Ace your base

with

Le Blanc de Chanel

, an oil-free illuminating multi-tasker. Used alone, it’s a smoothing primer, prepping skin perfectly for make-up. Blended with foundation it gives a dewy finish, and for a subtle finishing highlight, simply tap a little onto cheekbones over finished make-up. €42.

Try an at-home exfoliating treatment

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Boosting 5-Minute Facial

, contains a foaming mask to slough away dead skin cells, followed by a replenishing serum with pearlescent diffusers for a soft-focus effect. €84

Banish blemishes and pigmentation with a cutting-edge serum, and

Radical Multi Brightening Serum delivers

. High levels of potent antioxidants work to lighten melanin (or age spots) at a skin deep level for a brighter, more even appearance. €120, radicalskincare.com

Infused with skin brightening ingredients,

Bobbi Brown Brightening Finishing Powder

is perfect for giving an instant lift. I favour the Porcelain Pearl shade, but there are Nude and Bronzing options too. €55

Three options for customised radiance at a purse- friendly price:

Olay Essentials Glow Perfectors

are hard to beat. The Multi-Radiance version contains light-reflecting particles, the BB cream a touch of foundation and the Everyday Sunshine a gradual tanner, and all have SPF 15. €12.89

Fake a bright-eyed look with

NYX’s Wonder Pencil

. Applied under the eyebrow arch and inner corners of eyes, it lifts and brightens the eye area. €5.99 pclarke@irishtimes.com