The luxe lash-builder
CLASSIC Maybelline Great Lash Mascara, £4.99, from Boots The familiar pink-and-green tube has become a beauty classic – with one sold every 1.7 seconds, according to Maybelline. The formula hasn’t changed since its launch in 1971, proving that a great product stands the test of time. It now comes in seven shades and also washes off easily with soap and water.
CULT Diorshow Mascara, £23, from House of Fraser and Selfridges Created for the fashion label’s catwalk shows, this is a red-carpet favourite, loved by make-up artists for its winning combination of volume, length, curl and depth of colour. The shortish, wide brush gives maximum cover in minimal time, winning over stars including Claire Danes and Charlize Theron.
The flawless foundation
CLASSIC Max Factor Panstik, £6.99 from…