A Celebrity Make-Up Artist Shares Her Repeat Beauty Buys

“Skin prep is everything for me – it completely changes how make-up sits and wears throughout the day. Charlotte’s Magic Cream from Charlotte Tilbury is my ultimate base because it hydrates, plumps and creates the smoothest canvas. If the skin needs calming, I always reach for the SOS Rescue Spray from Tower 28 Beauty, both before and after make-up, to reduce redness and rebalance the skin.

For tired eyes, the Jet Lag Eye Patches from Summer Fridays are such a quick fix – they instantly refresh and hydrate. I also love using the Gentle Reset Exfoliating Pads beforehand if the skin needs smoothing, as it makes such a difference to how the make-up applies.”

“I always aim for skin that looks like skin – radiant, fresh and never heavy. The Beautiful Skin Foundation from Charlotte Tilbury is one I come back to because it enhances rather than masks and it’s so comfortable to wear.

For warmth and dimension, Forever Skin Bronze from Dior Beauty is my go-to – it blends seamlessly and gives that sun-kissed, sculpted look without ever feeling heavy. I love layering in glow with the Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Stick too, it melts into the skin and gives the most natural flush in seconds.

I love a glowing, lifted cheek. The Beauty Light Wand from Charlotte Tilbury in ‘Pinkgasm’ is my favourite for a dewy, youthful flush, while the ‘Pillow Talk’ shade is perfect when I want something softer and more neutral.

For a more natural, long-lasting stain, Benefit’s Benetint is a classic – it works beautifully on both lips and cheeks. I’ll then add the Hollywood Glow Glide Highlighter for a refined glow that melts into the skin without emphasising texture.”

To set everything, I use Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder – it blurs and smooths without looking powdery. And for extra coverage where needed, the Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer brightens and perfects without creasing.”

“I like eyes to feel soft and effortless but still defined. The Super Nudes Easy Eye Palette from Charlotte Tilbury is my everyday go-to because it’s so easy to use for quick definition. If I want something more dimensional, I reach for the Palette of Beautifying Eye Trends, as the shades blend beautifully and work for so many different looks.

The Luxury Palette in ‘Pillow Talk’ is a staple in my kit, especially for brides – it gives that soft, romantic finish that never goes out of style.”

“Brows frame the face, so I like them to look structured but still natural. The Brow Freeze Gel from Anastasia Beverly Hills gives that lifted, laminated effect without feeling stiff, and I use the MicroStroke Brow Pen to add fine, hair-like strokes where needed.

For lashes, the Lash Sculpt Mascara from Anastasia Beverly Hills delivers length, lift and definition in one. It separates the lashes beautifully without clumping which is exactly what I want for both everyday looks and full glam.”

“I like lips to feel comfortable but still polished. The Lip Velvet from Anastasia Beverly Hills gives that soft matte, blurred finish and I love layering it with the Lip Gloss in ‘Caramel’ for added dimension and shine.

For everyday hydration, I always keep Dior Addict Lip Glow and the Dior Lip Glow Butter in the ‘Toffee’ shade in my kit – they enhance the natural lip colour while keeping lips moisturised. Dior Le Baume is another essential because it’s multi-use – I use it on lips, dry areas and even cuticles.

To finish, I always set make-up with the Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray from Charlotte Tilbury – it locks everything in place while still keeping the skin looking fresh and natural. And for an extra boost of hydration, the SOS LipSoftie from Tower 28 Beauty gives the glossiest, healthiest-looking finish.”

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