Guerlain's latest fragrance is a fruity, but musky and exotic blend of black cherry, almond, and rose, with notes of licorice and smoky black tea. Bold enough for winter, but also the perfect companion to the little black dress come party season.

£42, selfridges.com

This gorgeous, limited edition powder compact from Clarins was inspired by Ancient Greece, and will even out and give winter complexions a healthy, shimmering glow.

£35, clarins.co.uk

Ski bunnies and those who exercise outdoors in winter will adore this soothing muscle soak with arnica from The Organic Pharmacy. Run a hot bath, and feel those muscles relax.

£35.95, feelunique.com

Chanel's nail polish collections have achieved cult-like status, and are a guaranteed sell-out every season. Their holiday line Eclats Du Soir has brought us this Christmassy deep red, Malice.

£18, selfridges.com

Some cleansers can be drying - meaning your skincare has to work even harder during the winter months on dehydrated skin. Rituals Sensationally Soft Cleanser cleanses without stripping skin of essential moisture.

£11.90, rituals.com

This mini, moisturizing lip balm from Aerin contains flecks of glitter for a pretty sheen of colour, and is small enough to pop in a clutch bag to rescue dry lips.

£22, esteelauder.co.uk

This bumper beauty kit from This Works is all you need for a perfect night's sleep - essential in the hectic run up to Christmas.

£55.25, beautybay.com

The Dior Grand Bal collection has a range of party-appropriate make-up that also looks elegant on a dressing table, from their gold spherical nail polishes to this compact, which contains two pearlescent gold and platnum shadows and two lip glosses.

£57.15, escentual.com

This affordable anti-ageing eye cream from Superdrug's bestselling Optimum range is light but rich enough to rescue the delicate skin around the eyes during the cold winter months. We love the invigorating apple scent.

£6.99, superdrug.com

Brow expert Shavata's magnifying mirror is an essential tool for precise plucking. Easily portable, it has suction pads on the back to stick on to surfaces, leaving you hands free to shape your brows.

£12.95, shavata.co.uk

For those who still like to look sunkissed in November - this animal print compact from Dolce & Gabbana will give a winter sun glow.

£40, harrods.com

Decléor Aromessence oils are amazing for winter skin - in particular the hydrating and repairing Aromessence Angelique, designed for very dry skin. 100% pure oil, with nothing added, just massage a few drops into the face in the morning and before bed.

£44, decleor.co.uk

L'Occitane's bestselling shea butter hand cream is super rich, and the perfect cure for dry, irritated winter skin. This limited collection gift set comes with two more seasonal scents - Marvellous Flowers and Magic Leaves.

£20, uk.loccitane.com

This limited edition Tom Ford lip and cheek stain is a softer, dewier alternative to full on blusher and lipstick, and is packed with nourishing acai oil and cherry extract.

£36, harrods.com

A palette of rich creams that can be smoothed on to eyes, face and body to highlight or create a bold metallic look.

£34, illamasqua.com

Umberto Giannini's Frizzi range is a saviour for unruly, dry winter hair. The weather-proof taming spray shields hair from the elements.

£5.99, boots.com

Cotswold Spa hotel Cowley Manor has created a new bath, body and home range for M&S using British ingredients. The nurture hand wash will keep hands soft and supple in the winter.

£7.50, marksandspencer.com

Max Factor's new Dark Romance range of nail polishes (launching December 10) are inspired by A/W's gothic trend.

£5.99, maxfactor.co.uk

Henry Holland's range for Boots is emblazoned with his tongue-in-cheek trademark slogans. The 'From Grubby To Gorgeous' gift set comes with an exclusive wash bag, too.

£18, boots.com

Fragrance maestro Kilian Hennessy's latest collection In the Garden of Good and Evil is inspired by the biblical story of Original Sin. Good Girl Gone Bad is a heady, luxurious scent with notes of jasmine, Chinese osmanthus, Virginia cedar and Indian tuberose. Each bottle comes encased with a white clutch bag with a gold serpent.

£160, harveynichols.com

The essential tool for a deep, berry lip - Aveda's Nourish-Mint lip liner in Tarragona. In a deep wine shade, the liner prevents feathering of lip colour but also nourishes lips, with fruit butter and a refreshing peppermint flavour.

£14, aveda.co.uk

A quick fix for dull winter skin, this single-use cloth mask is a favourite of celebrity make-up artist Ruby Hammer. Moisturizing, lifting and anti-inflammatory, use as an occasional treat when your skincare routine won't work.

£10 for one or £25 for 3, drbragi.com

Infused with Manuka honey, Dead Sea salts, and stimulating lemongrass, the detox scrub from Jardins D'Eden will slough off dry winter skin.

£25, jardinsdeden.co.uk

A deep cherry lip shade that's perfect for winter (and doesn't look as intense on the lips).

Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry, £7.49, boots.com

Jergens Deep Conditioning Oatmeal Cream is a rich body moisturiser that absorbs easily into the skin, without the sickly sweet fragrance of some body butters.

£4.99, superdrug.com

Lancome's latest fragrance is sweet, floral and fruity - but with base notes of patchouli and and praline, has the musky edge of a winter scent.

£39, lancome.co.uk

Klorane mango butter shampoo is a rich treat for dry winter hair.

£6, johnlewis.com

The star of MAC's holiday collection are these cute compacts in a clutch-shaped container. The touch up kit comes with a pressed powder and a lipstick - use for quick fixes at festive parties.

£30, maccosmetics.co.uk

The cult skincare brand from Azerbaijan's hero product is the Gazelli Triple Youth Ultra Nourishing Saviour Mask - a real winter skin saviour. Pop it on overnight for highly moisturised, sweet-smelling skin.

£28, urbanretreat.co.uk

NPW's nail art pens are a fun and easy way to test out nail art trends. The 3 in 1 nail art pen has black and gold polish and pens and two types of sparkles to play with.

£7.95, npw.co.uk

This limited edition set has been on our radar since August. Adorably packaged, the set includes a lip gloss, smoky eyeshadow and highlighting/bronzing duo.

£39, asos.com

Dubbed ‘the little pot of magic’ by Jo Hansford's clientele, this luxurious hair masque can be used every other day for a light treatment, or left on overnight, and wrapped in a silk scarf for extreme winter hair rescue.

£27, harveynichols.com

Australian beauty brand Natio has beautiful packaging and is packed full of ingredients to nourish winter skin. The Natio Wellness Body Gloss is a face and body moisturiser with pomegranate extract, aloe vera and cocoa, and a subtle shimmer to leave a healthy looking glow.

£12, debenhams.com

Benefit's Perk Up Artist is selection of creamy but light concealers - the antidote to tired eyes during the party season.

£22.50, benefitcosmetics.co.uk

Ojon's blend of natural oils is a quick and easy way to tame heat-damaged, dry or frizzy hair.

£29, ojon.co.uk

Omorovicza’s latest launch is the Intensive Hydra-Lifting Cream - it delivers intense hydration as it lifts and with ingredients like Myrrh Resin, plumps your skin throughout the day.

£130, selfridges.com

Bold, groomed brows are still big news for A/W. Keep yours tamed with this handy waterproof brow pencil, and tinted soft-hold gel that adjusts to suit your brow colour.

£12.50, pixibeauty.co.uk

Red, irritated skin is another winter bugbear we get every year. Dr Jart's BB cream offers even, light coverage for redness and SPF30 protection (just as important in the winter months).

£21, boots.com

Bobbi Brown's new pearly eyeshadows will create a crease-free, dramatic part look.

£33, bobbibrown.co.uk

Cold weather makes us want to have hot, relaxing baths every night. REN's Moroccan Rose Otto Bath oil is our product of choice.

£30, renskincare.com

A genius DIY facial in a box from The Sanctuary spa, targeted at winter skin.

£20, boots.com

Smashbox's mega-palette of best-selling eye-shadows complete with how-to tips makes eye make-up easy.

£36, smashbox.co.uk

We love Estee Lauder's Zodiac powder compacts - match your make-up to your star sign.

£65, harrods.com

With eucalyptus, peppermint and tea-tree, Aromatherapy Associates' Support will help decongest blocked up noses.

£16.50, aromatherapyassociates.com

Wella Professionals Enrich Self Warming Treat is an intensive hair conditioner that heats in the palms of your hands and warms in your hair. For locks in desperate need of some moisture.

£11.19, lookfantastic.com

Clinique's popular Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm comes in a multiple shade gift set this winter.

£30, clinique.co.uk

ESPA's winter spice candle will fill your home with a festive scent.

£45, espaonline.com

Model's Own Winter Wonderland collection is full of pretty glittery shades - wear alone or layer on top of another polish.

£5 each, modelsownit.com

An updated formula for Yves Saint Laurent's luxury mascara comes in a wide range of shades, from plum to grey.

£23, debenhams.com

With festive packaging and a delicious fragrance, what's not to love about this multi-tasking product?

£14, philosophyskincare.co.uk