserable than most (especially if you werent lucky enough to enjoy a snow day or two). So treat yourself with these cheap and cheerful beauty products. We guarantee they will put a smile back on your face and get you feeling human again.
A slick of bright lip colour will instantly enhance your mood. These chubby pencils from Lipstick Queen have the consistency of a balm but with the punchy colour of a lipstick. Much more flattering than a heavy lippie.
Chinatown glossy pencil, £19.50 by Lipstick Queen at Space NK
Team ELLE fell in love with this floral water from Miller Harris. It works as a face toner, light fragrance and, if you’re feeling all Stepford Wives, linen water for your iron too.
Flower Water, from £15 by Miller Harris
We spotted these oils backstage at most of the autumn/winter shows. Massaged into skin, mixed with moisturiser or foundation, these oils will help you achieve dewy skin whatever the weather.
Essential oil, £14 by Mac
The Life NK body lotions are a hit with our editor (she’s very fussy when it comes to moisturisers). This Uplifting version has grapefruit and peppermint, the perfect addition to your morning wake-up routine.
Uplifting Body Lotion, £15 by Life NK at Space NK
A clean start is exactly what we want. If you don’t wear sun protection in your moisturiser now is the time to start. This cream contains SPF15 and added shimmer to give sallow skin a boost.
Brighten Up, £15.35 by Dermalogica
This is the chicest lipbalm we have set our eyes on all winter. Buy it because it’s beautiful, and because it works to beat chapped lips.
Crème De Rose lip balm, £19 by Dior
This pre-moistened mask is a fun way to ensure you take a few moments, or 15 minutes to be precise, to actually relax! Choose from chamomile, rose, lavender or mulberry, but at £1.79 each we think you should snap up all four.
Face Mask, £1.79 by Natural Products at Victoria Health
Perfectly groomed brows can have a positive effect on your whole look. These heart shaped tweezers work just as well as the classic style but they’re cute to boot. Oh, and they’re not as clunky as they look.
Tweezers, £18 by Shavata
Packed with exfoliating beads, plus some bursting beads which contain salicylic acid, this face scrub works just like an at home microdermabrasion. One of the best face scrubs we have tried, use it once every week to brighten your complexion and even skintone.
Greatest Scrub of All, £8 by Soap & Glory
With its yummy scent of Ginseng and Indian Rose, this moisturising bath cream is the perfect January indulgence. Well, who can resist a bubble bath?
Energy Bubbles, £9.90 by Rituals
If, like us, you think there is nothing better than sitting in front of the TV on a cold afternoon and treating yourself to a manicure, then get your mitts on Leighton Denny’s Double Up duo. The set includes his Make It Matter and Crystal Finish top coats. The only choice? A matte or shiny mani?
Double Up Duo, £18.50 by Leighton Denny
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