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HAIR AND MAKE-UP TIPS FROM THE PROS

1. LOOK GREAT TOP-TO-TOE

"If your outfit reveals lots of skin, apply body creams and foundation to the legs, arms or bust. It will leave exposed skin looking lustrous and blemish-free," says Lee Pycroft, make-up artist to Kate Moss.

2. HELP MAKE-UP LAST

"Set make-up with loose powder and go for liquids and gel textures that stick to skin longer than pencils and powders," advises Kay Montano, make-up artist to Salma Hayek.

3. LOOK GREAT IN BED

Nadira Persaud, make-up artist to Sienna Miller, says: "If you can't bear to go make-up free in the bedroom, a qucik solution is to curl lashes and apply some wateroriif mascara and concealer over problem areas. Use a clear lip balm and don't worry about blusher - you'll already have a flush."

4. TRANSFORM LONG HAIR

Richard Ward, owner of Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa in London, says: "For wavy, sexier hair, set damn locks in small velcro rollers to halfway up mid-length. Once dry, rake with your fingers for a natural, glossy look."

5. GET GLAMOROUS FAST

James Kaliardos, international catwalk make-up artist, advises: "To get a smoky look for your eyes, outline them with black eyeliner close to the lashes, then go back over the line while gently smoothing out."

6. MAKE SHORT HAIR SEXY

"Hair should look and feel natural, so make sure it's well conditioned," says Akin Konizi, Hob Salons International Creative Director.

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SKIN FIXERS

DO YOU SUFFER FROM BREAKOUTS? FINE LINES? DULL SKIN? IT TAKES PRODUCTS WITH EXTRA CLOUT TO TACKLE THESE PROBLEMS. SO BRING ON THE TROUBLESHOOTERS - IT'S TIME TO BOOST YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE ...

SERUMS: FOR SMOOTHER SKIN

Serums can help reduce the appearance of pores and smooth lines and wrinkles. Apply after cleansing but before moisturising. Boots Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum, £16.75, which has now become a cult product, targets fine lines and boosts collagen to give a full-on facelifting effect.

BALMS: TACKLE EMERGENCIES

These luxurious and potent potions are great for solving no end of skin emergencies, from chapped lips to reddened cheeks. They can even help to fade unsightly scars. A great all-rounder is Liz Earle Superbalm, £13.50.

OILS: TREAT TIRED SKIN IN NEED OF TLC

Facial oils feed dehydrated skin, and massaging them into your face helps boost circulation at the same time. Try Urban Retreat The Facial Elixir, £15, to give dry, tired and sun-damaged skin some much-needed TLC. Massage upwards from the throat and out from the centre of the face.

SCRUBS: BOOST LACKLUSTRE SKIN

A dull complexion is usually caused by a build up of dead cells on the surface of the skin. Regular exfoliation is the key to revealing the fresher, brighter skin hidden beneath. Origins Never A Dull Moment, £21, uses fruit enzymes that give tired-looking skin a gorgeous glow.

ON-THE-SPOT TREATMENTS: FOR WRINKLES AND SPOTS

Apply these miracle workers after moisturising to target your problem areas. To smooth wrinkles use new Garnier UltraLift Pro-X Roll-On, £11.99, which can be applied directly to your eyes, mouth and forehead to reduce the appearance of fine lines. The occasional spot is unavoidable in life, but an antibacterial gel like Dr Nick Lowe Spot Treatment Gel, £8.95, will blitz it fast.
De-puff eyes: A daily dose of potent eye cream like Joshi Eye Cream, £25, will tighten the skin around puffy eyes and help to smooth fine lines.

MASKS: GET SKIN GLOWING

A regular face mask will make a huge difference to your complexion – whatever your beauty problem. Peeling masks like RoC Renewex Micro-Peel Renovator Mask, £19.95 for six treatments, clear away dead cells to reveal glowing skin underneath. Warming masks use heat to help drain toxins that dull the skin – try The Sanctuary Warming Charcoal Detox Mask, £8.45, to revitalise congested skin. And energising masks help revive tired skin. We love Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask, £38.

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