NORTHERN LIGHTS

Lancme looks ahead to the start of autumn with the sophisticated Luna Chic colour collection, featuring opulent, glistening hues inspired by the spectacular Northern Lights.

Ellipse Precious Effect eye shadows (RRP £15) will create a bewitching look, with three dazzling shades laced with sublime sparkle. The lunar-themed shadows nestle in a polished metal gem case cushioned in a garnet-red velvet pouch. clair de Bronze is a mystical bronze that shimmers like the stars, Songe Argent is a soft metallic grey, and Comte Perle is a deep charcoal evoking a star-filled galaxy.

Three new Colour Focus Duo eye shadows (RRP £20.50) echo the theme of the Ellipse shades - Taiga is a plum and soft pink, Ciel d'eau a midnight blue and delicate peach and Vent d'Aurore is a smoky grey and lilac shadow. For an extra touch of glamour, apply a sweep of Ellipse colour over the Color Focus Duos.

For lips, the limited-edition Juicy Geles (RRP £14) come in three delicious new shades of pink this season: Colre Celste, Volute vanescente and Danse Nbuleuse. The dual spheres of frosted glass, topped with a metallic lid, hold the sheer and supple crystal clear lip-gloss with a syrupy shine. For expert application use the new mini lip brush, a perfect size to pop into your handbag. Meanwhile, Colour Fever (RRP £15.50) offers three sensuous lip-lighting colours for a dramatic finish: Drape de Rouge, Brun Radiant and Rose Hypnotique. Finally, Potion of Love is a trio of sultry lip stains that saturate the lips in colour and hold fast, teaming perfectly with Juicy Gele for an indelible finish.

LUSCIOUS LASHES

Clinique have come up with High Definition Lashes (RRP £12.50), a new mascara designed to give extreme length and great definition without those annoying clumps, spikes or flakes. The lightweight formula contains a blend of soft waxes and plant-based water-soluble thickeners to create longer lashes, plus conditioning ingredients to keep them supple. The product is applied with Clinique's specially-designed double-sided brush/comb applicator, which separates lashes to ensure each one is defined. Available in Black, Black/Brown, and limited-edition Chocolate Lustre.