‘This is everything you need in a toner – soothing and cooling without drying,’ says make-up artist Annabel Callum. ‘It’s alcohol-free, so is suitable for the most sensitive of skins.’
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Best Wash-Off Cleanser – New Winner 2015
Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, £13.25, Liz Earle
'It’s like having a mini spa facial,’ says make-up pro Gina Kane. ‘Massage it in before gently exfoliating with the hot cloth.’
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Best Eye Make-Up Remover
Bi-Facil Non Oily Instant Cleanser for Sensitive Eyes, £21, Lancôme
It’s non-greasy so feels fresh as water,’ says make-up artist Louise Constad. ‘Juliette Binoche introduced me to it years ago and now it’s a staple in my kit.’
‘I think of this as a cleansing wipe, without the icky residue,’ says dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting. ‘It’s very gentle, even on sensitive skin, so it’s my go-to product when I need to remove my patients’ make-up in the clinic.’
5.
Best Spot Treatment – New Winner 2015
Super Spot Remover Blemish Treatment Gel, £15, Origins
‘My secret weapon for blitzing spots,’ says make-up artist Dani Guinsberg. ‘The gel texture dries instantly so make-up can go on top. It dries out stubborn spots but is gentle enough for sensitive skin.’
OK, it’s pricey, but for serious anti-ageing results, this can’t be beaten. ‘An effective eye cream is worth the money,’ says make-up pro Alex Byrne. ‘You only need a tiny amount, so it lasts for months.’
‘Serums are the true workhorses of skincare,’ says make-up artist Sara Raeburn. ‘Their job is to deliver vital ingredients in a barely detectable formula. Double Serum does this most efficiently – and it smells divine!’
‘I’ve been using this religiously for a year – it’s nourishing, without overwhelming the skin,’ says make-up expert Lisa Valencia, who has worked with Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. ‘I always slather it on before I fly.’
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Best Age-Spot Treatment
Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, £42, Clinique
‘This works wonders for pigmentation, as well as acne scarring and sun damage,’ says make-up artist Liz Pugh.
Having a skin crisis? Look no further. ‘This mask shrinks pores and removes blackheads, thanks to six AHA and BHA acids,’ says make-up pro Caroline Barnes.
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Best Eye De-Puffer
No Puffery Cooling Roll-On For Puffy Eyes, £24, Origins
‘It instantly cools the eye area, deflating puffy bags,’ says make-up artist Sarah Reygate, who has worked with Lena Dunham and Daisy Lowe.
‘Transforms dull, dry, tired skin into the ideal fresh, dewy base for make-up,’ says make-up pro Zoe Taylor, who has worked with Alexa Chung and Poppy Delevingne.
‘Full of potent anti-agers, including free-radical fighter Resveratrol, so lines and wrinkles don’t stand a chance,’ says beauty editor Malena Harbers.
‘Preparation is key when it comes to perfecting your make-up, and this instantly plumps and revs up tired skin,’ says make-up artist Emma Miles.
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Best For Dark Circles
Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector, £30, Clinique
The optical brighteners in this cream flood the dark under-eye area with light, and the texture’s a winner too, according to eye expert Shavata. ‘It sinks in instantly, without clogging skin,’ she says.
Its light, non-greasy texture makes this skin-softening gem a winner. ‘It’s the perfect base for make-up as it sinks in quickly,’ says make-up artist Lisa Butler, who’s worked with Gwen Stefani and Kate Moss.
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Best Inexpensive Anti-Ageing Cream
Regenerist 3 Point Super Age-Defying Cream, £29.99, Olay (boots.com)
‘Delivers great results at a reasonable price,’ says facialist Vaishaly Patel, who loves the rich-but-non-sticky texture. ‘Take care to massage it well into skin.’
‘The Organic Pharmacy is a brand that formulates its no-nasties products using high-grade organic ingredients,’ says make-up pro Sara Raeburn. ‘I’m addicted to the cleansers, which take off every scrap of make-up.’
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Best Moisturiser For Normal/Oily Skin – New Winner 2015
‘I work with young models and youthful skin can be oily,’ says make-up artist Dani Guinsberg. ‘This is brilliant for controlling shine on camera as it leaves a smooth, non-greasy finish.’
'I love this cream because it really works. It glides on like silk, and leaves skin plump and radiant,' says make-up artist Liz Martins, who uses it on celebrity clients such as Emily Blunt and Rosamund Pike. 'Apply it in upward circular motions for a wonderful lifting effect.'
‘This has a beautifully creamy texture that keeps skin hydrated for 24 hours straight. I’ve used it on clients including Uma Thurman and Naomie Harris, and they all love it,’ says make-up artist Vanesa Guallar. Her top tip? ‘Always use a clean spatula to apply it to avoid the transfer of bacteria.’
23.
Best Night Cream
Supremÿa At Night The Supreme Anti-Aging Skin Care, £175, Sisley (Selfridges.com)
‘It’s the ultimate dream cream: a mix of quality plant ingredients and top skincare technology,’ says make-up pro Ruth Funnell.
‘This is everything you need in a toner – soothing and cooling without drying,’ says make-up artist Annabel Callum. ‘It’s alcohol-free, so is suitable for the most sensitive of skins.’
