Now with most of the presents, food, drink and treats in the bag, its time to put some time aside for yourself!

The party season is a time we want to look and feel our best and its often time to invest in some new or loved products to help us along the way.

So to set you on that journey we’ve put together a selection of products from fragrance and skincare to colour cosmetics that will help you along the way to looking your very best.

The Chanel Holiday Collection has some great pieces to catapult you into the glamour stakes. The collection’s makeup tells the story of a year’s end, an ending that heralds a radiant new beginning

We love the 4 Ombres Nuit Astrale a harmony of cosmic shades which brings depth and brilliance to the gaze. The pallet contains a matte medium blue-grey, a deep shimmery purple-silver and a satiny lavender and a shimmery aqua blue highlighter.

For the ultimate glow Les Signes De Chanel is an exclusive blush and highlighter duo that gives the  complexion a softy satiny reflection. Rose Lumiere pairs a luminous cool pink blush with a white pearlescent pink highlighter whilst Peche Lumiere blends warm orangewood tones with a white pearlescent gold highlighter all in a very collectable compact.

With an illustrious history and a fragrant heritage Penhaligon’s has always been a firm favourite with royalty the rich and famous – and once you’ve tried it you’ll understand why.

Our favourites for this party season are Halfeti Eau de Parfum – and intoxicating, mysterious and riche fragrance. It blends vigorous grapefruit, oud, Levantine spice and creamy jasmine and rose.

Luna Eau de Toilette – The Moon Goddess’s bath is as soothing as it is seductive much like her eau de toilette. It shines with orange, jasmine, soft rose and fir balsam.

So what’s stopping you? Pop into the Penhaligon’s shop in Leeds or York to start  your fragrant experience – you’ll be glad you did.

Removing every last trace of makeup is often a chore especially if its late at night. Enter Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Cleansing Balm. This buttery balm transfers into a delicate cleansing oil to life even long wear and waterproof makeup and unlike some harsh cleansers nourishes gives your skin that tlc it needs.

Whilst at the Lauder counter to combat all the skin dangers winter, late night and central heating can bring on maybe invest in their iconic Advanced Night Repair. It helps with skin hydration radiance line reduction, soothes, firms and strengthens. This serum is really a must have product if you want to save your skin.

Makeup meets skincare with Phyto-Teint Primer Matte a skincare infused primer to keep your makeup looking fresh from dawn to dusk. Tailored to meet different needs it comes in three formulation: – matte, glow and conceal.

Sisley have also a two great eyeshadow palettes  – Phyto Eye Palette for the party season.  These two long lasting eye shadow quartets come in  Tender Toffee and Bois de Rose  each has four shades ranging from deep hues to sheer with a touch of sparkle. Can be used as a soft wash over the eye or layered for a more dramatic look.

I am always excited when the Nars Holiday Collection appears on counter as there’s always a few items that go on my wish list. This year’s collection has awe-inspiring formulas and shades that embody the art of transformation. To quote Francois Nars, the founder and creative director of Nars “Everyone deserves to feel extraordinary during the holidays”.

My must go to products are the Aura Iluminating Face and Body Powder , that comes in a compact, and applies like a dream. Its opal luminosity, white pearlescent pigments reflect the light swirl on the fact decolletage shoulders and legs to give glow a new dimension.

But it’s the Ethereal Autra Blush Palette in New Realm, with its six awesome inspiring shades in matte and shimmer that build and blend for a rush of colour. Shade and pop with mattes Thrill, Teases and Dolce Vita, plus shimmer shades Foolish, Thrash and Dark Love. Now which shall I use first?

The eyes are the window of the soul and two must have products come from Lancome. Let your eyes do the talking and turn up the volume of your lashes with Lancôme Hypnôse mascara Enjoy lash separation and up to six times the volume. It’s also waterproof.

Idole Liner the perfect eye liner that ticks all boxes. The ultra-precise, soft felt tip delivers an even continuous line and allows for an easy application with ultimate control. From boldest to the finest lines in one single stroke, the saturated ink formula delivers intense matte colours. Its waterproof, gives 24 hour long wear transfer, flake and smudge resistant.

From ReVive comes three ground breaking masks that merge ground breaking science with indulgent luxury. In packs of five these masks can be used individually as a targeted treatment or combined as part of a complete at home ritual that adapts to your skins needs.

There’s a Volumizing Anti Wrinkle Face Mask a hydrating treatment that helps replenish lost volume and smooth fine lines.  The Anti-Gravity Lifting Face Mask helps lift tightened and redefine facial contours. The perfect pre-event ritual for the “red carpet effect. Finally the Brightening Face Mask is the ultimate glow giver that leaves skin brighter, fresher and  more luminous, like  you’ve had eights hours of sleep or a weekend away.

Available from www.reviveskincare.com, Space NK and various department stores including Harvey Nichols.

And finally Alexander Kay products are my life saving secret. These little rituals give big comfort and are powerful tools for resilience.

Ease stress and soften evening with Time to Relax Essential Oil Blend. A calming mix of lavender, bergamot and vetiver – its like a warm blanket for the mind.

To spark on a little sunshine on grey mornings or low energy afternoons reach for Time to Smil Essential Oil Blend an uplifting citrus that helps re-energise whilst to wind down at night try Kay Time to Sleep a soothing trio of lavender, bergamot and frankincense that encourages calm and restorative sleep. Available on line from www.greenpeople.co.uk

Main Picture The Chanel Holiday Collection