T he elusive no-makeup makeup, the stuff of dreams. The objective is to look as though you don’t own an eyeliner, that using foundation has never even crossed your mind and yet you present a perfectly bright eyed, bushy-tailed and radiant version of yourself at all times.

The coverage should be imperceptible and all that glitters must be hightailed out of your kit in favour of products to illuminate, enhance and smooth the skin. There can be no hard edges and like all good fakery, zero signs of the substantial effort that has gone into this flawless, effortless look.

So, with a little help from these innovative products and, courageously, the use of a magnification mirror, let your true colours shine through this summer.

GLOSSIER BALM DOTCOM
£10

glossier.com

Hydration is key and this long-lasting multipurpose lip balm and skin salve is packed with natural emollients to nourish and repair dry, chafed skin.

BAREMINERALS BARESKIN® COMPLETE
COVERAGE SERUM CONCEALER
£23

feelunique.com

Great coverage with an ultra-light texture, apply to dark circles or discolouration to give skin a brighter, lustrous finish.

STILA CONVERTIBLE COLOUR
£16

beautybay.com

Choose a blush without shimmer. This decadently creamy formula can be used on both lips and cheeks. Tap into skin with fingers or tools of choice and build gradually.

PERRICONE MD NO MAKEUP EYESHADOW
£29

perriconemd.co.uk

A unique eyeshadow serum containing lightreflective pigments that doubles up as a nourishing eye treatment targeting fine lines and dark circles.

MAKE UP FOR EVER ULTRA HD INVISIBLE COVER FOUNDATION
£31

debenhams.com

The iridescent particles obscure any imperfections. Use sparingly in all the right places and blend, blend, blend.

HOURGLASS ARCH BROW VOLUMISING FIBRE GEL
£22

spacenk.com

This tinted gel formula infused with microfibre is a cinch to use and provides colour, volume and distinction without looking over-groomed.

CHARLOTTE TILBURY
ROCK’N’KOHL EYE CHEAT
£19

charlottetilbury.com

Apply this perfectlytoned liner to the waterline to create the illusion of wider, brighter eyes.

BEAUTY BLENDER
£17

cultbeauty.co.uk

Your secret weapon to no-makeup makeup. The elliptical shape of the beauty blender fits perfectly to the contours of the face to create an airbrushed finish.