Benefit: Hello Flawless

Benefit: Hello Flawless

The first liquid foundation from Benefit caused quite a stir when it was released a few months ago. Taking three years to complete and available in nine shades, they've certainly come up trumps with this oil-free foundation. The name isn't exactly catchy - Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow doesn't roll off the tongue too quickly - but I think the design and packaging more than makes up for that. Check out the 1960's inspired colours and cools fonts... This is one cool cat of a foundation!

The foundation is not only oil-free, meaning it's perfect for those of us with either oily skin or wanting to avoid too much added lubricant, but it also contains SPF25 which is perfect at helping to protect skin from sun damage. The coverage offered is considered light-medium, but I'd say this was a pretty light product designed not to cover but to enhance the complexion. It's not quite enough for me on an 'off day' as I have to top up with concealer and powder, but when my skin is looking quite good it's perfect and making it seem even more radiant (thank to its light reflecting particles.)

After a long day in the office this does need a touch up, but it's perfect for warmer months or using on holiday. The formula is very, very runny and took some getting used to, but it does mean you don't need much at all to blend across the face. It's really hydrating and perfect for dry skin, but it's not the best foundation I've ever used... I could have done with a bit more texture and a higher level of coverage, but for many of you this will definitely put the 'wow' into 'Oxygen Wow'.

Available now online (at ASOS) and in store priced £24.50

Jo Malone London fragrance diffuser

Jo Malone London fragrance diffuser

For the last fortnight my flat has smelt of paint, plaster and tile dust. Having my bathroom re-fitted seems to have been one of the most traumatic experiences of my life, so when on Saturday morning I woke up to an empty flat and a beautiful new bathroom, I wanted to celebrate. What better way to celebrate than with some Jo Malone London fragrance? I've had this Red Roses diffuser stashed away for a while, awaiting a special occasion such as this. If you're not familiar with room fragrance diffusers, then they essentially work by being a big pot of scented oil that gets sucked up by big wooden sticks and subtly diffused into the air over a number of months. They're a little bit more glamorous than a plastic Air Wick, plus the fragrance is much subtler and yet rich at the same time.

This is a beautiful home adornment, much more luxurious than other fragrance diffusers I've had in the past. I adore the chunky black wood sticks and the stumpy bottle that make this a real feature in a room, perfectly in keeping with the Jo Malone branding. The scent of 'Red Roses' is also perfect for the home - floral and uplifting without being too heavy - and reminds me of turkish delight. As a lover of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, the smell of turkish delight is only ever a good thing! Sitting on my windowsill in full view of the living room, this diffuser is giving me a subtle whiff of beautiful roses every so often that really makes me smile when I walk through the door. This isn't cheap (the diffusers are around £45) but it's thoroughly worth it if you want to make scent a feature in you home... Or like me just recover from the smell of paint.

Available in Selfridges  and Jo Malone boutiques for £45.00