The perfect winter make-up bag

• Ultima II's Mono Chrome Eye Colour in Cinnamon (£12; 0800 0852716) is the only eye shadow you'll need this winter. A soft smoky coffee shade, it's perfect for creating that sultry effect.
• Lancôme's Fantasy Tube in Apparence (£13). The shimmer and gloss look is over really, but this gorgeous nude eye gel is just too lovely to ignore. It gives a very sexy sheen that's best for evening. Although it claims to work over your regular eye shadow, it's best on its own for that flattering nude tint.

• Stila's 'Ava' from the Colour Voyage collection (£11; Ring 020 74080871 for stockists) is a sheer cranberry shade that gives lips that just-bitten look. It's natural, yet polished finish is a plus.
• Ultima II's Spice Up (£14) has a subtle sheen and makes lips look voluptuous, yet natural.

Mascara:
Believe it or not, black isn't back this season. Aubergine is, in fact, the hot shade, and several of the big name companies are doing variations on this theme. This hue is nice if you want purple-tinted lashes, but for your winter make-up bag you should also invest in a good waterproof mascara - preferably in an all-purpose shade like dark brown.