Like most of the nation I have combination skin, and at first I was dubious about cleansing balms because of their heavier texture. But my doubts have been well and truly banished... I am nearly at the bottom of facialist Emma Hardie’s Amazing Face (great name) Professional Cleansing System, £39 (01923 839 505 www.emmahardie.com) – a lightweight waxy butter that liquefies on contact with water. It contains moringa seeds and vitamin E to purify and minimise open pores, and the face cloth has a smooth side for more sensitive skins.