Tried and tested: Eyeliner, strobing and eye tint

NYX Emerald City slim eye pencil, €4.99
Tried and tested: Eyeliner, strobing and eye tint

From an adventurous ‘Emerald City’ green to the old faithful ‘Black Shimmer’, every skin tone and style is covered.

Easy to apply, with a strong colour and a sturdy staying power, it’s a bargain buy.

NYX Strobe of Genius Illuminating Palette, €21

Newsflash: Contouring is out and strobing is in. This is the lastest trend to hit the make-up world and it’s shiny.

The palette is a collection of seven basic velvety shades you use to highlight the highest points of your face.

A light brush across your cheekbones, eyelids, brow and lip will add a shimmery glow to your look and is sure to turn heads.

Make the most of this make-up by watching this quick YouTube tutorial: How to Strobe by Trina Duhra.

All available from Boots ( www.Boots.ie )

Lid Lingerie Morning Sky, €9

This weightless glittery eye tint is exactly what you need to stand out on a night out.

Available in 12 shades, the pearly gem is a must have for the make-up bag.

Strike the right note this St Patrick’s Day with an attitude filled ‘Morning Sky’ green shade.

DON’T BLAME YOUR GENES

Here’s some encouraging news, if you think you’ve definitely lost the genetic lottery in terms of your skin.

A new study from Olay has found external factors have a greater effect on “exceptionally youthful skin appearance” than some genetic factors.

The key takeaway from the research is that if you want young-looking skin, you need to ALWAYS wear sunscreen, even in winter.

Keeping hydrated and having a positive attitude were also shown to be beneficial, so drink up and keep smiling...

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