Fabulous things to buy in October

Fortnum & Mason The Wicked Wicker Halloween hamper, £75

It wouldn’t be Halloween without a trip to Fortnum & Mason to stock up on some devilish treats from our favourite British department store. This hamper is packed with a spooktacular array of gruesome treats, including chocolate skulls, trick-or-treat truffles and marzipan skulls and pumpkins, plus chocolate-covered witches’ fingernails, to name just a few.

Yolke leopard-print classic silk pyjama set, £365

These are just what our evenings in have been calling out for – Yolke’s leopard-print stretch-silk pyjamas.

Amanda Harrington The Face Set, £65 at Harvey Nichols

Experience the best tan of your life with Amanda Harrington’s three-step face tanning kit. The kit includes a pre-colour primer, face mist and face-lifter brush, which will prep and hydrate your skin before you get that must-have sun-kissed glow with the face mist and sculpting brush.

Tom Ford Beauty Soleil Neige eau de parfum, available at travel retail locations

Looking for a new fragrance to mark the change in season? Tom Ford’s newest Private Blend fragrance, Soleil Neige, was inspired by the ethereal radiance of winter sun on pristine white snow. Designed as a counterpart to the brand’s Soleil Blanc, the new Private Blend is equally radiant, with cool opening notes of bergamot and carrot seed that give way to a floral heart of rose, jasmine grandiflorum, orange flower and Turkish rose.

Lind & Lime gin, £35

We challenge you to find a better-tasting gin than Lind & Lime. Steeped in history, this Scottish gin is inspired by Edinburgh-born James Lind, renowned for conducting the first recorded clinical trials to show the beneficial health effects of citrus fruits for sailors – hence the addition of lime. A refreshing cocktail of botanicals, juniper, lime and pink peppercorns create this well-balanced, citrusy flavour.

Lookfantastic Advent calendar, £79

The famous Lookfantastic Advent calendar has landed and this year’s is set to be the best yet. Expect a variety of hero beauty goodies from the world’s leading brands such as Elemis, Molton Brown, Caudalie and Emma Hardie – the list goes on, with the contents adding up to over £420 for a serious beauty saving.

Elemental Herbology Water Soothe Facial Oil, £30

The Water Soothe Facial Oil used in Elemental Herbology’s Moisture Replenish Hydrating Facial was previously a spa-only product – now it’s been released to a wider audience. The calming, soothing facial treatment contains 14 nourishing plant and essential oils designed to reduce sensitivity, reduce early signs of ageing, and leave skin glowing. With beautiful, effective ingredients such as rosehip oil and rose damask, this is a great way to protect and restore the skin’s barrier functions.

Aurelia Overnight Mask, £58, and Perfect Sleep Pillow Mist, £24

The launch of Aurelia’s new Overnight range is perfectly timed for the longer nights. Spritz Aurelia’s Perfect Sleep Pillow Mist over your bed sheets before you go to sleep and the blend of essential oils will help you to relax and de-stress, and also combats jet lag. The Overnight Mask is a real miracle worker that not only tackles dry skin, but also calms irritations and blemishes, which is rare to find in one face mask.

Clé de Peau Beauté Le Serum, £210 at Harrods

The beauty launch of the year has finally arrived at the newly revamped Harrods Beauty Hall. This clever serum is the answer to younger-looking skin without the use of needles – expect smooth, plumped, glowing and more refined skin after just one application.

The Sweet Reason Company baking mix jars, from £15

Our favourite brownie brand, The Sweet Reason Company, has just introduced baking mixes, presented in beautiful mason jars – these are just what rainy days are made for. All the hard work of measuring and weighing the dry ingredients has been done for you, and all you need to add is fresh produce such as eggs and butter. These fool-proof recipes make baking fun for kids and adults alike, and are the perfect gifts for Christmas stockings, too.

Vichy Neovadiol Rose Platinum Nuit night cream, £32

A rose-scented night cream? Yes please. This is one product we truly look forward to applying in the evening. You will wake up to radiant and truly rested skin that’s deeply nourished, and experience noticeably softer results when you cleanse.

Byredo Tulipmania Hand Wash, £38 

Byredo’s winning combination of stunning fragrance and chic packaging has made it a cult brand in the beauty industry and a perfect addition to any bathroom. This October, Byredo has launched a handcare collection featuring a divine new scent, Tulipmania. Floral notes of tulip and freesia combine with blonde woods and vetiver in an intoxicating blend which can be discovered across the new hand wash, hand lotion and fragranced soap.

Mavala Nutri-Elixir skincare, from £27

Take care of your skin this autumn with Mavala’s targeted skincare for dry skin. Nutri-Elixir combines Swiss botanicals with the science of cosmetology and is formulated to address dryness and increase the skin’s elasticity. Rich in Omega oils and Swiss linseed oil, with patented pro-lipid boosters and a bio-activated vegetal oils complex, the new line helps to regenerate and balance the skin’s surface to prevent dryness, fragility and premature ageing.

Nutri-Elixir Essential Serum, £36.75

Nutri-Elixir Ultimate Cream, £27

Nutri-Elixir Absolute Night Balm, £30

Teoxane 3D Lip, £35 

Longing for a fuller lip? The Teoxane 3D Lip treatment has been specially formulated to plump, nourish and hydrate lips. Containing microspheres of collagen and hyaluronic acid as well as concentrated levels of ceramide 2, it instantly hydrates and smooths lines for a visible boost to lip volume. 

Sisley Velvet Sleeping Mask with Saffron Flowers, £93

A new Sisley face mask launch is certainly something to get excited about. Combat dry, irritated skin with the Sisley Velvet Sleeping Mask with Saffron Flowers, which helps replenish dry skin overnight, protects, soothes and delivers radiance.

MZ Skin Vitamin-Infused Facial Treatment Mask, £90

There will be no going back to regular sheet masks once you’ve tried out these vitamin-packed red sheet masks by MZ Skin. Our digital editor noticed her stressed-out skin (after too many early-morning gym classes) was soothed, softer and more hydrated, and looked brighter, as though after a good night’s sleep.