50 Hero Products

Foundation, from £35 by Chantecaille at Space NK

Haven’t heard of Chantecaille yet? Shame on you! For the perfect coverage, the perfect shade and the perfect texture, give this wonder foundation a try. It’s not cheap but is well worth the spend - you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.

Fluid Sheer, £28 by Giorgio Armani For stockists call 020 7318 2486

It was top make-up artist Alex Babsky (Naomi Campbell and Jamelia’s make- up artist) who got us absolutely hooked on Sheer Fluid. This product acts as a primer and can be used to highlight and create contours for a super professional look. The easiest way to wear it is under your foundation to create a radiant finish.

Everlong Mascara, £19.57 by YSL

For great quality, chic packaging and a long lasting formula this mascara will lengthen lashes in just one sweep – we can’t fault it.

The Multiple in orgasm, £27 by Nars at Space NK

You could take just this one perfect multi-purpose product on holiday in place of your entire make-up bag (if you can get your hands on it – this gem sells out as soon as it’s in stock). Blend it into cheeks, brow bones, lips and décolletage for an instant summer glow.

Rouge Allure, £19.08 by Chanel at Boots

A rich, nourishing and long-lasting lipstick, Rouge Allure comes in a good range of shades and has a soft finish as well as packaging to die for. This lipstick is the only one to pull out of your purse in public.

Erase Paste, £18.50 by Benefit

Look in any make-up bag in the ELLE office and you’ll find a pot of Erase Paste. During the long days of the international collections we really put this under eye concealer to the test and it never lets us down.