Looking good, feeling great

Irish businesswoman and beauty guru, Marissa Carter, has created the perfect tanning product for buys people – one that works in an hour, doesn't mark clothes, is fast drying, non-sticky and gives streak-free results that last up to five days. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Optifit offer a new concept in bra design and fit. The bras are wire-free and give a smooth, uplifted profile whatever your size, as Anne Coates discovered.

A great holiday cosmetic must have – a blusher that doesn't disappear in the pool or sea. Anne Coates tried out Cargo Water Resistant Blusher which survived her swim.

A good mascara is a cosemtic essential. Well defined lashes do wonders for our eyes. Anne coates tried Oriflame 2FX Over Black Mascara and liked the effect.

La Roche-Posay's Toleriane Ultra is the first (and currently the only) skincare product to carry the Seal of Approval from Allergy UK. Fiona Jack, who has very sensistive skin, reports back after using the cream for one month.

Christine Mayle suffers from dry and sensitive skin which to her joy has responded wonderfully to Intensif Hyaluronic concentrated formula serum and cream.

If the prospect of holidays has made you think of exercising into your summer clothes, fitness fx has a range of DVDs to get your body moving and kick start your fitness training. We took a look at blast fx.

The best and safest way to get a tan is to fake it. Anne Coates tried out Vita Liberata Rich For Face Tinted Self Tan Gel and and Moment by Moment Self Tan Mousse.

Looking for a new lipstick for the spring and summer? Anne Coates has been wearing Oriflamme's newly launched Giordani Gold Voluptuous Lips which is being offered at a special discount until 10 May, 2013.

Consultant dermatologist Dr Russell Emerson has joined forces with Concept Healthcare to bring an intensive anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing cream and capsules, Prototype®, to the British market. Anne Coates has been using them for the last two months.

The latest from the New CID Cosmetics range  is a quad palette eye shadow with a mirror. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Shampooing and conditioning your hair may seem like the easiest thing in the world to do, but it’s surprising how many of us don’t actually know how to it properly. Many of us make all too common mistakes with shampooing that can actually end up damaging the hair and reversing the desired end result, but by following these top tips from Trevor Sorbie you’ll maintain a healthy, shiny head of hair that looks and feels fabulous.

Parissa Natural Hair Removal System includes the Brow Shaper mini wax strips. Anne Coates put them to the test.

Aubrey Organics have a range of face masks to suit different skin conditions. Fiona Jack, Oliva and Anne Coates tested out three masks.

Outdoor cold and windy conditions contrasting with dehydrating central heating indoors can mean a dull complextion. Green People recommends a little TLC with its Vita Min Fix 24 Hour Cream. Anne Coates put it to the test.

Doing the wrong thing can certainly speed up your skin's ageing process, and you might be surprised at what some of those no-no's are. Here renowned dermatologist Dr Tess Mauricio gives the lowdown on what exacerbates the aging process and following her advice won't cost a penny.

Niki McGlyn has created a range of multi-tasking, organic balms for health and beauty: Original, Rose, Lavender & Chamomile, Warming and Baby Bottom Balm. Anne Coates tried them out - her favourite being Niki's Organic Original Balm.

Hard skin on feet can be difficult to remove. Footner Exfoliating Socks activate the skin's peeling effect. Wear for one hour and hard skin will disappear without affecting healthy skin cells. What did Anne Coates make of it?