A revolutionary new anti ageing cream developed by Shenaz Shariff at The Face and Body Clinic on London's Harley Street has taken the beauty world by storm, with celebrities swearing by its time defying properties.

Suitably named ‘Defy Time’ this smoothing moisturiser contains a new and highly developed ingredient called Syn-ake. Syn-ake is an anti-wrinkle synthetic peptide which mimics the paralysing effect of a peptide that is found in the venom of the Brazilian Temple Viper. The formula has been in development for many years in Switzerland and for the first time has been used in a moisturizer.

Synake inhibits the release of neurotransmitters which cause facial muscle tension, and with the muscle contractions inhibited, wrinkles are visibly reduced. Synthetic snake venom has historically been used in therapeutic and diagnostic products, but its benefits for use in cosmetic products has only recently been realised.

With claims that this is the ‘new botox’, Defy Time may be just the cream that's set to to revolutionise women’s skincare regimes across the country.

Joanna Lumley recently revealed ‘Since I started using Defy Time regularly I have been showered with compliments on the look and texture of my skin. This beautiful cream, not tested on animals, has impeccable and effective ingredients: clever Shenaz, lucky me.’

While actress Tamzin Outwaite adds: 'Defy Time by Shenaz is one of the best face creams I have tried. I have been using the cream regularly and have noticed a definite improvement in the feel of my skin, it’s much smoother and firmer. This is a great face cream and its magic ingredient Syn-ake definitely works!'

We put Defy Time to the test and noticed that skin looked smoother and fresher within just two weeks of use. You only need to use a very small amount of the cream as it's rich texture means a little goes a long way.

Defy Time is available online at www.thefaceandbodyclinic.co.uk or directly from the clinic’s base at 57 Harley Street, London W1G 8QS. The cream retails at £49.95 for 50ml.

Visit www.thefaceandbodyclinic.co.uk to find out more.

Fancy getting your mitts on a handbag owned by Scarlett Johansson, a Prada number carried by Keira Knightley or a Louis Vuitton which graced the arms of Sharon Osbourne?

From Kate Bosworth's Mulberry, to bags owned by Sienna Miller, Dolly Parton, Judi Dench and more, 39 celebrities have generously donated their much-loved arm candy in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Simply log on to eBay on October 3 for the big bag amnesty and bid for your favourite handbag. Funds raised from the auction will go towards vital research into breast cancer.

Bid for your bag here.

Autumn is officially (in my mind at least) the most exciting season of the year when it comes to fashion. Who can resist wrapping up in chunky scarves, woollen knits, soft snuggly boots and toasty coats? Oh yes. But it's also the season when we can start to get excited about make-up again.

While the summer might give us a golden glow, it's also (usually) too warm to have fun with lots of make-up. Come autumn though, we can play with powder puffs and sparkly shades galore. And this season, eyes are set to be big. 

But the eye area is delicate and readily shows signs of age. It flags up lack of sleep and gives away a previous night's partying. Enter Elizabeth Arden’s new eye care range which targets and tends your eyes for all-round perfection and allure.

The new Ceramide Gold Ultra Lift and Strengthening Eye Capsules (£36) are an absolute godsend. Twist them apart and dab the oil captured inside under your eyes and you can feel your skin tightening minutes later. Ideal for making you look your best on a night out (or relieving tired, puffy eyes the morning after). 

Before applying eye shadow, try the new Advanced Eye-Fix Primer (£16.50), which is designed to prevent eye make-up from creasing, streaking or fading. Light-textured and colourless, it keeps colours true while simultaneously providing long-term moisturizing benefits to the eye area.

Try the new Heritage Colour Intrigue Eyeshadow Duos (£24.50) for a blended, professional look and finish with the Ceramide Lash Extending Treatment Mascara (£16) in new Midnight Blue for a subtle difference. Specifically designed to strengthen lashes, it won't smudge, flake or clump and contains Vitamins A, C and E to help reinforce and restore lashes' natural protective barrier

Make sure your eyes look their best by caring, preparing and colouring.

Available nationwide at Boots and leading department stores.

Beautiful crisp autumn days are here, which means extra protection for the skin is a must. We all know that cool weather and warm central heating can play havoc with our skin - and our hands, being exposed to the elements most of the time, can be the first to suffer.

Well, not any more. Elemis has just launched a new Pro-Collagen Hand and Nail Cream within its anti-ageing body category. Designed to prevent crepiness and chapped skin, the cream contains 'Micro-Lattice Technology' which, in layman's terms, is the scientific equivalent to a mesh body stocking, say Elemis.

Packed with powerful Anti-Oxidants to protect against external drying factors, the pro-collagen cream ensures targeted intervention from the first signs of ageing through to mature skin.

It combats:

- Thinning skin and crepiness on the back of the hands (which betrays a woman’s age faster than any other area of the body)

- Discolouration of the hands and sun damage (age spots)

- Redness and soreness (from temperature variations)

- Weakened nails and cuticles (which suffer dryness and flakiness)

 - Dryness (over washing with harsh detergents)

For stockists, mail order and enquiries call the Elemis Customer Care Centre on 01278 727 830 or visit elemis.com.

Fellas, if you're looking for something a little more wholesome for your skin - or girls, you want your men to look and feel gorgeous using natural products, then check out Bulldog, the UK’s first natural grooming brand for men.

Since launching last year, Bulldog has become a pioneer of natural grooming. Refreshingly, the range doesn't contain any controversial man-made chemicals used in other grooming products, including parabens, sodium laureth sulfate, artificial colours and synthetic fragrances.

Instead, each Bulldog product is packed with at least seven essential oils and a host of natural ingredients that offer improved performance in a body friendly way.

What's more, Bulldog never uses ingredients from animal sources and always replaces man-made chemicals with natural ingredients where possible.

The team behind Bulldog have just launched three new gifts which will be available in Debenhams and Sainsbury’s - and on the Bulldog website.

Check out:

The Bulldog Wash Kit For Men (£10) which features Bulldog Original Shampoo (200ml), Face Wash (175ml) and Shower Gel (200ml) plus a Sainsbury's washbag

The Bulldog Grooming Kit For Men ((£10) which features the Bulldog Original Face Wash (175ml), Shave Gel (175ml) and Moisturiser (100ml) plus a Debenhams washbag

The Bulldog Original Shower Gel and Moisturiser Box Set (£7) which features Bulldog Original Shower Gel (200ml) and Moisturiser (100ml)

Ladies be warned, you may find the men in your life may be reclaiming a bit of the bathroom - but hey, they're worth it. Him indoors loves the stuff so we can happily recommend it.

All Bulldog products are manufactured here in the UK, because unlike many of their competitors, they think that transporting empty bottles and tubes from one country, filling them in another and selling them in a third is fundamentally damaging to the environment.

Visit meetthebulldog.com to find out more.

La Compagnie de Provence has just introduced a new fragrance. Orange Blossom - or Fleur d'Orange if you prefer the sexier French version - has now been added to its Extra Pur Marseille line. So indulge your senses with the sweet notes of orange blossom, golden honey and jasmine for 'a delicious and nostalgic fragrance of childhood with refinement' says La Compagnie. Dreamy.

The line is composed of body lotion (made from olive and sweet almond oils, shea butter and vitamin E), foam bath, bar soap, hand cream (also made from olive and sweet almond oils, shea butter and vitamin E) and scented candles.

The Extra Pur Marseille collection is also available in seven fragrances: Fragrance-free, Olive & Lavender, Fig of Provence, Wild Rose, Fresh Verbena, Cherry Blossom and Summer Grapefruit.

Meanwhile, for organic lovers,  there is also a new Bath & Body Organic range.The collection exists in two Provencal and fresh fragrances - Lavender and Verbena - and features liquid soap, body lotion, hand cream and bar soap.

La Compagnie de Provence is available at Selfridges, The Conran Shop, Cologne & Cotton, www.beautyexpert.co.uk.