Beauty buys of the week

by Taryn Davies | 3 April 2012

Which beauty product will you be buying?

A little something to cheer us up, especially since the sun seems to have disappeared on us.

Here are our picks of the beauty buys that will bring a smile to your face.

We all know how sensitive the skin around our eyes actually is and trying to find an effective but gentle eye make-up remover can prove a hard feat. We may have found something that will rectify all of these problems. Queen Cosmetics Eye Make-Up Remover is unlike any I've used before, you rub the cream into your eye and then use some wet tissue or cotton to wipe away the product. I was amazed by how quickly it all came off and how moisturised my eyes felt afterwards. A must have, ladies. (Available from special stockists, online and by mail order from Queen Cosmetics Limited, £15)

Mineral makeup is one of the biggest beauty innovations of the 21st Century, Sheercover has managed to take the US market by storm and it's bound to the same thing here now it's available to buy. The mineral foundation is developed by Green Rooibos Tea and the range contains no oils, perfumes, dyes or talc, with SPF 15 to help protect the skin from visible signs od premature ageing and sun damage. It provides excellent coverage and the concealer hides a multitude of sins. (Available from sheercover.co.uk, from £29.99)

Olay is the go-to brand for amazing beauty and skincare products that you know are going to work. They are re-launching their iconic cleansing and moisturising range 'Classic Care' as Olay Essentials and that is exactly what they are. Cleansing wipes, a smoothing face scrub and a SPF 30 day lotion. Use on the own for a great effect but used together it's the ultimate kit that leaves skin looking and feeling great. (Available from pharmacies and supermarkets.)

Nephria Jade Activating Cream is the latest addition to the Nephria range, it manages to maintain the skin's natural moisture balance and is most effective at preventing water from evaporating from the skin and keeping it hydrated. Charlotte Newbert Mills, founder and owner of Nephria, says: "Mineral water is better for the skin because its high silica content strengthens the spongy cells in between collagen and elastin fibres, plumps the skin and helps to reduce the formation of wrinkles." (Available from Harvery Nichols, £45)

Wake up tired eyes to the latest revolution in skincare - SkinMedica Biometa Eye Repair, a luxurious eye treatment that contains the anti ageing benefits of patented Biometa combined with peptides, high concentrations of antioxidants vitamins C and E and hyaluronic acid to increase firmness and elasticity, improve the appearance of fine lines and minimise dark circles. (Available from skinbrands.co.uk, £89)