March has shaped up as a pivotal period for beauty enthusiasts to update their routines, as the world’s biggest brands have continued to roll out a steady stream of showstopper innovation to kick start the spring season . As the month draws to a close, here are the most exciting and noteworthy drops of this week. Emma Lewisham Sunceutical SPF 50 Mineral Face Crème I caught up with Emma Lewisham last Wednesday, as she nipped over from New Zealand for a whistle-stop UK business trip.

It’s always a joy to hear her latest thoughts on the beauty industry and all that’s new in skincare . She explained that this mineral sun cream is her most ambitious (and by all accounts challenging), innovation yet. No less than eight years in the making, it incorporates 65% skincare benefits - so you can do away with your moisturiser should you wish - and features an advanced dispersion technology to evenly distribute its 20% zinc oxide content and prevent the chalkiness and white cast associated with mineral sunscreens.

£46 (emmalewisham.co.uk) Armani Beauty Vertigo Lift Mascara Armani Beauty makeup formulas are cult favourites for their luxurious textures which translate into cool, modern makeup looks, and this new mascara is no exception.

With a silky smooth, smudge-proof formula, and clever super-fine brush it scoops up, separates and stretches out each and every lash for sculpted, clump-free definition and up to 5mm extra length. £30 (armanibeauty.co.

uk) Barbara Sturm Ceramide Drop.