Beauty: indie perfumes

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Whenever I hear of a perfumer without advertising spend, a modest marketing budget and a genuine passion for scent, I go on a mission to sniff out their wares. Occasionally they disappoint, but often, as with Tom Daxon, they impress.

Daxon (I've yet to meet him, but he looks about 12) recently launched a range of nine fragrances, sold online and at Liberty. He may not appreciate my saying it, but his perfumes are similar in mood to those by the wonderful Byredo: modern, elegant packaging for delicious scents made in a respectful and traditional way. His are a fraction cheaper, and exceptionally lovely.

Crushing Bloom, a dark, sexy floral; Vachetta, a spice and tea-leaf blend; and Reverie, a warm, spiced iris scent, are my favourites, but the entire collection is available in a generous, £45 sample set to try at your leisure. More affordable, but still very special, is Shay & Blue, founded by a former bigwig at Chanel and Jo Malone. Its Almond Cucumber (£30) is exactly what I feel like wearing in sticky weather and not a million miles from my beloved (but prohibitively expensive) Eau D'Hiver by Frederic Malle.

Sali loves: waterproof eye makeup removers

Lancôme Bi-Facil Non Oily Instant Cleanser Sensitive Eyes, £21A brilliant remover. Everything comes away immediately with zero effort. Leaves eyes feeling fresh and clean, never dry or sore. It's basically a perfect product.

The Body Shop Camomile Waterproof Eye & Lip Make-up Remover, £8A new waterproof version of the indispensable original camomile formula. Shifts everything swiftly and gently, without making my eyes water.

L'Oréal Paris Dermo Expertise Absolute Make-up Remover, £3.33L'Oréal brands are great at eye makeup removers generally, but this one is particularly good for the price. Thorough, fast, non-irritating removal of even stubborn makeup.

• Read Sali's 25 best summer beauty buys with next Saturday's Guardian