Concealers

A good concealer will hide a multitude of sins- dark circles, blemished, redness, scars, you name it. The easiest way to cheat a good night's sleep and fresh face is to use a good quality foundation to even out your skin tone and then conceal the areas of your face which require better coverage. The best concealers are well pigmented and easy to apply and they will not crease in lines or or slide off your face halfway through the day.

Here are my top picks:

• Clarins Instant Light Brush Concealer- this is a light reflective concealer with enough coverage to tackle dark circles, redness and discolouration. You can use your fingers or a brush to pat it on where needed. As it's packed with hyaluronic acid, it helps smooth away fine lines and makes you look more rested and fresh.

• MAC Select Cover Up- my favourite ever concealer. It does everything from erasing dark circles to covering spots, redness and making skin look flawless. It has light watery texture, which combined with the incredible pigmentation, makes for an amazing coverage at the stroke of a brush. It comes in 11 shades and a tube of it lasts for ever as you only need a tiny bit at a time.

• NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer- this one is up there with Mac Select Cover Up in terms of quality. It is slightly thicker and has this bit more radiance. It is a great option for people with stronger dark circles or people who prefer fuller coverage. It provides long lasting coverage and hydration and comes in 10 different shades.

• MAC Studio Finish SPF35 Concealer- lightweight, highly pigmented, water resistant. This emollient concealer provides amazing opaque coverage both for under eye circles and blemishes. It is densely pigmented and best applied with a brush. The high SPF is an added bonus and a must for people who need coverage during the summer months.

• Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer- this is a great all-arounder that does everything from covering dark circles to hiding blemished, discolouration and redness. It dispenses from a tube and a little bit goes a long way. Its only downside is the small colour range.

• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage- this concealer has been around for a long time and for a good reason. It contains two tones of concealer which you could mix to customise according to your skin tone. It is provides up to full coverage for blemish, discolouration and imperfection coverage. Should you want to use it as an under eye concealer, mixing it with a bit of foundation would make it look seamless.