From frizzy hair to brittle nails, winter brings with it a whole host of annoying beauty problems, but none is more irritating than having dry, flaky lips.

It’s impossible to ignore that sandpaper-like sensation, applying lipstick becomes virtually impossible and sometimes no amount of lip balm can remedy the situation.

So why do our lips suffer more during the cold months than the rest of the year?

Christmas is the one time of the year we want to shine.

And with so much glittery temptation winking at us from the makeup counters, little luxuries, such as a jewelled eye shadow can make us feel fabulous in an instant.

But it’s hard to play up your eyes and contour your cheeks with a shimmery highlighter if there’s a nasty red blotch competing with all those lovely iridescent hues.

To help tackle the problem of a sudden breakout and blemishes, here are seven lifesavers to help you show your best face.

Alongside the joys of the festive season and the excuse to drink mulled wine at any occasion, winter brings with it a multitude of beauty problems.

As well as contending with frizzy hair and brittle nails, our skin suddenly feels bone dry and starts to flake in annoying places.

“Most people’s skin gets drier and more sensitive in the winter months,” says Dr. Catharine Denning, dermatologist ambassador at Japanese skincare brand Curél.

“When the temperature outside starts to drop, so does the humidity and the air becomes dryer.

With the end of summer comes our favourite seasons - autumn and winter! So even if you missed out on 2017's summer beauty trends, don't worry... You still have time to meet with beauty's pioneers for the cooler months ahead.

From “no-make-up, make-up” looks, to the tribal spirits, and the return of “gothic;” make-up artists were obsessed with highlighting the beauty of a “natural face" for A/W17. And here’s our eight top beauty picks from this season: