The Sunday Times - UK (2021-11-28)

BEST-IN-CLASS BRUSHES

FOR POWDERS, BRONZERS AND BLUSH

By Joy Adenuga (from £13.50) These

affordable brushes created by the top

make-up artist Joy Adenuga are

multitaskers that work with creams,

powders and liquids. The Little Mama

is great for on-the-go touch-ups.

FOR FOUNDATION — THE BUFF BRUSH

Beauty Pie Seamless Foundation Buffing

Brush (£35) I recently changed to this

and can’t believe how much my previous

foundation brush was responsible for

streaking. This buffs and blurs until your

foundation looks undetectable.

THE DOUBLED-ENDED ONE

It Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion

Perfection Brush (£36) The mini side

is a godsend for reaching trickier areas,

such as under the eyes.

FOR EYE MAKE-UP

Morphe and Spectrum are my two

favourite brands for eye make-up brushes.

You can’t go wrong with any of their

blenders, liners, definers and so on.

FINISHING TOUCHES

THE SETTING POWDER

By Terry Hyaluronic Pressed

Hydra-Powder (£38) is your secret weapon

against stopping shine and keeping your

face in place wherever the night may take

you. Use a smaller, fluffy brush so you can

target specific areas like the chin or centre

of the forehead.

THE SETTING SPRAY

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Set + Refresh

Spray (£17) A hardworking mist to use

over your finished make-up for a dance,

sweat and laughter-proof look. It’s a goody

because hyaluronic acid and niacinamide

also keep skin hydrated.

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CHEEKS

BRONZERS, BLUSHERS

AND HIGHLIGHTERS

THE POWDER BRONZER

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer (£39)

I aggressively swirl its Medium shade

on to my face throughout a night out to

warm up my skin and minimise shine.

It’s undetectable every time.

THE CREAM BRONZER

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing

Cream (£43) A sun-kissed glow in a

(generously sized) pot gets a yes from me all

year round, but it’s particularly great when

your skin is looking lacklustre. It brings back

some much-needed warmth for all skin tones.

WHAT THE PRO SAYS

“My backstage secret for blush application

is to apply blusher over foundation,

followed by powder. This is so you get a real

connection to the skin for a radiant glow.

I layered [my] Divine Blush in Electric

Bloom and Cherish [£30 each] on Naomi

Campbell for fashion week and she looked

absolutely gorgeous!” says Pat McGrath,

founder of Pat McGrath Labs and the go-to

for everyone from Jennifer Lopez to Katy

Perry and Cardi B.

THE LIQUID HIGHLIGHTER

Iconic London Illuminator (£30)

Nothing says I’m going out-out like

shimmering (not glittery) cheekbones.

These highlighter drops melt into the skin,

leaving a glossy sheen. Pat them in using

your fingers for a believable radiance.

WHAT THE PRO SAYS

“My favourite powder highlighter is the

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit palette

in Universe [£79]. I use it on Rosie

Huntington-Whiteley to contour, sculpt

and highlight — and even as eyeshadow.

The choices give a subtle yet powerful

illuminating glow and blush or bronze,”

says Florrie White, the make-up artist

behind Gillian Anderson and Emma

Corrin’s seamless red carpet skin.

MY FOREVER RED LIPSTICK

Hourglass Confession Lipstick Red 0 (£39)

So gorgeous. Also carmine-free (carmine is

made from crushed insects).

THE FOUNDATION THAT GIVES ME GREAT SKIN

This will stay on my face for days if I want

it to: Il Makiage Woke Up Like This

Flawless Base Foundation (£36).

Plus it comes in 50 shades.

THE BEST LOOSE POWDER TO SEAL IT ALL IN

Delilah Pure Touch Micro-Fine Loose

Powder (£38) I really believe in loose

powder because it absolutely works. This

doesn’t feel like powder and blends

everything seamlessly.

THE MASCARA THAT’S ALMOST TOO MUCH

Mac Magic Extension Mascara (£20).

Victoria Adamson I love it.

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