This may seem like a bizarre addition, but pairing a soft flannel or muslin cloth with your normal cleanser will instantly upgrade your routine. Used during cleansing, to steam the face and then gently buff away dry skin, pore-clogging impurities and stubborn grime, and then dunked in cold water to seal pores and calm the complexion, a basic flannel works wonders. If you want to try a new cleanser + cloth system, take a look at Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish, £11.25 (with 2 muslin cloths, www.lizearle.com); Boots Time Delay Purifying Cleansing Balm, £8.50, or if you have the cash, Eve Lom Cleanser, £45