We all have a foundation, mascara or shade of lipstick we could never live without. But every hero product needs a partner in crime and these beauty sidekicks could help make your make-up even more invincible.
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blinc Heated Lash Curler
Curlier, longer-looking lashes are a cinch with this heated eyelash curler. Plus the design is pinch-proof!
Qsilica Beauty Elixir
As many of us know, beauty starts from within. Adding this elixir to your morning smoothie will help to boost the health of your skin, hair and nails, which will only improve the results of products you use on the outside.
Ardell Dual Lash Applicator
Wearing lashes can be a fiddly, time-consuming process – but this applicator makes the method much faster and stress-free. The clamping end helps to pick up the lashes and place them in the right spot along the lash line, while the pink rubber end holds them still as the glue adheres, without getting stuck!
QVS Eye Shadow Applicator
While the small eyeshadow applicators that come with most palettes can be handy, you’ll notice the difference straight away when you swap to a brush made with hairs rather than foam. The pigment builds a lot easier and blending will become a breeze.
Manicare X Liz Kelsh Lash/Brow Brush
With a heap of new and improved brow products being released this year, you’re bound to need a new brush to go with them. Use this brush to blend your product/s into the brow for a natural finish and to brush them upwards for extra fullness.
Permascara
Tinting your lashes and brows gives them more definition with and without make-up on (and this one lasts for up to 45 days!). So you’ll not only have more confidence doing your ‘no make-up make-up look’, but your products will perform well while using less.
Rae Morris Makeup Masterclass, $69.99, raemorris.com
With over 25 years of experience, Rae Morris’ latest book is like having a make-up artist right there in the room with you. Her chapter on nailing eye make-up depending on your eye shape is pure gold.
Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Palette
The trick to keeping your favourite make-up brushes in good nick is to consistently give them a gentle, yet proper clean. This palette is designed to fit on your hand with a textured surface that gently moves between your brushes’ bristles for effective, easy cleaning.
I have that lash curler but the curl doesn't stay! And I would hold it against my eyelashes for awhile and it doesn't work.