The best perfumes for Christmas
Gorgeous scents don’t just come in bottles – try gel, body oil or hair mist for an alternative gift
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The best pore-cleansing toners
Salicylic skin tonics were once the preserve of spendy brands, but serious skincare is now in every chemist
The best silicone-free primers
Silicones smooth and blur imperfections, but the way they peel and bobble under fingers drives me to distraction
The best emergency spot treatments
Acne patches, when loaded with the right ingredients, can shorten a spot’s lifespan by days
Sali Hughes’s 40 best sustainable beauty brands
From packaging to ingredients, the Guardian’s beauty editor picks the top brands doing their bit for the planet
