31 New Year beauty ideas

By Jessica Hopper
January; the longest, most dreary month of the calendar year. Why not beat the grey days by treating yourself to the best new make-up, skincare, fragrance, hair care buys and beauty trends all coming your way this month - one for every day of January...

Kings & Queens

Happy New Year! Now make like a monarch and get thee to House of Fraser where you can now purchase the gorgeously regal Kings & Queens (From £5), a unique bodycare range developed around the herbs and spices favoured by the aristocracy of a bygone age. The Shimmering Body Milks are a reflection of true royal decadence!

L\'Oréal Paris Carbon Collection

Punky liner and lashings of lashes are still huge come 2008, so dress your peepers in punk perfection with the fabulous new L\'Oréal Paris Super Liner Carbon Black (£5.99) and Lash Architect Carbon Gloss (£8.99), both formulated to enhance eyes with the deepest, most intense colour imaginable

Available nationwide

MAC Originals

January sees the make-up genius that is MAC launch their Originals collection - a tribute to all the cult classics and high-flyer products that were discontinued too soon and are now back by popular demand. I urge you not to miss the immortal eyeshadow in Clue (£10) or the fabulous Glitter Reflects in Blackened Red (£11)

www.mac-cosmetics.com

Protect and Perfect collection

Following on from the phenomenon that was 2007\'s Protect and Perfect Serum, No7 have extended the Protect and Perfect family to bring you a complete anti-ageing collection. Today you can get your manicured mitts on a Day cream (£18.50), Night Cream (£19.50) and Eye Cream (£15.50) - truly amazing results guaranteed!

Boots nationwide

Givenchy Denim Fétiche

Inspired by cult clothing classic - the jeans - Givenchy today launch their úber desirable 2008 Spring/Summer collection, Denim Fétiche; vivid colour accents, touches of glitter and ‘patina\' effects for a truly unique look. Don\'t miss out on the Limited Edition Accessor\'Eyes Powder & Cream Eye Shadow Quartet (£27, pictured) in two cool and covetable shades - Black Denim or Indigo Denim

01932 233 824

Barry M Nail Paint in Grey

Soft grey looks set to be a key trend in 2008, so dress your nails in fashion-forward colour with Barry M Nail Paint in Grey (£2.95) - the softest, most delicate dove grey for perfectly on-trend manicured mitts this month.

www.barrym.co.uk

CARGOlaunches in Sainsbury\'s

Cult Canadian beauty brand CARGO is now available to beauty junkies nationwide - simply steer your trolley towards Sainsbury\'s (selected stores) where you can now pick up all the star products and award-winners from the Cargo range. A trip to the supermarket never sounded so appealing.

Biotherm Hydra Detox Biodefensis

Wrap your skin in a protective bubble today for a clearer, fresher, glowing complexion with Biotherm\'s new Hydra Detox Biodefensis collection - the perfect skin buddy if you\'re looking a little lacklustre following the festivities. This range helps to detoxify and protect your complexion from everyday stresses and skin-nasties. We especially love the Moisturising Mask (£23.50)

0800 037 1020 or www.biotherm.co.uk

L\'Occitane Shea & Organic Cotton

Winter\'s nowhere near over yet, so save sensitive skin with L\'Occitane\'s new Shea & Organic Cotton Collection. The perfect, delicate, gentle, nourishing skincare range for winter-weary faces. Just gorgeous.

From £14, www.loccitane.co.uk

BEAUTY TREND ALERT - Bedroom eyes

Eyes move away from the winged graphics and heavy Cleopatra styles of Autumn/Winter into a more romantic, doe-eyed, sex-kitten look for Spring/Summer \'08. Think Barbara Streisand in Funny Girl circa 1968. This look is going to be HUGE come spring so get the necessary tools and get practising now!

Benefit Gabbi Makeup Bag

Want somewhere cute to store all your gorgeous new 2008 beauty booty? Then get your mitts on this kitsch and cutesy Make-up Bag from Benefit (£21.50). Nifty yet full of pockets and pouches - it\'s perfect for beauty on the go

www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk

Dior Capture R60/80 XP

Calling all skincare-savvies; today sees the launch of the hotly anticipated new science-savvy anti-ageing range from Dior. Banish the signs of ageing forever with Dior Capture R60/80 XP. The result of years of scientific study and testing, this wonder cream claims to re-kickstart cellular activity by protecting the life force of skin\'s stem cells - the precious cells from which all other cells grow -  meaning more tissue can be regenerated in crevasse of the wrinkle. I\'m still not sure what it all means but it\'s forcing me to believe it!

From £36

Dior Bloom

Today\'s the day you can get your hands on the covetable new spring collection from Dior - tempting and flirty floral shades of pastel greens, milky lilacs and sparkly corals, all in úber desirable packaging. Don\'t miss the must-have star product, the limited edition Dior Flower Blossom (£35), a dazzling, illuminating powder with a gorgeous floral motif. We predict a riot.

From £13

Anna Sui Flight of Fancy

Unconventional, provocative and fun, this new fragrance takes inspiration from Anna Sui\'s favourite bird - the radiant peacock. Luscious, sparkly and floral-fresh, Flight of Fancy takes off today and we can\'t get enough of it\'s Litchi, Java Lemon and Rose Blossom charms

From £23 www.annasui.com

BEAUTY TREND ALERT -- Pop art

Beat the January blues with bold splashes of colour. Pop Art is a key trend coming your way for Spring 2008 and, trust me, it\'s hot, hot, hot! Think day-glo, comic strip colour and cocktail brights in a rainbow palette - anything goes! Just have fun. Start mixing your palette now and come spring, you\'ll be the brightest star on show.

Jennifer Lopez Deseo

Spritz yourself in a little desire this month with Jennifer Lopez Deseo. A strong, woody scent with warm, energising undertones of cedar wood and orange blossom, Deseo looks set to secure La Lopez with another fragrance hit, from the stunning scent to the desirable ‘diamond in the rough\' bottle.

From £21, available nationwide

Liz Earle Energising Body Wash

Step away from the January doldrums with Liz Earle\'s new Energising Body Wash (£10.50), a sweet cocktail of uplifting, refreshing and invigorating ingredients to give your body and mind a revitalising boost

www.lizearle.com

The Body Shop Spring Bloom Limited Editions

Today, why not rush out and buy the Spring Bloom collection from The Body Shop - delicate palettes and feminine packaging for a fresh, effortless makeup feel. If you\'re a fan of shimmering shades and sensual softness, then this is the collection for you - but be warned, every item is limited edition so you\'ll have to be fast on your beauty-forward feet

From £9.50, available at The Body Shop nationwide

Origins Organics

If you\'re conscious of what you put on your skin, then hot-foot it to House of Fraser today, where natural skincare leaders Origins unveil Origins Organics, the first full line of prestige skin, body and hair care products that carries the USDA\'s National Organic Program\'s ("NOP") certification. Featuring all-natural, organic ingredients, this complete face and body care line has something for everyone. 

From £11

Richard Ward London Hair range

From today you can treat your tresses to the hotly anticipated hair care and styling range from renowned, award-winning Hairdresser Richard Ward - a collection of premium, salon-quality products in oh-so on-trend purple packaging with the divine Richard Ward signature scent. Whether you want to boost volume, encourage shine or tames frizzies, there\'s a product for you.

From £4.49, Superdrug stores nationwide

Kate by Kate Moss Eau de Parfum Luxury Edition

Reveal your seductive side today by spritzing yourself in chic sexiness courtesy of Kate by Kate Moss Eau de Parfum Luxury Edition (£29). The original top-selling scent re-packaged and re-formulated into Elixir for a stronger, more irresistible splash of la Moss. Captured in a luxurious black satin coffret - it\'s a must for all Moss fans.

BEAUTY TREND ALERT -- `70s sexy

Spring sees eyes burnished with sophisticated sand tones, golds and putty hues whilst skin goes warm and sunkissed, not sun-baked and hair goes full and alive with bounce and softness. Think ‘70s glamour, jet-setting yet beachy. Nail this trend now and be the focus of fashion-forward friends everywhere

Prada Boutique scents

Today Prada unveil the final 3 fragrances to complete their exclusive Boutique Scents collection...

No.8 OPOPONAX - a soft touch of Bergamot refreshes the warm blend of Oppoponax in essence as well as in resinoide, Cistus, Santal and Amber

No.9 BENJOIN - the Bitter Orange Tree (Bigaradier) allies with the resinous sweet balsamic scent of Benzoin enhanced by Vanilla and Musk.

No.10 MYRRHE - a surprising combination of fresh citrussy Bergamot and Cedrat from Italy, with aromatic Lavender, and charismatic Patchouli and Myrrh.

Packaged in simple yet oh-so contemporary bottles to give a feel of raw elegance, these scents are simply stunning. Don\'t miss out

Bobbi Brown Pink Raspberry Collection

Mark February 1^st in your calendars girls, the day sees the launch of the mouth-wateringly gorgeous new Pink Raspberry Collection from Bobbi Brown - but we thought we\'d give you a little preview! Think dusty cheeks and lips dressed in sumptuous hues of raspberry and eyes smudged in smoky dove grey. We predict a riot

From £13

Elizabeth Arden Intervene

Intelligent make-up goes one step further with the launch of Intervene (£25), Arden\'s first pre-emptive anti-ageing foundation. Luxurious with an SPF15 - this clever little coverage smoothes imperfections and evens out skin tone, whilst helping delay the appearance of unwelcome wrinkles. Genius!

Clinique Spring Blush 2008 collection

Available tomorrow, so purses at the ready ladies! Clinique\'s new collection for spring is all about contradictions - light shades countered with deeper tones, soft matte finishes complemented by shimmering accents, all playing with shadow and lights to create a look that\'s fresh, pretty and wow-inducing. We love the Blended Face Powder and Brush in Invisible Blend (£17.50) - it\'s loose, lightweight and oh-so lovely.

www.clinique.co.uk

Lancôme Primordiale Skin Recharge

Today sees the launch of Lancôme\'s Primordiale Skin Recharge (from £25) - a luxurious, smoothing, renewing moisturising range for radiant, beautiful and glowing skin. Promising to ‘recharge\' skin cells for a plumper appearance and reduce fine lines and pores. Deliciously scented with the tangy freshness of citrus fruits and white flowers, this anti-ageing range is a treat. 

Available nationwide

Lancôme spring 2008

Inspired by the beauty of a butterfly or a precious shell that glimmers and changes colour in the sunlight, Lancôme\'s Spring make up collection for 2008 incorporates Lancôme\'s latest research advances in the fields of light and colour - Photonics. This breakthrough make up treats skin to intense, luminous and multidimensional colour that adapts to your individual skin tone. Don\'t miss out on the L.U.C.I Eyes (£25), a stunning shell shaped eye-shadow duo.

Bliss Carrot & Sesame Body Buff

It\'s too cold to leave the house! So today, why not make your home the spa and treat yourself to the new Bliss Carrot & Sesame Body Buff (£30). Based on the New York spa\'s beloved Carrot & Sesame treatment, this do-it-yourself re-roughing, dew-upping duo is the quickest and simplest way to simulate spa in your own bathroom, with wow-inducing results.

www.blisslondon.co.uk

Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel

Imagine your cleansing wish-list all rolled into one tidy tube. The new Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel (£16) starts out as a refreshing honey-coloured gel, then transforms to a ultra-effective clear cleansing oil with the warmth of a facial massage, then morphs yet again intoa deliciously light cleansing milk when you rinse. Talk about clever! It\'s everything you\'d want from a cleanser, so buy it today!

0800 036 3558

Elemis Resurface and Renew

Start 2008 with a glowing complexion thanks to Elemis, the new Resurface and Renew is a limited edition collection that will deliver youthful vibrancy and radiance to the complexion, without breaking the post-Christmas bank. It contains a full size Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash and Liquid Layer SPF 30 with a travel size Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Night Cream and Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Serum. Retailing at £45 - a whoppingg 50% saving - and on offer until February 11th. Don\'t miss out!