The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin. Fans of heavy eyeliner should look away now: a heavy lower lash line is a surefire way of looking dated. ‘It can make the eyes look heavy and small. I encourage people to flip it: pop it along the top lash line, and do something softer on the lower lash line, like bronzer.’ As for those in a hurry, she suggests the one product they should make time for is mascara. ‘It opens up and frames the eyes.’ We’ve asked eight leading make-up artists to share their favourite brushes to help narrow down your search, with expert advice on why each one is a cult-buy for them. For these professionals, brushes are an essential part of their kit, so we trust that you’re in good hands.

If you don’t give a stuff about retinols and peptides when you meet her, you’ll be fascinated by the time you part ways. In February 2020, Hannah joined Channel 5's revamped '10 Years Younger in 10 Days' series as the resident makeup expert. Her life-changing makeovers captured hearts and accolades alike, culminating in the show winning Best Fashion and Makeup Show at the 2021 National Reality TV Awards.

I’m dyslexic – not academic in any way, and felt like a bit of a failure at school. But I excelled at drama, so for the arts to say no was really embarrassing.’ I always ask my brides to show me pictures of makeup looks that they like to help me understand better the kind of look they’re after on their wedding day. All too often I’m shown pictures of people with completely different colouring and features so I’ve learnt to ask my brides, alongside these inspiration images, to show me a picture of themselves that they really like so together we can identify what exactly made them feel most beautiful and incorporate that into their wedding day look. 2. Prioritise your skin Martin, 31, may be a Royal family favourite, but it’s a subject she’s not allowed to talk about. When I ask – a few days before the Coronation – whether she’ll be tending to any royal faces during the event, she says she is contractually obliged not to say.

YouTube sensation and the ‘queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials’, brings us the ultimate guide to flawless makeup. In a profession not always known for its candour, Martin’s is refreshing. ‘I can’t say I’ve never used a filter. I have. I would never use a filter on anything that’s a paid piece of content, because it’s against the law. But nor have I [used one] when I’ve been trying to do instructional or educational pieces, which is 99 per cent of my content. There is no excuse for blurring or face-augmenting filters.’ After all, Martin’s enthusiasm for her craft is contagious. ‘You’re not vain if you enjoy beauty,’ she reasons. ‘Enjoy it, embrace it – go for your life.’

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Happily for Martin’s clients, royal and otherwise, not only is she an accomplished make-up artist but an empath, a skill honed during an aborted nursing degree. ‘While nursing, I knew on day one that it wasn’t for me, but I learned so much.’ Such as? ‘Communication and interpersonal skills, I absolutely credit nursing for.’ Most brides have a few months at least to plan their weddings (current circumstances have thrown this into question for some, I know) but self-care, especially skincare is particularly important. Some brides focus so much on the makeup that they neglect the canvas. It’s a great opportunity to help get your skin into condition so your makeup sits flawlessly on the big day. The greatest thing anyone can do for their skin is drink a lot of water. That’s right-you don’t have to spend hundreds of pounds on fancy treatments; drinking straight water does wonders for your skin. Then getting into good habits like exfoliating regularly and feeding your skin with serums (I love Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair) under your moisturiser will also help. Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base is the perfect makeup base for your big day. 3. Don’t do anything new in the days prior to the wedding

With over 20 years of experience and an impressive portfolio that includes A-list celebrities, fashion shoots, and collaborations with industry titans, Hannah's artistry and expertise have earned her global acclaim. You’ll also need to consider your budget when adding to your collection, while looking out for tools that are easy to clean and don’t moult. Not all brushes are vegan or cruelty-free either, so be mindful of this as you shop. It was here she first encountered the products of US make-up artist and celebrity favourite Bobbi Brown, a life-changing moment that led her to badger its area manager for a job (‘I called her every day for two weeks’). Her persistence paid off. An entry-level retail job turned into a 12-year career which saw Martin become one of Brown’s elite team of artists, travelling the world, working on fashion shows and developing products. Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands. Now she shares her expertise in this must-have resource, so you can master everything from everyday look to special-occasion glamour.While she loves working with the A-list, she gets just as much joy from giving make-up masterclasses to her fans. She says that in her experience, the most common mistake older women make is ‘either not doing anything because they are paralysed by this fear that they’re going to look worse, or they do too much in a bid to recreate the make-up they wore at a time in their life when they felt most confident’.