Beauty buy of the day - March

Discover handbag.com\'s beauty buy of the day tested by us. We will be scrubbing, pouting, spritzing and painting our way through the latest beauty products to hit a high street near you. From high end brands such as Estée Lauder to Clinique and Chanel, to those high street hotties like No7, Rimmel and Collection 2000, you can find all the latest beauty reviews and news here.

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Rimmel Nail Polish in Grey Matter

Who\'d have thought such a concrete shade of grey could be so fashionable? Well it\'s official this Grey Matter colour from Rimmel is our new favourite thing and set to be a spring must-have. Ice cream pastels will always be a summer favourite, but if you want to up the ante and veer off the straight and narrow then you should be opting for greys and mocha browns this season. Rimmel\'s flat wide brush makes this polish easy to apply and the fast drying time means there is minimal fuss. It looks très chic on short square nails and will compliment white, nudes and beige clothes. Hurry we don\'t think it will be around for long.

£3.49, Boots nationwide and boots.com

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Kate Moss Wild Meadow fragrance

Kate Moss\' new summer fragrance is a fresher floral scent compared to its sweet predecessors. Containing notes of grapefruit, peach, leafy greens, rose and sweet honeysuckle it has a light flowery finish to it which isn\'t overpowering - and trust me I\'m a fresh green fragrance kind of person and I would happily wear this. It\'s an impressive, sophisticated turn from Miss Moss who seems to have taken a small step away from catering for the teenyboppers who primarily shop in Topshop and started reaching out to real women who want to smell great this spring without spending a fortune.

From £15, Boots.

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Miss Wax by Elegant Touch

This vintage style range of hair removal products will be a cute addition to any beauty collection with its \'50s style pin-up model design. You can buy short and long waxing strips, eyebrow shapers and facial hair removing strips all without blowing the budget. If you are an at-home waxing pro then you will love the wax formula which is enriched with vitamin E to soothe even the most sensitive skin, while first timers will enjoy the tips and tricks guide which comes with each pack.

From £1.95, Superdrug.

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I Love...Chocolate & Oranges

It\'s a cliché I know but if you are being good this Easter then there is still a chance for you to get a chocolate hit without all the guilt, and it comes in the form of these beauty products perfect for some at-home pampering. Fans of Terrys\' Chocolate Orange - and yes I am one - will love these body care products which smell of, you\'ve guessed it...yummy chocolate orange! The range includes a nourishing body butter, bubble bath and shower cream, shimmery lip gloss, a candle and more all designed to bring a little smile to any deprived Easter chocoholic!

We love the mini collection which is only £5

Buy at Morrisons stores and online at ilovecosmetics.eu

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H&M organic body care range

This month high street brand H&M launch their first eco-friendly organic skin care range and boy are we excited! Tying in nicely with the launch of their new fashionable Garden Range this natural collection will leave you glowing from head to toe.

We personally love the new Raspberry & Melon products which are a sweet spring delight at an affordable price. From a nourishing hand cream which contains almond oil to a gel in-the-shower body scrub (£3.99) containing apricot seeds to remove dead skin cells and a creamy fast absorbing body lotion (£3.99) for dry parched skin, there is something to suit everyone.

What\'s more the packaging is fresh, simple and the use of organic apple juice gives the senses an uplifting surge of sweetness.

Available now from large H&M stores nationwide.

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St Tropez Skin Illuminator

You might not yet have heard the phrase \'skin-finishing\' but it\'s going to be the hottest skin trend for S/S 2010. St Tropez is leading the way with their latest addition to the innovative Wash-Off collection. The blue pearlescent pigment of the St Tropez Skin Illuminator delivers an immediate brightening effect and is ideal for paler skin tones wishing to be highlighted, rather than coloured. However, if you\'re a slave to your tanning products a sweep of the Illuminator over self-tan will create a flawless finish.

We love the strobe-lighting effect it delivers on a night out and the fact that our skin seems to gleam in a way usually reserved for the A-list.

£15, available at key St Tropez salons and at st-tropez.com.

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Pro-Tool Collection

Budding make-up artists and serious beauty lovers will be lusting after this professional tool set. The ideal gift for anyone wanting to break into the beauty industry this set contains 24 brushes designed by the Backstage Pro team. Each brush has been carefully and individually designed, is made from natural fibres and comes in a handy belt pouch.

Girls Aloud each have a set - lets face it they rarely leave the house without a full face of make-up - and make-up artist to the stars Caroline Barnes never leaves home without hers. We love the large soft powder brushes, the angled eye liner brush and the super soft foundation brush. What they hell - we love them all and with a saving of £200 currently on the set, who can blame us!

Do we hear a new profession calling...?

AOFM Pro Team Pro-Tool Collection £300 but currently £98 at aofmpro.com

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Paul Smith Bunny

We can\'t help but lust after this limited edition Paul Smith Bunny with its cute stripy ears and bow-tie - it will be the perfect gift for anyone this Easter. Simply buy a Paul Smith fragrance, 50ml or 100ml, and you will get this designer bunny free. We love the new Paul Smith Rose Summer Edition 2010 with its fresh floral notes of blackcurrant, violet, watermelon and tea. It\'s another modern take on a traditional rose fragrance with that touch of Paul Smith femininity.

This year Paul Smith has also gone interactive and now you can win his designer fragrances through Facebook. Simply become a fan of the Paul Smith Bunny page and upload an inventive photo of your bunny and tag yourself in the bottom right hand corner- even if you\'re not in the photo - and wait to see if you are a winner! Closing date 30 April 2010.

Buy the new Paul Smith fragrances and get your free Paul Smith Bunny from department stores nationwide.

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L\'Eau by Serge Lutens

This new fragrance from Serge Lutens has to be one of the best scents I\'ve tried in months. It is an incredibly clean fresh scent with over 400 ingredients, none of which Serge will reveal, which give it that alluring finish. This is more than just clean, this is 16 years in the making and boy was it worth the wait! Serge himself describes it as, \"A bar of natural soap, a wooden tub filled with fresh water, a clothes peg and a white shirt hanging out on the line to dry. It\'s like a breath of pure, bracing mountain air.\" While we agree we also think it\'s so much more.

Smell this fragrance as soon as possible and you will see its instant appeal. Could I have found my new signature scent? I think so.

£80, SpaceNK, Harrods and selected department stores.

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Dior Capture Totale One Essential Skin Boosting Super Serum

When we first heard about this serum we were seriously impressed; 15 years of research, the ability to eliminate toxins which build up in the skin while also plumping and rejuvenating. With bold claims to live up to the proof was in the testing. It\'s light, velvety, instantly revitalises dry dull skin and smells fresh and soapy which is extremely comforting. What\'s more this serum will work with your daily moisturiser to help it to penetrate into the skin working more effectively.

We give it bonus points for the sleek packaging and easy to use pump bottle which will give you the right amount of product every day. This is a keeper and a great skin care investment for 2010.

£75, department stores nationwide and beauty.dior.com.

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Spring\'s hottest nail colour

Since Chanel launched its highly anticipated Particulière polish (£19, Selfridges) last month - the waiting list for this shade goes on and on and on - a whole host of nail polish brands have launched their own chocolate beige shades for a fraction of the price. We\'ve been testing the best of the recently launched mocha, brown-beigey shades so your nails can be right on-trend for spring. Here are our favourite three:

Orly in Prince Charming, £6.64, cupidandgrace.com.
This milk chocolate coloured nail polish looks fabulous when worn with nudes and whites. You only need to apply one coat and it lasts and lasts.

Nails Inc in Jermyn Street, £10.50, nailsinc.com.
This catwalk inspired nail polish is a soft creamy beige shade. It\'s slightly lighter than the Orly but lasts just as well. Apply two coats.

MAC nail polish in Wam Bam Glam, £8, maccosmetics.co.uk.
This matte nail polish from MAC will give your friends serious nail envy. It\'s a rich chocolate ice cream colour which can be worn matte or glossy with the sweep of a top coat.

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Aveeno Moisturising Creamy Oil

We are huge fans of the Aveeno moisturising range packed full of oats and shea butter; it was this range of products we turned to when our skin was at it driest this winter and needed an emergency hydration hit. Their latest offering is this creamy moisturising oil which is, you\'ve guessed it, a combination of a light lotion and hydrating oil. The creamy texture soaks into skin quickly and the oil based formula - containing almond oil, a rich source of vitamin E - left my skin soft and shiny. What\'s more the pump bottle makes the whole moisturising process quick, easy and mess free. It really is another winner from one of our favourite hydrating skin care brands.

£6.99, exclusively at Boots.

Avon Ultra Colour Rich Mega Impact Lipstick

These new season lipsticks from Avon are the perfect affordable way to add some colour into your life this month. Each one is both glossy and sheer as opposed to bold and matte which we think makes them even more wearable during the day. The new angled shape makes them easy to apply and our favourite light shades, So Nude and Mocha Madness, are on-trend for spring.
£8, avonshop.co.uk.

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Clinique Youth Surge Night

Clinique is often our first port of call when it comes to skin care and the latest skin saving product is the Youth Surge Night cream. Designed to repair and improve the look of UV-induced damage to the skin that occurs in the daytime, this silky night cream sinks into the skin and works overnight to help correct the look of past damage and delay the future signs of ageing, and yes we\'re talking wrinkles and fine lines. We think this product makes a great gift for mum this Mother\'s Day as it\'s more about growing older gracefully rather than saying, \"here mum, use this on all those wrinkles you\'ve already got.\" Something no mother wants to hear any day of the year.

A great tip is to use this cream on your hands to prevent sun damage and dryness. Wrinkly hands are always a dead giveaway of age - Madonna and SJP take note - and this makes a luxe but high-tech hand cream.

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Nougat London new Cherry Blossom collection

Anyone else bored of all of the clinical-looking, fragrance-free beauty products that might score highly in the performance stakes but are somewhat lacking in the pampering, home-spa department? Enter Nougat London\'s new Cherry Blossom range which encompasses all the girliness and indulgence a woman needs to help her forget about the day and enjoy a bit of me-time, even if it is just slathering on their luxurious body soufflé.

Consisting of everything from a sparkling body shimmer to soothing bath pearls, the range combines the intensity of bergamot, the light freshness of cherry blossom and the depth of intoxicating sandalwood and musk, the light and fresh fragrance is guaranteed to ease away the tensions of the day and perk up your mood in no time.

Nougat London Cherry Blossom range, from £5, nougatbodytohome.co.uk.

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Charles Worthington Dream Hair range

Hair guru Charles Worthington has reinvented his most premium range - Dream Hair. This four-step regime mirrors the care we apply to our skin care routine working to deliver increased shine, strength and manageability. We had the privilege of getting a sneak peek at the products and found the dreamy coloured pastel packaging and gentle scent a welcome change from the loud and lairy bottles cluttering up our bathrooms. Don\'t be fooled by the frou-frou packaging though, Charles Worthington\'s formulas are hardworking and the Release The Radiance shampoo and conditioner duo will inject life into tired, lacklustre hair. Handbag.com\'s favourite product from the range is most definitely the Miraculously Moisturising Hair Masque that left even fine hair soft but not flat and curly hair defined rather than deflated.

All products £5.49, Boots nationwide.

Nails Inc Ice Cream Collection

The spring trend for pastels might be frightening but fear not, pastels, sorbet and sherbet shades can look fresh and modern when worn with the right attitude. If you\'re too scared to opt for pastel clothes nod your head to the trend with this new nails inc collection. The shades maybe pastels but they certainly pack a punch. Perfect for Mother\'s Day your mum will be delighted with the ladylike colours and charming names while you can pick a pastel to complement your new on-trend nude ensemble.

What\'s more if you treat your mum a Nails Inc manicure at House of Fraser (must be £27 or over) between now and Mother\'s Day you will receive a free Nails Inc mini manicure for yourself! Book a treatment together to re-deem this offer.

Offer valid until 31 March 2010. Both appointments must be booked together and carried out at the same time. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability. Customers must quote \'Mother\'s Day offer\' when booking.

Nails Inc Ice Cream Collection, £10.50 each, nailsinc.com and selected department stores.

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Annick Goutal Ninfeo Mio EDT

If your mother is a fan of fragrance then Annick Goutal\'s latest fragrance Ninfeo Mio will make the perfect gift this Mother\'s Day. Inspired by the overwhelming beauty of the Garden of Ninfa near Rome, Goutal channelled her olfactory expertise into creating a wearable fresh, green fragrance with key notes of Lemon tree wood and Italian bitter orange that conjures up the botanical riches of this natural beauty. We\'ve fallen in love with the addictive fruitiness of this scent plus the exquisite bottle gives us visions of owning a dressing table worthy of such elegance.

£73 for 100ml/£51 for 50ml, harrods.com.

Chanel transfer tattoos

In need of a Chanel treat without breaking the bank? Want to get a tattoo without the lifetime commitment? Then get yourself down to your nearest Chanel boutique or Selfridges in London - they have replicated The Barn from their Paris S/S catwalk show there - and indulge in a pack of their fabulously fun designer transfer tattoos. They are easy to apply and will last around four days.

Each pack contains 55 individual tattoos in bracelet shapes, birds - with a CC hanging from their beaks of course - pretty flowers and much more. All this, plus a free application in-store of one tattoo, can be yours for £49. That\'s under £1 a tattoo - and they are Chanel!

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Paul & Joe Alice In Wonderland Compacts

Who knew Paul & Joe could make Alice In Wonderland so collectable - their new set is just too cute to pass by. Containing handy soft blotting papers for excess shine and a soft creamy lip balm, which is really hydrating too, it really is almost too good to use. And if that wasn\'t enough, both the products and the tin are covered in original Disney Alice In Wonderland drawings. Get online now, this little beauty won\'t be around for long.

£25, asos.com from 5 March and Harrods from 6 March.

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Black Alice hair bands

Ever wondered where the term Alice band comes from? You got it, the original Alice from Alice In Wonderland always wears a bow style headband - not Tim Burton\'s modern Alice though she\'s all about the curls - and who can blame us for stealing her style, hair bands are back for spring/summer.

Want some bow inspiration? Then here are our favourites; Skinny Bow Alice Band, £2, New Look stores and newlook.co.uk; Miu Miu Leather pleated bow hair band, £100, net-a-porter.com; Lullbelle bow, £15, rocknrose.co.uk.

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OPI Alice in Wonderland collection

We\'ve been lucky enough to see Tim Burton\'s new Alice In Wonderland film and when you see it for yourself you will understand why OPI have chosen such bright, sparkly shades for their new Alice inspired collection. Our favourite colours are the London bus red called Off With Her Red - see what they\'ve done there? - which matches the Queen of Hearts\' fiery hair colour and Absolutely Alice which is a sparkly blue, amazing when worn alone or over another dark polish. Can\'t afford all four? Then buy the mini set for a purse friendly £12.15.

Plus, to tie in with the launch of this new range Harrods are launching a pop-up OPI nail bar from the 28 March to the 10 April where you can enjoy Alice In Wonderland inspired manicures. Bliss!

£9.95 for each polish or buy all four mini nail polishes for £12.15, lenawhite.co.uk and nationwide. Buy the exclusive Harrods set which contains two of the new shades, OPI\'s Start to Finish, White Tea Massage lotion and a mini nail file, £19.95, from Harrods and Harrods.com from 28 March.

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ZPM Alice In Wonderland cosmetic bags

These cute yet handy cosmetic bags are a must-have for all Alice fans. Opt for the larger weekend bag with its waterproof lining to carry all your essential beauty products in while travelling. Or treat yourself to their Traditional Wash bag for any short overnight trip. Buy either one in black or blue and carry your Disney memories with you all summer long.

Large Weekender\' bag, £36; Traditional Wash bag, £19.95, zpm.com and 01747 838693.

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Urban Decay\'s Alice In Wonderland Book Of Shadows

In anticipation of Tim Burton\'s dark reworking of Alice In Wonderland we\'re dedicating every beauty buy of the day this week to an Alice-inspired beauty product. Kicking things off is Urban Decay\'s decadent Alice In Wonderland Book Of Shadows. This limited edition palette is available to buy throughout March from Debenhams but once it\'s gone, it\'s gone so get down there quick sharpish!

Inspired by Alice\'s journey through the mushroom forest the palette contains 16 shadows in shades such as White Rabbit, Jabberwocky and Drink Me, Eat Me alongside two creamy eye pencils and an eye shadow primer potion.

If that\'s not enough then prepare to be transfixed by the gorgeous pop-up Alice In Wonderland scene held under the lid. This is a must-have beauty buy for Urban Decay and Alice In Wonderland aficionados alike.

£28, Debenhams nationwide.

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