Este Lauder's Pure Illuminations autumn collection features iridescent, shimmering colours that change with the light and make the skin appear luminous. Limited-edition ColorStones Shimmering Face Powder (RRP £25) is arranged in an asymmetric cobblestone cube design with pearlescent hues of pink, bronze and rose; shades can be worn together or separately. Limited-edition Pure Pops Creme Eyeshadows (RRP £13.50) give instant colour and sheen in one easy sweep, in shades like Gold Seduction and Caramel Lust.

Pure Pops Brush-On Colour for lips (RRP £12) comes in autumnal colours like Berry Twist and Fizzy Pear, while Pure Colour Lipstick (RRP £14.50) offers Antique Rose and Candy as well as a 'crystal' variation. The Pure Color Lipstick collection (RRP £13.50/£14.50) also features a delicious range of chocolatey shades containing actual cocoa powder. The double-ended, easy-application Artist's Eye Pencil (RRP £14) now comes in Forest, Plum and limited-edition Opalescence - finish off with extending Lash XL Mascara (RRP £16.50) and Pure Colour Nail Lacquer (RRP £12) in Amethyst, Caramel and Chameleon Prism.

SEXY EYES

The sensual autumn collection from Clinique focuses on dark, smouldering eyes in deep layered shades. The Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad (RRP £19) contains a soft palette of violet, plum and charcoal shades that layer texture and tone, while Colour Surge Eye Shadow Super Shimmer (RRP £11) comes in limited-edition colours Charcoal and Peacock to give a sexy sheen. New Kohl Shaper for Eyes (RRP £12) provides intense definition in Black Amethyst, Black Kohl and limited-edition Blackened Teal - team with High Impact Mascara in Sultry Plum (RRP £12.50) for maximum colour.

SUBTLE CONTRASTS

This season's lip colour from Clinique is subtle, with shimmering gloss or satin shades to contrast with dark eyes. Stay the Day Lip Colour (RRP £14) comes in three new shades of Forever Pink, Really Raspberry and All Night Plum, while Long Last Soft Shine Lipstick (RRP £12) provides a soft sheen in Heather Moon and Bamboo Pink. New Colour Surge Butter Shine Lipstick (RRP £12) uses a special formula that melts at body temperature for a creamy texture, and comes in many delectable shades including Cranberry Cream, Crushed Grape and Apple Butter. Meanwhile, cheekbones are accented with a soft glow courtesy of Blushing Blush (RRP £18), a new jet-milled formula with pigments that actually adhere to the skin, creating buildable, long-lasting colour - housed in a chic silver compact, there are shades to match every skin tone. And Touch Blush (RRP £14.50), the weightless mousse that transforms into a velvety powder, makes a welcome return to Clinique counters in six new shades.

ULTIMATE GLAMOUR

Lancme are offering 14 hours of perfect skin with their new Teint Idole Ultra foundation (RRP £24), a velvety-soft formula involving AirliquidTM technology to keep skin supple and avoid a 'cakey' texture. ColorKeeperTM pigments with an ultra-fine coating interact with the skin to provide long-lasting colour. Meanwhile, Lancme's latest mascara innovation is L'Extrme Lengthening Mascara Extreme Lash Extensions (RRP £17), which features the FiberStretch ComplexTM, a combination of synthetic fibres and an adhesive polymer to coat the full lash. Gentle waxes and softening agents promote smoothness and fluidity on application.

IDEAL MATCH

Este Lauder have launched Individualist (RRP £21), which promises to end the search for the 'perfect' foundation. New Ideal MatchTM technology means the formula instantly adapts to any skin tone, giving a naturally flawless finish. The transparent reflective base is blended with special pigments to ensure colour lasts throughout the day, while the Silk Soft ComplexTM helps minimise fine lines. Este Lauder also introduce the iMatchTM system, which promises to make it easier for customers to find the ideal foundation for their skintone.

New Ideal Light (RRP £20) is an illuminator and concealer tool, featuring one highlighting shade and three concealer shades housed in a handy brush pen. Skin-brightening pigments and pearlescent powders disguise imperfections, and the moist formula lasts all day without drying the skin.

SKIN RENOVATION

New from Lancme is Resurface Peel (RRP £95), a skin resurfacing and soothing system that can be used at home instead of a costly salon treatment. Glycolic acid with a low pH level removes the skin's dull outer layer, while the special Physio-Peel EnhancerTM hydrates and minimises irritation. The kit includes Renewing Peel, Comforting Cream, prep towelettes and soothing cloths, as well as a headband to keep hair back, an application brush and a petri dish. Lancme also launch Platinum Complete Restructuring Cream (RRP £88), created exclusively for women over 60 whose skin requires extra protection and strengthening. Containing calcium to rebuild tissues and yeast extracts to restore suppleness, the nourishing formula also offers SPF 15 sun protection.

AROMATIC ANNIVERSARY

Clinique's classic fragrance Aromatics Elixir celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with a special edition, encased in a chic sprayed-gold bottle. The evocative and intriguing scent, featuring notes of rose, jasmine and amber, is thought to have special effects on the spirit and emotions, and was the first fragrance in the world to be promoted as a "tonic" for the senses. The Aromatic Elixir collection starts at RRP £17) for a 10ml bottle. Also available are Body Wash (RRP £17), Body Smoother (RRP £19.50), Body Cream (RRP £22) and Body Powder (RRP £18.50).