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Estee Lauder foundation

Make-up for work should look polished and understated and, most importantly, should last all day. This month make-up artist Mailin Haddow has the latest make-up that will keep you looking fresh from 9-5...

For a flawless complexion that lasts all day, Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Stay in Place foundation is the beautifully sheer version of their number-1-selling Double Wear liquid foundation. It gives a natural looking coverage that lasts 15 hours without fading. £24 from John Lewis.

John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

St. Tropez Bronzing Rocks

Celebrity favourite St. Tropez is known for fake tan, but has just launched a gorgeous new cosmetic range. The Bronzing Rocks provide the perfect finish to an existing tan, or can simply be used to brighten up the complexion. Dust over your face for a hint of colour or use it on your eyes for a subtle sheen. £30 from John Lewis.

John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara

Curl your lashes - it opens the eye area and instantly makes you look awake and fresh-faced. Specially formulated mascaras, like Clinique's new High Impact Curling mascara, can keep your lashes looking curled and full all day. This amazing mascara is designed to give dramatic volume plus extreme curl for 24 hours. £14.50 from John Lewis.

John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

No7 Sheer Lipstick

As with the rest of your make-up for a daytime work look, your lips should look defined but not overdone. It's a tricky one to pull off, as some lipsticks can be too bold for daytime and glosses wear off too quickly.  Sheer lipsticks are a happy medium, giving a sheer silky finish with colour that's not too bold.  I've been using No7 Sheer lipstick in Bloom.  £10 from Boots.

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Bobbi Brown Face Touch Up

If you feel the need to touch up your make-up during the day, Bobbi Brown's Face Touch Up stick is ideal. It has a full coverage formula to conceal any imperfections, redness or blemishes and the handy size means you can easily pop it in your bag. £17 from John Lewis.

John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

Chanel nail polish

Keep your hands well-groomed.  Neglected, chipped or untidy nails can ruin your overall polished look. And it's best to stay away from bright colours for the office - instead, keep your nails manicured and glossy with subtle and chic pink, ivory or nude for a professional but elegant look.  I love Chanel's new Intermezzo nail polish. £16 from John Lewis.

John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries