Beauty: So what if you don't feel vital, just fake it!

FAILED resolutions and bad weather have you looking and feeling awful? A few simple tricks can help you look like you've had a ten-hour kip.

IN THE MORNING

Jump in the shower with Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit body buffing cleanser (18) or Modern Friction dermabrasion for the body (27). The Soap & Glory range from Boots and Harvey Nichols is a great alternative. If you've a sensitive skin, try Lush's Happy Hippy Shower Gel (2.25). Naked's Get Fresh Minty Menthol Body Wash (3.91), Burt's Bees Fresh Peppermint & Rosemary body wash (12) and Dead Sea Source Invigorating Coffee body wash (5.49) also pep up the skin. Then apply a creamy, uplifting body cream to bin dry skin and boost circulation.

EYES

Origins' Gingzing eye cream (20) reduces dark circles, bags and puffiness. Also try Clinique's All About Eyes (20), a peachy gel to reduce puffiness and bags.

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Bobbi Brown's Eye Brightener now comes in a handy pen (22) and Bourjois' Anti-Cerne Pour Matins anti-fatigue shadow concealer (6.50) is a budget version.

COMPLEXION

Soap & Glory's The Greatest Scrub of All (6) leaves skin smooth and luminescent. Cleanse, tone and exfoliate skin with Eve Lom's Cleanser (46.98, Space NK). One tub lasts a year and replaces a toner, exfoliator and make-up remover. Or try Liz Earle's Hot Cleanser & Polish Cleanser (12.50), then a serum which works deep within the epidermis to deeply hydrate, repair and deliver nutrients to the skin. Try Origins Youthtopia age-correcting serum (40), Origins Brighter By Nature skin tone correcting serum (30) or No7's Protect & Perfect (18.50, Boots). Estee Lauder's Ideal Light Brush-on Illuminator (21) is great for precise radiance and contouring, while Spotlight Skin Tone Perfector (25) is a silky sheer lotion resulting in an even-toned glow.

HAIR

Jason Miller of Charlie Miller is all for freshening up with the Krastase Age Recharge range, designed for tense scalps and hair that is losing vitality, and Bain Age Recharge shampoo and Resistance Masque Age Recharge to help replenish protein and moisture.

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