- The Observer,
- Sunday October 7 2007
Tinted moisturiser
Estée Lauder DayWear plus Sheer Tint SPF15
£28, 0870 034 2566.
One of the best things I've ever tried on my face. A super-natural touch of colour.
Tinted lip balm
Prada Shielding Lip Balm SPF15
£31, 020 7499 4420.
Pocket-sized, really moisturising, great colours, sunscreen, and cheaper than a pair of their shoes. Who could ask for more?
Red lipstick
Rouge Dior in 475
£16.50, 020 7216 0216.
Like Galliano went to a rave in 1983. Which he probably did. Perfect ultra-violet pinky-purple red.
Eye shadow
Nars Night Flight
£15.50, 0870 837 7377.
Divine shade of inky blue, not too sparkly, fantastic for big rock-star eyes.
Nail pen
YSL Nail Touch Brush Pen
£35, 0800 1234000.
Why didn't they think of this before? Foolproof and no chance of tipping the pot over and spilling.
Pink nail polish
Jessica in Lava Lamp
£7.75, 020 8381 7793.
Irresistible fluoro pink, great with a fake tan. Fantastic.
Coloured eyeliner
Chantecaille Luminous Liner in Crescendo
£19, spacenk.com
Pretty, bright shimmering bronze. Perfect for the parties.
Pink lipstick
Chanel Aqualumiere Lipshine in Montego
£14.50, 020 7493 3836.
Very wearable, ultra-sheer pretty pink with slight shimmer.
Eyebrow pencil
La Prairie Luxe Brow Liner Automatique
£25, 020 7730 1234.
One end colours in, the other combs it all into perfect order. Brilliant.
Bright lipstick
Nars in Funny Face
£17, 0870 837 7377.
Hot pinky purple. Fantastic.
Tinted lip balm
Mac Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF15 in Petting Pink
£15, widely available.
Ooh I love this. Easy on the lips, very natural, pretty colour.
Bronzer
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Topaz
£29, beccacosmetics.com
Gives a flattering bronze hue. Good for touching up grey limbs.
Black eyeliner
RMK in Black
£12, 020 7659 2223.
Perfect. Pocket-sized with a rubber at one end... and you don't need a sharpener!
Bright red lipstick
Versace Sensual Glam in V2018
£16, 01273 408 800.
Utterly fabulous bright shade
Nude lipstick
Chanel Rouge Allure in Evanescent
£18, 020 7493 3836.
Park Avenue Princessy. Flattering, natural looking.
Bright nail polish
Chanel in 217 Splendeur
£12, 0207 493 3836.
A hot pink to make your heart sing. Fantastic on fingers or toes.
...and the best of the rest
Sheer lipstick
Chantecaille Sheer in Milky Way
£21, Harrods, 020 7225 5758.
Perfect nude lip colour, satin feel, colour lasted.
Cream blusher
Laura Mercier Creme Cheek Colour in Blaze
£18, 0870 837 7377.
Really wearable colour.
Mascara
YSL Mascara volume Effet
£18, available nationwide.
Easy to apply, and lashes looked very long. The black was very black, too.
Red lipstick
Lancome Color Fever in Red En Vogue 120
£16, widely available.
Proper tomato red.
Liquid foundation
Terry Plumping Fluid Foundation
£48, 020 8740 2085.
Great moderate cover.
