The notepad: Bina Khan

Bina Khan, the talented make-up artist shares the seven make-up essentials she swears by. Take note as her tips and tricks are sure to keep you right on trend this season

Setting sprays



Set your base with a spritz of MAC Fix+ Spray. It doesn’t grease, but instead makes you look hydrated and cared for. Caudalie also does an amazing grape water that hydrates and moisturises your skin to keep it looking fresh all night long.

Wine lips



If you want full coverage but still want to stay in your comfort zone, try a deep, matte, dramatic shade like wine. Nothing beats Kat Von D’s Liquid Lipstick in ‘Nosferatu’, or ‘Toy’ by Nars. The stunning MAC ‘Burnt Blue’ Liptensity Lipstick is also one of my favourite wine-stained shades this season. You will find a version in every brand, high-end or high street.

Bronze eyes



What goes better with a wine-stained lip than a chic bronze eye? Tom Ford has come out with lovely double-stacked creams and powder colours. The famous Kat Von D Metal Crush Eye Shadows live up to their fine reputation, and ‘Synergy’ can simply be rubbed all over your eyes with a finger for instant depth and elegance. You don’t want to miss out on this!

High pigment drops/bases



Given the dry weather, we all want invisible coverage. While Marc Jacob’s Re(marc)able Full Cover Foundation carries fives times the pigment of normal foundations, the revolutionary Cover FX drops can be added straight onto your moisturiser, your base or just be dotted on your face for seamless, invisible, flawless coverage. I love them!

A good face cream



While some may clasp a jar of Crème de la Mer to their chest, I personally adore Nivea’s soft face and body cream. Dabble a few dots onto the areas where you want an extra glow and watch your face look hydrated, happy and autumn ready.

Highlighter



Your highlights should be less sun-burnish and more cool and wintery for the upcoming season. Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Glow Kit in ‘Gleam’ has a stunning set of chilly, rich shades for your skin. Swish them over your upper cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and forehead, with a soft feathery brush to get the best results.

Liner



One can never look complete without a liner. Nothing can beat a crisp, neat liner that pulls together even the most basic look. Kat Von D’s fantastic Tattoo Liner has a felt tip that mimics the fine point of art brushes. I am obsessed with it!