BEAUT Y
WORDS BY DAISY DICKINSON
head across town to Debenhams and visit the Kat Von D counter to pick up Lock It foundation (£28). With an incredible liquid- to-powder-feel finish, it’s super long- wearing and in my opinion negates the need for a concealer or powder. Talking of concealer, this is another area I wouldn’t scrimp on. In Boots, try the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye Concealer (£25). Deliciously thick and reassuringly durable, I’ve never used a product so forgiving to colour match and flawless to blend. When it comes to powder, I will always return to Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder Translucent (£30) for its perfectly buffed and set finish. And my final piece of advice when it comes to splurging would be to go for a really decent eyeshadow palette. There’s nothing worse than cheap, chalky colours that are impossible to build and blend, and fade before the sun has. Opting for a higher- end palette should mean kick-ass colour payoff, blendability and a look that should see you through the night. I love Anastasia Beverly Hills and Huda Beauty for eyeshadows, and both can be purchased though online beauty stores like Cult Beauty and Beauty Bay from £46 for a full palette. So, where can you make savings? Lipsticks, mascaras, brow pencils and powders, nail polish... fill your boots! Some of my favourite lip colours cost me less than a tenner, and I include the NYX Suede Matte Lip Liner (£4, Boots) in that. Brunch Me is the perfect nude shade for lining
appy New Year, beauty fans! If Santa Claus didn’t bring you everything you were hoping for from your festive wish list, and
you’re thinking about how best to navigate the January sales, it makes financial sense to consider what sort of products you can get away with saving pennies on, and which are worth the splurge. I often get asked where best to invest when it comes to make-up and appreciate that it can be a totally overwhelming shopping experience with so much variety now available on the high street and at the high end. I love a bargain, but believe there are key products that should not be scrimped on. Number one is foundation. Along with skincare, your foundation is a product you’re going to be wearing across a large surface area, not just dabbed here and there, so you want to make sure what you’re putting on your face is kind as well as long-wearing. John Lewis has so much available in the fancy beauty hall, so pop along and be sure to check out Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturiser (£35), ideal for those who like a sheer, glowy look. This luminous product offers lightweight coverage in an oil-free formula, ideal for acne-prone or sensitive skin. Due to the dewy effect of this product, it’s also an excellent option for more mature skin. If you prefer a little more coverage, I swear by Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear SPF15 (£35.50) for its buildable, flawless coverage, available in 45 shades. And for a full face ready to take on anything,
Head to Wilko, navigate towards the makeup aisle, locate the Essence counter, pick yourself up off the floor where you fell down in astonishment at the prices and grab yourself the best mascara you’ll ever use for less than the cost of a pint. Lash Princess is £3.30 and THE ONE THAT I WANT
offers amazing volume, length and separation.
and filling in, or pop NYX Butter Lip Gloss over the top in Crème Brulee (£5.50) for a silky smile. It smells like vanilla candy, too! Cheap lipsticks are a fun way of trying a new shade and being a little bolder. CYO Matte Lot Of Good Lipstick in Stage Dive is just £2 in Boots, and is such a beautifully fiery shade. For falsies, Kiss lashes can be
picked up for as little as £5; however try the new Lash Couture Faux Mink Collection from Boots (£7.99) for the silkiest, fluffiest flutter around!
“There are key products that shouldn’t be scrimped on”
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