M&S beauty edit: The best beauty products to pick up in M&S - including a saggy skin solution with rave reviews

Often forgotten or neglected when it comes to moisturising, your neck can be one of the first places to show signs of ageing. Whilst no cream will perform miracles, the reviews for this are rave, which is why it's top of our M&S beauty edit. Best applied in upward strokes from cleavage to chin both morning and night, it uses Sepilift DPHP technology to lift and tighten as well as hyaluronic acid to plump. It won’t magic away crepey, sagging skin overnight, but does make a real difference with continued use.

My hair is naturally coarse and curly, meaning frizz very much comes with the territory. Very little will encourage shine in-between washes other than 10 minutes running the straighteners through my hair – that was until this entered my beauty arsenal. Sprayed onto dry hair before brushing through or smoothing with your fingers, it’s a sure-fire way to pin down baby hairs along the hairline and smooth general fluff along the lengths and ends.

Whilst my usual response to reformulations of my much-loved products is ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’, I’m willing to make an exception for this. For those of you not already acquainted with Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer, it’s a pre-shampoo conditioner that works to restore elasticity and moisture to the hair, making it less likely to snap and snag. This leaves my hair silky and shiny - and even comes in a choice of lovely scents.

Working a little like a more much cheaper and far less time-consuming version of the frizz-banishing Brazilian blow-dry, this spray doesn’t add keratin to the hair but instead cloaks each strand with a waterproof formula. The result is smooth, glossy hair that’s less likely to frizz and fluff at the first sign of humidity. It needs heat to activate it, so won’t work if you’re a wash-and-go type, but if like me, you’re constantly battling naturally curly hair, it means less straightening in-between washes. Use every third shampoo for best results – any more will cause build-up.

I’ve tried plenty of lip balms over the years, but it’s trusty Burt’s Bees I always come running back to. Relying on beeswax and coconut oil to rehydrate lips, instead of petroleum found in most best-selling balms, I don’t need to use it every day to see results. Profits support the British Beekeepers Association Adopt a Beehive scheme, brilliant for anyone trying to make more ethical beauty choices.

Brilliant for holidays or any time you need to pack light, this multi-tasker is the answer to all your beauty woes. Slather the luxe oil all over skin to lock in moisture, add a couple of drops to your normal facial moisturiser to ramp up the hydration or smooth onto split ends to seal. For an extra treat, spritz onto hair, wrap your head in a warm towel and leave for up to 20 minutes before shampooing off.

It doesn’t matter how long I’ve got to get ready for a night out, I’m always running late – meaning a complicated eye look is never high on my agenda. These sweep, smudge and go sticks are brilliant, requiring minimal blending for a simple slick of shimmer across your lids. This champagne shade is subtle enough for everyday wear, but it’s a smoky eye you favour, give their glitter-packed Bronzebabe shade a try. Fuss-free make-up at its best.

If you thought all face masks were created equal, think again. Rich in vitamin C, this mask is ultra-cooling on the skin – leaving your complexion looking plump and fresh as soon as you peel it away. It’s a bit of a faff to apply as you need to mix two sachets together, but the results really are worth the two minutes it takes. It does have a tendency to drip until it’s set into place too, giving you a welcome excuse for a quick lie-down whilst it works it’s magic. Instead of using every week, I save mine to perk up tired skin before a big event.

One of the newest brands to hit the M&S shelves, Pestle & Mortar is all about stripped-back skincare, keeping it simple with a few must-have products. Don’t let the price tag put you off this tub of goodness, you only need the tiniest amount to melt away make-up and daily grime. The light scent is just enough to make this feel like a treat, but not enough to over-power, making a welcome ritual in my evening routine. Rinse away with a damp muslin cloth or flannel to benefit from light exfoliation - your skin will thank you for it.