Charlotte Tilbury

£ £25

Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotising pop shots

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Among the grand collection of Christmas throwbacks and limited-edition collections Charlotte loves to supply us with, it’s the iconic Pop Shots that take the cake, and the sell-out, hypnotising Pop Shots are officially back for the holiday season! The much-loved formula is back for a limited time only in 9 diamond-inspired shades. Developed with multi toned pearls for a kaleidoscopic finish, the colours cover pinks, purples, blues, greens, yellows, and metallics so every shade is accounted for. These eyeshadow palettes are packed with pigment and shimmer to ensure every party this Christmas will be merry and bright… and always Instagram ready.

Dior Beauty

£ £60

Diorshow Christmas limited edition

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Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, Dior’s gift to us all is giving us the royal treatment with their new collection from the genius of Pietro Ruffo. Whether you’re into warm festive glows and gold motifs, or prefer a cooler, frosted evening vibe; the two new Christmas eyeshadow palettes both expertly entrap the spirit of the season while featuring completely different tones. The lipstick in the collection has also captured our hearts. The glitter infused liquid sequin lipstick, available in 10 shades, is the perfect product to turn heads at the work’s Christmas ‘do, and the best reason to be caught under the mistletoe.

Huda Beauty

£ £62

Huda Beauty Icy Nude Eyeshadow Palette

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Baby, its cold outside, and what better way to embrace the frosty air than through Huda Beauty’s newest holiday collection: Icy Nude. Holiday collections tend to focus on the reds, but at Huda Beauty; they’ve traded warm crackling fires for striking silvers, icy pinks, and deep mauves. In their final palette ever, Huda really has ended on a high with her stunning collection also featuring new lip gloss, blush filter, and pH face gloss to give your skin that winter wonderland, frostbitten glow.

Too Faced

£ £48

Too Faced You’re A Gem! 3-Piece Eye Makeup Set

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The newest limited-edition collection to join their eyeshadow dynasty are two new mini palettes inspired by gems and jewellery. The magenta focussed palette: ‘You’re A Gem’ features five new shades all bright and shining with hints of a complementary brown shade for contouring and contrasting. The other palette: ‘Precious Gems’ in gorgeous emerald packaging has a more delicate approach and features five more neutral tones, still with that Christmas sparkle, in a nude palette also complete with deep brown contouring shade.

Morphe

£ £22

Morphe Shade Thrower

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Give the gift of gossip this Christmas with Morphe’s newest collection: Holiday Drama. Bring the drama with the new eyeshadow palette, Shade Thrower, of 18 warm neutrals, soft pinks, and icy metallics in creamy matte and dazzling shimmer finishes. Or if you’d prefer, attract an audience with richly pigmented soft pink and copper shades, and two Molten Metal Eyeshadows—that can be applied wet or dry— plus 4 complementary matte shadows for melodramatic, multidimensional effects in their palette: Crowd Pleaser. Also featuring a new blush product, liquid lipsticks, and primers, this collection has everything you need to be the talk of the office the morning after the Christmas party.

Words by Isobel O’Connor

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Joining a zoom call at 6 pm on a Monday evening, it was instantly apparent who was there to greet me on the other side of the screen. While I, sat in my joggers and fashioning a zero-makeup lockdown look, Rea Ann Silva, CEO, and founder of Beautyblender, appeared on the call.

With a glistening Beautyblender statue behind her and a portrait on the wall featuring the famous pink tear drop, not to mention the fabulous pink wallpaper, it was clear I was ‘virtually’ present in the room where a lot of magic happens. It only took a couple minutes to become deeply enthralled in hearing, from the woman who created it herself, where, why and how was the Beautyblender born.

Learning about her journey to success was nothing but inspiring to listen to. However, it was the last question I asked Rea Ann ‘What is the true message behind Beautyblender?’ that resonated with me the most. “As a makeup artist, it’s my job to look at everyone’s face and to find the beauty in you. And I think makeup should help you see that beauty in yourself. Makeup should make you feel better and that’s what I want Beautyblender to do. I think that’s why it works.”

As a tool that has completely revolutionised the makeup industry, for professionals and the everyday user, Rea Ann made it very clear that the little pink sponge was a product made out of necessity. To find an effortless solution to a challenge that many artists faced in Hollywood. With over 30 years of experience, it was Rea Ann’s job as the head makeup artist on the show, Girlfriends, (starting Tracee Ellis Ross) that acted as the catalyst to the birth of Beautyblender. As the first show in Hollywood to be shot in HD, it opened up an entire new realm of difficulties for makeup artists.  

“It was a whole new world for makeup,” says Rea Ann. “Suddenly you saw everything; you saw skin textures, you saw bad makeup. So, they wanted to hire a makeup artist who knew how to airbrush.” While airbrushing was a valuable skill for makeup artists, it was never practical so lead to many on set hurdles. “You needed electricity, meaning you’d had to grab your actor and bring them off stage. So, I had to find a way to maintain the beautiful makeup we created in the morning.”

After taking a class lead by one of Hollywood’s lead MUA’s Kelcey Fry, something stuck with Rea Ann in how natural makeup looks could be achieved. Heading to her on set trailer, it became Rea Ann’s mission to create a cure to her problem. “I started thinking and experimenting with sponge material”, says Rea Ann. “The sponge is the most well-known beauty tool, besides the powder brush, but it had never been evolved before.” As a product commonly shaped as a wedge or flat pancake, Rea Ann started to create her own side kick by cutting and removing the sharp edges of the sponge to create a flawless and airbrush looking complexation. Of course, this was the moment where I interjected to ask… ‘Hang on, literally cutting? With scissors?’ “Yes! I would sit there with my scissors cutting out the triangle shape of the sponge to make it into a tear trop, and that’s how I first created the Beautyblender”, revealed Rea Ann. However, for Rea Ann, designing a tool that her fellow brother and sister MUA’s would understand was a dream in itself, let alone it booming into the famous consumer product it is today. “You make plans and god laughs, right.”  

For you, what was that moment of realisation you knew Beautyblender had taken off?

“I can clearly say that being able to have a company like Sephora pay attention was huge. There’s no greater power. But really it was the acknowledgement from my professional community and the retailers that service us.” Often Makeup Artists and creatives in the industry won’t go to public retailers but will shop at professional services who have an inventory of commonly purchased set products and designer makeup. “20 years ago, these stores only really existed in America, so for them to recognise Beautyblender so any professional in the world could use them was really special”, explained Rea Ann.

However, coming from a makeup community and union where information is shared and trade secrets are valued, creating a tool that could be celebrated amongst her peers sits at the heart of Rea Ann’s journey. “It wasn’t a financial success at the time so to have a professional to a professional ask about the sponges, where and how they could get them, was huge. And then to have it in stores where they could be supplied to my fellow brothers and sisters was a step further.”

What were the biggest challenges and learning curves you faced through bringing up Beauty Blender?

“There are certain rules about transitioning into being a businessperson that you have to know. For me personally, it was getting Beautyblender made.” Putting a concept into action was where the challenge really began. There was nothing else like Beautyblender, no competitors and no machine that even knew how to make it. Rea Ann created a whole new category.

“There as not setup manufacturer that I could go to. They didn’t exist so I had to figure out my own machinery. I worked with engineers to figure out how to shape Beautyblender from such a soft material. Then after that it was scaling, then forecasting and the financial part. I didn’t go to business school, I was an artist, so challenges came with that.”

How have you handled rejection?

“When I was bringing out Beautyblender, people weren’t used to having to pay for a sponge so at first people didn’t understand it. I had to talk a lot and explain to people who I was and used the success I had had as a makeup artist to validate myself before people would even look at Beautyblender.”

Before the time of Beautyblender, or even before makeup tools had truly been evolved, makeup sponges were provided as courtesy or practical freebie with a power or foundation. And let’s be real, often a tool that would be thrown to the bottom of your makeup bag. So when it came to growing the Beautyblender, bouncing back from rejection was not unfamiliar to Rea Ann; learning quickly that having thick skin was the only way forward. “As a makeup artist its your job to get people to see things through your eyes so don’t take things personally. You either align with people or you don’t.” As a woman who has built a powerhouse business from the ground up, invented an iconic product and revolutionised the cosmetics market Rea Ann has learnt to live in the land of yes after climbing her own hurdles with rejection. And it a mantra we should all live by. “I tell my team now; I don’t live in the land of no so if you work for me you can’t live in the land of no either. You’re there to tell me when my ideas are crazy, but you have to consider them. And then tell me why we can’t.”

For young entrepreneurs starting out, what is one thing they shouldn’t feel ashamed of in doing at the beginning?

“One of the characteristics I see a lot is passion. With a young entrepreneur they need to have it in order to push their product forward and sometimes that product can become a little misguided; because the passion is pushing them. And sometimes that passion will prevent the person from asking questions because passion lets you have foresight, lets you dream and lets you see what success looks like in the future.” She described it as “flying on a high note”. 

“Sometimes passion stops you from asking questions as you’re too shy to say you’re unsure, I think that’s really dangerous because I think failure is the best teacher.  I know that’s a little cliche to say but it’s the truth. You never learn more than when you fail.”

Since starting Beautyblender, do you think the industry has practiced enough inclusivity?

“I’ve been in this industry at some level for 30 years, so I have seen how far we’ve come. I’ve seen the growth and I am proud of it but there is always more work to be done.” Working as a makeup artist in Hollywood, Rea Ann became very popular for her ability to mix different skin tones in a time where there were limited shades in a shade range. “When diversity became a topic, we often tend to use inclusivity as just catering to black communities, which is amazing, but we need more than that. We need shade ranges for Hispanic communities, Indian communities, Asian communities, people who have very pale skin. They create a whole new beautiful shade range. You can create an infinite range because no one is alike.”

“I think we are understanding, we’re learning, we’ve had some hard lesson but there’s more to do. As long as we as humans are evolving, there is always going to be more to consider.”

After 2020, how do you think the beauty industry is changed and where do you see it going?

“Everything has changed in the beauty industry this year, but I don’t think it’s all bad. What 2020 has done has shaken us all by the collar and made us look at what we prioritize our own expectations of beauty”, says Rea Ann. Its safe to say that 2020 has given us plentiful time to focus on what means most in beauty and has allowed us to strip back to the basics. With our Friday nights predominantly consumed of Netflix binges, lockdown has changed our perspective on what natural beauty is. “We are learning to be more thoughtful about the products we use and how they affect the environment and social-economic situation. Now I think we have gotten to a place where health and wellness is key. Because health is your wealth.”

“Before 2020 we were doing excess, excess, excess and now I think we have gone back to lighter more natural looks; as makeup is there to enhance what you already have.” However, while natural beauty has stood at the forefront of 2020, Rea Ann predicts that 2021 will bring back the glam we missed this year. “I think there will be a return to the luxury of excess, but I think with a different sensitivity. Makeup is fun so if you want to play it up, play it up! Wear a lot of makeup, change your wig, wear different colours.”

We all know Beautyblender to be that makeup bag staple sparking the ‘what was life-like before’ memory. However, its rise to fame was not at all expected for Rea Ann. “Beautyblender was just a beautiful distraction for me. Fundamentally at my core I am a makeup artist, and I intent to create makeup.” 2 years ago Rea Ann went from creating a category to completely changing the game in the foundation world. Launching 40 shades of her long-lasting, buildable, silky-smooth BOUNCE foundation, Rea Ann took on complexion. “This for me is the ultimate, so complexion is what I want to do in terms of what’s new”, says Rea Ann.  “I’ve also launched concealers in 40 shades.”  [Expected UK release in 2021] “As we’re all wearing masks now, I think concealer is a really important product. Now, my plan is to really drill down with complexion. I want to give you something to use your Beautyblender with.”

As a small, yet mighty, blending sponge, that has made morning glam that much easier, I almost have a need to say thank you to the woman who has defined our generation of beauty. What started as a desire to perfect her craft, turned into a global empire. Even through a laptop I was inspired by Rea Ann’s drive, enthusiasm and passion for doing what she loves. And if one thing’s for sure, it was certainly left on a cliff hanger. Nothing can be revealed, but something exciting is brewing away in the Beautyblender office. And we couldn’t be more ready.

£ 17

The Original Beautybender

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£ 32

Beautyblender Bounce Foundation Shade 4.20

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Beautyblender Bounce Foundation Shade 3.65

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Quick Fire Questions with Rea Ann:

How often should you actually wash your Beautyblender?

Every day. You just put it next to your toothbrush, you brush your teeth, while the waters on get the Beautyblender wet, rub it around in soap, squeeze it out and you’re done.

How often should you replace your Beautyblender?

We’ve done a lot of analysis on this and we say every 3 months. 

What do you say to people who pull out the scissors on their Beautyblenders?

Go for it. Its time intensive. Your fingers will get sore eventually. 

What skincare product can you absolutely not live without?

Well there’s two. I can’t live without my La Prairie balancing lotion and without my Sulwhasoo moisturizer. Its ridiculously expensive but worth every penny. 

Do you have a morning ritual that sets you up ready for the day?

I do. Its probably not the healthiest ritual but I wake up I look at my phone because I have offices in different time zones so I get information all the time, so i make sure there are no fires, the world is not coming apart then I go make coffee and everything else is auto drive after that. I was my face, brush my teeth, i work out first thing in the morning and then I just start my day. I need coffee, whoever invented coffee should be recognized for it. 

Finally, how many Beautyblender’s do you keep in your bag?

This is the most ironic question I’ve ever been asked. I’m about to make a disclaimer here. I am very fortunate that I have thousands of Beautyblender’s at my disposal and because of that I often find myself without one. I will travel somewhere and think where is my Beautyblender?

Interview and words by: Clare Stephenson

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Well before coronavirus turned our world upside down, foundation shopping (and shade matching) was a tricky business. Different finishes, strengths of pigment, and a kaleidoscope of undertones; getting it right can feel like a maze and It has been known to challenge casual buyers and make-up professionals alike. Even YouTube icon James Charles has admitted that he has battled to find a perfect foundation match.

Finding My PERFECT Foundation Match… Finally

Relying on online swatches for the likes of eyeshadow palettes and lipsticks is (for the most part) a safe gamble but traditionally foundation shopping requires a closer inspection in- store. We’ve all done the classic trick of applying a tester swatch and running out the store to quickly catch a view of the shade in natural lighting but in a post-coronavirus world, it seems make-up testers are set to become a thing of the past. The hygiene of beauty testers has frequently been called into question and parting with them IS in the interest of public health but now, how do we go about finding our perfect shade?

Voir has you covered. Here, our hours of scrolling and hauling our way through online retailers such as Cult Beauty and Beauty Bay have allowed us to achieve expert status in the online foundation shopping department and we have some hints and tips to share.

Identifying Undertones

‘Find your undertone’ is a phrase passed around a lot in the beauty world but let’s start by explaining what an undertone actually is. An undertone is a tone/colour that underlies your skin and there are three to choose from – warm (yellow and gold), cool (pink and blue), and neutral (a mix of both warm and cool). Knowing your undertone will make the whole process of online foundation shopping much easier and convenient, many brands indicate the undertones of a foundation within the shade name, typically represented by the first letter of the undertone – W, C, or N.

There are plenty of tricks to decode which undertone you personally have. A classic example is to take a glance at the colour of your veins. Experts suggest that blue-toned veins indicate a cool tone whereas green suggests a warmer tone. Similarly, trying on gold and silver jewellery can give a helpful insight into skin undertones. If you glow in gold, then you may sway towards a warm undertone or perhaps you shine in silver in which case, cooler tones could be your perfect match. Or maybe you love both (us too!), so neutral tones are your preference.

For the most part, a good bare-faced look in the mirror in natural lighting can offer a fair indication of what your undertone is but If in doubt, selecting a neutral shade is the safest bet for creating a well-matched base.

Selecting the Right Shade

Very fair, fair, light, light medium, medium, dark, very dark – feeling overwhelmed? It’s a lot simpler than it seems and far more obvious than deciphering undertones. These are the descriptors typically used by a wide range of make-up brands and luckily, once you crack which shade you are in one brand, it’s a safe conclusion that you’ll probably be the same in another.

Websites often offer a clear description of the shades and some have even introduced photos of models corresponding to each foundation colour which enables you to easily compare your own skin to a model of a similar shade; making colour matching almost as visual as being in the physical store.

Read Reviews

Never underestimate the importance of reading reviews from fellow shoppers. While many brands will claim their foundation is the key to achieving flawless skin, customer reviews allow us to see which products are really up to scratch away from the biases of Instagram advertisements and YouTube sponsorships.

Coverage, longevity and how it feels on the skin – these are all things that are commented on in reviews and they are important qualities worth investigating before committing to an online purchase. If you are sceptical of reviews on brand sites then there are online forums such as MakeupAlley which offer a wide range of honest and fair reviews.

Take a Brand Quiz

Luckily, many brands such as Too Faced, BareMinerals and Maybelline have noticed a rise in online foundation shopping and in turn, have created clever quizzes to match their potential customers to their perfect foundation. Answering just a handful of questions on their sites will help their algorithm suggest a good foundation for your skin type, desired coverage and the ideal shade for you too. How fancy?

Explore Findation

Findation.com is a project that launched in 2012 and it is taking all the hard work out of onlinefoundation matching. Utilising their enormous database of shades, Findation allows you to enter two foundation shades that you have used and loved before from a range of brands. From there, their clever search engine can curate a list of shades from other beauty brands of a similar tone and colour that are set to match you perfectly.

Words by Yasmin Norvill

Graphics by Frances Scott

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As the summer draws to a close, the weather cools and our sun-kissed tan begins to fade, it is very tempting to turn to the trustee full coverage foundations in our make-up collections, safe in the knowledge that the summer heat will no longer cause our bases to melt away – we’ve been there. But just because we are wrapping up warmer doesn’t mean we have to cover our skin too. This autumn why not try skipping the full coverage base and dive into our fool-proof list of light coverage foundations that will help you embrace your skin this season.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint

£20

We could not create a list celebrating light coverage foundations without kicking it off with the queen of natural glowing make-up, Glossier. The Perfecting Skin Tint has a light, breathable formula that creates the most beautiful dewy finish, that evens redness without hiding your natural skin. Formulated without fragrance; this product is great for sensitive skin types. Pair with their cult Cloud Paint blushes for that signature Glossier look.

Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint image via Glossier website

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter

£34

This tinted primer-highlighter hybrid fits into a category all of its own. Charlotte Tilbury claims that this unique product perfects your skin just like a real-life digital filter. Instagram, who? The Hollywood Flawless Filter offers little coverage but creates an unbeatable freshness; perfect for quenching dry and tired skin on a crisp fall morning. It blurs imperfections and softens the complexation with a stunning glow which creates the most perfect lit-from-within look.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter image via Charlotte Tilbury website

Revolution Pro CC Cream Perfecting Foundation

£10

Perfect for dry or combination skin; the Revolution Pro CC Cream Perfecting Foundation offers a sheer but buildable coverage. The addition of a pump to the packaging makes the product feel a lot more luxurious than the price would suggest. While the formula, infused with vitamin E, helps reduce redness and adds a healthy boost to dull skin. What more could we want?

NYX Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil

£10

Almost undetectable, the NYX Bare With Me Tinted Skin Veil glides over the skin without clinging to any dry patches or fine lines. As the name would suggest, the BB cream feels just like your own skin. Hassle-free, long-lasting, and affordable. NYX does it again.

BareMinerals Original Foundation SPF15

£29

More of a powder foundation fan? No worries, this award-winning, finely milled powder is one of a kind. Made with just five mineral ingredients; BareMinerals Original Foundation is a must-have. It leaves the skin looking effortlessly luminous with just an easy sweep of a fluffy brush. The coverage can be sheer or built up to medium, depending on your desired look and it is perfect for setting make-up too.

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

£60

Before cringing at the price tag, let us assure you that despite sitting comfortably at the higher end of budgets, we believe the Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation is worth every penny this autumn. Best applied with a brush or sponge, this foundation creates a stunningly lightweight hydrated look. No one does skin like Pat McGrath Labs. Go on, treat yourself!

The Ordinary Serum Foundation

£5.70

The Ordinary Serum foundation could easily be mistaken as a higher-end product despite its low- price tag. Offering a more naturally healthy finish; this product is perfect for make-up lovers who gravitate towards matte/ satin finishes. The ultra-thin formula expertly achieves a medium buildable coverage without looking too cakey and lasts all day, which is perfect for reducing the risk of foundation stains on your face mask this autumn.

La Roche Posay Anthelios Hydrating Tinted Cream SPF50

£17.50

Every skincare expert will tell you that SPF should be worn every day to shield your skin from sun damage. Yes, that’s right – even in the autumn. This beautiful formula from La Roche Posey makes it all the easier; it protects the skin while adding a subtle tint of coverage without feeling greasy or sticky.

ColourPop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

$16

Famous for their frequent launches, at times it can feel as if ColourPop is producing make-up faster than we can consume it, but this foundation is gaining a lot of attention online and rightly so. Suitable for all skin types and oil-free; this affordable, hydrating foundation gifts a natural medium my-skin-but-better look. And luckily, they ship to the UK too!

ColourPop Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation image via ColourPop website

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

£35

An old school favourite that was reformulated last year, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer remains one of the best on the market. It naturally enhances and gently blurs the skin to create an effortless, no-makeup look. Trust us, we know the struggle of getting out of bed on a cold autumn morning; but luckily this product seamlessly blends into the skin which makes it perfect for quick, run-out-the-door application.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer image via Cult Beauty website

Words by Yasmin Norvill

Graphics by Frances Scott

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The key is in the name: finding the perfect foundation is the foundation of any make-up look. Long gone are the days when you cling to the first foundation you could find to match your skin tone – you can be just as creative with your base as you are with the rest of your look!

It doesn’t have to be a simple one-size-fits-all-make-up-looks approach: you can swap out a high-coverage matte look for a more natural dewy tint, or even brave a more bare-faced look with just concealer lifting the under eyes.

We have compiled a list of our ten favourite ‘face base’ products, to help you find the perfect match for your make-up look.

SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION – NARS

£33.50

To start off our top ten products, we have the classic NARS Sheer Glow Foundation – the ideal foundation for a little bit of everything. Very easy to layer, this can give you a sheer dewy coverage, or be built up for a more high-coverage effect. This can be worn day to night, as its weightless formula makes it super comfortable to wear. Ideal for dry skin types, as this will keep the skin hydrated all day.

VANISH SEAMLESS FINISH FOUNDATION STICK – HOURGLASS

£45.00

Next up is the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick. This full-coverage formula will perfect any skin tone with minimal product, meaning it will never look ‘cakey’. It’s even waterproof – so will stay put all day. This is also great for any oilier skin types, as the stick formulation won’t add to much excess moisture to the skin.

SERUM FOUNDATION – THE ORDINARY

£5.70

For a more lightweight – and low budget – option, there is The Ordinary Serum Foundation. This will have a more sheer coverage effect, but with a semi-matte finish. With SPF 15 formulated within it, this is perfect for a fresh-faced everyday look.

ORIGINAL FOUNDATION – BARE MINERALS

£29.00

For a powder foundation option (which is a great go-to for oily skin), we have plumped for the Bare Minerals Original Foundation. Also with SPF 15, this can be dusted on for a light brush of coverage, or built up for a more full-face effect. This promises to achieve a natural glow, and is formulated with mineral ingredients to actually improve your skin’s quality over time.

SENSUAL SKIN ENHANCER – KEVYN AUCOIN

£39.00

Though Kevyn Aucoin’s Sensual Skin Enhancer is technically a concealer, it can be blended out to be a very high coverage foundation, and its buttery consistency will never cake. Its waterproof formula makes it very long-wearing and its ingredient list – boasting both jojoba oil and honey – will nourish the skin while it stays put on your skin throughout the day.

HYDRATING CAMO CONCEALER– e.l.f

£5.00

Another concealer pick, Elf’s Hydrating Camo Concealer is perfect for a bare-faced day where you just need a bit of concealer under the eyes and dotted on any blemishes. Very light-weight while still having maximum coverage, this satin finish will blend into natural skin with a natural glow.

PRO FILTER SOFT MATTE LONGWEAR FOUNDATION – FENTY BEAUTY

£24.30

For a more traditional foundation formula, we have picked the Fenty Beauty Pro Filter Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. This oil-free foundation has a climate-adaptive technology that’s resistant to sweat and humidity – so is perfect for staying put under a mask all day. This foundation will give you’re a pore-perfected matte finish, perfect for a face of full-on glam.

OVERACHIEVER CONCEALER– HUDA BEAUTY

£24.00

The last to leave the dance floor or always up for a night out? High Impact coverage is all you need to keep your concealer put for the night. The pigmented formula is packed with light reflecting spheres to create a flawless and luminous glow with long wearing polymers that clings to the skin. Under eye, blemishes, or puffiness, its really an all rounder that is a staple for your going out beauty bag.

CONCEAL AND DEFINE FOUNDATION – REVOLUTION

£7.00

Famously known as the drugstore dupe to the Tarte Shape Tape Concealer, it would be criminal not to include this foundation staple. The conceal and define foundation offers a buildable yet high coverage with a matte finish. Fit with a doe-foot applicator, the application couldn’t be easier. No need to mix on your hand first, you can apply straight to your face. And with a small price tag, you can’t go wrong.

YOUR SKIN BUT BETTER CC CREAM– IT COSMETICS

£32.00

Last, but not least, is the It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC cream. With the highest SPF – 50 – this will keep your skin safe throughout the day while offering other hydrating and anti-aging effects. Great for dryer skin types that feel the need for some added moisture, this color-correcting cream will cancel out any pigmentation, while still offering the same coverage as a foundation. With hyaluronic acid and peptides, this will keep the skin plumped while helping to reduce redness and dark circles over time.

Words by Allegra Campbell Boreham

Graphics by Lucy Gifford

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