HONEY LOVE

Clinique suggest dark sophistication for Christmas with the Black Honey Holiday Colour Collection, based around the popular Black Honey Almost Lipstick (RRP £12) which combines lipstick and lip gloss in an almost black shade that transforms unexpectedly into a transparent raisin red. Similar warm berry colours are now to be found in a variety of other products to make lips the main attraction, including Colour Surge High Shine Sheers (RRP £11), Colour Surge Buttershine Lipstick (RRP £12), and Brush-on Cream Liner (RRP £12).

For eyes there's High Impact Mascara (RRP £12.50) and Kohl Shaper for Eyes (RRP £12) in deep, dark colours, while Shimmering Tones Powder (RRP £21.50) now appears in a chequered palette of glittering berry shades and can be applied perfectly with the Bronzer/Blender Brush (RRP £17). For a gorgeous gift, check out the Glosswear Nail Enamel Duo (RRP £10) in complementary colours, and the Clinique Holiday Candle (RRP £20) which features the scent of Aromatics Elixir and the colour of Black Honey.

PERFECT PRESENTS

Este Lauder have put together a selection of make-up, skincare and fragrance gift sets especially for Christmas. The Make-up Artist Professional Color Collection (RRP £42.50) contains a huge range of make-up and brushes, including Deluxe Pure Color EyeShadow, Deluxe Face Compact and a Make-up Brush Set, all housed in a leatherette case. Professional Eye and Brow Essentials (RRP £30)includes eye pencils, mascara and a travel-sized Eye Brush Set, while the Professional Pure Pops Set (RRP £25) features four mini Pure Pops Brush-On Color shades and a mirror.

Este Lauder's classic fragrance Youth Dew is also available in gift sets; choose either Youth Dew Winter Luxuries (RRP £30) with Eau De Parfum Spray and Body Satinee, or Youth Dew Sumptuous Favourites (RRP £48),which also includes Dusting Powder and Festive Soap.

AQUA FUSION

Described as the perfect moisturiser, Lancme's Aqua Fusion was a hit last year, and now comes Aqua Fusion Tinted Cream (RRP £20), a formula that hydrates the skin for 25 hours while giving a subtle hint of colour. Essential elements are absorbed into the skin through Aqua CellularTM technology, and the smooth matte finish offers protection of SPF 15.

A similar principle is behind Aqua Fusion Lips (RRP £13), a cross between a lip balm and a gloss. The lips receive an ideal level of hydration for eight hours, while the product's glossy texture rounds and illuminates using metashine micro-spangles.

BEWITCHING

Lancme introduce a bewitching new fragrance which is sure to be on many wish-lists this Christmas. Hypnse (RRP from £28.50) is a sensual, luxurious perfume blending passion flower and classic woody notes with the sweetness and warmth of vanilla. Further glamour is added with the stunning crystal spiral bottle, based on a sleek design from the 1950s.