Diorskin Nude BB Cream

We could all use a little more sophistication in our daily beauty routine. The luxe Diorskin BB Cream delivers, combining ingredients to smooth, hydrate and brighten skin for a product that smells of rosy Dior luxury, but without the fuss.

Available for £30 from Dior.com

Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream

“Where have you been all my life” is a frequent phrase used when describing Smashbox’s rather infamous BB Cream. It primes the skin, moisturisers, clears blemishes and perhaps most importantly, controls oil so you look radiant rather than french fry greasy.

Available for £27 from Smashbox.co.uk

Givenchy Hydra Sparkling Nude Look BB Cream

We just can’t get enough of the lightly perfumed BB Cream from Givenchy. It may sound strange to describe a BB as “romantic,” but the decadent formula goes on well without masking your face — the perfect complexion lover.

Available for £28.50 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Revlon Photo Ready BB Cream

Combining blemish-fighting skincare, makeup and rich moisture, Revlon sets the beauty standard high with this light and lovely BB Cream — without a big price tag to match.

Available for £9.99 from Boots.com

NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser

Technically, the NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturiser isn’t a BB Cream. But before you clutch your lipstick in horror, this wonder product is on the list because it’s ultra-light formula protects and hydrates the skin, just like its BB cousins.

Available for £27 from Selfridges.co.uk

Shiseido Perfect Hydrating BB Cream

Shiseido was one of the first brands to introduce the formidable BB, and how grateful we are to the Asian brand. The packaging is ultra-modern, and the formula potent. Need we say more?

Available for £28 from Houseoffraser.co.uk

Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35

Bobbi Brown is already known for its fantastic range of colours and textures, but it’s skincare lines are just as worthy of obsessive behaviour. The BB cream has a higher SPF count for complete coverage, is light and perfectly perfume-free.

Available for £29 from Bobbibrown.co.uk

YSL Top Secrets BB Cream SPF20

This is one secret we’re shouting from the rooftops. YSL’s Top Secrets BB Cream is top of the line. It feels effortlessly light, and hides every dark circle, blemish, and general skin ailment with ease.

Available for £38 from Yslbeauty.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Givenchy Skin Drink Cleansing Micellar Water

Nothing is better than water for water. The Micellar Water cleanser by Givenchy is everything we want in a cleanser. It’s fragrance free for the sensitive among us, and one small dollop goes a long way. Gentle, barely visible, and not a sign of residue. Well done.

Available for £21 from Debenhams.com

Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi Oil Cleanser

Now oil cleansers and products are cast with a suspicious eye by the oily among us — but for those with tired, oily or sensitive skin, oil cleansers are your new best friend. One of the best around is the new Anti/Oxi cleanser by Shu Uemura. As suggested, it’s full of anti-oxidants that help reduce lines and signs of stress around the face, and the oil-formula washes away clean, but leaves the face as fresh as a cleaned baby’s bottom.

Available for £59 from Shuuemura.co.uk

Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser

For those looking for the all-natural, fresh route, look no further than the Ultra Facial Cleanser by Kiehl’s. The pH-balance is evens skin tone, and the liquid formula works into a gentle foam for a light, fresh feeling. Short and sweet — just how we like it.

Available for £17 from Kiehls.co.uk

Rodial Glamtox Cleansing Balm

Just like it sounds, this cleansing balm from the Glamtox range by Rodial is a creamy, melting concoction. The rich cleanser turns into a milky dew to rid impurities, and the added almond and jojoba firms and nourishes skin in a most glamourous fashion.

Available for £48 from Rodial.co.uk

Smashbox It’s A Wrap Waterproof Makeup Remover 

Makeup removers and cleansers aren’t usually clumped together for good reasons (clogged pores being one of them). But the Makeup Remover by Smashbox is a double-whammy worth having. It’s not only gentle, it washes off completely, taking that clumped mascara and city grime with it.

Available for £16.50 from Smashbox.co.uk

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

The Cleanse & Polish cleanser by Liz Earle is one that many brands try to imitate, but none can copy. The formula is gentle, creamy and yet does not clog pores. Perhaps this is due to the process: once you apply the cleanser, use the hot cloth to gently polish away built up nasties.

Available for £13.25 (100ml) from Lizearle.co.uk

Ole Henriksen On The Go Cleanser

This gel cleanser by Ole Henriksen applies thick and washes away quickly, leaving the face feeling surprisingly fresh and clean, without the usual residues of other gel cleansers. And along with added Vitamin C to regenerate tired skin, the scent literally smells like fresh-squeezed orange juice, so you’ll be feeling fresh (and quite sweet) all day long.

Available for £21 from Lookfantastic.com

NUDE Perfect Cleansing Oil

The trusted NUDE Perfect Cleansing Oil is great for oil-based newbies. The scent is light but sweet, and while the formula comes out as oil, it works into a visible foam once applied. Because it leaves the skin feeling dewy soft, it’s great for summer.

Available for £28 from SpaceNK.com

L’Occitane Precious Cleansing Foam

Cleansers come in many shapes and formulas nowadays, but sometimes we just want a basic foam. The L’Occitane Precious Cleansing Foam is great for those looking for a traditional (yet workable) cleanser. It’s light, soft and has a delicate scent — perfect for the no-fussers among us.

Available for £18.50 from Loccitane.co.uk

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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Welcome to our debut Hit List, a weekly roundup of all things best and present in the world of beauty and fashion. This week, we take a look at the best new beauty products out for the Spring, from YSL’s new mascara to Dior Addict lipgloss to a very special offer with Chanel. So take a look, grab a bag, and bask like a beauty in the sun.

1. Lancome Hypnose Palette Eye Shadow

It’s been said that seduction is all in the eyes. So while we practice our magnetic gazes, Lancome took a more practical route by creating the very alluring Hypnose Palette eyeshadow collection. The collection includes three looks: Doll, Star, and Drama eyes, all of which add a softness or intensity to the traditional smokey eye. Imagine wearing Khaki Chic while traipsing through a garden or Menthe a’Lo reflecting city lights.

Available in April at www.lancome.co.uk, £37

2. YSL: Baby Doll Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils

The new YSL Baby Doll Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils was made for the likes of Valley of the Dolls babes sipping on Manhattan cocktails: demure stirred with straight up sex appeal. Sounds fancy? It is, you devilish things. With a scientific formula and a beautifully designed brush, YSL introduced impressive and ultramodern technology to create voluminous, retro siren lashes. Fur rugs and Jane Birkin aside, YSL’s Baby Doll Mascara is a go-go.

Available in April at www.yslbeauty.co.uk, £24.50

3. Dior Addict Lipgloss

With Spring finally in the air, we need a colourful gloss to match our poolside daiquiri. Luckily for our pouts (and developing tans), Dior’s new Dior Addict gloss range has 24 juicy and succulent shades as well as three different effects, ranging from Pearly, Shimmery and Pure. Our favourite is Diablotine – it’s ice lolly bright but it won’t be melting off in the sun.

Available at www.houseoffraser.co.uk, £22

4. Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Mascara

New in the already legendary Chanel Jeaux de Regards collection is the Le Volume de Chanel Mascara. This is Chanel’s first volumising mascara, meaning this is not your run-of-the-mill tube o’ clump. Using their cylindrical ‘Snowflake’ brush, and smooth, surprisingly clean texture, Chanel has created a mascara that’s as innovative as their name. To celebrate the launch of this impressive little weapon, Chanel is hosting complimentary eye makeovers of their Jeaux de Regards collection at an exclusive booth at Selfridges from today through the 8^th of May.

Available in April www.selfridges.co.uk, £24

5. Smashbox Megatint Long Wear Lip Colour

Like us, your parched winter lips probably need a good dose of moisture. Enter Smashbox Megatint Long Wear Lip Colour, which has an incredibly lightweight formula that won’t peel off, unlike the flaky longwear lipsticks of old. But be careful: with six shades, choosing which colour to wear for the entire day will get a lot more difficult. It’s a hard job…

Available in April at www.smashbox.co.uk, £18

6. This Works In Transit Skin Defence

While our reaction after a dismal winter is to strip down and bask in the sunlight, we need to remember the sun can be as moody a bitch as winter winds, causing harm and damage to delicate skin. Luckily for us, the team at This Works know how to keep nature’s nastier side at bay with the In Transit Skin Defence Moisturiser. If your plans this summer include picnics, poolside lounges or bopping festivals, this lightweight formula is a must for your daily regiment. So get partying – just be skin safe.

Available in April at www.boots.co.uk, £40

Words: Elise Marraro (follow Elise on Twitter @PardonMe_Lissie)

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