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9. Benefit Eye Bright
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Benefit eye bright
If you don\'t have time to faff about with make-up, mirrors, brushes and sponges after work, you need to know that you have something in your purse that will cancel out the day\'s tear-inducing stress and the lack of a good night\'s sleep, sharpish. This pencil is foolproof. A swipe on the inner and outer corners of the eyes will cancel out redness and shadows and fool you into thinking it\'s a good idea to go out with your mates, rather than catch up on the Zs
£13.50
Stockists: 09011 130001
8. Eve Lom Rescue Mask
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Eve Lom rescue mask
Far more than just a clay-based purifying mask, this camphor, kaolin and honey-based concoction vacuum-cleans pores, calms stressed skin and brightens lifeless complexions. It may smell a bit medicine-cabinety, but it\'s gentle on the skin, and the final removal step (where you remove the grainy, roasted-almond paste with circular motions) also exfoliates away any remaining, dulling cells
£25
Stockists: 020 8740 2085 or
www.spacenk.com
7. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
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Dermalogica daily
I\'ve tried a lot of exfoliants in my time but I always come back to this one. When mixed with water, the fine white powder (which is never scratchy or abrasive), turns into a smoothing paste that hijacks rough n\' tough spots, flakiness, dullness and general greyness. It\'s as though the whiteness of the paste itself is transfused into the skin, leaving the face with the look of flawless parchment. It\'s the ideal way to start the day, preparing skin for makeup that slides on without hitch
£28.40
Stockists: 0800 591 818
6. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
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Laura Mercier primer
You may not see a difference immediately after you\'ve patted this botanical-rich primer on, but as soon as you apply your make-up – and even more satisfyingly, during the course of the working day – you\'ll realise that that your base looks fresh, your concealer hasn\'t caked and your blusher\'s still going (and glowing) strong
£27
Stockists: 0870 837 7377
5. Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheers
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Armani fluid sheers
The best thing about these bottles of illuminating pigment is their utter versatility. They can be used after moisturiser for a sheer wash of tanned colour of silvery sheen; they can be tapped over cheek and brow-bones to enhance bone structure; they can be added to foundation to reflect light and create the illusion of flawless skin; or they can be used on the legs, collarbones, décolleté and arms if you feel like shimmering in the candlelight. In a range of beautiful colours – from silvery sheer to cocoa tan – we want the lot!
£26.50
Stockists: 020 7201 8687
10. Pout Flush Blush
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These gorgeously packaged cream blush sticks come in such a delightful array of shades that you find yourself daydreaming about when you\'ll get a chance to try out a new colour. Need a flirtatious glow? Pick Flushed Pink. After a seductive flush? It has to be Peachy Passion. Want a fresh-as-a-daisy sheen? Go for Sherbet Shimmer, which boosts cheekbones with a delicate touch of sheer gold
£20
Stockists: www.pout.co.uk or 020 7379 0379
4. Decleor Instant De Beauty
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Decleor instant boost creme
This clever cream goes on immediately before make-up and pumps moisture and anti-free radicals into the skin to keep it looking plump beneath your base. One of the best things about Decléor products is their smell – there\'s nothing synthetic or unnatural about it – and it\'s no surprise that the scent of this silky lotion is a great boost too
£26.50
Stockists: 020 7313 8780
3. Dr Hauschka Rejuvenating Mask
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Dr Hauschka mask
Favouring organically grown plants and flowers (which are always harvested just before sunrise to maximise their efficacy), the German brand follows the strictest principles of natural healthcare and the results really pay off. The Rejuvenating Mask is a great multi-purpose beauty booster. It can be slapped onto a clean face to minimise the appearance of spots and large pores, used to inject vitality into lacklustre skin, and used to help minimise the appearance of scar tissue; it also exfoliates rough or hardened skin
£25
Stockists: 01386 792 642
2. Bourjois Anti Shadow Concealer
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Bourjois eye bright
For a long time now, Bourjois has offered couture cosmetics at high street prices, and their new offering (out in March 2006) is no exception. The pen-dispensed product contains amino acids and silicone oil (which prevent it from caking or flaking) while soft-focus pigments erase flaws. And as with all Bourjois\' products and packaging, it looks and feels far more expensive than it is
£6.50
Stockists: 0800 269 836
1. Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret
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midnight secret Guerlain
What is it about this night-time miracle worker that has make-up artists and celebrities alike raving? Well, it\'s the only product that delivers on the promise that it restores the look to skin that\'s partied into the early hours, making it look like you\'ve had a good night\'s sleep. Called \'Sleep in a Jar\' by its many aficionados – who don\'t think twice about forking out for the heftily priced elixir – it\'s packed with rare mineral algae which, I\'m pleased to confirm, gives a whole new meaning to the words \'beauty sleep\'
£51
Stockists: 01932 233 909
