Beauty buys of the week

by Taryn Davies | 21 March 2012

The Thea skincare range

Take a look at these beauty buys that will get you through this mid-week slump.

Already start to think about using them this weekend, it's not that far away.

We all need a bit of pampering and the Thea Skincare home-spa range does exactly that, all from the comfort of your own home. Dealing with everday stresses of juggling homes, careers and everything else, sometimes we just need to stop and slow down and enjoy some down time. With everything from cleanser, serum, body scrub and a beauty mask this range has everything to make you feel beautiful. (Available from theaskincare.com. Prices start from £14.95)

Perfect Look & Health have introduced a revolutionary new anti-ageing wonder product - The Perfect Secret anti-wrinkle serum. The innovating botox-like serum boasts a blend of active ingredients with a combination of new technology peptides, collagen and aloe vera to deliver immediate results. As soon as you apply this you can see the difference it makes to your skin and don't forget to restock, because you'll never want to get to the end of a bottle of this. (Available from lookandhealth.co.uk, £39.99)

Making our bathrooms look pretty can sometimes be a hard feat, but this Vintage Rose Collection will add the perfect final touches. Bring to life the beauty of, and nostalgia for, the yesteryear with chic packagin, improved formulations with beneficial ingredients including blends of citamins and shea butter. The stunning attention to detail is what makes this collection so adorable. Plus, the best thing has to be the fact that it smells so good. (Available from heathcote-ivory.com, prices from £2.50)

Cover FX has become the go-to brand for many make-up artists, thanks to be wide range of shades and the professional quality it's not hard to see why. It offers the widest variety of coverage options, textures and finishes to match every skin tone and type. Skin Prep is a primer like no other, it multitasks as a high potency vitamin serum for the skin, so underneath your make-up it's working to keep your skin look beautiful. The Eye Prep is also a must-have as it instantly tightens and firms the skin for a more even finish and it also helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness. (Available from at Harvey Nichols and selected House of Fraser stores)

As soon as you open something from this range you'll be transported to a traditional Moroccan Hammam and on to a journey of well-being and natural beauty. terre d'Oc's new Moroccan skincare collection is inspired by beauty rituals, traditions and secrets where the skin is scrubbed, oiled and perfumed to perfection. The Nourishing Body Butter in particular works wonders on your skin, gently massage into your body to pamper the skin and leave it feeling deeply nourished and silky smooth. (Available from terredoccosmetics.co.uk)