ENTER OUR 2017 BEAUTY AWARDS
Today we launch the inaugural Inspire Beauty Awards. So what gets your vote?
THe ultimate lash-lengthening mascara. A miracle foundation that smoothes away the years. And a lipstick that stays put no matter how many you kiss under the mistletoe.
In an effort to find the all-time must-haves for your make-up bag, we’re launching the first ever Inspire Beauty Awards. And we need you to select the winners.
To help you decide, we’ve gathered an illustrious panel of judges — model marie Helvin, make-up guru mary Greenwell, celebrity dermatologist dr sam Bunting and Inspire’s beauty columnist elsa mcAlonan.
Together they’ve created a shortlist of products — from cult classics to some of this year’s biggest launches — to choose from. If your favourite isn’t there, please let us know by writing it into the ‘my choice’ category. voting is simple: post the form (right) to Inspire Beauty Awards, daily mail, Northcliffe House, 2 derry street W8 5TT or go to dailymail.co.uk/femail and enter online.
The results will be revealed in a forthcoming issue of Inspire.
MARIE HELVIN
MARIE HELVIN, 65, modelled for designers including Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino. Once married to photographer David Bailey, she has mastered the art of looking great in front of, and away from, the camera. As A model it’s been second nature to take care of my skin. I cleanse thoroughly twice a day. I have four or five different cleansers but the erno laszlo soap has been my staple for over 40 years. I remember when the brand first launched in Harrods in the seventies. The most sought-after product was the black soap, but it ruined my normal/dry skin and I soon switched to the gold one. I’ve used it ever since.
I don’t like people fussing round my face so I’ve maybe had five facials in my whole life. This Ren Facial mask is now the closest I get. It doesn’t feel like a mask, more like a serum and, afterwards, my face feels smooth, like it’s had a gentle peel.
As I’ve got older I realise you don’t have to spend a fortune on beauty. The Weleda night cream is great and not expensive. I use it everywhere — on my face, but also on my elbows and my knees.
And I buy the maybelline mascara in bulk when I’m in America where it’s even cheaper. It’s really thick — but perfect for me.
MARY GREENWELL
MARY GREENwELL has been a make-up artist for more than 30 years. She has worked with some of the world’s most beautiful women, including Princess Diana, Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell. THeRe are products I always have in my kit and those are the ones I’ve chosen as my winners. The Chanel foundation is an extension of their most luxurious skincare range. I use it on everyone from actresses Jessica Chastain to lily James.
The same is true of the laura mercier concealer. I mix the two shades to get the perfect colour.
What can I say about Nars blush in orgasm that hasn’t been said before? It’s iconic. It just has a wonderful highlight that made it a real gamechanger when it launched in 1999.
While I’m passionate about colour cosmetics because of my work, personally I love all aspects of beauty. I love my skin to feel really hydrated and that’s why the Clarins body lotion had to be on my must-have list. It makes such a difference.
DR SAM BUNTING
Dr SAM BuNtING, in her 40s, is a cosmetic dermatologist based on Harley Street. She specialises in great skin and has an evidence-based, no-nonsense approach to everything from acne to Botox. CleANseRs should be one of the cornerstones of your beauty regime. They should be nonfoaming, non-pore-clogging and clean effectively. The la Roche-Posay one does exactly that. It’s a clinic essential that I use myself.
The other non-negotiable for me when it comes to skincare is sPF and although elta is only available online at amazon.co.uk, it’s worth it. It’s a proper sunscreen, an amazing primer and thanks to the niacinamide, an anti-blemish treatment.
my knowledge of beauty isn’t restricted to skincare; there are certain staples I will love until the day I die. oPI nail colour is one of them. As a dermatologist, my hands are always on show and it’s either a nude shade or something more glamorous. A strong red suits my skin tone and delivers an elegant feel, even on short, rounded nails.
ELSA McALONAN
ELSA McALONAN, 59, has been a beauty columnist for the Mail for over ten years. She has a passion for all aspects of the beauty industry but particularly loves unearthing a bargain. oveR the years I must have tried thousands of products, but what really gets me excited are the products that I feel over-perform for their price.
The Bourjois smoky stories palette is one of those. I’ve seen Bourjois shadows used on countless photo shoots — they go on easily and are a joy to blend. They really are as good as any premium brand.
The dyson hairdryer has revolutionised the way we do our hair at home, and although the initial outlay is expensive, you can save a fortune on blow dries. If, like me, you have a lot of thick hair, it definitely cuts down drying time.
And I couldn’t list my winners without giving a nod to Clarins eau dynamisante. I first came across it when it launched about 30 years ago. since then I’ve never not had the little red bottle in my bathroom. It’s the most refreshing scent and boosts your spirits which, after all, is exactly what a beauty product should do.