THE LATEST COLLABORATION HAS NOT JUST MIDI DRESSES BUT JUMPSUITS AND CO-ORDS IN FALL-READY PRINTS

The M&S x Ghost collaborations always fly off the shelves their fourth collection is no exception. It comprises 23 pieces (our poor bank balance!) available in sizes six to 20, with midi and wrap dresses we've come to love from previous collabs joined by co-ords of complementing tops, trousers and skirts. Prices range from £49 and £79, which although pricier than you'd normally expect in M&S, isn't bad for a designer pairing.

No Ghost collection would be complete without floral prints and they're in abundance with this range, with a combination of pastel pink blue and yellow tea dresses, with statement olive green and white midi dresses and baby blue and black printed tie-neck numbers.

If you prefer block colours, you're in luck too, with pink satin wrap dresses, jewel-tone jumpsuits and a deep plum midi-dress all begging to be worn to your autumn soirees. The range can be dressed down too; pair the satin midi skirts, £49, with oversized jumpers for a laidback autumn look, or dress up the printed blouses, £49, with satin wide-legged trousers, £59.

When you have oily skin, the urge to wash your face at every available opportunity can be strong. But according to facialist Joanne Evans, your frequent face-washing habit may actually be making things worse.

'It seems logical that removing the skin’s oil would be the best way to clear oily skin, but over-cleansing actually activates further oil production,' she says. Simply speaking, when you cleanse so much you remove the skin’s natural – and necessary – sebum reserves, it’s going to rectify things by producing more.

'Sebum is vital for skin function and over-cleansing the skin will actually lead to more problems than it solves – including increasing oil production,' agrees Pfeffer

Clearly, the cleanser you choose is crucial – but between milks and gels, foams and water, it can be near-impossible to decide which one is best for an oil-prone complexion.

Pfeffer advises using a cream or milky cleanser, as these will dissolve dirt and debris without disturbing the barrier function and natural moisture levels of the skin. 'You can also go for a cleanser with BHAs in it to really assist in dissolving excess oil,' she suggests.

Believe it or not, products specially formulated for minimising oiliness often exacerbate the situation, as so many contain harsh ingredients that sweep away every last drop of sebum from the skin (and we all know what that means).

According to Pfeffer, the main culprits are products containing alcohols, astringents and sulphates, so check the back of your bottle before making a purchase.

A common misconception is that skin can either be oily or dehydrated – but in fact, it can be both. This means there’s little sense in ditching the hydrating products which are, in fact, essential in every skin routine – no matter your skin type.

Hydrating products are necessary to maintain moisture levels – as we know, if your skin is lacking in hydration, oil production can go into overdrive to compensate.

But before you reach for the first face cream within your grasp, consider that your choice of product is an important one. If you're worried about blackheads and blemishes as well as that dreaded shine, it's best to avoid those that are super-creamy, heavy and occlusive. 'Your skin probably won’t appreciate thick heavy moisturisers, so avoid any creams with rich plant butters as these are likely to be too rich and lead to congestion,' advises Pfeffer.

Acids are an important step in any regime, but leave-on BHAs like salicylic acid play an especially important role in controlling over-zealous oil production, which in turn minimises the development of blackheads and blemishes.