1. Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Spot ointments are never going to set hearts a-fluttering, but they're essential to a gal's maintenance. This potent-smelling potion is SO good, that I've yet to have an outbreak that can survive past the 3-day mark. And even though it's meant to be used as an overnight treatment (you can't go wandering into work with creamy pink blotches all over your ace), I've found that dipping a cotton bud into just the top layer of transparent, yellow liquid and dabbing it onto problem areas also helps to reduce redness and dry the nasties up during the day too
£15 Stockists www.mariobadescu.com

2. Shavata Duo Eyebrow Pencil
I don't know about you, but whenever I try to pencil in my raven brows (on occasions when I've been trigger happy with the tweezers), they just look so fake. Powders, crayons and gels all seem to do nothing more than create two caterpillar-y arches that could scare away the proverbial little children. Then I discovered the Shavata pencil. There's one side for dawn and one for dusk. The pencil's hard enough to draw in short, fine strokes and the colour blends beautifully. I'm far from being a Domestic Goddess, but now, my brows could definitely hold their own against Nigella's
£6.99 Stockists: 0208 997 1089

3.Shiseido Benefiance Instant Treatment Eye Mask
Listing the hard-hitting ingredients in these wonder masks that takes you into chemistry lesson territory. Retinol, APM, Hesperidin and TMG – which means, they tackle wrinkles, counteract dullness, improve icrocirculation, energise and exfoliate the eye area. Simply put, they make your peepers look a damn sight better and that's all I need to know
£46.50 020 7823 9500

4. Clinique CX Color Corrector
Clinique have gone super high-tech of late, producing new lines of targeted skincare that deal with specific problems. The Color Correctors are light in texture and hydrate skin whilst brightening its appearance. Dabbed around rosy noses or sallow eyes (one neutralises red tones and the other blue hues), they leave skin looking even, natural and primed for make-up £28.50 Stockists: www.clinique.co.uk

5.Optrex Eye Brightening Drops
This is a sneaky wonder. Popped into eyes it gets whites sparkling – even after sleepless nights. But because it works by constricting the blood capillaries, it can also be used to reduce redness for any part of the face. Got a nasty spot? Squeeze a few drops onto cotton wool and press over the blemish for a minute or so. Soon enough, the colour will have reduced. Genius
£3.76 Stockists: www.boots.com

6. Redken Extreme Anti-Snap
My hair was in a bad way. It needed help. It needed something that was going to give it strength and boost its resilience. Something strong, something super. That's where Redken came to the rescue. The Anti-Snap Treatment helps to seal and protect tresses in distress. It makes them feel smoother, silkier and stronger than ever before. And just when you're expecting a big, strong manly aroma, it smells all sweet and clean, and leaves your hair delicately scented all day long. I'm smitten
£8.50 Stockists: 0800 444880

7. Decléor Baume Essential
I have a friend who left for the airport, remembered that she'd left this little pot by the side of her sink and drove back to get it – only just making her flight. I thought she was crazy, until she told me about it. It's one of those amazing balms that the French do so well – a Swiss Army Knife of skincare. It draws out spots, treats scars and rashes, nourishes nails, soothes cold sores and calms eczema, sunburn, psoriasis and even helps to heal cuts and burns. And the smell? Orange blossom, camomile and basil. It's almost worth missing a holiday for
£25.50 Stockists: www.decleor.co.uk

8. Jo Malone Finishing Fluid
We all know women who claim to never wear makeup and hate foundation, but a closer look reveals a fine layer of powder or the shimmer of a tinted moisturiser. That's cheating. They should try Jo Malone's Facial Finishers instead. Designed to reveal the skin, they calm and even out imperfections and are perfect for sensitive skin. It's still cheating, but this time, you'll never get caught
£30 Stockists: 020 7720 0202 or www.jomalone.co.uk

9. Laura Mercier Flawless Skin Perfecting Water
Brand new from Laura Mercier comes another skincare collection, Flawless Skin. The Purifying Oil, £30, is gorgeous and does wonders for congested complexions while the Perfecting Water is so wonderfully calming that when it's in contact with the face, it makes you want to bathe in it. I drench large swathes of cotton wool with the Japanese Deep Sea Water-rich liquid, pat it over my face and leave it on for a few minutes to reduce puffiness. And if it's fresh out of the fridge, the sensation is unbeatable
£30 Stockists: 0870 169 9999

10. No 7 Beautifully Clear Age-defence
Women well into their thirties can still experience regular breakouts that are not only unsightly, but embarrassing too. But as we get older, the number of skin complaints also increases to include dryness, lines and wrinkles, sallow skin and loss of firmness and elasticity. So rather than produce just another spot-blitzing treatment (which, let's face it, can feel like paint stripper on skin that's already dry), No 7 have addressed everything in one bottle. It gets rid of dead cells, brightens the complexion, controls skin bacteria, reduces wrinkles, moisturises and supports collagen production. It's about time
£16.00 Stockists: www.boots.com




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Ive seen the Laura Mercier Perfecting Water in Space NK. I would go through that bottle so fast so its not cost effective for me! What are your top ten miracle products? I'll have a think and get back to you!

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hmmm, good question, ill have a think too