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Beauty columnist Elsa McAlonan reveals her beauty upgrades this week
Find your perfect foundation with these smooth and flawless bases
Copy the Duchess of Cambridge with her thrifty hand cream

By Elsa Mcalonan for the Daily Mail

Published: 18:18 EST, 4 September 2016 | Updated: 19:15 EST, 4 September 2016

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WHAT'S HOT NOW AND HOW TO DO IT... FLAWLESS BASE

Research shows that nearly two-thirds of women still haven’t found their perfect foundation.

But with a host of new formulas, this autumn is the time to find the one for you.

With a host of new formulas,autumn is the perfect time to find the best foundation

L’Oreal Paris True Match Foundation

The improved formula is designed to match the skin’s tone and texture, to make the colour blend beautifully, and has 23 shades available.

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Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Foundation

This is hydrating and blurs fine lines for a healthy glow.

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DOES THE MENOPAUSE MAKE PORES BIGGER?

It’s true that the menopause can increase production of sebum — the skin’s natural oil - which, in turn, can make pores appear more prominent.

One way to deal with this is to try a combination of a facial wash and a gentle exfoliator.

Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash (£30, John Lewis) helps to get rid of dead skin cells without causing irritation.

Try Yes To Grapefruit Pore Perfection Night Treatment (left, £12.99, boots.com), which contains tea tree oil and vitamin C to reduce the appearance of pores

Combine it with Sanctuary Spa Warming Detox Charcoal Wash (£9, boots.com), which uses charcoal to cleanse impurities from congested and clogged pores.

It is non-drying and good for reducing shine and excess oil.

Or try Yes To Grapefruit Pore Perfection Night Treatment (£12.99, boots.com), which contains tea tree oil and vitamin C to reduce the appearance of pores.

THREE OF THE BEST...PLUM NAILS

In your 50s...

Essie’s Fall Collection Nail Colour

Choose a bold plum such as Kimono-Over.

A deep, rich damson plum, it will instantly elongate nails with a classy finish.

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In your 60s...

YSL Vintage Plum

Try this plum with red tones, such as YSL Vintage Plum.

This has a high shine that works well with autumn colours - just remember to keep nails short and square.

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In your 70s...

OPI’s Washington DC Collection

Get ready for winter with OPI’s Washington DC Collection in Kerry Blossom.

It is a warming purple plum that looks perfect on toes.

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RACE YOU THERE

Le Métier de Beauté Exquisite Kaleidoscope

Despite the French name, Le Métier de Beauté is, in fact, an American brand - and this week, it returns to the UK, exclusively at Space NK.

Products include the Precision Liquid Eyeliner (£40) -one of the most user-friendly liners I’ve tried. And the True Colour Eye Shadow (£28) has a gorgeous silky texture that blends beautifully.

However, for me, the hero product is undoubtedly the multi-tasking Exquisite Kaleidoscope. Unlike conventional palettes, it opens outwards - rather like a fan - to reveal eye shadow, blusher, bronzer and highlighter. It will help you create all of next season’s looks and save space in your make-up bag.

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KATE'S MIRACLE HAND CREAM

Skin-fix Hand Repair Cream

The Duchess of Cambridge was gifted Skin-fix Hand Repair Cream from the Canadian Ambassador the last time that she and Prince William visited the country.

Suitable for all skin types, the steroid-free hand cream is good for dry or eczema- prone skin and has won awards in the U.S.

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THIS WORKS

LancomeJuicy Shaker lip gloss

Take a break from the matte lipstick trend with Lancome’s newest shade of its Juicy Shaker lip gloss.

The nude-pink tone of Piece Of Cake makes a great everyday colour. The unique formula feels like an oil, but stains the lips for a colour that lasts.

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SHAMELESS INDULGENCE

Creed Rose Imperiale

Rose is one of the most popular scents used in perfume, and the perfume house Creed is celebrating the longevity of the rose’s popularity over the centuries with its new fragrance, Rose Imperiale.

Calabrian bergamot is entwined with Bulgarian rose for the scent’s floral, yet fresh, centre. Middle notes of patchouli, pink pepper and cedar bring a spicy tang, while base notes of rose, tuberose and neroli make for a warm, lasting scent.

Empress Josephine, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, is part of the inspiration behind the perfume, with the majestic handcrafted bottle adding another element of luxury.

It is hand-poured and presented in a gold, glass, decanter-style bottle that is a keepsake long after the perfume has been used up.

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