Prep with primer

‘Asian skin can often be oily or combination with enlarged pores, so a primer is a must to reduce the size of pores and help create skin with a blurred effect, like film star Gemma Chan’s. It will give your foundation something to adhere to so your make-up stays put for longer,’ says celebrity make-up artist Lan Nguyen-grealis.

We love: The Ordinary High Adherence Silicone Primer, £3.90, Boots

Gemma’s a very smooth operator