Monday morning beauty buys

by Taryn Davies | 12 December 2011

We need to perfect our party look for the next couple of weeks

Less than two weeks till Christmas, so that means stress and panic are likely to have already made an appearance in your life.

Everyone wants to look their best at this time of year, mainly because you see people that you haven’t seen all year and the amount of cameras that are suddenly produced. People get very snap happy.

So, it’s time to invest in your face and body and make sure that you’re healthy and glowing.

Here’s this week’s Monday Morning Beauty Buys:

If you haven’t already tried this wonder brand, it’s time to get your hands on their products. It’s 97 per cent natural and the remaining three per cent just stops your stuff from going bad, so you know that this stuff is really good for the skin and hair. With everything from shampoo to moisturiser, your whole beauty regime can become a little more natural. Plus, at the moment they’ve got a special offer on when you spend £20 you get a free Pink gift – a little treat for Christmas. (Buy from nakebodycare.co.uk)

Beauty buys have to include looking after your mouth and we all know about brushing twice-a-day, mouthwash and flossing. But there's a supplement you can now take that works against fighting gum disease, dental decay and bad breath. Taking ProDen Plaqueoff twice daily, significantly reduces plaque and tartar build-up and reveals the natural whiteness of your teeth. I've been taking them for the past two weeks and can already see a huge difference. Mouth ulcers affect a lot of people, and those who suffer from them know how painful they can be. Gengigel is a a unique treatment, proven to bring immediate relief, promote healing and is suitable for the whole family. (ProDen Plaqueoff £15.99 for 120 capsules. Gengigel gel £6.99, both available from molarltd.co.uk)

Charlize Theron and Kylie Minogue are big fans of this next product and if you look at these two blonde beauties it must certainly work. The newly launched Strivectin Ageless Skin Deluxe Kit means you get the whole range to try out and then can pick out your favourite products to buy in bigger sizes. This complete kit comes with skin repair cream, eye concentrate, retexturising scrub, replenishing cleanser and sculpting face and neck cream. These products will ensure that you’ll enter the New Year looking better than you have in years. (Available exclusively from Space NK, RRP £80)

If your feet are after a bit of care then LiTya Pepperberry Pedi Mask is the product to head straight for. The potent qualities of Tasmanian Peat and Kelp comfort and rejuvenate fatigued feet, while Pepperberry promotes circulation. Using this highly active, earthy mask provides a rich source of nutrients to smooth, warm and freshen the feet. You don’t need a super-expensive pedicure anymore, you can do it in the comfort of your own home and still reap the benefits – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the effect of this product. Enjoy! (Available from www.litya-spa.com, RRP £23.25)

Christmas is the time for giving gifts, so why can’t you give yourself one? You’ve worked really hard all year long and deserve a treat and these Osprey London beauty bags certainly offer this. While some may be happy with a simple fabric make-up bag, you’ll be proud to pull out your Wet Look Calf Leather bag, The Belle. The fuchsia with contrasting chocolate details it is the ultimate girly colour, but if this isn’t your style then it comes in Ash, Red and Yellow too. If your beauty hall at home needs a little revamp then it has to be the Vanity. Perfect to store all of your goodies and you’ll want to carry this around too, it’s too pretty and stylish to leave at home. (The Belle £49, The Vanity £585, available from ospreylondon.com)