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So here they are, the products that — despite credit crunches and whatever else life throws at us — have proven to be winners for you. One thing you make abundantly clear is that you don’t feel the need to splash out on expensive products or fancy labels just for the sake of it. If something delivers what it promises, that’s all you need: Rimmel, Max Factor, Boots No7 and Vaseline rank among your favourites. You have cut down spending on lipstick, shifting from Lancôme to Boots No7; on eye cream, switching from Clinique to Avon; and on men’s moisturiser, substituting Nivea for Clinique.

But you’re not prepared to skimp on fake tan — St Tropez beat last year’s winner, Johnson & Johnson, into second place — or foundation, which you have upgraded from Max Factor to Clinique.

You’re developing a taste for classics — Audrey Hepburn, for instance, makes an entry as your second most popular beauty icon. But it’s more than that. You’re also creating your own classic beauty products: Boots No7 Protect & Perfect, Revlon Nail Enamel, Clinique for overall skincare and John Frieda Frizz-Ease in the hairstyling category have all held on to their winning titles from last year. Why? Because you said so. Read on to find what else you’ve decided is worth singling out for some beautiful praise.

FOUNDATION

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup £19.50

According to recent research by L’Oréal, it is foundation — not lipstick — that women now prefer to spend their beauty money on. Your favourite? Clinique. With its bestselling Superbalanced foundation — and new Even Better SPF 15 make-up range that evens out and corrects skin — we certainly applaud your choice. This was a very close category, with only 112 votes between the winner and the runner-up, L’Oréal True Match (£8.99).

We also love By Terry Eclat Opulent, £93, from spacenk.com, and Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid Foundation, £8

BLUSHER

Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush £5.99

It comes in only two shades — Dolly Pink and Plum — but clearly that’s enough for you, as this lightweight blush was your resounding favourite for cheeks, and a bestseller for Maybelline. Easy to apply with the fingertips, it gives a very natural glow and provides a perfect finish that belies its price tag.

We also love Bobbi Brown Blush in Soft Pink, £15.66

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