Pink nail polish

Above left: We love Butter London nail polishes. Free from all carcinogens such as formaldehyde, they come in strong pigments including this season's Snog, £9.79 (0845 254 5409; www.strawberryandcream.com).

Middle: To celebrate its 20th anniversary, OPI has raided its archives to create Colorcopia, a collection of iconic colours. DC Cherry Blossom is one of many highlights. £9.95 (01923 240 010; www.lenawhite.co.uk).

Right: Leighton Denny makes brilliant nailcare products and his range of varnishes are topnotch. Babydoll is our pick of the bunch, £10 (0845 862 0515; www.leightondenny.com).

STAR BUYS

(Right) Bobbi Brown's cult Shimmer Brick Compact has just launched in Platinum Pink and will give your cheeks a perky splash of colour. £29.36 (0870 034 2566;
www.bobbibrown.co.uk).
(Far right) Double-cleansing your skin gives the best results.
Apply Darphin's new Cleansing Milky Emulsion with Verbena, £24.47, with a cotton wool pad, and then wash with warm water and Cleansing Foam Gel with Water Lily, £17.62
(0870 034 2566; www.darphin.co.uk)

HOW TO APPLY NATURAL-LOOKING MAKE-UP

by make-up artist Lauren Hersheson
• Use a fluid concealer. I like MAC Select Moisturecover. It is light-reflective, doesn't look heavy and comes in pink or yellow tones.
• Dab a little under each eye and blend in using a brush. Mix it with moisturiser or cleanser so it doesn't sink into lines. Then dab around the nose, at the outer corners of the eyes and on any blemishes.
• Choose the right type of foundation - it's just as important as the colour. If your skin is dry, you'll need one with a moisturiser. I like Armani's Shaping Cream for medium coverage. You need the tiniest amount of cream foundation: blend it in well. Laura Mercier's tinted moisturiser gives a superlight finish. For normal to oily skin, go for an oil-free foundation.
• Choose the right colour. Test it on your face by the jawline so that you won't get a line along your jaw, making you look as if you're wearing a mask.
• To finish, dust a light loose powder to take away any shine. I use Chanel Ultra-Fine. It doesn't make the skin look dull.

Make-up session with Lauren Hersheson at Daniel Hersheson at Harvey Nichols, £70 for 60 minutes (020 7201 8797)

The tools

(Left) Chanel Ultra-Fine Translucent Powder, £34 (020 7493 3836; www.chanel.co.uk), Giorgio Armani Designer Shaping Cream Foundation, £45
(Giorgio Armani Beauty),
MAC Select Moisturecover,
£11.26 (0870 034 2627; www.maccosmetics.co.uk)

TRICK OR TREATMENT:
Luxury Paraffin Pedicure at the City Point Club

The promise Silky soft, rejuvenated feet.

The process Paraffn wax isn't a product I'd normally associate with pampering, but there was tea and coffee thrown in, explained my therapist Katie. First came a very pleasant antibacterial bubble soak. Then a green tea scrub soothed and a cappuccino massage revived my end-of-the-day feet. Next was the fun bit: Katie encased my feet in warm, melted paraffin wax and then they were snuggled inside heated bootees for ten minutes. Afterwards, they slid easily out of their wax mould - refreshed and raring to go, but not before my toenails had been painted with vivacious red polish.

The verdict The softest skin ever with a wonderful translucent quality to it. My feet are ready for spring and sandals.

£50 for an hour. 1 Ropemaker Street, EC2 (020 7920 6200; www.thecitypointclub.co.uk). JG

Edited by Sophie Goodwin