The winged eye is not something you can just, well, wing. Especially not this modern incarnation as illustrated by makeup artist Pat McGrath at the Marni SS19 show. The luminous foundation, brushed-up brows and nude lip, pah, a breeze. The graphic eye? That takes precision and a desire for pizzazz. Still, it is not impossible – you just need a quality liner to practise with. Yes, I also failed art, but look up videos on “how to do a graphic eyeliner” and in no time you’ll be winging it like a makeup pro.
1. Too Faced Better Than Sex Liner £18, toofaced.com 2. Huda Matte Power Bullet Lipstick £22, feelunique.com 3. Soap & Glory Supercat Liquid Eyeliner £6, boots.com 4. Amy Jean Brow Brow Lacquer £23, net-a-porter.com 5. Laura Mercier Flawless Lumiere Radiance Perfecting Foundation £36, lauramercier.com
I can’t do without… An Abigail James facial
The face massage that leaves you feeling luminous
Recently, I attended a dinner where table talk revolved around ‘tweakments’: Botox, fillers, non-surgical facelifts, etc. I honestly believe that if you have a consistent and efficacious skincare routine and regularly employ the services of a terrific facialist, you don’t have to venture down the route of having things ‘done’ (it’s also a slippery and expensive slope). Technological advances in facials are just so brilliant these days. The best are high performing, bespoke – so it is adapted specifically to you – with no downtime (because who has time to be holed up for 10 days while your skin sheds like a lizard?) Abigail James is a facialist I recommend for every skin tone. She’s famed for her clever face massage technique (massaging the face is one of the keys to incredible skin – it is a natural face lift, helps with lymphatic drainage and increases your circulation no end). She then combines this with state-of-the-art tools, custom masks and peels, and the results are mind blowing. She is based in London and she’s not cheap, but a single session is so effective, you’ll see results straightaway, making it more economically savvy than a longer course of cheaper versions. And for the smoother, luminous complexion you leave with, she’s worth every penny. From £235, the Beaumont Hotel, London W1 (abigailjames.com)
On my radar… Three of the best vitamin C treatments
Rise and shine This serum goes beyond the scope of its standard counterparts. Not only is it brightening, it includes a watercress, zinc and niacinamide complex, as well as kiwiberry and hyaluronic to inhibit the production of melanin. Daily Vitamin C, £85, omorovicza.com
Morning mask I thought I had no time for masking in the morning, but this balm convinced me otherwise. It has vitamin C to refine, brighten and combat ageing. And it only takes a minute. This Works Morning Expert Vitamin C Power Mask, £39, thisworks.com
On the glow Say hello to a supercharged, high-performing vitamin C oil formulation that includes glow-inducing turmeric to brighten – and penetrate deeper into the skin – like no other. Sunday Riley CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, £34, cultbeauty.com
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