Hair, make-up and men’s grooming expert Billy Orr shares his 15 favourite products, from setting sprays for hydrated skin to the staples in his kit bag.
L’Oreal Revitalift Clinical Vitamin C SPF 50+ Daily Anti-UV Fluid, €25.99
When I play tennis at the weekends in Herbert Park, I take an SPF 50 in my gym bag to protect my skin. What I love about this hydrating, lightweight SPF is that it doesn’t leave a white residue on the face.
Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi, 50ml, €115
I like to start my day off on a good note. A fresh citrus scent is my go-to and this one smells like summer.
Pixi Detoxifeye Depuffing Eye Patches, €29
A staple in my kit. These hydrogel eye patches applied under-eyes depuff, refresh and banish any signs of a late night instantly. I keep mine in the fridge.
Image Vital C Hydrating A, C & E Serum, €72.50
This lightweight, non-greasy formula contains everything I need for a fresh and healthy-looking complexion.
Clarins After Sun SOS Sun Burn Soother Mask, €30
When I work outside on location shoots and my face gets sensitive from the sun, I like to use this gel mask to soothe, hydrate and cool my skin – it smells amazing too.
Liz Earle Cleanse & Glow Transforming Gel Cleanser, €32
This gel-to-oil-to-milk formula melts away make-up and SPF instantly and reveals glowing skin in seconds.
AYU Instant Under Eye Concealer, €18
Lightweight, luminous and light reflecting; everything you want from an under-eye concealer. Apply under the eyes to even out the skin tone, banish any dark shadows and brighten the complexion.
La Mer Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation, €120
This hybrid product contains iconic skin care plus radiant coverage all in one compact. Apply all over the face or just stipple where you need it to even out the skin tone. It works a treat under the eyes too.
Laura Mercier Ultra Blur Translucent Loose Setting Powder, €55
It’s good to glow, but in the right places to minimise shine and create a flawless finish. I like to set my make-up with loose powder. Apply to the forehead and centre of the face.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Light Wand, €38
For skin that looks lit from within, gently dab this nude pink liquid highlighter to areas of the face for a spotlight glow.
MAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Matte, €30
When I work on cover shoots and need to minimise shine on set but still have hydrated-looking skin, I like to spritz the face with a mattifying setting spray.
Urban Decay Brow Blade Pencil, €25
My go-to brow tool. Use the waterproof pencil to shape and fill in sparse brows, then use the ink stain to create hair-like strokes and add dimension.
L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Lift Mascara, €11.99
This magic wand will give full-on fluttery eyelashes. Apply from root to tip to separate, volumise and fan out your lashes
Lash Star Visionary Lash Flares, €29.95
When my celebrity clients want full-on glam, but don’t want a full strip of faux lashes, I like to add some individuals at the outer corners of the lashline to elevate the make-up look.
Kevin Murphy Session Spray Flex, €28.50
My kit bag essential. This lightweight finishing hair spray helps create long-lasting styles, it resists humidity and works a treat when outside in unpredictable windy environments.
Follow Billy Orr on Instagram at @billyorr1.
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