Charlotte’s Magic Cream – A professional make-up artist herself, Charlotte Tilbury created her own anti-ageing cream after decades in the industry. It’s a celebrity and blogger favourite, giving skin a plum and dewy finish. Charlotte’s Magic Cream, £70, Charlotte Tilbury
Embryolisse – This French pharmacy classic is a make-up bag staple for many. This creamy lotion is a real multi-tacker, used to moisturise, as an after-shave, a baby-care products and more. Make-up artists even like to use it as a gentle cleanser to remove make-up off models’ faces. Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Nourishing Moisturiser, £13, Boots
Bioderma Sensibio – This fashion week regular is another French favourite. It removes make-up and purifies skin in one fell swoop, and you don’t need to rinse it, making it super practical. Bioderma Sensibio H2O, £10.50, Boots
MAC Prep + Prime Fix + – There’s a reason this has been on MAC’s best-seller list for year. This lightweight water mist gently soothes sensitive skin, refreshes it and also sets make-up if you spray it as the last step in your beauty prep. MAC Prep + Prime Fix +, £17.50, MAC
Lucas’ Papaw Ointment – You know something’s good when Victoria’s Secret models and beauty editors the world over swear by it. Made from papaw fruits, this Australian ointment can be used for anything from treating nappy rash and healing wounds to moisturising. MUAs like to dab it on lips and cheekbones to give a dewy finish. Lucas’ Papaw Ointment, £4.95, PawPaw Essentials UK
Weleda Skin Food – Skin Food is the universal answer to dry, rough skin, thanks to a potent mix of calendula, chamomile, oils and beeswax. It’s all natural too. Welleda Skin Food, £9.95, Weleda
Eau Thermale Avène – If you have sensitive skin that’s prone to eczema, this soothing spray made from thermal spring water is for you – though it works for any skin type. It comforts and refreshes the skin, is great if you want to soothe a suburn, and also sets make-up. Bonus. Eau Thermale Avène, £7, Boots
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream – This cream has so many more uses than a single moisturiser. MUAs shape eyebrows with it, use it to smooth cuticles and even as a primer for dry lips. A must-have. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour cream, £26, Elizabeth Arden
Cetaphil cleanser – A favourite since its launch in the late 40s, this mild cleanser is perfect if you’re going to apply and take off make-up often, like models and celebrities before a show. Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser, £12.67, Amazon.co.uk
Egyptian Magic – This all-purpose healing skin cream is another multi-tasking wonder, healing scars and bruises, hydrating cracked skin and even adding shine to your hair. Especially useful in winter. Egyptian Magic all purpose skin cream, £29, Liberty