FACE THE ELEMENTS

Look and feel great, whatever the weather, with these budge-proof buys

KEEP LASHES STRONG

Other than your base, when it comes to make-up fade, mascara is often the worst culprit. If smudges and crumbling are ruining your look, switch to a mascara designed to last. This lash-lover has fast become a favourite on the Closer Beauty Desk as it adds volume and curl with just two coats and it really does hold up throughout the day. The clever firming formula gives amazing hold and lift without feeling crunchy, and it stands up well against a gym sesh or a frosty school run.

MAYBELLINE COLOSSAL CURL BOUNCE MASCARA £10.99

ACE AN ALL-DAY BASE

Long-lasting coverage doesn’t have to mean heavy and cakey foundation – these days, clever formulas mean you can get a fresh and glowy complexion that will stay put for hours while letting your skin breathe. As well as being available in 40 wearable shades, this new and improved base is made from 95% natural ingredients and blends beautifully to leave skin looking clear without being heavy. We found a little went a long way, and it survived a rainy day commute brilliantly. THE BODY SHOP FRESH NUDE FOUNDATION £18

FADE FINE LINES

As well as hydrating and reducing lines, applying a moisturiser each morning will also help to prepare skin for any make-up and keep your cheeks smooth and dewy. Look for products that will continue to work throughout the day, like this whipped soufflé cream from Lacura. It will heal any rough patches thanks to super-hydrator squalane, and will also boost the skin’s moisture barrier to protect against any further environmental damage from pollution and harsh temperatures. The extra-light texture is a treat to use, and it left our cheeks with a healthy sheen. LACURA BANANA SOUFFLE FACE CREAM £4.99

GET PRIMED

When it comes to giving your make-up a fighting chance against rain and wind, a primer is key. Applied after your skincare and a couple of minutes before your foundation, priming will create a balanced and even surface to give your products plenty of extra grip. Despite the bargain price tag, we were seriously impressed with the staying power of this aloe-vera infused gel. It prevented our foundation from fading from morning till night without a chalky feel, and had a gorgeous cooling effect on skin. CATRICE THE HYDRATOR PLUMP & FRESH PRIMER £4.99

PROTECT & PERFECT

If you have a busy day or a late night planned, don’t leave the house without a quick spritz of setting spray. Like an invisible protective layer, a finishing mist locks in your makeup to give it that extra hold without feeling sticky or drying. This light mist made a noticeable difference to how well our foundation and eye shadow lasted. It also acts as a shield against blue-light damage – great for anybody chained to their computer during the week. FLORENCE BY MILLS ZERO CHILL MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY £18