Tried & tested

With a million different beauty products for sale these days, it’s hard to know what’s worth buying. When we’re in a beauty tailspin, it’s good to turn to those in the know. Enter the talented beauty experts below who have done the hard work for us!

Joyce Connor

@joyceconnormakeup

“I’m a professional make-up artist with 27 years’ experience and when I got to 60, I noticed that there weren’t many pro make-up artists targeting the over-40 age range. I had so many blemishes and such oily skin as a teen, and I’ve worked on my skin to correct some of the pigmentation and so on. Now I’m sharing what I love!”

My top three beauty hacks

◆ Make your face wash last longer by using a konjac sponge. You need half as much product, so it lasts twice as long.

◆ Double the life of your lip colour by colouring your entire lip with lip liner, adding lipstick over the top, then a touch of liquid lipstick. All products should be the same or similar shade. This will last even when you eat and drink!

◆ Refresh your make-up with a facial mist. In summer, when you’re melting, a light spritz of facial mist will rehydrate your skin and make-up and everything will look fresh again!

Sandy Lancaster

@houseofcolour_sandylancaster “As a colour analyst and personal stylist, I’m fascinated by the transformative power of colour and how it can accentuate your features, build your confidence, reflect your personality, and celebrate your individuality. Understanding how to select the right colours for your skin tone, hair colour and eye colour can make a significant difference in your overall appearance!”

My top three beauty hacks

◆ Know the colours that lift your face. Even if I’m lacking sleep or energy or feeling under the weather, my best colours can do the heavy lifting for me. They can make my eyes sparkle, and make my skin look clearer so I stick to those for tops and jackets.

◆ The top tip of your ear is a good place to match a natural looking blusher product to. It’s a shade or so darker than your face, so it’