Let me start by confessing that my heels are horrendous, always cracked and dry, and nothing I try makes a difference. Until now, that is. This product was well and truly put through its paces by my horrible hooves, and the results were instant. After just one application, the sandpaper effect was gone, and with continued use, it really is a miracle worker. It’s my new beauty essential, and I can’t wait to get flip-flops on!

Ask any beauty editor about their best-ever pedicure, and you’ll hear one name: Margaret Dabbs. She is the industry’s foremost foot guru, whose talented team of podiatrists administer bespoke Medical Pedicures, from £85, that work on calluses, hard skin and corns, as well as the usual cosmetic shaping and painting.

It’s like a tiny little pot of magic: you hardly need any, and you can practically see it working as the minutes tick by.

Nobody knows nails like Margaret Dabbs, and this serum pen is ideal if you’ve neglected your hands too long. Ingeniously designed to make it easy to apply without spillage, this nourishing serum sinks into nails and cuticles beautifully to strengthen them. You’ll notice a difference after five days of use, we promise.

If you can’t book in for the real deal at a Margaret Dabbs Clinic, her excellent product range offers similarly transformative experiences at home. Try The Perfect Home Pedicure Set, which includes top-grade foot and nail tools designed to last a lifetime, plus foot creams, peels and a detailed step-by-step guide written by Margaret herself.