Start with a good quality moisturiser, to fight off any dry or flakey patches whilst prepping your skin for foundation. Although, it’s a little on the pricey side – this Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm has become a firm fixture in our beauty regime because it really works!
Not only does it keep skin soft, it gives it a gentle glow without being sparkly – and it smells divine! Perfect as a primer but also great as a boost for those make up free days.
Follow on with a cover up designed to brighten your skin rather than mattify it – the new Happy Light foundation from Bourjois is ultra light to wear but covers up any blemishes brilliantly.
It contains clever translucent pigments which keep skin looking healthy and glowing with a soft natural, looking finish.
Can’t decide between a blusher or a bronzer? The Brush on Radiance powder beads from The Body Shop is a happy medium – giving a multi tonal sheen once brushed on to cheek apples with a large, soft brush.
To finish, dot and blend a little high shine highlighter across the highest part of your cheek bones and blend in an outwards motion away from the nose.
SkinLights from Revlon comes in four shades, and has a gorgeous shimmer running through it, which works wonders to lift a tired looking complexion in an instant.
Once you’ve nailed your base – finish with a slick of lippy or a little mascara. Either way – your complexion will look so fresh, that your friends will be convinced you’re getting a solid 12 hours sleep each night!