Best Beauty Buys

A convenient combination of two pencils in one. Apply the white pencil on the inside lower rim of your eyes to make your eyes appear larger. To achieve definition, use the grey anthracite pencil. RRP $35

Wearing a face mask around the house may not seem manly but it’s preferable to having a shiny face, clogged pores, breakouts and blemishes. Try Mecca Cosmetica’s Refinery Face Mask. RRP $92

This magic wand restores thin lashes and over-plucked brows with a conditioning blend of vitamins and proteins. RRP $48

DeclÃ©or Moisturising After Shave Balm is specially formulated to soothe and comfort irritated skin after shaving. Clove, orange and lavender essential oils act as effective antiseptic. RRP $75

You only need to wash your face once or twice a week with Clarins soap-free foaming gel for me. It helps remove impurities such as excess oil and traces of pollution. RRP $38

Just as it’s important to exfoliate your face and body, your hands need attention too, especially in winter. Remove dry, flaky skin with Dr. Lewinn’s gentle hand polish. RRP $39.90

Using a glass nail file is a faster and more hygenic way to shape your nails than using a regular emery board. Dr. Hauschka originally commissioned the oldest Bohemian glass factory in the Czech Republic to produce the limited edition Dr. Hauschka Glass Nail File, which has now become a mainstay in the company’s range. RRP $19

Trilogy’s gentle and aromatic Hydrating Mist Toner hydrates the skin, freeing it from the drying effects of the environment. RRP $25

Brow shaper & eyeliner: Available in six shades to suit your brow colour, this compact is a staple and a favourte in the Arden range. Use the palette dry (with the angled brush) for brows, and wet (with the smaller brush) for eyeliner. RRP $40

A sell-out in Europe and Japan, Comme des Garcons’ 2 MAN is a revision of the original CdG 2 eau de parfum. Its woody scent unfolds with an unusual combination of nutmeg, incense and subtle saffron flowers, giving a classic yet masculine aroma. From Mecca Cosmetica. RRP $140

This moisture-rich infusion is perfect for soothing razor burn and preventing breakouts. RRP $68.50

Lab Series Skincare for Men’s Night Recovery Lotion does what the name says, helping to repair and replenish your skin overnight to give it a healthier appearance on waking. RRP $65

Enriched with shea butter, soybean oil and repairing agents, LancÃ´me’s Moisturizing and Repairing Hand Cream counteracts dryness, leaving your hands feeling beautifully soft and supple. RRP $55

Ideal for unwinding at the end of the day, this shower and bath gel from DeclÃ©or contains essential oils that cleanse the skin and reduce tension. RRP $59

Removing make-up is effortless with this cream cleanser. The natural emollients in this water-soluble cream soften, smooth and calm delicate skin. RRP $135

Split cuticles are painful and cause unsightly redness and inflammation. The exfoliating fruit acids, nourishing shea butter and healing bergamot oil in Mecca Cosmetica’s cuticle cream will have your fingers feeling fine in no time. RRP $35

Gets rid of dark circles under the eyes. A beauty essential. $72

Applied with the Ultra Fine Eyeliner Brush (RRP $45), this gel eyeliner glides on smoothly and stays in place all day long. RRP $50

If colouring between the lines has never been your forte, you’ll love this refillable corrector pen that removes unwanted nail polish from your cuticles and fingers without ruining your manicure. RRP $25

Hidden away in socks and shoes, your feet will be demanding some attention this winter. Dr. Hauschka Rosemary Foot Balm is the perfect way to invigorate and refresh them. RRP $31

Cleanses skin and removes panda eyes. $48

Vera Wang’s new fragrance, Bouquet, is fresh and feminine with hints of blackcurrant leaves, honeysuckle, lavendar musk and sensuous florals. 100ml RRP $195, 50ml RRP $155

All-in-one miniature kit that comes complete with all the shaping and grooming tools you need to keep your brows looking perfect. RRP $53

Adds both shine and colour to the lips. $45

If eight hours sleep isn’t on your nightly agenda, this cream will help your skin make up for any lost hours. Pamper your face nightly and be pleasantly surprised by your reflection in the morning. RRP $230

Lab Series’ Instant Moisture range comprises three new daily must-use products for the target areas: eyes, face and lips. These breakthrough products moisturise, soothe and refresh the skin instantly RRPs eye gel $60, gel $55, lip balm $22

The unique rejuvenating blend of ingredients in Nimue Eye Treatment helps to fight the signs of ageing and revitalise skin, giving your eyes a natural lift. RRP $52

The delicate area around your eyes is often the first place to show signs of ageing. Apply this residue-free eye moisturiser day and night to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness. RRP $100

Packed with goji berries and pure gold to provide antioxidant protection, Smashbox Cosmetics’ new loose powder works to set your foundation while fighting the signs of ageing below the skin’s surface. It’s free from talc and parabens, too. RRP $68

A three-in-one compact that conceals, covers and sets. $60

This easy-to-apply liquid bronzer can be used around your eyes and on your cheekbones and the bridge of your nose to help brighten and sculpt your face. RRP $74

This ultra-fine bronzer gives a healthy glow to pale, winter skin. The double-sided powder brush ensures a natural-looking and evenly spread finish. RRP $88

We adore Bobbi Brown Lip Balm for the stylish silver tin alone. The fact that it’s lovely on the lips makes it even more of a handbag must-have. RRP $42

Camouflage dark circles, fine lines and blemishes with Elizabeth Arden’s creamy concealer that blends into the skin effortlessly. Enriched with antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, this product enhances the quality of your skin. This concealer is available in four shades: fair, light, medium and deep. RRP $42

This gentle face soap is available in two strengths, depending on your skin type. It leaves your skin feeling fresh and relaxed, never tight or dry. RRP $38

Fused with vital ions from a diamond, M.A.C’s revitalising hydrating mist makes your skin look as good as one. Thanks to its energising aroma of green tea and citrus, you’ll also feel like you’re sparkling. RRP $45

L’Oreal Men Expert Skin Renovator is a non-foaming cleanser with a high concentration of aluminium oxide micro-crystals that exfoliate your skin, leaving you fresh-faced. RRP $19

Helps to stimulate collagen production.

Anti-irritation: With soothing ingredients derived from peppermint leaf extract, this L’Oreal shave gel for sensitive skin helps reduce inflammation and irritation from regular shaving. RRP $14

This gel-like lotion enhances the quality of your foundation and ensures it stays on all day without creasing. It’s also good for replenishing your skin’s moisture levels and controlling excess oil. RRP $26

La Mer’s rich body moisturiser is pure luxury captured in a jar. With seaweed and biofermentation as its cornerstone, it infuses the skin with moisture, leaving it looking renewed and refreshed. RRP $485

This new mascara won’t budge, smudge or flake for up to 15 hours, yet it washes away as easily and as swiftly as applied. RRP $54

If you’re suffering from dryness, quench your skin’s thirst with Clinique’s luxuriously lightweight gel-crÃ¨me. Apply it on waking, throughout the day over your make-up, or as a five-minute facial mask to hydrate and replenish. RRP $76

At the end of the day, buff your skin with this bamboo charcoal body scrub for men. It exfoliates, dissolves dullness and dryness and nourishes and protects the skin from the winter elements. RRP $42

If you’re looking to add some colour while maintaining this winter’s trend for all things navy, OPI’s Yoga-ta Get This Blue is the perfect shade to show off your manicured nails. RRP $22.95

This brightening and tightening beauty booster is a product that no make-up bag should be without. Apply a thin layer to your face after cleansing to eliminate signs of fatigue. RRP $68