It's official, most of you want to look younger and admittedly, I'm right there with you. I hate the tiny little wrinkles that are already forming around my eyes, and lately, my skin has been lacking that youthful and supple natural glow.
About a month ago, I was given the opportunity to speak with celebrity makeup artist Barbara Daly about some of her secrets to looking younger which include everything from brightening your complexion and toning your skin. 
Whether you're suffering from adult acne or you just get the occasional spot — chances are you've had those bad face days, when a pesky blackhead made you want to retreat right back to the duvet.
The best way to get rid of blackheads is to remove the cause of them — excessive sebum or oil and dead skin cells. As I've said before, don't use anything overly harsh or too astringent, as your skin will only compensate by producing more oil. 
This season's perfect skin is all about a matte complexion that still glows. Banish any thoughts of a shiny face and follow the lead on the catwalks for super flawless skin that's the ideal canvas for some of this autumn's more dramatic trends. To make it a little easier Lancome have just launched Colour Ideal Powder, (£24) which is a silky pressed powder with jaw-droppingly natural results. 
Recently I was lucky enough to meet with skincare guru and expert dermatologist Dr Zein Obagi to talk about how to prevent skin ageing. Dr Obagi is often referred to as a maverick and a visionary; with a vast array of experience working with plastic surgeons, doctors and dermatologists he is undoubtedly one of the leading experts in skin health. Dr Obagi is also a charismatic lecturer and teacher, as well as having successfully corrected a wide range of skin conditions for his clients, which range from facial melasma and acne scars to deep wrinkles and unsightly age spots. 
I'm a big fan of pomegranate juice. Ever since scientists told us that this red fruit has amazing antioxidant powers, I've been trying to have at least a few glasses a week. Pomegranate is also fantastic at fighting free radicals, which can accelerate the signs of ageing on the skin.
As the days and nights get colder that fresh-faced, just-a-touch-of-tinted-moisturiser look simply won't cut it anymore. It's time to get serious and sort out your foundation. I've found that this is one beauty product that most of us are willing to fork out for, yet it's still tricky to get right. 
Skincare guru Bharti Vyas has just turned sixty-five, although you would simply never guess to look at her! With glowing skin and sparkling eyes, Bharti is one of UK's most respected holistic therapists. She's worked with numerous celebrity clients and is the beauty editor's first port of call for skincare advice due to her immense experience.
Sometimes it seems the oldies really are the best. Classic skincare brand Pond's is one of the few labels that is actually benefiting from the credit crunch. While people stop stocking up on fashion and expensive hair accessories, the beauty industry is still saying it hasn't felt the pinch yet. 
Recently I switched sides on the great cream versus powder blush debate. This summer I got into the habit of swapping my faithful shimmery Bourjois blush for the gorgeous creamy Becca shades. The dewy fresh look that you only seem to get from a cream blush is a hard addiction to break so I was thrilled to hear about the latest backstage makeup artist trick.
While it's fun to experiment with trends, what we really want is natural looking, fresh-faced beauty that looks like it's just a result of good genes and plenty of sleep. The no makeup makeup look is ironically one of the trickiest to achieve but luckily help is at hand.
To celebrate the launch of Olay's Complete Care Touch of Foundation (£9.99), celebrity skincare guru Anastasia Achilleos and up-and-coming makeup artist Laurey Simmons talked me through their tips for looking beautifully bare-faced.
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