make-up tool

The splurge: Beauty Blender, £17

In the 90s, just about everyone used make-up sponges, then they fell out of fashion in favour of brushes until this kick-started a comeback. We love the conical shape and clever material that won’t drink up your make-up, plus bouncing on your foundation gives skin a perky glow.

The steal: B Blending sponge, £4.99

Cute, pink and cone-shaped – there’s no denying the visual similarities of this bargain dupe. The material feels slightly more absorbent, so do make sure it’s damp all the way through before applying your base, and you can expect pretty similar results, too.