Many moons ago I remember reading about famous people’s beauty habits (these days I try to occupy my time with more useful things). Mascara was the one item of makeup many would not leave the house without. I didn’t get it. As my lashes slowly become inexplicably sparser and shorter, I got it. A decent mascara is magic – as seen backstage at Givenchy. Yes, it gives the illusion of longer fuller lashes, but you also look healthier, awake, more youthful and, worn on its own, it gives off a chic insouciance that you look fabulous without making much of an effort.
1. Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Lash £32, victoriabeckhambeauty.com (out on 14 August)
2. Huda Beauty’s One Coat Wow Mascara £20, sephora.co.uk
3. KVD Beauty Full Sleeve Long + Defined Tubing Mascara £22, boots.com
4. Gucci Beauty Mascara L’Obscur £31, selfridges.com
5. Milk Make Up Rise Waterproof Mascara £19, spacenk.com
