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Want to be let in on a few of LOOK's Beauty Editor Sophie’s secrets? Oh go on then...

"If I had to tell you about only three products that I defy you not to find jaw-droppingly amazing it’s these. Calculated from my personal usage to compliment ratio; this stuff REALLY works! I promise."

Swiss Dent Nano Whitening Toothpaste, £15 OK I’ll admit it, I had this lingering in my ‘spares’ cupboard, and only used it when my Colgate ran out and my local Tesco was closed. Three days later I was baffled at all the compliments on my white teeth and finally put two and two together. And this from someone who has tried every whitening method under the sun… Available Nationwide and online at harveynicholls.com PH Advantage Acne Treatment, from £20 Years of testing truckloads of different skincare gave me beauty editor’s syndrome – unpredictable skin. After a good few years trying to fix it (including a couple of doctor visits) I got this on my desk. It’s medical grade skincare, which sounds extreme, but even if you only have the odd breakout and sensitive skin like me it’s a godsend. Clear skin in two weeks – yes please! phadvantage.co.uk Vichy New After Sun SOS Balm, £10.00 Even if you’re not lucky enough to get some winter sun like I just did, it’s worth bulk buying in time for summer. Two hours in South African sun + local ineffective sunscreen = embarrassing pink skin bikini. After three days of my usual aftersun not helping I tried this one, and went from pink to brown within a few hours – I kid you not. Stockist 0800 169 6193 -SB

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Need to know what the best beauty products to buy are? LOOK's Beauty Editor, Sophie Beresiner and LOOK reader, Ilanit Slowly, have put the latest skin capsules to the test...

• Trilogy CoQ10 Booster Capsules, £24

Beauty Editor: I had to use scissors to cut these, which was annoying. The oil made my skin super smooth but mega greasy. Best for very dry skin. Ilanit: These had the best fragrance of the bunch but were a bit too oily for me. I applied one before bed and my face was still shiny in the morning. Beauty Score: 2/5  

• Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules, £42

 Beauty Editor: These transformed my skin overnight and I couldn’t believe how even my skintone was. I only needed half a pod each time so the sixty capsules will last me ages!  Ilanit: I found the capsules tricky to twist open at first and I didn’t need a whole one each time. I was worried my skin would be left greasy but it absorbed quickly and felt very light. Beauty Score: 4/5  

• Weleda Wild Rose Intensive Facial Oil Capsules, £15.95 

 Beauty Editor: This smelt so luxurious that I felt like I was having a spa treatment. The next morning, my skin was glowing and looked much more even.  Ilanit: The smell of the essential oils was rather potent but they really boosted the appearance of my skin and I didn’t need to use any moisturiser the next day.  Beauty Score: 5/5  

• Virgin Vie at Home Rescue Therapy Skin Recovery Capsules, £20

 Beauty Editor: I found the smell quite synthetic and although my skin was moisturised, I didn’t notice any visible brightening. Non–greasy, so good for all skin types.  Ilanit: I was very surprised that this was a balm rather than oil. My skin absorbed it immediately and was left feeling velvety but with no real difference in tone.  Beauty Score: 3/5

• Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Gold Ultra Restorative Capsules, £56
• Weleda Wild Rose Intensive Facial Oil Capsules, £15.95

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 Introducing the hot new male model who’s fronting Nars’ latest skincare range, Marcel – Francois Nars’ very own... French bulldog! The trendy pup stars in the campaign for Nars Pro Prime Line skincare range launching on 1 May. He is accompanied by the quote "More Than A Pretty Face”, reminding us that we can have imperfections but still look amazing. Regularly schmoozing (or would that be drooling?!) with the likes of Marc Jacobs at cocktail parties and jetting to Nars’ private island in the South Pacific, Marcel has an A-list lifestyle we’re more than a bit jealous of. Never thought we’d say we’d like to trade places with a dog, but with this one we think we’ll make an exception! - KA 

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It's hard to find anyone that doesn't have a Johnson's product in their bathroom, but with the complete overhaul of their skin care collection next month, we reckon your bathrooms will be brimming with them. The new Daily Essentials collection features cleansers, moisturisers and facial wipes for every skin type and we particularly love the gentle exfoliator with the millions of bright pink buffing beads. 

Here's a sneak peak of some of the range before they hit stores in August and each product is a bargainous £3.99 or less. We predict an influx of Johnson's babies! JH

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It’s not often a celeb reveals their beauty secrets to the world. Which is why we got pretty excited when we discovered this tweet from Courtney Love no less, voicing her approval of Karin Herzog’s skin products.   Apparently, this little black pot of creamy goodness was recommended to her by fellow A-lister Uma Thurman, who uses it to perk up tired skin. She tweeted: “Karin Herzog Vita-A-Kombi 1 – Uma told me it was amazing and so it is. It’s the one thing she’s ever given me.”  Vita-A-Kombi 1 gives your skin a boost of oxygen and vitamins – something a hard-living rock star can appreciate as much as the rest of us! We’ll definitely be dabbling in some A-List-approved skincare. Thanks for the insight, Courtney! Find out more about Karin Herzog’s range at karinherzog.co.uk and shop the range below!  

• Karin Herzog's Amazing Beauty Collection

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 Do you use the same products throughout the year? Well, to be honest, most of us do. We rarely change our skincare regimes, but experts say we really should. For example, in the summer you need a light, non-greasy serum, whereas in the winter you should be layering up with hydrating oils. But what happens in spring? Well, clever facialist Annee de Mamiel has created a handy oil for every season, so your skin gets everything it needs for that time of year. For perfect spring skin, invest in the Spring Facial Oil, £58 available at demamiel.com. Although it’s pricey, it really does work wonders as a post-winter skin pick-me-up. It also contains marshmallow extract, which is the No 1 ingredient in many hay fever remedies, so it minimises inflammation. And did we mention it smells like a spa? We want it now! SF

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We have to admit that with tons of stunning celebs gracing the catwalk, we often find ourselves getting a few girl crushes along the way. Today’s hot pick has got to be One Tree Hill star Shantel VanSanten. It wasn’t her one-shouldered hot dress or her glowing complexion that caught our eyes, but those mega pins! Feeling like you’re a long way away from that shiny glory? Us too, but not for long because we’re investing in two hot products to get us ready. Prep legs first with Superdrug’s Restoring Skin Care Oil, £13.99, which takes care of everything from stretchmarks to uneven skintone. Then spray on W7’s Tights In A Tin, £5.95– say goodbye to bruises and get an all-over, airbrushed golden tan. Our legs are rivalling Shantel VanSanten's already! SF

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• Superdrug’s Restoring Skin Care Oil, £13.99
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No, this isn’t a scary looking fancy dress costume, it’s Demi Moore tweeting a picture of herself trying out the SK-II Facial Treatment Mask. For skin like Demi Moore's just apply the SK-II beauty must-have to cleansed skin, relax for up to 20 minutes, and voila, a glowing complexion that will have your friends asking who your facialist is. Get the celebrity fave brand SK-II Facial Treatment Mask (pack of 10), £77 at Harrods or try LOOK’s choice, Myfaceworks Sheet Masks in I Need A Quickie, £42.50, for skin you’ll want to show off. GP 

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