Mesmer-eyes with new launches

I love a good strong brow and lash combination. It adds an instantly groomed look day or night. Whether you are doing the school run or at the desk or the dance floor, having a reliable mascara and brow product is worth its weight in gold.

With mascara, black is best for impact and that is why I have chosen the ones below to feature as they have excellent pigment. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t wear black, a lot of the chat around blondes and grey hair people not wearing black mascara is dated.

Brows though are a much more complex thing and I always feel that the spectrum of colours for a brow product needs to be a little broader. Defined brows always look great. An ash base is great for blondes and grey or lighter hair. Brown and auburn hair will always find a warmer tone suitable and darker hair should opt for a charcoal pigment.

Benefit Fan Fest (€29.95)

I recently tried Benefit’s latest offering and was impressed. It combines lift, definition and dramatic volume, and really separates each eyelash for a fluttery finish.The buildable formula gently combs through the lashes with a flexible fibre brush, depositing inky black pigments from root to tip without clumping. The mascara is smudge, clump, sweat and water-resistant, staying locked into place for up to 24 hours. It is easily removed too which I think is important for keeping the lashes conditioned. It really is an all rounder for all of your mascara needs.

Bellamianta Archnemesis Eyebrow Sculpt and Hold with Brush (€15.99)

Create the ultimate hold with this intense, long-lasting clear wax. Formulated to give the appearance of fuller, lifted and perfectly groomed brows – it couldn’t be easier to shape and style them. Brush and set your brows for a flake-free and smooth finish that holds in place all day long.

Bellamianta Tribrow 3-In-1 Eyebrow Enhancer (€21.99)

Combining an eyebrow pencil, spoolie brush and brow mascara, this is the smudge-proof, long-wearing secret weapon to achieving the perfect brow. Start off by brushing through your brows with the spoolie, then take the pencil for precise application of super fine lines, mimicking the appearance of brow hairs, and helping to camouflage any sparse areas. Finally, create the appearance of a fuller brow and defined shape with the fibre infused tinted eyebrow gel, working to create a natural fullness and definition.

Rimmel London Thrill Seeker Mascara (€13.49)

Experience pitch black, longer-looking lashes with bold volume with Rimmel’s Thrill Seeker mascara. Its creamy, whipped formula leaves lashes feeling conditioned. Easy to apply, the soft fibre brush grips each lash for root-to-tip volume that’s clump-proof and weightless. The lasting, smudge-proof and flake-proof formula ensures lashes stay looking fabulous all day long.