Superdrug’s range of make-up is so affordable, it’s difficult to limit yourself to just one colour. The Velvet Touch Eyeliner in Silver Screen (£6.49) has a super-smooth texture and opaque silver colour to line the eyes perfectly. Apply along the lash line both above and below the eye to really make eyes shine.

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow and Liner in Strut (£13, 0808 2380230) is powerful stuff. A moist formula that doesn’t crease and the strong graphite colour make this the perfect choice for creating the smokey eye look. Using your finger, smudge over the eyelid, avoiding the area below the brow, or, using a brush, gently line the outer edges of your eye, for drama without too much commitment.

Who says you have to wait for Christmas for a bit of glitter? The 3 Free Nail Lacquer in Diamond Geezer from Butter London (£10, 0845 2545400) is free from formaldehyde, toulene and dibutyl phthalate, making it the perfect excuse to splash out on a bit of bling. Apply one coat for some subtle sparkle, or two coats for the full metal finish.

This sleek silver dispenser from By Terry brings skin to life in one easy swipe. The Skin-Expert Detox and Rescue formula (£42, www.spacenk.com) glides over skin to revitalise complexions by releasing its anti-toxin and anti-fatigue formulas. The active ingredients eliminate surface impurities that result in skin appearing tired and dull, and instead leave it bright and moist.

Clinique Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in 01 (£12, 0870 0342566) delivers a super-glossy finish with a sophisticated hint of glitter. Combining active ingredients including fruit extracts and ginger root oil with conditioning moisturisers, it is designed to plump up lips and reduce fine lines around the mouth.

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