Katie Campbell is a former Grooming Editor of Esquire and Deputy Beauty Editor of Grazia. What she doesn't know about slap is not worth knowing. Here are her top five all time beauty classics
Best for Eyes (Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler)
The make-up artist’s choice. If you think you don’t need an eyelash curler, you're using the wrong brand. Shu Uemura’s eyelash curlers have cult status - for good reason. They instantly "open" eyes, making them brighter and fresher – no mascara necessary. A godsend if you're tired or need to look groomed in a hurry.
Skincare experts know that good skin starts with a great cleanser and this one's a classic. The balm and hot muslin cloth combo is not unique, but Cleanse and Polish is packed with natural ingredients that won't strip your skin, making it suitable for all skin types. It's also keenly priced within the premium market.
If you only buy one concealer compact, this should be it. Praised by make-up professionals and beauty editors alike, its two formulas – one for hiding spots, one for around the eyes - make fixing flaws like blemishes, spots and dark circles a doddle. And it really is an essential item.
A universally flattering colour, this cheek stain is the perfect pick-me-up for tired skin. It doubles as a lip tint too and, as its long-lasting formula doesn’t budge once applied, removes the need for constant touch-ups. You'll also find that, because it is concentrated, a little goes a long, long way.
Is it as a moisturiser? A hand cream? A healing ointment? A lipgloss? Brow fixer? Frizz-tamer? Elizabeth Arden’s indispensable Eight-Hour Cream - the original multi-tasker from 1930 - is all of the above and more. If you want just one product that can be put to a dozen uses, you need a tube of this in your make-up kit.
The make-up artist’s choice. If you think you don’t need an eyelash curler, you're using the wrong brand. Shu Uemura’s eyelash curlers have cult status - for good reason. They instantly "open" eyes, making them brighter and fresher – no mascara necessary. A godsend if you're tired or need to look groomed in a hurry.
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Skincare experts know that good skin starts with a great cleanser and this one's a classic. The balm and hot muslin cloth combo is not unique, but Cleanse and Polish is packed with natural ingredients that won't strip your skin, making it suitable for all skin types. It's also keenly priced within the premium market.
If you only buy one concealer compact, this should be it. Praised by make-up professionals and beauty editors alike, its two formulas – one for hiding spots, one for around the eyes - make fixing flaws like blemishes, spots and dark circles a doddle. And it really is an essential item.
A universally flattering colour, this cheek stain is the perfect pick-me-up for tired skin. It doubles as a lip tint too and, as its long-lasting formula doesn’t budge once applied, removes the need for constant touch-ups. You'll also find that, because it is concentrated, a little goes a long, long way.
Is it as a moisturiser? A hand cream? A healing ointment? A lipgloss? Brow fixer? Frizz-tamer? Elizabeth Arden’s indispensable Eight-Hour Cream - the original multi-tasker from 1930 - is all of the above and more. If you want just one product that can be put to a dozen uses, you need a tube of this in your make-up kit.