The brush is just shy of teddybear fluffy and separates the lashes nicely while avoiding clumping

The brush is just shy of teddybear fluffy, and separates the lashes nicely while avoiding clumping. Pitched as the product that will get you through the longest tear-jerker in history and/or 32 lengths in the pool.Where: at department stores & major chemists.How much: pounds 14.50.13ELIZABETH ARDEN VISIBLE DIFFERENCE EIGHT-HOUR CREAMThe best-selling multi-purpose balm by Elizabeth Arden. It is advertised for use as a lip gloss, foot balm and all around desert-island cure-all. More a thick gel than a cream, it was invented in the 1930s by Arden herself, and does, regrettably, have that slightly odd tar odour common to many of these types of product.

Despite this, it is very effective, and Nicola Formby declares this "great for those seasonal dry patches."Where: at major department stores & chemists.How much: pounds 17.14ELEMIS SKIN BRUSHMade from cactus bristles and with a detachable handle, Vivien Placks believes that this body brush is "fantastic for exfoliating, invigorating and waking up your body". Intended to be used dry every morning or evening before bathing, you start with the soles of your feet and work with long, upward movements towards your heart, focusing on areas that have cellulite.Where: at Space NK, or call 0181-954 8033 for mail order.How much: pounds 12.50.15AVEDA PUREFUME BRILLIANT EMOLLIENT FOR HAIRThis shine agent for difficult hair is dispensed in a pump, and can be used before or after styling. A little goes a long way (too much makes the hair look greasy instead of glassy). "It's water-based, which means it leaves behind no sort of residue," says Leslie McMenemin. Like many Aveda products, it comes in a snazzy blue glass bottle, which means that you probably won't feel inclined to take it with you to the gym, the pool or any room with hard flooring. Where: call 0171-410 1600 for stockists or mail order.How much: pounds 17.50.16JO MALONE JUNIPER SKIN TONICJo Malone is a big business run from a little store in Knightsbridge.

Over the past few years, the beautifully scented, elegantly packaged products have become a cult with Those Who Know - Nicola Formby says she'd use "just anything made by Jo". Different combinations of products are used to provide for different skin types; this one is for normal skin. And if you can't get to London, don't worry: you can also buy through mail order.Where: from the Jo Malone store at 154 Walton Street, London SW3, or via mail order on 0171-720 0202.How much: pounds 9.50 for 100ml.17YVES SAINT LAURENT TOUCHE ECLATYSL cosmetics' biggest seller, this hugely popular concealer comes in one colour only and really is best on paler skin. Nicola Formby rates it as an "excellent cover-up for dark circles and little lines." It is also effective on spider veins and, because of a slight sheen, makes the skin look dewy instead of matt. It comes in a long, chic, gold pump - one can't help but wonder just how much of what you're paying for is the mechanics.Where: at department stores & major chemists.How much: pounds 19.50.18JO MALONE CAMPHOR CLEANSING GELContained in signature rounded-off square bottles, this is the essential first step for oily skin in the Jo Malone cleansing range. Annalisa Barbieri says that "it's really good if you've got oily, pre-period or generally spotty skin. It can really calm it down and rein it in."Where: from the Jo Malone store at 154 Walton Street, London SW3, or via mail order on 0171-720 0202.How much: pounds 9.50 for 100ml & pounds 18.95 for 250ml.19AESOP'S REJUVENATE AROMATIQUE BALMA cream that looks and feels just like cool custard.

Josephine Fairley says that "it's 100 per cent natural and smells beautifully of mandarins, vanilla and sandalwood. It's extremely moisturising and chemical-free, which is important when you consider that your body absorbs everything contained within a product." Worth every penny. Where: at Browns, Barkers & the Cross, or by calling 0171-221 4142 or 0171-514 0021.How much: pounds 21.50.20AVEDA PURE PLANT HAIR CARE SHAMPOOS & CONDITIONERSThese products were recommended by several of the experts, all of whom felt that they were particularly good for a variety of hair colours and textures, bringing out natural highlights and toning down any brassiness. Sandy Rogers says: "These products are really wonderful, with lots of natural ingredients in them.