Primers are the workhorse of your makeup bag, with endless benefits. They create an immaculate base that smoothes the skin, erasing pores and, above all, holding everything in place. Apply primer all over your face as you would with a moisturiser, concentrating on your eyes if you’re going heavy on the liner and eyeshadow.

Gel eyeliners are longer lasting than their pencil counterparts and even easier to use. Applied with a fine-tipped brush, you can build up from a simple flick to a full-on fashion look. For even more staying power, trace over your gel liner with a layer of eyeshadow of the same shade.

We’ve all been there, left the house with a fresh glow, only to come to the end of the night looking less than polished. The fix? Apply a cheek stain or cream blush first before lightly dusting with powder – the stain acts like an anchor for the powder.