Aisling Picks: Cult contour and a bold red lip kit

The Manizer Sisters Luminizing Collection €28 CloudBeauty.com

Only available individually until now, each of the Manizer sisters have reached cult status. Mary-Lou highlights and illuminates, Cindy-Lou is a peachy blush and Betty-Lou rounds out the trio with bronzer. If you like Benefit and its packaging this one is for you.

Pureology Smooth Perfection (from €17.55)

There may be a bias in my regular featuring of hair smoothing ranges and it is for a good reason. There’s something about a lot of Irish women’s hair - mine included - that causes it to frizz uncontrollably. With ingredients to prevent colour fade and moisturise hair, this shampoo, conditioner and serum range is a good bet for coloured hair.

Artistry Hydra V Vital Skin Serum Concentrate €63.70

The very second I applied this serum and felt its refreshing lightweight liquidy gel sink into my skin I knew I had a winner on my hands. Or face rather.The ingredient list was too tiny to read so I took a photo on my phone and enlarged it. I can therefore tell you with confidence that there are lots of seed oils, vitamins, retinol and hyaluronic derivatives in this serum - it’s good stuff.

Use More, Literally Loads Panda Eye Set €27

Claudia Winkleman is famous for her fringe and black sooty eyes. In collaboration with Marks & Spencer she has created a range that embodies her personality. The names of some of the products, especially this one, are frank and funny. More is more here so pile on shadow for the ultimate black smoky eye. And when you think you’ve finished add some more.

NARS Steven Klein Magnificent Obsession Lip Set €39

Red lip lovers; this set is for you. A miniature glossy travel case (this was my favourite bit) opens to reveal three lip products. Lipliner, lipstick and a chunky red crayon mean you can layer up and go as deeply red as you dare. As a bonus you can keep the little coffret for ever to store bits and pieces.

Tom Ford Cream And Powder Eye Color €50.00

These little stacked pots of wonder have been out for a while now and they are absolutely perfect for the party season. A double deckered white chunky case contains dark cream shadow and shimmering bright tones. Use the dark cream as a base and layer the shimmer colour on top for depth and intensity.