cheeks & pout
for gorgeous rosy cheeks - Origins Pinch Your Cheeks (£11.74) in raspberry is perfect, just dab on and voila, just enough healthy colour! Or try Benefit's Benetint (£22.50) www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk If you prefer a cream blush then NARS Portofino multipurpose stick (£27) is perfect. It's a lovely peachy pink shade that will glide on to your cheeks giving you just enough colour.
for a sun-kissed glow go for the cult classic - Guerlain Terracotta Light bronzing powder (29) will give you enough bronze for a healthy holiday glow. Available from selected department stores.
good make-up brushes are essential - the best are from Bobbie Brown, a great range of brushes for everything you'd need, and they are surprisingly easy to clean.
for soft and moisurised lips - Neil's Yard Organic Lip Formula with shea nut and rosehip is simply divine, less potent and more gentle than anything else.
a lip-balm good enough as a little present then have a look at the goooorgeous vintage lips balms from Andrea Garland. She uses vintage tins, compacts and pill boxes and fills them with 100% organic lip balm, and once you've used all the balm up you can send the little container back and get a refill! Contains, coco butter, sweet almond oil, beeswax, vitamin E and essential oils of lime, lavender and benzoin.
exfoliate those lips - on a regular basis to avoid cracking lips. Either use toothbrush or even try The Body Shop Lipscuff which will remove dead skin cells and leave your lips feeling smooth and soft.
if you're prone to cold sores then apply Liquorice Balm from www.skinshop.co.uk, it'll stop them and reduce the time they last. It's also approved by the Herpes Viruses Association - so it must be good!!
to ensure your lips are utterly gorgeous from the word go, then Cosmetics a la Carte Plump and Prime (lip primer) is exactly what you need. It smooths out lines, will give your lipstick longer wear, will help to avoid feathering, add volume, and boost plumping action giving your lips better definition and making them look smoother. What more could you possibly want?!!?
it's all about nude lips at the moment - and the best nude lipstick is MAC Lipstick in Myth, add some clear lipgloss to add shine.
for make-up tips and looks check out make-up artist Daniel Sander's website, where you will find short video demonstrations on how to get a particular look. He also recommends products to use - not just his own, so you will be able to recreate the look easily.
for those who just can't stop buying beauty products - hqoutletstore.com is where you'll pick up some serious bargains. Everything here is discounted - from brands such as Pout, Paul & Joe and even YSL Touch Eclat. As soon as you spy something you want - don't hesitate, grab it!