Soft Focus

This season, we’re all about the small touches that make a big difference so we’ve teamed up with Bullring & Grand Central to bring you the best products for fuss-free makeup

All products available at Bullring & Grand Central. Photography: Mike Raven, Models: Kiera at Leni’s and Cecile at Bookings, Hair: Chris at HarrisGibbs, Makeup: Chrissie Trattos

THE PERFECT GLOW

The phrase “strobing”refers to a technique of highlighting without contouring; simply apply the Strobe Cream, £12, MAC or NARS Illuminator in Copacabana, £23, Selfridges all over the face to instantly rejuvenate and boost the appearance of dull skin, or for a super affordable option, the Revolution Strobe Highlighter in Flash, £3, Superdrug is a great choice.

FRESH FACED

The last thing you want in the warmer months is thick, cakey foundation so opt for a BB cream for a natural “barely-there” look and feel. Designed to give you a subtle coverage, the Actively Correcting & Beautifying BB Cream, £24.50, Kiehl’s or Daily Protection BB Cream, £9.90, Kiko Milano both have SPF coverage, so you can protect your skin as the heat rises.

MAKING ME BLUSH

Blusher adds a natural flush to your face, as well as adding shape to make you look fresh-faced and youthful. Cheek tints are great if you’re in a bit of a rush and both the Benefit Posietint Poppy-Pink Tinted Lip & Cheek Stain, £25.50, John Lewis and Chanel Rouge Coco Lip Blush in Teasing Pink, £28, John Lewis also double up as a lip stain.

THE GOLDEN TOUCH

If you’re bored of conventional eyeshadow, try stepping out of your comfort zone with a graphic eye. At the moment, we’re loving standout metallics, so try Always Sharp 3D Liner in Antiqued Green with Gold, £17, Smashbox or Liquid Eyeliner in The Future is Gold, £8.90, Kiko Milano for a gorgeous golden eye. To avoid overdoing it, try to keep the base and lips minimal.

GET GLOSSY

Combine Clear Lipglass, £15.50, MAC with a loose pigment (we recommend NYX Professional Makeup Shimmer Pigment in Luna, £5.50, Boots) to create an ethereal eye look. Perfect for the summer months, this alternative to a matte eye is an easy way to change your look without buying loads of new products. Lightly pat the gloss onto your shadow and you’re good to go!

PUCKER UP

Mastering the art of a deep bold lip with a liner. Carefully draw an outline in a deep berry or brown liner before applying Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Glastonberry, £24, Selfridges. We recommend the NYX Slide On Lip Liner Pencil in Dark Soul, £6, Boots for an affordable option or Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Liner in Bad Romance, £18, Selfridges for a high-end pout.