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10 beauty tips for a radiant Christmas

Radiate on the dance floor this Christmas with our brilliant beauty buys for face, hair and body. By Rebecca Barnes

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On the turn

Want skin that’s luminous and radiant this Christmas? Er, yes please! Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Radiance Renewer, £32, contains a formula that enhances cell renewal and improves skin clarity by 71%. In addition, surface imperfections are reduced and skin is smoothed with visible results. A straight-up skincare star…

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Feeling fruity

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel Foundation, £10.99, will make your skin glow – this vitamin and fruit-enhanced boost is ideal for pepping up dull, knackered complexions. Superfruits lychee, goji and pomegranate erase signs of fatigue, even out the skin tone and revive radiance thanks to light-reflecting micro-pigments – reportedly 69% increased radiance after four weeks of use.

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Night moves

Possibly the most glamorous beauty must-have in our luminous line-up is Guerlain Vol De Nuit Perfumed Shimmer Powder, £49.50, which combines make-up and fragrance and would make a stunning present, too. Inspired by the iconic Vol De Nuit scent, the iridescent veil of light pink loose powder is dotted with finely milled silver and teal glitter to ensure that you literally light up the party.

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Pure lust-re

If you love the Guerlain shimmer powder but your budget won’t stretch that far, try Lush Lustre Dusting Powder, £10, which is gorgeously scented with jasmine and rose absolute and contains a fine gold shimmer pigment to give skin a subtle glow; try it on your collarbone, décolletage or legs. Metallics are huge this season, so your beauty look will be bang on trend.

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Mane attraction

Make your hair gleam with L’Oreal Professionel Mythic Oil, £14.95 (0800 072 6699) which treats, tames and illuminates. The nourishing oil is enriched with avocado oil and grape seed oil and can be used in different ways, depending on your hair type; as a blow-dry treatment on damp hair, or as a finishing product to control frizz and flyaways.

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Dazzle dust

MyFace Blingtone Eyeshadows in shades Diamonds and Pearls (silver) and Gilt-y (gold), £9.99 are simply gorgeous - they feature a crushed pearl formula to create a wet-looking shine. According to myface creative director Kay Montano: 'The balance of pearl and pigment is unparalleled, the moment I put these on my celeb clients, they absolutely have to have them.'

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Star struck

Too Faced Starry Eye Liners, £14 are liquid eyeliners packed with sparkling micro-glitter to add impact and edge to a dramatically made-up party eye. Not only do they add a sexy, long-lasting lick of glitter to eyes, they are also good for skin and lashes, with pampering ingredients like peach and cucumber.

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Show must go on

Mavala Show Time Top Coats, £4.10 each (01732 459412) will transform your nails from dull to disco in moments. The six shades give a cosmic stardust effect thanks to holographic glitter particles that reveal a number of colour dimensions. 'Glitter top coats are straight from the catwalk and will be huge this season,' confirms Jenni Draper, Mavala Nail Ambassador and Nail Professional of the Year, 2011. 'It’s all about metallics and nail effects, think glitter disco balls and Studio 54.'

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Stuck on you

Adorn skin with the one of the sparkling designs from the Skin Art Glitter Tattoo Kit, £14, a limited edition set that includes everything you need to create glam tattoo designs including stars, hearts, butterflies and flowers, which last up to five days. They’re easy to apply and are sure to be a real talking point.

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Gleam team

Beauty brand Elemis has the perfect gleam team in the form of its Tranquil Touch Exotic Stars Collection, £25. This limited edition gift set contains all you need for a nurturing pamper sesh – Tranquil Touch Creamy Body Wash 100ml, Tranquil Touch Indulgent Bath Elixir 100ml, Tranquil Touch Body Cream 50ml and the exclusive Tranquil Touch Candle, a blend of aromatic vetivert, patchouli and cedarwood.

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