From facialist-recommended serums to Sienna Miller’s favourite lip colour, discover the beauty buys worth knowing about this month …

STRIPPED BACK ROUTINES – On the advice of facialist Dawn Hill from Floraison in Tullamore (people travel the length of the country to see her), I’ve reduced my routine down to just two products: the Phyto Flash Radiance Booster by elegant, efficacious French brand Mansard, and Poet’s Atelier Cell Energy Peptide Concentrate (€230), an exceptional moisturiser. Minimal effort, maximised results – my skin feels firmer and brighter.

HOT RED -Did you see Sienna Miller’s glorious make-up in her recent TV show War – velvety matte-red lipstick and gleaming skin. So dramatic, yet simplified. Victoria Beckham’s SS27 catwalk look, created by Lucia Pica, was on similar lines, featuring Beckham’s Rouge Victoria refillable matte lipstick in House Red (€83).

THE GLOW-GETTER– Yes, the Trinny London Fearless Skin Tint Drops (€55) are as good as everyone is saying. A small amount immediately evens out your skintone and delivers a glow at the same time – and you won’t know you’re wearing it. I combine it with the Miracle Halo (€38), a brilliant liquid highlighter, in soft pink, high on the cheekbones. People will think you’ve had something “done”.

AFFORDABLE FRAGRANCE– Great scents don’t have to break the bank. We love Cocoa Beans eau de toilette by Italian brand Monotheme Venezia. Come for the bottle, stay for delicious hits of cocoa, patchouli and amber. €33, at Marks and Spencer. Also, Sol de Janeiro’s new Intense longer-lasting perfume mists are designed to deliver joy (€34). Fresh and sporty mists for men are on the way early next year.

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