Trend alert: Smokey eyes and nude lips

Ah - the classic smokey eye - usually worn on the faces of those looking for a sassy evening look and typically worn with a red lip. Here's how to create the more subdued look.

Start smooth

Start with Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer for extra staying power. Run a tiny drop of the formula across both eyelids before applying any eye make-up. The tint in this primer gives you a flawless natural eye look and helps banish the appearance of fine lines and discolouration.

Drama time

Dab Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow in Antique Gold onto lids, go for two layers to ramp up the drama. It sparkles, stays in place and swears not to crease. Award-winning goodness.

Line up

Draw lines across your sockets (wings are optional) using Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in black. The pigmented formula glides easily and offers long-lasting glossy finish.

Lash affair

If it’s good enough for Eva Longoria it’s good enough for us…pump up your lashes with L'Oreal Mega Volume Collagene Mascara in Black Smoke. Go as bold as you dare by layering up the coats. The collagen aids the lash-pumping process and the thick brush gives MEGA volume – hence the name.

Kissable shine

After you have achieved bright eyes, team this up with a slick of Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Hydrating Sheer Lipshine in Satisfaction. The nude hue complete with shine and plenty of hydration – 8 hours long, to be precise ­– is the go-to choice for completing your barely-there lip make-up.