Elsa McAlonan's Beauty Upgrades: The new sheer summer skin

WHAT’S NOW & HOW TO DO IT:  THE NEW SHEER SUMMER SKIN

If you like an especially lengthening mascara (and who doesn’t?), Rimmel’s new Wonder’extension Mascara promises to give the effect of salon-like extensions.

Its FullStretch Technology uses five polymers to lengthen, volumise, curl and lift your lashes.

The smudge-proof formula should see you through the day — let the first coat dry partially, then apply a second coat for clump-free lashes.

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CRUELTY-FREE CRUELLA   

Emma Stone (pictured) used the vegan and cruelty-free brand Peacci’s Nail Polish in Chilli at the world premiere of Disney’s Cruella

This summer you can’t go far wrong by copying Emma Stone’s orangey red manicure, worn at the world premiere of Disney’s Cruella.

The actress used the vegan and cruelty-free brand Peacci’s Nail Polish in Chilli, as well as its 2-in-1 Base Coat, Gel’ous Top Coat, and Cuticle Oil (£10 each, peacci.com). Other fans of Peacci include Florence Pugh, Jessica Alba and Emilia Clarke.

THIS WORKS

Hyperpigmented areas of skin can be tricky to disguise, even with good concealer.

The new Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum uses powerful brightening ingredients to help fade them gently, while preventing others from developing. 

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SHOULD I APPLY SPF TO MY HANDS?

‘YES!‘ says Dr Toni Phillips, group clinical director at DestinationSkin. ‘The skin on the back of our hands is just as prone to sun damage and the appearance of ageing.

‘After repeated UV exposure, the skin will look dry and develop brown spots.

‘If you are as a careful with your hands as you are with your face, the risk of sun damage and visible signs of ageing can be reduced.‘

Try a hand cream with SPF and anti-ageing ingredients, such as No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Hand Cream SPF15 (left), or Green People’s fragrance-free Edelweiss & Green Tea Hand Guard SPF30 (£17.50, greenpeople.co.uk)

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3 OF THE BEST: LUXURIOUS LIPSTICK 

GIORGIO ARMANI Lip Power is a highly pigmented satin-finish lipstick that stays put for up to eight hours, with a petal-shaped tip to ensure precise application.

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PAT McGRATH LABS Lip Fetish Balm Divinyl Lip Shine is infused with moisturising coconut butter and vagaseestagios.com lychee extract rich in anti-ageing antioxidants, leaving lips soft and shiny.

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GUERLAIN KissKiss Shine Bloom Lipstick is perfect for plumping up and hydrating thinner, dry, mature lips, with its blend of hyaluronic acid, winter rose extract and soothing shea butter. 

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