Face Up Look Sharp

I AM THE...beauty-school drop out. Make-up artistry is not quite my bag, that said I do have my regime of 'slap on and go' down to a T.

Not quite blessed with the complexion of K-Mid, Kate Moss or most catwalk beauties? Well of course we're not, I certainly need a bit slash a lot of coverage to face the day.

There is something all-powerful about getting made up but if like most you’re normally doing so at the speed of light, whilst on a call, commute or from behind a desk using your laptop reflection then there is a need for trusty, fool proof products that you can rely on.

My four make-up essentials are listed below. Ladies I tell no lies, read between my lines and find face in these...

 Try out this Chanel foundation if you like coverage and a natural translucent glow, it's not called PRO LUMIÈRE for nothing. I don't use powder so this gives a good even finish that lasts all day. True matt. Colour match is obv key here to avoid a Katie Price catastrophe, so go to your closest Chanel counter and test a few. This is my make-up splurge (£33) but absolutely worth it.

We're all familiar with the array of (Revlon, Garnier, L'Oreal, Yves Saint Laurent) concealers out there, and we're all suckers for a new range with that added formula or rainforest extract right? Well look no further because Bodyshop have the crème de la crème. Their concealer pencil or 'crayon correcteur ' comes in five shades and it's soft to the touch so you can apply and then smudge over panda eyes and blemishes before a little Chanel Lumier. Voila, flawless looking skin! Without a doubt my 'more than essential' make-up item, and it only costs £9 (no cover up!)

  Got lavish lashes but need a little added volume? No drama. You'll never stroke far from this Lancôme mascara. Hypnôse Drama  is another diamond find that makes and wakes lazy eyes giving you that un-battable look!  The brush, a perfect s-shape, maximizes length and applies a black coating that fan kicks lashes evenly for a handsome £21. Gloop free! 

Now for the finishing touches, a blusher to pink up your day and it’s the biggest steal of the lot at £2.50! This blusher duo from, wait for it, PRIMARK is just as good as any on the market. Yes that’s right our high street fav has come up trumps again, The Happy Couple, a blush and bronzer duo does the job.