It’s always a relief when eyeliner – usually so perfect, so delicate, the slightest smudge ruining the whole effect – is encouraged to go a bit woo-woo. At Coach, Pat McGrath drew disconnected, graphic shapes around the eyes, a little bit punky, a little bit mod, a little bit “I got distracted by the telly when I was putting on my makeup.”
Get the look
1. AMC Eyeliner Gel £12, inglotuk.com
2. 3ina Dot Pen Eyeliner £10.95, asos.com
3. Liquid Eyeliner Pen £11, marykay.co.uk
4. Kohliner in Minorque £19.50, narscosmetics.com
5. Clinique Cream Liner in True Black £17, houseoffraser.co.uk
6. SUQQU Gel Eyeliner £20, selfridges.com
7. Kohl Eye Pencil in Coal £8, topshop.com
8. Trish McEvoy Intense Gel in Black £22, libertylondon.com
9. D&G Kohl Pencil in True Black £21, harrods.com
10. Laura Mercier Instant Ink £24, cultbeauty.co.uk
11. Christian Louboutin Velvet Eye Definer in Deep Teal £33, net-a-porter.com
12. Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire £24, johnlewis.com
Freshen up
The divine astrologer (and cult icon) Susan Miller has collaborated on a limited-edition collection with Fresh. The Sugar Lip Treatment Advanced Therapy Zodiac Collection features 12 treatments, each representing one of the signs of the Zodiac. £21.50 (fresh.com)
High street hero
Topshop Beauty has been revamped, with 83 shades of lipstick, new packaging and the return of favourites. The big change though, is their focus on experimentation – no more instructions. The customer is always right.
Facial workout
Forget the gym membership – this is the age of the skin membership. New Zealand’s Skinsmiths now offer membership from £35 a month. Expect regular consultations, packs of product, and a facial schedule to suit you (skinsmiths.com)
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