10 bright and cheerful beauty buys
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Today has been dubbed 'Blue Monday' - the most depressing day of the year. Whether you agree that the 21 January really is the worst (We're broke! Not drinking! Swapping cake for green juice!), or just a marketing ploy, we feel like everyone could do with a little lift as the month drags on. So here's the brightest Spring beauty products we turn to when we need a pick-me-up, from relaxing aromatherapy oils to bright eyeshadow palettes.
Compiled by Razna Khatun
Nars, Mad, mad world eye shadow duo
The bright, zingy shades of this compact will give your eyeshadow look a lift.
Nars, Mad, mad world eye shadow duo, £24, narscosmetics.co.uk
Nails inc, Concrete polish in Stonehenge
Forget dark winter shades - try this bright cobalt blue polish with an unusual concrete texture.
Nails inc, Concrete polish in Stonehenge, £12, nailsinc.com
Aromatherapy Associates, Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection
Nothing improves our mood more than a piping hot shower or relaxing bath with one of these oils.
Aromatherapy Associates, Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection, £30, aromatherapyassociates.com
Comme Des Garcons, Harissa Series 2 Red Eau de Toilette
A hot, spicy scent that'll lift your spirits with just one spritz.
Comme Des Garcons, Harissa Series 2 Red Eau de Toilette,£64, liberty.co.uk
Illamasqua, Cream Blusher in Libido
Give dull winter skin a healthy flush with this vibrant reddish orange blush.
Illamasqua, Cream Blusher in Libido, £18, illamasqua.com
Clarins, Waterproof Eye Pencil in Turquoise
Blue eye make-up was all over the catwalks - try a slick of this liner for a subtler take on the trend.
Clarins, Waterproof Eye Pencil in Turquoise, £16, feelunique.com
Paul & Joe Lipstick in Manège
The beautiful packaging and bright pink shade of this lipstick never fails to cheer us up.
Paul & Joe Lipstick in Manège, £18.50, beautybay.com
Astalift, Regenerating Night Cream
Pamper your skin before bed by slathering on this luxurious night cream - the orange jar will also brighten up your dressing table.
Astalift, Regenerating Night Cream, £48, astalift.co.uk
Diptyque, Rose Duet Limited Edition Candle
Fill your house with the smell of roses with Diptyque's limited edition scent.
Diptyque, Rose Duet Limited Edition Candle, £42, diptyque.co.uk
MOR Essentials, Black Currant Iris Hand & Body Lotion
This invigorating Salt & Sugar Body Scrub smells amazing and will leave skin feeling refreshed.
MOR Essentials, Black Currant Iris Hand & Body Lotion, £23, morcosmetics.com