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Make up artists’ secret hero items

From pharmacy bargains to costume make up – here are the secret products beauty experts swear by. Nail your spring/summer look with these top picks.
Make up artist must haves

Make up artist must haves

For steadfast makeup

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Beauty insiders sometimes have to resort to costume makeup to get the long-lasting look they’re going for. This palette colour wheel is apparently a cheat’s way at creating a fresh-looking glow. And comes at a bargain of a price. Buy the product online here.

For just about everything

A beauty staple for years, makeup artists like to use this cult favourite to highlight, moisturise and put a little sheen on the eyelids. A great all-rounder.

You can buy it online here.

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The ultimate foundation palette

Stuggle to find the right foundation shade for your skintone? RCMA makeup are a brand trusted by makeup artists for their range of colour pallettes, including this one that includes 18 shades. Hand poured and with no perfumes, mineral oils or lanolin – this is great for sensitive skin too.

You can buy it online here.

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For fuller, thicker locks

Bedhead products are often praised for their effective results, and many make-up artists rate this Queen for a Day thickening spray. The appearance of fuller, thicker locks in an instant? Yes please.

You can buy the product online here.

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To tame flyaways

The common toothbrush coated with hairspray is an easy way to get rid of flyaways. Who knew?

For perfect brows

Sometimes eyebrow gel can dry a little too hard, which is why many makeup artists swear by a powder colour and then just a smidge of PawPaw Ointment to set. Also great for mixing lip colours, for a little sheen on the cheeks and just about everything else.

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You can buy the product in main supermarkets, and all good pharmacies.

For a lip colour that lasts

If you avoid lipstick due to the constant transfer/reapplication debacle then listen up. Kryolan, who provide professional make up products at economical prices, have a killer lip stain that promises to be smudge proof and matt for as long as you need it. Available in Kryolan stores nationwide, or via Fishpond.

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To set your look

Our beauty insider tells us that Laura Mercier translucent powder is the product for setting makeup and keeping you shine free. Available online here.

For contouring, highlighting and eyeshadow

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The make-up brand loved by the Kardashians and beauty bloggers alike – Anastasia Beverly Hills has dozens of products perfect for creating a flawless look. Our beauty insider swears by this contour kit, which she uses to contour, highlight and as eyeshadow too. Available online here.

For the perfect spring/summer glow

Now that spring is officially in full swing, it’s time to crack out the highlighter and get that skin glowing. We were tipped off that this is one of the best in the business, and again can double up as an eyeshadow too. We love a multitasker. You can buy the product online here.

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