This week: hot sauce, cold weather fashion and Sali Hughes’s winter beauty essentials

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I’ve long been a January apologist. Few would claim it’s their favourite month, but I love the optimism of a fresh new year, offering the reset so many crave. In January, you can still believe that this is the year in which you’ll find the perfect work-life balance, become a chiselled Adonis, and finally achieve the zenith of home organisation.

I’m not saying it doesn’t have its challenges. This month has been bitterly cold, with temperatures staying below zero for the first 12 nights of the year. But clearly you haven’t let the chill get in your way. Our January bestsellers tell a story of our readers’ resilience, and your determination to get out and about despite the Arctic blast. From puffer vests and warm coats to grippy running shoes, these are the products you’ve loved most this month.