CELEBRITY BEAUTY SECRETS

This article below is from British newspaper Telegraph and it is written by Karena Callen. In the article the most beautiful people reveal their 21 make-up must-haves, skincare savers and body buffers. As you notice, many of the products you can buy at Boots. Cheap but effective! I love it! It´s a long article but interesting!

1. The Skin Cleanser

Mario Badescu Almond & Honey Face Scrub, £13.50, is adored by Helena Christensen, the supermodel and photographer, as much for its gorgeous smell as for its face-freshening effect. 'It smells like marzipan,' says Christensen. 'And gives my skin a clean, velvety feeling.' From hqhair.com

2. The Neutral LipLiner

Unless you want to look like a 1980s throwback, steer clear of a lipliner that is darker than your natural lip colour. Get it spot-on by following Keira Knightley's lead. Revered for her smoky eyes and pale lips combo, the actress found her perfect pencil at none other than Boots. 'No7 Lip Liner [£6.75] in Nude, is the perfect colour,' says Knightley. 0845 070 8090

3. The Classic Red Lipstick

A red mouth is the epitome of glamour. Finding a red that works for every colouring is hard, but you can't go wrong with Mac Ruby Woo Lipstick, £11, a deep, Chinese-lacquer red that works equally well on the English rose and the Californian blonde. It's the signature colour of the burlesque artist Dita Von Teese and the designer Lulu Guinness. 'I'm so low-maintenance,' says Guinness. 'But if you wear red lipstick people think you've spent hours putting it on.' maccosmetics.co.uk

4. The Shiniest Lip-gloss

Along with her platinum-blond hair, Gwen Stefani's trademark is her glossy lips. Her gloss of choice? Urban Decay XXX Shine Lip Gloss, £10.50, an über-shiny syrup that comes in a myriad of lip-plumping shades. Go for Betsey, a toffee-apple red, as worn on the catwalk at Betsey Johnson, Naked, a gorgeous pinky nude, or Stefani's favourite, Ozone, the perfect crystal-clear top coat. From Boots (0845 070 8090)

5. The Lushest Lash Mascara

Bizarre but true, blinc's waterproof mascara creates tiny tubes around every lash to increase staying power. It has a cult following that includes the actresses Jennifer Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Lucy Liu and Sienna Miller. It's also a firm favourite with the model Daisy Lowe: 'Blinc Mascara [£18] is my newest beauty discovery. You can literally sleep in it and it won't smudge.' From http://www.harveynichols.co.uk/

6. The Multipurpose Beauty Balm

Originally created to make racehorses' legs look glossy and allegedly used by the SAS to protect their skin, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £20, is the stuff of beauty legends. Hardly surprising that everyone from Kate Moss and Penélope Cruz to Rachel Bilson cites it as a beauty staple. 'It gives my skin a dewy look,' says Bilson, who daubs it on to highlight cheekbones, temples and lips. From Boots (0845 070 8090)

7. The Skin Perfecting Concealer

For hiding imperfections, the 'Sex and the City' star Sarah Jessica Parker swears by Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer, £25, a creamy duo that can be blended to achieve the right shade. 'It covers, blends and doesn't look like you're wearing anything,' she says. Other fans include Angelina Jolie and Jade Jagger. 'I love Laura Mercier,' says Jagger. 'I feel like I am still myself, just beautifully enhanced - not painted over.' From Selfridges (020 7318 3378)

8. The Organic Hand Cream

One of the first to offer biodynamic and organic products, Jurlique is a favourite with the eco-aware. Alicia Silverstone cites it as one of her favourites, while Scheherazade Goldsmith loves the Jurlique Lavender Hand Cream, £17. 'It's velvety-rich and leaves your hands feeling supple and hydrated,' she says. jurlique.co.uk

9. The Skin-Enhancing Foundation

With a million and one formulations to choose from, which do the experts rate? Make-up artists, models and actresses alike bulk-buy Chanel Vitalumière Satin Smoothing Makeup SPF 15, £28, swearing by its age-defying properties. 'It glides on to skin so smoothly and leaves it looking radiant and young,' says the make-up artist Kay Montano. 'Salma Hayek, Thandie Newton and Anne Hathaway love it.' www.chanel.co.uk 'When I moved to LA the best thing was meeting Ole, my facialist, and David Bowie, my husband,' says the model Iman

10. The Daily SPF Moisturiser

For proof you don't have to spend a fortune to have good skin, try Reese Witherspoon's favourite moisturiser, Avon Solutions Hydra-Radiance Cream SPF 15, £8. 'I'm a working mother,' she says. 'So I need to keep it simple and quick. I wash my face then apply Hydra-Radiance, which has a built-in SPF to protect my skin.' avon.uk.com

11. The Miracle Hair Treat

Owner of the world's most enviable tresses, Elle Macpherson credits Frédéric Fekkai Overnight Hair Repair as being responsible for keeping her hair in tip-top condition. 'I apply it to my hair before bed when it's overworked. When I wash it out in the morning it feels renewed.' At £135, it's for red-carpet occasions only. From Space NK (020 8740 2085)

12. The Glow-Enhancing Bronzer

Even with her God-given tawny skin, the classical pianist Myleene Klass can't be without a faux bronzer. 'My beauty must-have is Ruby & Millie Complete Bronze Kit [£14],' reveals Klass. 'It makes my skin look great, even if I've had no sleep.' From Boots (0845 070 8090)

13. The Styling Cream

Model-of-the-moment and general hip-girl-about-town Agyness Deyn puts her much-admired coif down to Lee Stafford Messed Up Putty, £4.49. 'I'm a big fan of Lee's products, especially the putty,' says Deyn. 'It's by far the best product I have ever used to make my hair really choppy and messy.' leestafford.com

14. The Anti-Ageing Serum

The facialist Ole Henriksen is known for his fabulous facials and skincare line. One of his bestsellers, Ole Henriksen Truth Serum, £40, flies off the shelves. 'When I moved to LA the best thing was meeting Ole Henriksen, my facialist, and David Bowie, my husband,' says the model Iman. 'I put Truth Serum on at night if my skin is extra-dry. It's so luxurious and smells like oranges.' From Boots (0845 070 8090)

15. The Rejuvenating Mask

Face masks don't usually receive the kind of praise that other creams, lotions and potions attract. Apart from this one. Created by the Bliss Spa guru Marcia Kilgore, it's the celebrities' face mask of choice. 'I swear by Bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask [£39],' says Chloë Sevigny. blisslondon.co.uk

16. The Budget Eyeliner

Whether you opt for a Hepburn 'flick' or a smoky Bardot eye, black eyeliner is the beauty staple that transforms your eyes. Adored by Kylie Minogue, Rimmel Special Eyes, £2.99 is the perfect jet-black pencil. Hard enough to get a crisp line when sharpened and soft enough to smudge for super-sexy definition. Available nationwide

17. The Stay-Put Lipstick

B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful Biatch Lipstick, £9.50, in bright pink stays put and has lip-soothing ingredients such as rose absolute, poppyseed oil and sunflower Butter. The entire make-up line is suitable for vegans, so small wonder it already has a cult following. The soon-to-be Bond Girl Gemma Arterton adores its vibrancy and staying-power. 'I love B's Biatch hot-pink lipstick,' she says. 'The colour lasts for ages.' From http://www.lush.co.uk/

18. The Do-It-All Oil

With more than 100 years of history, the world-famous Johnson's Baby Oil, £2.65, has become a family favourite, not to mention a cult beauty buy. The actress Rosamund Pike claims she always 'keeps it handy', while Maggie Grace of Lost mixes the oil with Johnson's Baby Lotion 'to give my skin a sheen'. The lithe-limbed Jessica Alba, the star of Sin City, has her own trick. 'I highlight my skin using a pea-sized amount of Baby Oil mixed with my usual moisturiser to create a subtle shimmer.' From Boots (0845 070 8090)

19. The Budget Lip Conditioner

Ask most dermatologists to recommend a lip-balm and you'll be told there's nothing better than this. Everyone from Cath Kidston to Scarlett Johansson keeps a tin of Vaseline Lip Therapy, 99p, to hand to ensure lips stay in peak condition. From Boots (0845 070 8090)

20. The Eye-Make-up Remover

There are some products that are worth spending money on and eye-make-up remover is one of them. Take a leaf out of the book of the actress Juliette Binoche and invest in Lancôme Bi-Facil Non Oily Instant Cleanser for Sensitive Eyes, £18. 'I've used it for over ten years and never changed. I love the fragrance, comfort and efficiency.' lancome.co.uk

21. The De-Puffing Eye Cream

Whether or not your face is being blown-up to screen size, puffy eyes are a well-known beauty blight. But according to the Oscar-winning make-up artist Trefor Proud, Omorovicza Reviving Eye Cream, £65, is a boon for those with sleepy eyes and dark circles. It's certainly scored highly with the actress Laura Linney. 'Laura is sometimes on set for hours on end. I found that using the eye cream reduced puffiness and gave her eyes a fresh, wide-awake look.' omorovicza.com

22. The Nail Nourisher

There's little point in lavishing attention on skincare if your hands and nails look ten years older. The actress Minnie Driver wouldn't leave home without her favourite beauty staple: 'I don't travel without Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment Cream [£16],' says Driver. 'It's always in my hand luggage.' 0800 036 3558

23. The Organic Body Oil

The model Erin O'Connor claims she can't live without Dr Hauschka Lavender Oil, £18. 'It's soothing, relaxing and sleep-inducing, especially on long-haul flights,' says O'Connor. 'It absorbs into my skin without leaving it greasy, and it's effective enough to use on super-dry areas, such as elbows and feet.' drhauschka.co.uk

24. The Almost-Invisible Powder

Powder-phobes afraid of looking caked would be well-advised to invest in one of Hollywood's best-kept beauty secrets. Kanebo Translucent Loose Powder, £55, not only works with any skin tone, but also feels light as a feather and is almost imperceptible. The actress Helen Mirren relied on it to keep her skin paparazzi-perfect throughout the Oscars. As her make-up artist, Elaine Offers, says, 'Kanebo's translucent powder feels unbelievable.' http://www.kanebo.com/

25. The Sheerest Tinted Moisturiser

The search for a tinted moisturiser that covers /just/ enough, hydrates skin without looking greasy and protects from environmental damage is to beauty buffs what the Holy Grail was to the Templars. No wonder Lancôme Aqua Fusion Teinté SPF 15, £22, has a cult following devoted to its multiple benefits, including the 24- year-old model and daughter of Isabella, Elettra Rossellini Wiedemann. 'I've always loved taking care of my skin,' reveals Elettra. 'It's an integral part of my job. This is perfect for every day.' http://www.lancome.co.uk/