Advanced formulas

Take note, make-up is going hi-tech. It\'s no longer just expensive serums, moisturisers and cellulite creams which have the latest formulas - it\'s now in plenty of make-up too. Enjoy skin protecting, wrinkle filling, lip plumping, medicated make-up that packs a serious punch... read on to discover our favourites

Collection 2000 Love Your Lips Balm Gloss

Why do we love it?
This is one of the only glosses on the market to offer a skin protecting SPF20, which means your lips are protected from the sun\'s harmful rays. Not only that but it\'s enriched with hydrating minerals, natural fruit extracts and antioxidants, which will keep lips in great condition and well hydrated.

So work that barely-there make-up trend with the Darling shade while also protecting your lips and, be kissable this spring...

Where can I get it?
£3.99 nationwide, 0870 755 1055

Repêchage Mascara

Why do we love it?
This mascara will give you the effects of most good mascaras: long lashes, dark colour and curl, yet it also does a whole lot more. It\'s packed full of marine extracts that protect and condition your eyelashes on a daily basis. This will help your lashes to stay stronger for longer after all the wear and tear of eye lashes curlers, make-up remover and falsies.

Where can I get it?
£15, 0800 731 7546 repechageuk.com

Chantecaille Bio Lift Concealer

Why do we love it?
This is effectively two products in one; it covers dark circles under the eyes as well as helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines. The magic ingredient is the wrinkle-reducing hexapeptide that\'s mixed with squalane, an anti-ageing essential oil, soybean and nourishing vitamin E - together they will deliver a hit of anti-ageing hydrating to the skin. This handy stick will also cover dark circles, spots and uneven skin tone with the creamy concealer. All this in one easy sweep - it\'s concealer but not as we know it.

Where can I get it?
£52, Harrods, Fenwick and Space NK nationwide

Aveda Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Colour

Why do we love it?
This isn\'t your average lipstick - it plumps, smoothes and reduces the appearance of fine lines around your mouth by up to 26 per cent. Yes, this lipstick from wellbeing experts Aveda is more than just colour. With added peptide technology to firm and reduce lines and natural soy and fruit extracts to moisturise and soften, you can be safe in the knowledge that this lipstick will definitely make you more kissable...

Where can I get it?
£10.28, aveda.co.uk

Maybelline New Pure. Liquid Mineral Foundation

Why do we love it?
If you are a fan of mineral make-up you will be aware that things are now not just in powder form, but they are going liquid. This new Maybelline foundation is free from any chemical nasties, oil, contains a skin protecting SPF15 and also micro-mineral pigments which are smaller that your usual minerals and thus penetrate into the skin better and further. Dull, dry, irritated skin will become a thing of the past...

Where can I get it?
£7.99, nationwide and maybelline.co.uk

Jemma Kidd Bio-Mineral Perfecting Powder

Why do we love it?
The whole backstage professional range from make-up artist Jemma Kidd is what\'s known as ‘intelligent\' make-up. It has all the basic effects of everyday make-up but also a whole lot more. We love this powder which is infused with minerals and natural botanical extracts to make up a potent formula which works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. All this and it\'s still a handy shine reducing powder. Bliss!

Where can I get it?
£25, spacenk.co.uk

Autograph Firming Tinted Moisturiser

Why do we love it?
This high-street hottie is a tinted moisturiser that provides sheer coverage, hides imperfections but is also loaded with a fab ceramide complex which will work to smooth out your complexion, strengthen and moisturise your skin. Plus it contains an SPF 15 which means it\'s perfect for when the sun starts to emerge.

Where can I get it?
£9.50, Marks and Spencer Nationwide

The Organic Pharmacy Eyeliners

Why do we love it?
Your eyes are one of your most precious organs so let\'s face it you wouldn\'t purposely expose them to chemical nasties. Thankfully there is much more choice these days to keep peepers in tack, looking fantastic and all without irritating the skin. We love the Organic Pharmacy Glam Eye Pencils which don\'t contain any artificial preservatives, fragrances and contain natural beeswax which allows the colour to be creamy and vibrant yet gentle on eyes.

Where can I get it?
£14.68, The Organic Pharmacy stores and organicpharmacy.co.uk

Jane Iredale Zap & Hide

Why do we love it?
This is a spot treatment and a gentle concealer in one - yes, this double-ended stick contains antiseptic and anti-inflammatory botanicals to treat and soothe your spot but will also cover it up in a jiffy with the creamy concealer. It\'s a multi-tasker that fits in even the smallest new season clutch bags.

Where can I get it?
£23, 020 8450 7111 and janeiredaleuk.eu