Whether you gloss it up, blur the edges or blend it to oblivion, embrace an irresistibly lived-in, tactile take on red this season

Look and feel your very best this Xmas ...

How to look your best every day

National radio presenter and midlife make-up afficionado Pandora Christie shares the latest additions to her make-up box, with some great multitaskers and beauty bargains.

Not sure how to pick a shade? Remove the guesswork with a true red – it goes with any complexion. Rare Beauty Kind Words Lip Liner, £16, and Lipstick, £21, in Devoted, rarebeauty.com, has impressive p

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