A true luxury, this extremely rich cream is beloved for its soothing, restorative and renewing properties – and perhaps just as well known for its origin: Max Huber, a German-born astrophysicist, suffered severe burns in a lab explosion and spent 12 years experimenting with a variety of kelp that ultimately soothed and smoothed his skin. That same blend of sea kelp and vitamins provides long-lasting and deep-penetrating hydration in today’s formulations.

If you love a classic as much as we do, then you probably already know about this bold, cherry-red lipstick, which MAC launched in 1999 with a brand new matte formula. The opaque, non-shiny finish, combined with a universally flattering red, was an instant hit. As for us, we love anything that improves our complexion in one swipe.  

What we really want from foundation is for our skin to look like skin, only way better. And one of the first women to understand that was Bobbi Brown, who launched a foundation stick in 1992 that allowed women to build the coverage they wanted. Until then, it was all or nothing. Today, this foundation still delivers big time. 

Simply hearing those three words (Jo. Malone. London) conjures up images of cream boxes tied in black grosgrain, the smell of zesty citrus notes and the peppery edge of basil. Such a classic.

Make-up artists we know rave about this skin-quenching oil, which has no less than 11 essential oils and leaves skin feeling soft and looking dewy.   

Add this multitasker to your shower line-up. This gentle daily shampoo for all hair types removes dirt and oil with a fragrance that calms the senses, made with 25 plant and flower essences.

This shimmery lilac primer may not look like it should be smothered all over your face, but this is a long-time make-up artist hack: the shade makes tired skin look instantly dewy and radiant. This formula also contains ginger, a soothing anti-inflammatory, and hydrating hyaluronic acid. 

If you’ve been turned off using primer due to pilling or it feeling too heavy, this formula will restore your faith in the power of a great primer. When we say this thin, clear gel feels weightless, we mean you may actually wonder if you’ve put it on at all. Make-up will look better and last longer.  

Intensely conditioning (and infused with AERIN’s divine, signature rose scent), this balm nourishes and repairs lips all day, and works alone as a natural-looking nude gloss or layered over lipstick for extra shine.

The skin-firming, peel-off treatment that lit up the internet with its other-worldly chrome finish is a keeper: it uses marshmallow and liquorice leaf to help skin look and feel firmer, as well as skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.

A facial serum that works while you sleep, this formula is adored for its silky texture and fast-acting ingredients. Use a drop or two at night, and in the morning skin is softer and more radiant. Over time you should notice an improvement in lines and texture.

This is not just any eye-shadow palette. Tom Ford’s shadows are as luxe as they come and they’re available in the coolest colour combinations, although this neutral one is the instant classic, with four shadows in varied textures ranging from matte to shimmer.

Gives lashes a pretty, fluttering finish thanks to a clever curling polymer that shapes and holds. Perfect for day-to-night, because there’s no clumping, flaking or smudging.

There’s a reason this formula from Korean-French skincare brand Erborian is constantly sold out. The colour-correcting veil goes on after moisturiser and immediately evens out skin tone, reduces redness and protects too – the CC cream has a UVA/UVB broad spectrum SPF 25.

Gives skin a beautiful, warm glow in a hue that’s a more subtle version of the cult powder blush in the same shade. The cream-to-powder stick is a sheer, shimmery, super-flattering peach.

Perhaps the most iconic (and imitated) nail shade, Le Vernis Rouge Noir first debuted at the A/W 94 Chanel show. However, the striking shade only came about when make-up artist Heidi Morawetz realised she had no polish for the models’ nails. She quickly mixed together black and red pigments on her kitchen table and a legend was born.

Don’t be put off by the white powder in the container. This lightweight formula is clear on all skin tones and doesn’t make skin look overly matte – it also never cakes. Wear it alone or over foundation.

The spray everyone at Wardrobe ICONS HQ turns to when we’re feeling a little hot under the collar at work, or our complexions need a pick-me-up. Nourishing, hydrating and radiance-boosting – what’s not to love?