Since the beauty industry's always bursting with innovation and newness, a carefully curated capsule makeup bag ensures you'll be able to create an everyday beauty look with room for weekend and evening twists.

A sheer base:

To create the appearance of fresh, radiant skin, you need a sheer foundation. 

Easy to apply and a dream to blend, they allow the skin to still show through for an everyday ‘no-make-up make-up’ look.

And, if you need an extra dose of coverage, then simply add in concealer. 

A hero concealer:

A hard-working concealer is essential if you want to create a natural-looking but even complexion.

A rosy blusher:

Want to liven up your complexion in an instant? Then you need a pop of pink blusher on the apples of your cheeks.

Pink blush is a universal skin freshener.

A trusty mascara:

We all know that black mascara is key for opening up your eyes.

An instant eyeshadow

Eyeshadow really doesn’t have to be complicated!

An easy brow gel:

If you’ve only got a few minutes to spare in the morning, remember that groomed brows can help frame your face.

A statement lipstick:

A flattering statement lipstick is a great investment for day or night.

There’s a statement shade for everyone; it’s all about finding the one that not only makes you look your best, but also makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Barely-there powder:

If powder is something you've always avoided, for fear it could dry out your skin or make your complexion look cakey, then it's time for a rethink.

A glow-giver:

An extra dose of luminosity can work wonders for your complexion. Whether you want a subtle shimmer, a healthy sheen or a full-on, glamorous glow, these add instant radiance to leave you looking youthful and well-rested.

There are multiple ways to apply them – under your chosen base as a primer, mixed in with your foundation or face cream or dabbed onto all raised points, such as the brow and cheek bones, as a finishing touch

Apply straight from a bullet and blend out with your fingers, so the edges are soft rather than harsh. It looks more lived-in and modern that way. You should also prime with a lip liner and blot if you want longer staying power.

A facial mist:

There’s no easier way to refresh your makeup than with a good spritz of facial mist, so it's well worth adding one to your beauty bag for a midday pick-me-up.

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