Sue Devitt Star Bright lip gloss and cheek gel, £27 at Harvey Nichols (020-7235 5000)
They say: Cheeks and lips glow with vibrant colour. Each Star Bright contains two lip-gloss shades and one cheek gel.
We say: The cheek gel applied unevenly and looked a bit chalky and dry but lasted quite well. The lip gloss had a tasty sherbet flavour.
Mark: 6/10
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Fleur Magique bath kit, £49.95 (01737 700020)
They say:Oils and body butter contain rose extracts to help soften skin.
We say: Pretty packaging, shame about the contents. Smelled more of vanilla than rose and did not soften skin as promised.
Mark: 6/10
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Ménage à trois Agent Provocateur “purse spray”, £59 for three lacquered glass 25ml flacons (020-7927 6998)
They say: A must-have for every woman’s bag.
We say: It’s perfume on the go. Easy to use and the metal ring means that it won’t leak in your bag.
Mark: 7/10
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Star buy: Hydroxygen Therapy bath at Cobella Akqa, £85 for two (0870 9000440)
They say: The body is massaged by jets and a flow of oxygen.
We say: Luxury. You feel relaxed and the skin is more supple after 30-minute soak.
Mark: 9/10
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Laline bath hearts, £5 (www.laline.co.uk)
They say: These bath bombs offer an aromatic alternative to heart-shaped chocolates.
We say: The bath was transformed into a floral garden, but it was a bit overpowering.
Mark: 7/10
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Penhaligon’s Love Potion No 9 Eau de toilette, £45 for 50ml (0800 716108)
They say: Embrace the romantic day with this blend of jasmine, geranium and patchouli.
We say: An old-fashioned but pretty scent, which lasted well.
Mark: 8/10
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Space NK Enrapture set, £75 (020-8740 2085)
They say: Eau de toilette, body wash and balm, bath oil, bath tablets, candle and soap, all with ylang-ylang, orange blossom, tuberose and blackcurrant bud scent.
We say: Nice smell, but using all at once is a bit much. Beautifully printed box
Mark: 8/10
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Gianduja chocolate massage oil, £25 (www.ishiuk.com)
They say: A non-greasy body oil. Will reduce stretch marks and nourish the skin.
We say: Smelt more like hazlenut and vanilla, but was absorbed easily and left skin feeling incredibly soft.
Mark: 8/10
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Skin Doctors Perfect Pout, £19.95 (01273 408800)
They say: Opens the capillary matrix of the lips, pumping them to double their size in less than a minute.
We say: Despite trying twice, there was no discernible difference. Mark: 4/10