Elsa McAlonan’s Beauty upgrades

NARS is notorious for its inappropriately named products — from Orgasm lip gloss to Sex Appeal blush — and its newest addition, Climax mascara, is no exception.

But despite the lewd name, it’s brilliant. Its waxy formula coats each lash, leaving them looking thick and shiny. It’s easy to build and, unlike many mascaras, it isn’t crunchy when it sets. You can layer it up to boost volume and top it up throughout the day without clumping. It’s the best mascara I’ve tried for a long time. (£21, narscosmetics.co.uk)