The perfect winter make-up bag

• Boots' No. 7 Superlash Mascara (£6.30) isn't quite waterproof but is worth a mention because of its price and amazing lash-lengthening ability. ScreenFace's Individual eyelashes (£3.95; 020 7836 3995) will solve smudged mascara dilemmas forever and give your lashes a natural, full look if you're willing to go fake. Apply two to three lashes on each eye with tweezers - once you get the hang of it you may find your normal mascara is obsolete.

Blusher:
If you want to make an impact with blusher, you'll need to keep the rest of your make-up subtle. The good news is that the trend for creamy blushers continues, a plus because they stay on better than powdered ones in winter. This season, try Benefit's Cheekies Cream Blush in 'Gotta Crush On You'. It'll give you a naturally flushed look, and your friends will wonder what you've been up to. Also, Ruby and Millie Face Gloss (£10; available at larger Boots stores) comes in five different sheer and lovely shades. Go easy, though - they're shiny, so use sparingly.

Fragrance:
You may know The Barefoot Doctor, aka. Stephen Russell, an alternative health expert who's a regular guest on the Big Breakfast and a weekly columnist for the Sunday Observer. In conjunction with Boots, he's launching a fragrance range this season, that incorporates essential oils like clove and sandalwood, among others. Try his Private Pleasures (£15; available in the Bathtime Bliss section of larger Boots stores), a gift set that contains candles, body lotion, incense sticks, and his Damn Sexy Heavenly Bath Essence, for solo use or for pairs.