Beauty buys for the week

by Taryn Davies | 20 February 2012

Which will you be buying?

Here is our picks of the best beauty products that you need to invest in this week.

Overloading our dry skin, in the cold weather, with heavy creams can leave us with breakouts, which are only made more uncomfortable and unsightly when our skin is dried out and tight. Dr Bronner's 18-in-1 Tea Tree Pure Castile Liquid Soap has been specially formulated to tackle breakouts and it does just that. After using the soap for a couple of days and in different ways, I found that my skin looked brighter and more clear. The key and active ingredient of tea tree oil kills ance bacteria due to its antiseptic properties. (Available from Topshop, Liberty, select Waitrose stores and leading health shops including Planet Organic and Whole Foods and online at www.asos.com, prices start from £1.69)

Thanks to the cold weather, our skin is left feeling a little less than its normal self. A lessening of humidity in the air causes our skin to lose moisture, leaving it dry and irritated - which is extremely annoying, especially if you have sensitive skin. Clinque's New Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator is a rich cream-gel that after just three days of use the skin's moisture barrier is dramtically strengthened and improved. Skin is left with a healthy, dewy, supple look and stays comfortably plumped for up to 24 hours. (Available from Clinque counters, £32)

We all strive for that wide-eyed look that's favoured by Katy Perry and we may have just the product that will help you achieve it. DreamWeave is a groundbreaking lash extension mascara, which lasts up to three days, coats each lash with a fibre wrap, giving you dramatically longer lashes. The flexible wand lets you coat each lash individually and it comes off easily with any cleanser. The silicone formula also stops you from pulling out any eyelashes as the mascara slides of the eyes with make-up remover. (Available online from wrinkleregime.com, £12)

Green People's complete make-up range is perfect for eco-conscious beauty addicts. Their range is certified organic by Ecocert and is a pure, natural collection containing no chemical nasties, which makes it suitable for all skin types - yes, even you out there with sensitive skin. Their lipsticks have staying power and provide the perfect amount of moisturisation. Charlotte Vohtz, founder of Green People, says: “Our skin deals with up to 515 different chemicals every day - foundation alone can harbour 24 independent chemicals. This toxic way of living can cause problems from skin irritations and allergies to fertility issues. Our collection offers an organic alternative with all the added benefits from mineral make-up including non-pore clogging and full, natural coverage without the chemical cocktail.” (Available from GreenPeople.co.uk, prices start from £11.25)