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I LOVE finding out an on-set secret, don't you? Like the time we learnt about Angelina Jolie's Salt lipgloss or we heard that Dermalogica PreCleanse was shipped, en masse, to The Twilight Saga: Eclispe set to remove the vampire's heavy makeup. It makes you feel like you're there, right. Like you have insider knowledge. I only have to utter what an A-lister uses and the next day Pop is already wearing it.

And the latest scoop comes straight from the set of one of our fave shows, Glee. Mary Stultz, a hairdresser on the hit show, revealed that Alterna products "are a staple in the hair/makeup trailer at Glee." The Hemp with Organics Spray Shine ($25.95) is adored by the whole set, but particularly Lea Michele, and Mary says: "I keep in my back pocket and use it to add shine between takes." The spray not only gives hair a lustrous finish, but it also prevents colour fade and protects against heat styling. It's scented with Brazilian mango and coconut (yummo!) making it perfect for Summer. Seriously, divine.

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And it's not even due to hit shelves until DECEMBER. Can you believe it? I feel, in part, responsible. We were one of the first to point you in the direction of baby blue nail polish as soon as we spied it on Abbey Lee Kershaw's hands at the Chanel Cruise Collection. Then we when saw the colour on the beaut-iful Magdalena Frackowiak and that was that. We were in LOVE with this little gem of a pearlescent sky blue: Chanel Le Vernis Riva ($39).

It's the new Jade and then some, selling out months before it hits shelves. Expect eBay prices to sky-rocket and women worldwide to cry and stamp their feet when they can't get their hands on it. But because we so-hate to disappoint, we've rounded up a few dupes of the gorgeously pearly blue below. Whaddya think of the new "it" shade? To. Die. For. Isn't she? Sigh. Want. NEED. Want.

Sigh. Pretty, isn't she? But also kinda tough. Not what I usually look for in a lipgloss. But then this is Burberry. And Christopher Bailey, who we all totally heart, so I'm willing to make the exception.

In case your abode is Rock Number 3, Rock Street, By the Rocks, you should know that our Aussie dollar is amazeballs right now. So online shopping is practially mandatory. Not to mention patriotic. Kinda.

Which is good, because this little baby is available at Nordstrom. So you can either check yourself in and sit on le aeroplane for 19 hours. Or just flick on over to here and purchase the Burberry Lip Charm ($90.11) online. Too easy. They're calling it the first "it" lipgloss and I agree. The gunmetal three-cube charm is engraved with the iconic Burberry check with the largest cube featuring the perfect nude gloss. Get one. Stat. There's nothing worse than non-buyer's regret.

Um, hello, the chocolate advent calendar is so last year. Get with the times people. It's all about the All I Want For Christmas advent calendar by L'Oréal (approx $96.30) Designed exclusively for UK luxury department store Selfridges, the 24-door calendar features minis from YSL, Lancôme, Giorgio Armani, Kiehl's, shu uemura, Viktor and Rolf and Stella McCartney behind each door so there's a little slice of luxury for every day in December. Imagine! December 13 and you're greeted with some Creme de Corps. Officially the only way to advent.

Call +44 113 369 8040 to place a delivery for overseas.

How would you like to win yourself a gorgeously rich, luxurious moisturiser that not only melts into your skin but also melts away pesky fine lines and wrinkles, leaving you with silky smooth, radiant and younger-looking skin in just four weeks?

You would? Well you’re in the right place, buster. Because every day this week, Monday through Friday, we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to take home SK-II’s NEW Skin Signature Melting Rich Cream, valued at $225.

The key to SK-II’s Skin Signature Melting Rich Cream goodness is rice sterol. Extracted from Japanese rice bran, the key ingredient protects skin against environmental factors and slows down the ageing process. It also contains Oli-Vityl, derived from Tuscan olive oil, which boosts the antioxidant power of SK-II’s hero ingredient Pitera™.

The silky moisturiser literally melts into skin, penetrating deeply to deliver the essential ingredients needed to slow down the ageing process. At the same time, it locks in moisture, creating long-lasting hydration for your skin. Impressive, huh? Want one? All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning today’s tub is tell us in the comments section your favourite thing about SK-II ambassador Cate Blanchett. Is it her gorgeously radiant skin, her ivory tones, the movie choices she makes, or ALL of the above . . .

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How would you like to win yourself a gorgeously rich, luxurious moisturiser that not only melts into your skin but also melts away pesky fine lines and wrinkles, leaving you with silky smooth, radiant and younger-looking skin in just four weeks?

You would? Well you’re in the right place, buster. Because every day this week, Monday through Friday, we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to take home SK-II’s NEW Skin Signature Melting Rich Cream, valued at $225.

The key to SK-II’s Skin Signature Melting Rich Cream goodness is rice sterol. Extracted from Japanese rice bran, the key ingredient protects skin against environmental factors and slows down the ageing process. It also contains Oli-Vityl, derived from Tuscan olive oil, which boosts the antioxidant power of SK-II’s hero ingredient Pitera™.

The silky moisturiser literally melts into skin, penetrating deeply to deliver the essential ingredients needed to slow down the ageing process. At the same time, it locks in moisture, creating long-lasting hydration for your skin. Impressive, huh? Want one? All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning today’s tub is tell us in the comments section whether you use skincare products from the same brand or mix and match. I usually start a skincare regime using the same products, but if a new moisturiser from a different brand comes my way it always finds its way into my routine . . .

Terms and conditions apply.

THIS THURSDAY GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

How would you like to win yourself a gorgeously rich, luxurious moisturiser that not only melts into your skin but also melts away pesky fine lines and wrinkles, leaving you with silky smooth, radiant and younger-looking skin in just four weeks?

You would? Well you’re in the right place, buster. Because every day this week, Monday through Friday, we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to take home SK-II’s NEW Skin Signature Melting Rich Cream, valued at $225.

The key to SK-II’s Skin Signature Melting Rich Cream goodness is rice sterol. Extracted from Japanese rice bran, the key ingredient protects skin against environmental factors and slows down the ageing process. It also contains Oli-Vityl, derived from Tuscan olive oil, which boosts the antioxidant power of SK-II’s hero ingredient Pitera™.

The silky moisturiser literally melts into skin, penetrating deeply to deliver the essential ingredients needed to slow down the ageing process. At the same time, it locks in moisture, creating long-lasting hydration for your skin. Impressive, huh? Want one? All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning today’s tub is tell us in the comments section whether you use a separate day and night cream. I do. But then I'm a "product whore" like Katy Perry . . .

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THIS WEDNESDAY GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.