‘Stresscan affect your health, relationships and self-
esteem,’ says Pycroft. But your make-up routine could
provide a hit of relaxation. ‘It can be used as a positive
ritual,’ she says. For instance, you have to use gentle
movements for eyeliner and slow down to apply
mascara, so it’s a chance to focus and set your intention
for the day. Want to feel more empowered? Draw a
statement ringed eye using Maybelline’s Tattoo Liner
Gel Pencil in Deep Onyx or Chanel’s Signature de
Chanel Intense Longwear Eyeliner Pen in Noir. A lash-
lengthening mascara such as Max Factor Lash Revival
Mascara in Black will make you look more wide-eyed if
you didn’t manage eight hours’ sleep, while a sheeny
EASY DOES IT
BRANDON MAXWELL01 Maybelline’s Tattoo Liner Gel Pencil in Deep Onyx, £4.99
02 Max Factor Lash Revival Mascara in Black, £12.99 03 Dior
3 Couleurs Tri(o)blique in Earthy Canvas, £49 04 Chanel
Signature de Chanel Intense Longwear Eyeliner Pen in Noir, £3101020304taupeeyeshadow will appeal to your softer, feminine side. Try
Dior3 Couleurs Tri(o)blique in Earthy Canvas. Decluttering
whereyou apply your make-up will also create a feeling of calm.
‘A disorganised environment can impact productivity and
clarity,’ says Pycroft. So, look for multi-purpose products to free
up space. Glossier Bubblewrap Eye and Lip Cream, £23,
plumps and hydrates eyes and lips, while Erborian CC Dull
Correct Crème, £ 38 (Fabled.com), brightens skin and protects
against UV with SPF25. For the ultimate relaxation, burn
a candle – scent is one of the quickest ways to shift emotion. Try
Jo Malone’s Lily Of The Valley and Ivy Charity Candle, £48
(for every one sold in the UK, 75 per cent of the RRP is used
to support people affected by mental health issues).155Beauty