An A-List Make-Up Artist Shares Her On-The-Go Essentials
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Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Waterproof Mascara, £33 | Dior
“I always have a waterproof mascara in my make-up bag. This one is my favourite as it lengthens, defines and fans your lashes out like no other. It also keeps your lashes curled all day and I never get any of those panda eye smudges.”
Available at Boots.com
Hollywood Flawless Filter, £39 | Charlotte Tilbury
“I use this both on myself and on my clients – it’s so versatile. Use it alone or with concealer – either way, you’ll get a natural, fresh finish that breathes through any foundation you apply on top. It gives skin a glow-y, filtered effect while smoothing out pores and imperfections.”
Available at CharlotteTilbury.com
The Makeup Eyelash Curler, £22 | Shiseido
“Every make-up bag should include a pair of lash curlers and these ones by Shiseido are the best. They have a broad curve that perfectly frames the eye, gently catching every lash from the inner to outer corner. A worthwhile investment.”
Available at Sephora.co.uk
Satin Kajal Liner, £26 | Victoria Beckham Beauty
“You’ll always find a brown eye pencil in my make-up bag. As shades go, it’s the most flattering. I love the liners by Victoria Beckham – you can use them to create a winged flick, a smokey party eye or to tightline. They have rich, long-wearing pigment that’s unlike anything else on the market. I love the smudging applicator too.”
Available at VictoriaBeckhamBeauty.com
Backstage Face & Body Foundation, £30 | Dior
“This used to be a make-up artist secret but now everyone uses it. The coverage is buildable and the luminous dry-down gives you that ‘second-skin’ finish. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Available at Boots.com
Vanish Airbrush Concealer, £34 | Hourglass
“Creamy and smooth, this never dries skin out – nor does it cling to flaky patches unlike some concealers out there. It has buildable coverage with an illuminating finish. I apply it with my finger or a beautyblender to help push the formula into my skin and achieve a more seamless blend.”
Available at SpaceNK.com
Berry Lip Sleeping Mask, £19 | Laneige
“This is a product that’s worth the TikTok hype. It has a firm place in my make-up bag as it’s so nourishing and gives your lips a plumped-up, luscious look. I like to apply lip liner all over my lips, then layer this on top – it acts like a juicy lip-gloss while sealing in hydration.”
Available at CultBeauty.co.uk
Lip Glow, £16 | Trinny London
“These Lip Glow pots are so easy to use and give your lips an instant flush of colour – no mirror needed. I have so many different colours and my clients always ask for them. They refresh your look in a flash and the buildable tint really lasts.”
Available at TrinnyLondon.com
Lip Definer, £24 | Victoria Beckham Beauty
“Victoria Beckham again – I like to keep these Lip Definers on hand, too. They have such a sharp point, allowing for incredible precision and they are so silky. As you glide them across your lips they never tug or pull. The colours are so flattering, too – there’s a neutral tone for everyone.”
Available at VictoriaBeckhamBeauty.com
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum, £39 | Rose Inc
“I rarely use anything else but this on my face. It’s so sheer but still conceals uneven tone. Full of squalane, hyaluronic acid and peptides, it plumps and rehydrates skin while blurring pores and boosting luminosity.”
Available at SpaceNK.com
Bronzing Gel, £32 | Sensai
“Combining skincare and make-up, this bronzing gel consists of 70% water to hydrate and refresh the skin while also giving it a sheer, bronzed glow. It gives you instant, sun-kissed skin that looks like it’s lit from within.”
Available at Harrods.com
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics Set SPF50+ PA++++, £15.69 (was £24.94) | Beauty Of Joseon
“This is the most recent addition to my make-up bag. It’s a powerful sunblock that hydrates skin and never irritates – key for me as I suffer with sensitivities. It never leaves behind a white cast and absorbs very quickly. I wear it every day.”
Available at Stylevana.com
Blush Drops, £35 | Rodial
“These are a godsend for dull, lifeless skin. A blusher and illuminator hybrid, just a few drops will transform your complexion. There are two shades available and I have both.”
Available at Rodial.com
Jazz Club, £20 | Replica Maison Margiela
“I always have a mini perfume in my make-up bag. I work close up to people’s faces so I like to smell good. This is my signature scent and it comes in a 10ml bottle that’s really practical for on-the-go.”
Available at Notino.co.uk
OSA Water Mist, £35 | Bioeffect
“My job requires lots of travel and my skin often suffers as a result. Having a refreshing mist to hand is essential. This one is my favourite – not only does it soothe skin, it refreshes and rejuvenates make-up, too. Full of Icelandic water and hyaluronic acid, it’s like a shot of moisture for your complexion.”
Available at Flannels.com
Boy Brow, £15 | Glossier
“I use a lot of brow products but this is the one that’s always in my make-up bag. It lifts, separates and tints brows, keeping them in shape and groomed all day long.”
Available at Glossier.com
Translucent Loose Setting Powder, £36.50 | Laura Mercier
“No matter how many setting powders I try, I always return to this one. It’s the only one that doesn’t settle into fine lines or pores. It sets your base and keeps shine at bay. I recommend applying it with a triangle powder puff, dusting it under the contours of the cheekbones, under the eyes and along the bridge of your nose.”
Available at JohnLewis.com
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