8 New Year beauty rules

Rule 3: Help cheeks pop

As minimal and matte skin is in, cheeks need a flash of colour in order to keep the look healthy. The newest shades for cheeks come in bright shades of bubblegum pink. The best by far is Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks in Raspberry, £16 (on the counter from February). Apply sparingly to the apples of your cheeks for an instant pick-me-up.

Rule 4: Invest in mineral make-up

Mineral make-up is great for sensitive skins. Free of chemicals, dyes or irritants normally found in modern make-up, their fine ingredients actually care for the skin.

Revlon Colorstay Mineral Foundation, £12.99, available from February, this is the first long-wearing mineral base that will stay put for up to 16 hours (call 0800 085 2716).

Bare Escentuals Precious Diamonds Body Minerals, £40 from QVC, is a great bronzing powder for 'little black dress' events.

FreshMinerals Eye Shadow Dust, £9 (call 0845 644 3994 for stockists), can be applied wet or dry.

Rule 5: Grow out your brows

Bold and bushy eyebrows are the latest must-have accessory as sported on all the models at the spring/summer shows. But they still need to stay in shape with a regular plucking routine. Just make sure you follow the natural shape of your brow and pluck any strays that fall above and below this.