Six of the best

Pigmented with a peachy gold that gives a micro fine shimmer, this gloss lasts far longer than the average

Rituals lipgloss, £10
Rituals.com, 0845 6025446 Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Tiny pot of bronzer that isn’t too dark, too orange or too sparkly - just leaves you with a healthy ‘weekend in the sun’ look

L’Oreal GlamBronze minerals, £14
Available nationwide Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Works as a replacement for foundation, giving skin a light, even tone

Jane Iredale pure pressed base, £39
janeiredale.com, 020-8450 7111 Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

This luminous powder is delectably glow-y without being glittery. Whisk all over or use a deeper shade for sculpting cheekbones

MAC Mineralise skin finish, £17
maccosmetics.co.uk, 0870 034 2999 Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

This is the only brand that’s 100% micronised minerals - apparently ‘so pure you can sleep in it’

i.d. BareMinerals all over face colour, £21
bareescentualsuk.com, 0870 850 6655 Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian

Divine colour (a sort of squirrely brown) that is supremely easy to blend and doesn’t fade away

Laura Mercier mineral eye powder in brilliant quartz, £16
lauramercier.com, 0800 123400 Photograph: Martin Argles/Guardian