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The mistake often made when assessing floral perfumes is asking whether they resemble nature, says our perfume expert

This fiery temperament softens to allow floral or woody notes to shine

The granddaughter of Estée Lauder is the founder of Aerin, a global luxury lifestyle brand of beauty products, fashion accessories and home décor collections

From delicate to dark, don’t underestimate the classics says a top perfume blogger

Sophisticated new night cream formulations make the most of sleep’s “golden hours” of cell regeneration – on a multitude of levels, says Bethan Cole. Photography by Ian Skelton

New lipsticks and balms solve the dilemma of reconciling pigment with condition and staying power, says Vicci Bentley

Like a charming ingénue on screen, lilac can add romantic flair to the main plot, says a top perfume blogger

A rose-tinted and -scented lip conditioner that’s pocket-sized pampering perfection

Precious metals give a gleaming finish to the hottest new make-up