We can't live without...

We all have our go-to beauty item; the one thing that we make sure is always in our make-up bag … the only product we use before facing the world. It’s the product we love, to which we are forever devoted. And we at IMAGE are no exception.

Here is what we, from editors to interns, can’t live without…

Melanie Morris, Editor

“Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil ... it removes everything in a jiffy, leaves my skin pillow-soft and has broken me of the dreaded wipe habit. I also can't exist without black liquid eyeliner – any brand – as long as it has a short brush, for a long swoosh!”

Liz Dwyer, Beauty Editor

“Right now it's Olbas Oil Infused Tissues because I'm dying of flu and preggers and feeling sorry for myself, but they give relief and don't hurt your nose and smell all minty too.”

Jo Linehan, Editorial Assistant

“I love Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Moisturizing Balm as it works on face, lips and hands and smells delicious too.”

Lunia Ryan, Advertising Sales Executive

“La Roche-Posay Hydraphase intense rich. It’s a moisturiser for face and dry skin. Also, Mac Studio Fix keeps my make-up in place, great for touching up and fits neatly in my bag.  Lastly, Kerastase Elixir Ultime. It’s brilliant for getting rid of frizz, especially since my hair is naturally prone…”

Noelle O’Reilly, Advertising Manager

“I can't live without Hypnôse mascara from Lancôme, the ultimate eye opener!”

Meg Walker, Deputy Editor

“Mary Kay Timewise 3-in-1 Cleanser – it's fragrance-free, gently exfoliates, tones and cleanses in one step. What more could you ask from a cleanser? And the brand's medium-coverage foundation comes in so many shades, I have one that perfectly matches my complexion. Both are staples in my regime. L'Occitane hand and foot cream are super-luxurious. I love getting these as gifts - so much so, word has spread and I get one every Christmas! I have one - and only one - bottle of perfume on my dressing table … Jo Malone's Lime Basil and Mandarin Cologne. A classic and the only fragrance that seems to like me!”

Linda McEvitt, Head of PR and Promotions

“I love Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanse and Polish because your face feels squeaky clean after it. And MAC Concealer is fabulous for disguising tired, dark eyes.”

Caroline Bresnan – Advertising

“For me its Clarins eye contour gel for puffiness and dark circles.  Works under the eye and on the eye lid, refreshes and reduces puffiness.  And is perfect under make up!”

And, as for me? My beauty products – make-up and skincare – are constantly rotating, but the mainstay product when I need intense moisturizing or recovery from a late night out is Clarins Flash Beauty Balm – it makes is an amazing mask, too. And, no matter what the brand, I have to wear mascara and fill in my blonde eyebrows. Also, I recently discovered a great tip from Julia Restoin-Roitfeld on intothegloss.com (an IMAGE favourite) – use mascara on the eyebrows. You have to wipe off the excess from the wand first, but it seriously works! I am using Boots No.7 mascara, in brown.

Vanessa Cowley, Fashion and Beauty Assistant, IMAGE Magazine