This month's beauty theme is short cuts, and Pantene's Pro-V 2 in 1 (from £1.85) shampoo and conditioner certainly takes the slog out of washing your hair when time is tight. Available for a range of hair types and textures, the fresh-smelling, double-duty formula means you won't have to go another day with scraped up, slightly wild-looking tresses.

Sometimes, it's just a packaging thing. We immediately fell for the flashback-triggering, Retro look of e.l.f.'s Candy Shop Lip Gloss (£1.50). The oh-so-cute tins with sliding lids are perfectly portable and there are 6 flavours to choose from, including Coconut Craze and Cherry Bomb. Available at www.eyeslipsface.co.uk.

Who says soothing bedtime baths are just for babies? Products that promise to help mums get a more restful night's sleep always get our vote. On counter from this month, Origins' new Night Health Bedtime Bath Oil (£24.47) helps to melt away tension with a potent blend of relaxing essential oils. Available nationwide, for stockists, tel: 0800 731 4039 or visit www.origins.co.uk.

When you're watching the clock, wash-off cleansers are ideal. Johnson's new 3 in 1 Refreshing Facial Wash (£2.99), part of a range of triple-duty skincare products, gently cleanses, refreshes and tones skin in a matter of seconds.

For April's short cuts to summer feature, click here