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Treating yourself to a new lip product might be one of life’s little pleasures, but there’s no point swiping on this season’s best lipstick shades if the skin underneath isn't in tip top condition. Dry, flaky lips can be a nuisance all year round, which is why a great lip balm should always be a handbag essential. But nowadays there are plenty of other smart solutions to transform lacklustre lips into a soft, plump pout, from night treatments and sheet masks to formulas containing sun protection and even anti-ageing ingredients.

There is plenty of skincare on the market promising to slow down signs of ageing on your face, but did you know that your hands can give away your age too? And even the best manicure in the world won’t look good if the skin on your hands is dry, chapped and crepey-looking – which is why a good hand cream should be a beauty essential. While it’s no secret that hands feel drier in winter, a hand cream should be a year-round essential – it’ll not only make skin feel soft and smooth, and can also help to stop nails from splitting too.These new launches all get a handshake of approval from our Real Beauty testers… Clarins Hand & Nail Treatment Balm, £24.50 here A richer version of Clarins’ much-loved original hand cream, with a formula made up of 26% Fairtrade shea butter.Tester Christine says: “My hands get very dry and cracked from cleaning.This product made a big difference to their softness and comfort, and wasn’t sticky or clammy even though it’s rich.

Sex has always been used to sell fragrance but can a perfume really be a turn on? Eau yes, yes, yes! says Avon, creator of what it’s calling “the UK’s first aphrodisiac fragrance”.The brand has just whipped the covers off Attraction Game, a scent with ingredients it says are proven to turn you on. Puts a whole new meaning into “Ding dong, Avon calling!” Attraction Game, £12, comes in versions for him and her, and Avon has coupled up with neuroscience to create its ‘“sex in a bottle” proposition.

Now is your chance to up your game in the beauty department with some bargain beauty boxes. If you haven't yet heard (where have you been?) OK! Magazine has been selling beauty boxes full of high-quality products.They allow women to get the good stuff sent straight to their door without having to spend hours trawling online reviews in order to find out what the good stuff is.

Party season is back on (fingers crossed!) so you need the best long-lasting eyeliners in your arsenal. Whether you prefer a feline flick or sexy, smoked out definition, the best formulas are easy to apply, then stay put all night without smudging.To find out which liners are ready to do dancefloor duty, the OK! beauty team has combined forces with our trusty Real Beauty testers and got busy scribbling.