Beauty School.

We all know drinking lots of water improves the condition of our skin. And if you are moistured well on the outside too - you're on your way to a soft, supple and glowing complexion. We have some great creams for you to try.

Feeling flush? Dior's Capture Totale Multi-Perfection Crme, pounds 105, is a smooth, luxurious cream that claims to correct all signs of aging, "diffusing the skin's original light on the surface while ensuring a soft, velvety finish". So does it? While it's quite hefty in price, but for those of a certain age - 40-somethings are you listening? - this is a miracle product. It's a bit tingly going on, but after a couple of minutes you'll feel your skin is softer and more 'even' in tone after using for less than a week. From major department stores.

Middle of the road: This one's a favourite of X Factor Star Dannii Minogue. The award-winning Renew Rose and Sandalwood Facial Oil, pounds 36, nourishes dry and dehydrated skin, locking in moisture. keeping your complexion looking youthful and hydrated. From Space NK stores. pH Advantage Moisturizing Recovery Cream, pounds 45, is a super rich moisturising cream which gently spreads over the skin with a soft creamy texture and is ideal for use on delicate skins or after chemical peels or manual exfoliation. From Harvey Nichols,www.harveynichols.com Darphin has HydraSkin Rich, Replenishing Moisturising Cream, pounds 37, which gives dehydrated skin a boost while the deliciously-light feathery-soft cream texture means that skin is left perfectly matte and even. From major department stores or www.darphin.co.uk Budget: There are loads of quality products out there that won't blow the budget. We like No7 Essential Moisture Day Cream, 50ml, pounds 8.50, which is perfect for normal to dry skins. Nourish skin daily with this light and easily absorbed caring facial moisturiser for soft, smooth results. No7 also has Advanced Hydration Day Cream, pounds 14.50, which softens, smoothes and protects skin from the elements. It's deliciously rich and intensive. From Boots. Then there's Skin Food, pounds 6.95, which can perk up a pasty complexion showing the signs of lack of sleep. Even for those with oily skin, Skin Food makes a great revitalising face pack. Suitable for vegetarians, Skin Food comes in a recyclable aluminium tube -green in more ways than one! Available from most branches of Waitrose or www.weleda.co.uk. We also love Botanics Organic Moisturising Eye Cream, pounds 5.86, a combination of luxurious oils, Shea Butter and Beeswax, for the delicate skin around the eyes Masks: They really do make a difference. Try Bliss' Triple oxygen instant energizing mask, pounds 39, to give your skin a big thirst-quenching drink and leave it feeling super soft. Use up to three times a week in the winter months. From www.blisslondon.com