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beauty,Lancome,make-up Lancôme BAFTA Collection By Beauty Editor Katie Corcoran

With the end of the month approaching (and thankfully pay day!) we definitely think it\'s time for a beauty treat after a rather dull, wet January. So read on to discover our favourite products launching this week - from a BAFTA worthy make-up collection, a new organic lip balm and the latest must-have minerals...

Award season

BAFTAs alert! Yes, in just a couple of weeks the best in British television and film will be gracing the red carpet in London. With the style stakes high it\'s no wonder Lancôme have produced their very own BAFTA Black Collection to bring glamour to the celebs and us mere mortals who won\'t be attending. Containing flashes of glittery black for eyes and smoky pinks for lips, it\'s simply smouldering. We love, love, love the classic red lipstick, which is super sexy and will bring life to any bland winter outfit - celeb style!

Lancôme BAFTA Collection from £13, nationwide 1 February

Must-have minerals

beauty,Elizabeth Arden,make-up Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation

Mineral make-up fans take note, this February sees the launch of Elizabeth Arden\'s new mineral foundation. With its own unique grinder it now means you can grind your minerals freshly as and when you need them minimal mess! What\'s more, this foundation contains a special non-drying formula packed with squalane, to keep skin moisturised, sea water minerals enriched in strengthening calcium and vitamins A, C and E for vital skin protection. So grind, swirl your brush and apply to skin, for a perfectly flawless finish with natural coverage.

Plus celebrity make-up artist Mary Greenwell (think Cate Blanchett, Gwyneth Paltrow and Keira Knightly to name a few) will be in John Lewis on Oxford Street, London on the 19 February from 2pm - 6pm, holding a mineral make-up masterclass.

Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 20, £22 nationwide

Tickets for the Mary Greenwell masterclass are £25 (which includes a goodie bag and is redeemable against purchases made on the day), places are limited call 0203 073 0669 to book

Get yourself a knight for Valentine\'s Day!

beauty,skin care,male grooming Billy Jealousy White Knight Gentle Daily Facial Cleanser
Before you start hinting what you might want for Valentine\'s Day (you can never give too many hints by the way!) it might be worth treating your man to a bit of beautifying himself. Introduce him to the Billy Jealousy range (loved by George Clooney) and this gentle cleanser which, with the help of papaya extracts, will rid his skin of daily dirt and grime in moments and make him more kissable this February...

Billy Jealousy White Knight Gentle Daily Facial Cleanser £18.50, billyjealousy.co.uk or ASOS.com

Beauty comes from within

Boots,beauty,skin care Boots Skin Perfection
No matter how many products you use on your skin and no matter how good you are at eating your greens, it\'s important to remember that beauty comes from within. Thankfully Boots have just replenished their stock of the sell-out Skin Perfection vitamin, which contains antioxidants, grape seed extract, omega 3 and vitamin C and when taken alongside your daily dose of vitamins helps you achieve healthier, brighter, younger looking skin. Over three quarters of the 1,000 women who tested the product for three months reported a visible benefit in their skin\'s appearance - the results say it all.

Boots Skin Perfection £9.78 for 30 days supply, Boots stores nationwide

Beauty-full charity

beauty,skin care,cowshed The Cowshed Udderly Loved
Don\'t you just love it when you can buy scrumptious beauty products and at the same time support a good cause? Exactly. Which is why we love this new duo from modern spa brand Cowshed, which is currently supporting Hope and Homes for Children who help abandoned children in Africa. This new Udderly Loved collection (what a great name!) contains an uplifting scented room candle with notes of soft sweet ylang ylang and the luxurious shower gel which takes pampering showers to a whole new level. Feel good inside and out this month.

The Cowshed Udderly Loved Bath & Shower Gel £16 and the Udderly Loved Scented Room Candle £28, cowshedonline.com

Be kissable

beauty,skin care,make-up,organic skincare Yes to Carrots Lip Balm in Berry
Don\'t let dry, chapped lips get you down. With a certain romantic day on the horizon, get them in kissable condition - quick! With hundreds of lip balms on the market we wouldn\'t be praising this one if it really didn\'t work. Packed full of conditioning shea butter, moisturising coconut oil, protecting vitamin E and natural African beeswax this lip balm is free from the chemical nasties some other balms contain. We simply love the Berry flavour for a sweet conditioning hit.

Yes to Carrots Lip Balm in Berry £2.99, Debenhams stores nationwide and debenhams.com

See last week\'s beauty news here