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My Ultimate Makeup Guide

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Your ultimate makeup guide for every skin tone, skin type and vibe! From primer and foundation to blush, bronzer, eyes and lips and more. I’ve rounded up products for every kind of makeup look, whether you love a fresh glow, soft natural makeup, a m...
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PREP & PRIME

Start with the perfect base; hydrating, mattifying, glowy & pore-blurring products for every skin type.
 
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Best for normal & dry skin! This rich, hydrating primer leaves skin super smooth, nourished & glowing while creating the perfect base for makeup. ✨
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base
 
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Best for dry, oily & combination skin! I love this primer because it really helps your makeup grip and stay in place while creating a smooth, flawless-looking base. With hyaluronic acid & niacinamide, it leaves skin feeling fresh and hydrated...
e.l.f. Power Grip Face Primer
 
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Best for normal to dry skin & a glowy look! This is such a pretty pick if you love a radiant and glowy finish. It gives the skin a beautiful glow while creating a smooth base for makeup. Perfect for adding that extra bit of luminosity to your rou...
Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow Face Primer
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Best for oily & combination skin! I’d pick this when I want my makeup to stay looking smooth and matte without that extra shine. It helps blur the look of pores and gives the skin a really soft, filtered finish. Perfect for when you want your bas...
Estée Lauder Double Wear Smooth and Blur Primer

FACE & COMPLEXION

Find your perfect base with foundations, concealers, skin tints and colour correctors for every skin tone, undertone and skin type.
 
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Best for normal, combination & oily skin! I LOVE this foundation for its smooth, soft-matte, airbrushed-looking finish. The buildable medium-to-full coverage lets you go from natural to full glam, while the wide range of shades and undertones mak...
FENTY BEAUTY Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
 
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Best for all skin types! A lightweight, hydrating skin tint with buildable light-to-medium coverage that smooths and blurs the look of pores for that effortless finish. With versatile shade range, it’s such a good pick for everyday makeup when you wa...
FENTY BEAUTY Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
 
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 I really love this concealer! It blends so easily and gives a smooth, natural finish without feeling too heavy. There are also lots of shades, so it’s easy to find one that matches your skin tone. The travel size is perfect for keeping in your bag to...
Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer
 
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Best for all skin types, especially redness-prone & sensitive skin! The green pigments help neutralise the look of redness, while Centella asiatica helps soothe and moisturise. It leaves a lightweight, fresh-looking finish that sits beautifully u...
Erborian CC Red Correct

CHEEKS AND DIMENSION

Add colour, warmth and definition with blush, bronzer, contour and highlighter for every complexion and makeup style.
 
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Best for a beautiful pop of colour! This lightweight, buildable liquid blush blends effortlessly into the skin for a soft, natural-looking flush. A tiny amount goes a long way, and the range of shades makes it easy to find a colour that complements y...
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
 
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This buttery powder bronzer blends beautifully into the skin for a smooth, sun-kissed look. With different shades and undertones to choose from. Best for adding warmth & dimension!
NYX Buttermelt Bronzer
 
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Best for an easy, everyday glow! I’d honestly keep this in my makeup bag for those days when I want a little extra highlight without doing too much. The creamy stick makes it so easy to swipe on and blend, especially on the cheekbones, nose & inn...
NYX Professional Makeup Jumbo (Flan)
 
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This velvety powder blush can take you from a subtle flush to a more vibrant pop of colour. Warm Mauve gives the cheeks a beautiful tone, while the matte and metallic finishes let you choose between soft and glowy. It comes in a range of shades and b...
KIKO Milano Unlimited Blush - 10 Warm Mauve

EYES & BROWS

Everything you need to define your eyes and brows, from effortless everyday looks to bold full glam.

 
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A lifting and volumising mascara designed to create longer, fuller-looking lashes with a fanned-out, wide-awake effect. The dual-sided brush helps coat, separate and define each lash, while the lifting formula helps hold them in place for up to 24 ho...
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes Full Size
 
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One of my go-to eyeliners for creating a really sharp, clean wing! The tip makes it so much easier to get a precise line, and the pigment is super black without needing loads of product. I’d definitely recommend it if you love a defined eyeliner look...
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Epic Ink Liner
 
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Best for an easy smoky eye! I’d use this when I want a little extra definition. The soft kohl formula makes it easy to smudge out for that effortless smoky effect: simple, quick & perfect for everyday glam.
Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Pencil
 
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Best for naturally defined brows! The precise tip makes filling in sparse areas and creating shape super easy, while the medium brown shade gives your brows a fuller, polished look without looking too harsh.
Revolution Beauty - Medium Brown Precise Brow Pencil

LIPS

Lip liners, lipsticks, oils & glosses in shades and finishes for every vibe.
 
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This mini duo has everything you need for a polished lip. A velvety waterproof liner to shape and define, paired with a long-lasting, hydrating matte lipstick for a soft, comfortable finish. Perfect for everyday glam.
Charlotte Tilbury Mini Pillow Talk Lip Kit
 
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This glossy lip balm gives your lips a beautiful shine while helping keep them feeling smooth and moisturised. Perfect for everyday wear on its own or over your favourite lip liner for an effortless glossy look.
LANEIGE Lip Glowy Balm
 
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This lightweight lip oil gives your lips a gorgeous glass-like shine while helping keep them soft and moisturised for up to 10 hours. The subtle shimmer makes it perfect on its own or layered over your favourite lip liner. There is more shades!
KIKO Milano Hydra Lip - 03 Glossed Glass
 
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Best for a juicy glossy lip! Such a pretty mauve shade with that glass-like shine. You can wear it sheer or build up the colour, and the formula keeps lips feeling smooth & hydrated.
Morphe Dripglass Glazed High Shine Lip Gloss - Shatterproof Mauve

SETTING

Set your makeup and make it last with powders and sprays for matte, natural & glowy finishes.
 
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This is such a good final step when you really want your makeup to stay put. It dries in just 3 seconds and helps keep everything looking fresh for up to 36 hours, while resisting sweat, water and transfer. (It’s better for a soft-matte finish).
L'Oreal Paris Setting Spray, Infallible Setting Mist
 
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Best for normal, combination & oily skin! This lightweight powder helps control shine and blur the look of pores, leaving a smooth, natural-matte finish. Shade 105 is a great option for fair skin tones if you want to set your makeup without a hea...
Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Powder (shade 105)
 
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Best for normal, combination & oily skin! This lightweight powder helps control shine and blur the look of pores while leaving a smooth, natural-matte finish. 220 Natural Beige is a lovely option for medium skin tones, especially if you want to s...
Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless Powder (shade 220)
 
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This mist sets makeup without disturbing your base, helping it stay fresh through heat and humidity. With glycerin & ectoin, it also helps keep skin feeling hydrated, while the alcohol-free formula makes it a comfortable finishing step.
Morphe Lifeproof Continuous Setting Mist

TOOLS & BRUSHES

The essential brushes, sponges & beauty tools to make application easier and help you achieve a flawless finish.
 
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Best for anyone who wants everything in one place! I’d honestly recommend this if you’re building your makeup collection because you get all the essential brushes together. They’re reusable, versatile & with proper care can last you for ages, so ...
Real Techniques Au Naturale Complete Makeup Brush Kit
 
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A must have for your makeup bag! This lash curler is such an easy way to give your lashes a lifted, look before mascara. Simple, quick & perfect for adding that extra bit of definition to your eye makeup.
Brushwork Lash Curler
 
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Best for an easy, flawless base! Four soft sponges to blend foundation and concealer smoothly, with pointed tips for those harder-to-reach areas. Perfect for quick, mess-free application.
KIKO Milano Mini Precision Blender Kit
 
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Best for anyone who loves having options! This 24-piece set comes with different shapes and sizes for blending foundation, blush & concealer. The sponges are reusable too, making it a handy set to have in your makeup collection.
Brushworks Assorted Make Up Sponges
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