COSMETICS Look and feel

AS THE NIGHTS DRAW IN WE’RE TAKING THIS MONTH’S BEAUTY AND MAKEUP TIPS FROM LUXURY COSMETICS BRANDS WHO ARE AT THEIR BEST ‘ROUND MIDNIGHT

Hermês presents two scents for winter in the form of Èpice

Marine and Cologne Hermês.

The former is a stunning autumnal scent with a spicy fragrance reminiscent of cumin, hazelnut, vetiver, cinnamon and oakmoss.

Woody and invigorating, it retails at John Lewis for £189/100ml.

Meanwhile, Cologne

Hermês is spicy and dry, with lemon, black tea and

Guaiac wood on the nose, retailing for £81/100ml. n 2. Dr Hauschka lip colour... Just what the doctor ordered... 18 intense colours for your lips this autumn, courtesy of Dr Hauschka. Rather than painting over your lips, each one of these 18 shades blends seamlessly with their natural luminosity. The formulation combines mineral pigments, medicinal plant extracts, oils and waxes to provide intense colour with a soft sheen too, Amaryllis shade shown, £20/4.1g. 3. Five star mascara... MAC’s Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara is a good investment for those seeking 16 smudge-free hours of wear. A lightweight curling, lifting Mascara in a glossy shade of Endless Black, £17/5.7g 4. Helping hand... Autumn and winter are tough on hands, so invest in some protection courtesy of Floris, whose Chypress Luxury Hand Lotion has sweet almond and jojoba to soothe and nourish skin, £24/250ml.

Dr Hauschka’s Radiant Rose set is an ideal autumn pick-me-up, and a great gift idea for Christmas. The set comprises 30ml of Rose Day Cream, Soothing Cleansing Milk and Facial Toner, to calm and hydrate skin. The brand is renowned for its natural and organic products

and use of medicinal plants, £30.50.

A Tangle Teezer is a handbag essential this season, with blustery autumn winds set to play havoc with your hair. This particular example, as well as looking sharp in its blue ombre, is more compact than the original and has a click-on cover. Use wet or dry to de-tangle and smooth your hair without causing damage, £14.

n All our beauty products are available from local independent stockists unless otherwise stated, please note that prices stated are RRP and may vary according to retailer.