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Clockwise from top: Darphin, Aromatic Renewing Balm, £38, 0870 034 2566

Sisley Supremÿa at night The Supreme anti-aging skin care, £435, 020-7591 6380

Nina Ricci, Ricci Ricci Eau de Parfum, £38.17, 020-7494 6220

Guerlain Gold Radiance Powder Foundation SPF20, £46, 01932 233 887

Illamasqua lipstick, in Avenge, £14, Selfridges, 0800 123 4000

Bare minerals blush, in fruit cocktail, £16, bareescentuals.co.uk

Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells eye cream, £70, available nationwide

Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells replenishing cream SPF15, £118, available nationwide

Prada L'eau Ambree, Eau de Parfum, £46.48, 020-7494 6220

YSL silky sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF15 in 21 (vibrant brown), £20, available nationwide

Chantecaille Sylvie's Quattro Palette, £73.40, spacenk.co.uk

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