Skin

Matte flawless complexions are big beauty news this season and if you have combination skin one of the best ways to achieve this look is with mineral make- up. Mineral foundations are designed to work with the skin to target where it needs coverage most. They also adapt to the skin’s need throughout the day which means you’ll find that touching up the t-zone midday becomes a thing of the past. Try a powder foundation that also has hydrating qualities to maintain a dewy natural feel. ELLE recommends Clinique’s new Superbalanced Powder Make-up which has a naturally flawless look and is easy to apply.

Superbalanced Powder Make-up, £27 by Clinique

‘Mix oats and honey with cleansing milk for a natural, gentle exfoliating skin scrub.’Nichola Joss, Celebrity Manicurist and Facialist

'If you're prone to puffiness or live in a warm climate, keep your make up primer in your refrigerator to instantly calm and cool your face'

Laura Mercier, Leading Make-up Artist

‘The best way to prevent wrinkles in the lip region is by using an exfoliating scrub on the lips and around the lip region twice a week.’.Ole Henriksen, Skincare Specialist

'For a great emergency spot busting treatment she recommends Lavender essential oil to dry spots out in super fast time.'

Ex beauty director Kathy Phillips has put her years of experience into award winning beauty brand This Works.

Facialist and manicurist Nichola Joss is on speed dial for many UK celebrities and is renowned for being able to deliver an instant dewy glow to even the most die hard partying celebrity clients. She gives ELLEuk.com her instant revitalising mask recipe which can be whipped up with every day foods from your kitchen.

‘Take 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 3-4 drops fresh lemon juice; 3-4 drops pure vitamin E oil and mix well. Apply evenly over cleansed face and neck. Allow to dry completely. Remove with warm water.’

Nichola Joss, Celebrity Manicurist and Facialist

‘The best way to tackle dry 'Winter' skin is with a high-quality, plant based oil. We think This Works’ Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil is the ultimate in nourishment with its blend of high-grade essential oils combined with plant oils like macadamia and coconut. Oil tends to mix with the skins’ own sebum and can penetrate more deeply than waxy creams which can often sit on the surface of the skin.’

Kathy Phillips, Ex Beauty Director and founder of This Works

‘Take an Evening Primrose Oil capsule before you head out in the evening. It will help to keep your skin looking plump the following day, keeping those tell tale signs of a night out at bay.’Gliss from Schwarzkopf and Krista Madden, Beauty Lounge Founder

‘Pineapple juice is a great face cleanser, its enzymes lift grit and dirt. Massage the juice onto your face with your fingertips or a flannel’.

Dr Patrick Bowler, Cosmetic Doctor.

‘Soak a cloth in equal parts iced water and milk, then apply to sun-burned skin for five minutes to bring relief’

Dr Patrick Bowler, Cosmetic Doctor

'A good cleansing treat is to give your face a mini sauna, this is especially good for congested skin as it will unblock pores. Fill a bowl with near boiling water and add a few teaspoons of your favourite essential oil. For dry skin dehydrated by the sun, try rose and camomile.'Maria Hatzistefanis, Founder of Rodial

‘Use yoghurt as a face mask (full fat for dry skin, low fat for greasy) for its instant skin-clearing, smoothing and soothing properties.’

Arezoo Kaviani, Facialist

‘Use milk of magnesia to de-grease your face. Magnesium has disinfecting and anti-inflammatory properties and can absorb more oil than a clay mask’

Vaishaly Patel, Facialist

‘To refresh skin, apply a generous layer of face serum as a mask and leave for 10 minutes. Then remove the excess with a cotton-wool pad’. Try Olay's Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum, £22.50.

Anastasia Achilleos, Kate Moss’ Facialist

‘Skin can feel dry, oily and dull all at once. The best re-balancing act is a simple pot of natural bio yoghurt, which contains lactic acid – a soothing exfoliant. Cleanse the face and neck thoroughly; layer it on, avoiding the eyes and lips, until it dries. Then soak a soft flannel in hot water and buff away the mask’.

Emine Ali Rushton. Freelance Beauty Editor

‘Dip a cotton wool bud in face scrub and rub on dry spots to de-flake’.

Pat McGrath, Make-up Artist

'For an instant pick me up, facial massage is the most effective and immediate method to help your skin glow. To massage, apply cleansing cream with your fingertips and massage in upwards circular movements. This will help to stimulate circulation, gently exfoliate and firm up the skin to help improve texture and tone and achieve a healthier looking complexion’

Sarah Carr, Jo Malone Treatment Specialist

'Make a homemade face mask – smear fresh papaya over your face and décolleté and leave for 10 -15 mins. The fruit acids in the papaya will help the skin to shed dead skin cells and promote radiance.'Kristy Goodger, founder of Elemental Herbology

'Take massive doses of antioxidant supplements and eat the right foods to help repair any free radical damage from UV exposure. The best ones to take? Vitamin C, E, alpha lipoic acid and Vitamin A (beta carotene).'Sarah Chapman, top facialist and founder of Sarah Chapman Skinesis

Skin doesn’t just need protection in the summer, harmful rays can filter through even on overcast days. To protect your skin from the environment and free radical damage it is essential to use SPF, UVA and UVB protection all year round. Make sure your daily moisturiser and foundation have added protection.ELLE loves Clinique’s Superbalanced Powder Make-up, it has SPF 15, UVA and UVB protection, which is ideal when you want to protect your skin in winter but want a matte finish.

Superbalanced Powder Make-up, £27 by Clinique