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Eyelash curlers

The key to make-up application is the tools you use. Here are the top tools of the trade and essential items to help you apply your make-up like a professional.

All make-up pros use these eyelash curlers and no make-up kit is complete without them. They are the best on the market making a definite but natural difference to the lashes. The silicone rubber curls the lashes without damaging them.

£16 from John Lewis.

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Tweezers

A good pair of tweezers makes eyebrow plucking much less frustrating, when you can grab each individual stray hair and remove it first time! This award-winning design now comes in a fashionable animal print design, perfect for pocket or purse!  With perfectly aligned, hand finished tips, it's guaranteed to grab the hair every time. 

£20 from Boots

Get it from:
Boots at Buchanan Galleries

Estee Lauder foundation brush

For foolproof, seamless foundation application, a foundation brush is a miracle tool. Use with liquid or cream foundation and brush lightly over the face and under jawline til an even coverage is achieved then finally blend with fingers around hair line.  Estee Lauder foundation brush has tapered edges and works perfectly with the contours of the face to give you that professional looking finish everytime!

£26.50 from John Lewis

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Bobbi Brown brushes

Perfect eyeshadow application requires at least two brushes.  First apply the shadow with a firm flat headed brush like Bobbi Brown's eyeshadow brush (£22.50).  Then use a blending brush which has a softer head like Bobbi Brown's cream blending brush. It can soften the lines and edges of the eyeshadow or blend colours together for an expert finish.

Eyeshadow brush £22.50 and cream blending brush £24 from John Lewis.

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Korres bronzer brush

To create a perfect sunkissed look you need to apply bronzer with a big, soft headed brush.  Dust over cheeks, temples of the forehead and nose for a natural glow. This Korres brush is made from natural sable hair and glides beautifully over the skin.

£21 from Korres

Get it from:
Korres at Buchanan Galleries

Clinique make-up brush cleanser

Daily use of your make up brushes builds up product and germs.  Keep bacteria at bay and away from your skin by regularly cleaning your brushes with Clinique Brush cleanser. Specially designed for makeup brushes to banish grime, disinfect and also keep the bristles in good condition.

£11 from John Lewis

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John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Lancome pencil sharpener

Blunt pencils will never give you a precise finish but don't be tempted to sharpen your eyeliner and lipliners with a regular sharpener as they can leave sharp jagged edges.  Instead, invest in a cosmetic sharpener to keep your make up pencils in good working order. 

£7.50 from John Lewis

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

17 Manicure set

This handy set comes complete with everything you need for a perfect manicure:
Cuticle Pusher
Nail File
Tweezers
Nail Clipper
Metallic Accessory Wallet

£6 from Boots

Get it from:
Boots at Buchanan Galleries

Revlon Illuminating Make Up Mirror

Every girl needs a good mirror to apply make-up and this portable one from Revlon is perfect. The lights will allow you to apply your make-up easily and professionally while the magnifying mirror on the other side is perfect for tweezing unruly eyebrows. 

£14.95 from John Lewis

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries