#handbagheroBenefit Cosmetics Hervana blush, £23.50
Why Handbag hearts it: The latest addition to Benefit Cosmetics’ family of fun face powders is Hervana, which they are calling a ‘good karma’ blush. Formed of four complementary shades including lucky shell, divine peach, heavenly rose & berry delight, this swirled powder combines to create a pretty orchid blush. Just sweep across your cheeks for a fresh Spring-like flush. Whatever your skin tone, applying blusher has never been this much fun.
Where: LookFantastic

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#handbaghero Rockalily ZOMG! Limited Edition lipstick, £14
Why Handbag hearts it: Have you heard about Rockalily lipstick? This is exciting and inspiring beauty brand is the brainchild of ReeRee Rockette,a rockabilly blogger and entrepreneur. It has already gained a cult following for girls seeking out that perfect shade of highly pigmented, long-lasting red lipstick. Now Rockalily have teamed up with blogger The London Lipgloss to produce ZOMG! a limited edition red-pink shade that is moisturising with intense colour and the slightest hint of gloss. It’s the absolute perfect shade to liven up your Spring make-up look and flatters most skin tones. Rockalily is a one-woman lipstick revolution happening online, so get involved now!
Where: Rockalily (from tomorrow)

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#handbaghero John Freida Frizz-Ease Daily Miracle Treatment, £5.59
Being sufferers of the occasion bad hair day, Frizz-Ease has always been a must-have product for us at Handbag. The latest Frizz-Ease product, the Daily Miracle Treatment, promises to transform frizzy, dry hair into silky, smooth locks – and after a week trailing it, we can confirm that our manes are 100% more manageable – especially after that horrific commute. With vitamins A, E, and C, as well as proteins and glycerine to help detangle and protect the hair, it’s become an essential part of our morning routine.
Where: Boots

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#handbaghero Crabtree & Evelyn Avocado, Olive and Basil Body and Hand Care collection, from £14
Avocado, olive and basil are not only three of our favourite ingredients in the kitchen, but also in the bathroom, so we’re over the moon at Crabtree & Evelyn’s new Body and Hand Care range. Expect soft, supple skin after moisturising with some of nature’s best natural emollients, which have long been healed for their beneficial qualities for skin. With a range including shower gel, body lotion and hand cream, soon all of your body will be reaping the benefits of some good old fashioned moisturiser!
Where: Crabtree & Evelyn

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#handbaghero Roger & Gallet Citron Body Lotion, £10.35
Indulge your skin with this gorgeous, melting emulsion which softens and hydrates dry, hard skin during the winter months. With a refreshing citron scent (perfect for waking you up in the morning) this lush cream from Roger & Gallet is a breath of fresh air.
Where: John Lewis

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#handbaghero Rimmel Kate Lasting Finishing Lipstick, £5.49
It was only a matter of time before Kate Moss, the long-time face of Rimmel, started launching make-up products of her own with the cool London brand. Her range of long lasting lipsticks come in a trend-led array of colours, from nude to purple, meaning you can create any number of hot red carpet looks. We’re big fans of the nude for an everyday pale lip look, as well as the fuchsia for an extra special hot pink one.
Where: Boots

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#handbaghero Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Tea Tree Pure Castille Soap, £4.99
Give your skin some extra TLC this winter with Dr Bronner’s 18-in-1 Tea Tree Pure Castille Soap – perfect for preventing breakouts with its antiseptic properties. Natural ingredients, including tea tree oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil and avocado oil, ensure your skin stays moisturised and keeps acne at bay. Plus, the packaging is awesome.
Where: ASOS

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#handbaghero Givenchy Le Prisme Visage in Bucolic Blossoms no.1, £36.50
Why Handbag hearts it: Givenchy realised their Spring-Summer 2012 make-up collection earlier this week and we instantly fell in love with the beautiful colours, which were inspired by flower-filled meadows and sunlight. Sounds good to us! This particular product from the collection, Givenchy Les Prisme Visage, is an illuminating compact powder In a soft blend of spring pastel colours, which will add a radiant glow to all skin types. The micronized texture of the powder creates a heavenly ‘blurred’ effect, which will put a spring in your step during grey January! It’s a limited edition, seasonal product, and one that would add something truly special to your make-up look.
Where: House of Fraser

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#handbaghero MAC Mineralise Foundation Loose, £23
Why Handbag hearts it: Now that you have spent most of January looking after your newly detoxified skin, it makes sense to carry on this new found healthy attitude to your make-up. Mineral make-up is a great choice, because it doesn’t clog pores in the same way that traditional foundation can. For February, MAC have given their Mineralize range a facelift, including new packaging for their loose foundation. This powder should be applied with their 188 Duo Fibre Brush for a perfectly radiant finish. It’s also available in shades from Extra Light to Dark Deep, making it suitable for all skin tones.
Where: MAC Cosmetics

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#handbaghero Antipodes Saviour Skin Balm, £29
Why Handbag hearts it: This is an all-round skin saviour balm from New Zealand beauty brand Antipodes, who pride themselves on ‘scientific, organic beauty’. This conditioning balm is packed with anti-oxidant rich echinacea and vinanza grape and uses the healing properties of Australian tea tree to boost skin and cell repair. Acting as an antibacterial, it can be used as a natural cure on grazes and bruises, while soothing sore muscles and helping problem skin as well as nourishing dry skin and chapped lips. Protect your skin during this dreadful weather with this great multi-purpose balm.
Where: ASOS

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#handbaghero Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh Smoothing Daily Cleanser, £12.99
Why Handbag hearts it: If you are looking for the perfect beauty product to complement your healthy eating routine, then look no further than this Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh smoothing daily cleanser, made with coconut and blueberries and free from parabens and petroleum. This cleanser is rich in powerful anti-oxidants and natural alpha-hydroxy acids to help refresh skin; lemon peel is a naturally derived cleanser to help sweep away dirt and grime and brighten the skin. The coconut oil is a natural moisturiser to keep skin smooth after ckeansing.
Where: Feel Unique

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#handbaghero Dentyl Active Enamel Restore Mouthwash, £4.38
Why Handbag hearts it: It’s so important look after your skin, hair and teeth – there is no point trying out a new lip colour if your teeth are looking neglected. This new mouthwash from Dentyl actively helps to strengthen tooth enamel by replacing lost minerals, protects it from acid erosion (caused by fizzy drinks, juices etc) and helps the enamel to be more resistant to acid attack. It’s also alcohol free, making it safe for family use – plus we have heard that Take That are big fans, taking supplies of Dentyl Active Enamel Restore on tour with them. Even if that wasn’t a good enough reason to try it, then we just really enjoy shaking up the bottle to activate the formula!
Where: Boots

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#handbaghero Meadham Kirchhoff Nail Rocks Nail Wraps
One thing in particular especially caught our attention at the Meadham Kirchhoff spring/summer 2012 catwalk show – the nails! Each model’s nails were adorned with cartoonish nail wraps designed in collaboration with Nail Rocks. Lucky us, they’re now available for everyone – exclusively at Topshop.
Where: Topshop

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#handbaghero Steam Cream, £10.50
January is all about skincare at Handbag – which is just one reason why we’re loving these Steam Creams! A brand new approach to moisturiser, it uses bubbling steam to fuse together its nourishing ingredients – including orange flower water, oatmeal, organic almond, jojoba oil, and cocoa butter. Sounds yummy!
Where: Boots

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#handbaghero Paul & Joe cat eye shadow, £21.50
To celebrate 10 years of Paul & Joe, creator Sophia Albou has channelled her love of cats into a feline make-up collection. The inlaid cat design of this eye shadow features both matte and pearlescent shades to suit any eye colour.
Where: Asos

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#handbaghero Bobbi Brown Brush Cleaning Spray, £15
As part of our new beauty regime for 2012, we’re keeping a strict eye on the cleanliness of our make-up brushes. The first step to this is obviously, washing them in soapy water more frequently. When you don’t have time though, use this super-handy brush cleaning spray from Bobbi Brown, which cleanses your brushes between washes in just a few wipes.
Where: Bobbi Brown

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#handbaghero The Harley Medical Group Skincare range, from £14
Doctor-approved cleanser is definitely something we’re interested in – which is why we love the new Harley Medical Group Skincare range, which incorporates the expertise of over 100 staff members. The range features everything from Anti-Aging Youth Serum to Anti-Oxidant Oil Free Moisturiser, Replenishing Exfoliator to Rejuvenating Self Tan Lotion – there’s absolutely every concoction you need for your bathroom cabinet. With natural extracts, including willow bark, daisy, and aloe vera, it’s gentle as well as effective.
Where: Harley Medical Group

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#handbaghero Lush Geophyzz Bath Ballistic, £2.35
Why Handbag hearts it: Congratulations, you have nearly made it through the first working week of 2012! If, like us, you are looking forward to chilling out this weekend, then Lush have the perfect products to help your January detox get underway. Enjoy a relaxing soak with the Geophyzz bath ballistic from Lush, which is a mineral rich skin treatment. Hawaiian volcanic salt and coarse sea salt soothe tired muscles plus seaweed absolute helps to heal, nourish and moisturise the skin. Incredibly softening, it also has the ability to cleanse the blood of toxins. Who knew you could detox in the bath? We like the sound of that!
Where: Lush

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#handbaghero Imperial Leather SkinKind Bodywash, £1.89
Why Handbag hearts it: Imperial Leather are well known for their moisturising skincare products, but they have gone the extra mile with their new range of SkinKind bodywashes. If you have sensitive skin and normally avoid any products with fragrance in, then this range is for you: the Enrich and Nourish washes both contain allergen free fragrances. They also offer Imperial Leather’s signature triple moisturising properties to help soften and protect your skin during this harsh weather. Try Nourish for a white rose, peony and musk scent, or Enrich for raspberry and lime blossom. A refreshing and moisturising way to liven up your shower!
Where: Tesco

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#handbaghero W7 Oil Slick Nails in Metallic Saturn, £4.95
Why Handbag hearts it: The new year means a whole host of new nail trends to get excited about. Jazzing up your manicure is also a great way to beat the January blues – we definitely feel happier when our nails are shiny, sparkling or simply popping with colour. This new range of Oil Slick polishes from W7 could well be the exciting new nail look you’ve been searching for: all the shades are multi-tonal, shimmering metallic mixtures which are reminiscent of spilt petrol. Metallic Mercury has a deep plum base overlaid with multi-coloured glitter, while Metallic Neptune is a great jade green/turquoise blue combination. Our favourite is Metallic Saturn, a really unusual gold-green-blue colour with a hint of sparkle.
Where:New Look stores

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#handbaghero Clinique Age Defence BB Cream SPF 30, £25
For 2012, we have a few beauty resolutions. First and foremost, we want more multi-tasking products on our vanity tables, not to mention a few new cult products incorporated into our beauty regime. So Clinique’s Age Defence BB Cream SPF 30 is the perfect choice for our first Handbag Hero of the year! Not only does it reduce the appearance of ageing, but it also balances out the oil and shine in your skin to even out skin tone for flawless skin all day long. Wear alone or underneath your foundation and prepare to be amazed with the results.
Where: Exclusively at Harrods

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