They can take their pick from the world's smartest beauty counters and shop at the most exclusive boutiques, but what do celebrities really have in their make-up bags and bathroom cabinets? From the sheerest tinted moisturiser and the best red lipstick, the beautiful people - actresses, supermodels, musicians and designers - reveal their 21 make-up must-haves, skincare savers and body buffers.
1 The Skin Cleanser
Mario Badescu Almond & Honey Face Scrub, is adored by Helena Christensen, the supermodel and photographer, as much for its gorgeous smell as for its face-freshening effect. 'It smells like marzipan,' says Christensen. 'And gives my skin a clean, velvety feeling.'
2 The Neutral LipLiner
Unless you want to look like a 1980s throwback, steer clear of a lipliner that is darker than your natural lip colour. Get it spot-on by following Keira Knightley's lead. Revered for her smoky eyes and pale lips combo, the actress found her perfect pencil. 'No7 Lip Liner in Nude, is the perfect colour,' says
Knightley.
3 The Classic Red Lipstick
A red mouth is the epitome of glamour. Finding a red that works for every colouring is hard, but you can't go wrong with Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick, a deep, Chinese-lacquer red that works equally well on the English rose and the Californian blonde. It's the signature colour of the burlesque artist Dita Von Teese and the designer Lulu Guinness. 'I'm so low-maintenance,' says Guinness. 'But if you wear red lipstick people think you've spent hours putting it on.'
Along with her platinum-blond hair,
Gwen Stefani's trademark is her glossy lips. Her gloss of choice? Urban Decay XXX Shine Lip Gloss, an über-shiny syrup that comes in a myriad of lip-plumping shades. Go for Betsey, a toffee-apple red, as worn on the catwalk at Betsey Johnson, Naked, a gorgeous pinky nude, or Stefani's favourite, Ozone, the perfect crystal-clear top coat.
5 The Lushest Lash Mascara
Bizarre but true, blinc's waterproof mascara creates tiny tubes around every lash to increase staying power. It has a cult following that includes the actresses Jennifer Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Sienna Miller.
It's also a firm favourite with the model Daisy Lowe: 'Blinc Mascara s my newest beauty discovery. You can literally sleep in it and it won't smudge.'
6 The Multipurpose Beauty Balm
Originally created to make racehorses' legs look glossy and allegedly used by the SAS to protect their skin,
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, is the stuff of beauty legends. Hardly surprising that everyone from
Kate Moss and
Penélope Cruz to Rachel Bilson cites it as a beauty staple. 'It gives my skin a dewy look,' says Bilson, who daubs it on to highlight cheekbones, temples and lips.
7 The Skin Perfecting Concealer
For hiding imperfections, the 'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker swears by Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer, a creamy duo that can be blended to achieve the right shade. 'It covers, blends and doesn't look like you're wearing anything,' she says. Other fans include Angelina Jolie and Jade Jagger. 'I love Laura Mercier,' says Jagger. 'I feel like I am still myself, just beautifully enhanced - not painted over.'
8 The Organic Hand Cream
One of the first to offer biodynamic and organic products, Jurlique is a favourite with the eco-aware.
Alicia Silverstone cites it as one of her favourites, while
Scheherazade Goldsmith loves the Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream. 'It's velvety-rich and leaves your hands feeling supple and hydrated,' she says.
9 The Skin-Enhancing Foundation
With a million and one formulations to choose from, which do the experts rate? Make-up artists, models and actresses alike bulk-buy Chanel Vitalumière Satin Smoothing Makeup SPF 15, swearing by its age-defying properties. 'It glides on to skin so smoothly and leaves it looking radiant and young,' says the make-up artist Kay Montano.
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Salma Hayek,
Thandie Newton and
Anne Hathaway love it.'
'When I moved to LA the best thing was meeting Ole, my facialist, and David Bowie, my husband,' says the model Iman.
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