Make-up products of the month
We're trying not to say the dreaded words "credit crunch" at the moment - but as Christmas creeps closer, it certainly pays to find ways to cut costs while still having a good time. And Miners Cosmetics' brilliant range of opulent metallic products is just the kind of affordable but stylish beauty find that's perfect for this year's pared-back party season.
As every beauty queen worth her salt knows, metallics were still a big, big look on this season's catwalks - with Versace, Nina Ricci and Moschino all going for gold, silver and bronze.
And to re-create the look without the designer price tags, you just need to add a little Miners magic to your make-up bag. Our top buy? Beauty Brilliance (£3.49; www.miners.co.uk) - a multi-purpose highlighter that's great for accentuating your cheekbones and browbones. Alternatively, you can mix it with foundation or moisturiser for an all-over iridescent gleam. It comes in two gorgeous shades: Dream (gold) and Pixie (pink).
We also love Miners' luxurious new Crystal Crush lipgloss (£3.99) - a high-shine colour with light-reflecting pigments. It simply glides on to your lips for show-stopping results to create the perfect party pout. It comes in six sumptuous shades - but our favourite metallic must-have is Tropical, a stunning burnt orange with gold particles.
And for fabulous party eyes, try Eye Shade in Golden Eye (£2.99). This slick shadow comes in an easy twist-up stick that's small enough to fit into even the tiniest handbag. If you fancy experimenting, you can mix it with one or two of the other gorgeous Eye Shade colours, such as Bronze or Ice Queen (a shimmering silver): the light formulation means they blend together perfectly.
The total cost of your Christmas metallic make-up essentials? Less than £20! Now that's got to be something worth celebrating...
