Eyelash curlers, £16, by Shu Uemura (020-7240 7635): the best lash curlers there are — don’t bother with any others

Ms Manicure Nail file, £1.99, by Ms Manicure at Boots (0845 0708090): Ms Manicure files are more fun than most and work efficiently but gently

Nail coat, £7.99, by Seche Vite (020-8906 9090): the best fast-drying top coat. Achieve touchable nails within five minutes of application

Essential eye define brush, £8, by Jemma Kidd (0870 8377377): this brush can be used wet or dry for precise or soft lines

Long handled cactus brush, £8.50, by Bodyshop (01903 844554): briskly brush in sweeping motions towards your heart (ie, up your legs, up your arms) once a day before showering

Ceramic styling irons, £99, by GHD (0845 3301133): it’s worth the investment for the best styling irons around. Transform frizzy waves to sleek, glossy locks with very little effort

Range of nail varnishes. £7.50 each, Essie (www.nailsbymail.co.uk): from left, Sugar Daddy, Red Hot Mama, Jam n’ Jelly, Wicked. Essie does the best polishes which don’t chip

Eyeliner brush, £22, by Laura Mercier (0870 1699999): this brush is brilliant for applying eye shadow subtly

Conditioning oil, £12.50, by Nailtique (01543 480100): put a dash of this cuticle oil on every morning to ensure glossy, shiny nails

Professional thermal ceramic tongs, £39.99, by Mark Hill, (0870 0602614; www.morphyrichards.com): these tongs deliver curve where you want it, and nowhere else

Laura Mercier Tweezerman tweezers, £18 (0870 1699999): easy to hold, easy to use, these make eyebrow grooming as simple as possible

Nail Refine, £5, by Ruby & Millie (0845 0708090): a three-in-one smoother, refiner and buffer. The ideal preparation for polished nails

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