Celebrity Makeup Artist Katie Jane Hughes Shares Her Favorite Beauty Hacks

…so those oils that naturally develop while she sleeps almost become part of her skin prep the next day. I love that ethos, as I’ve never been a fan of over-cleansing, over-exfoliating or overdoing anything for my skin in general. In the morning, I simply refresh my skin with a toner, such as Natura Bissé Diamond Mist spray or Chantecaille’s Purifying and Exfoliating Phytoactive Solution, then sometimes a serum and maybe a face cream. If I’m filming for Instagram, I just use an SPF from La Roche-Posay or Glowscreen SPF30 from Supergoop! – which doubles as a primer. I have all the devices, too, but am a big fan of the Ziip Beauty one, as it has an app that helps you figure out what to do.

…it can cause it to slip and slide during the day – especially in summer. If you use a product just where you need it (and not all over the face), you definitely get the most out of your makeup. If you struggle to get your makeup to last all day, try washing your face but don’t put anything on except your foundation – then see what happens throughout the day. You can usually see how a base treats your skin – where you need to compensate for dryness or where it’s naturally oilier and needs no creams.

This is the best body tip ever – it’s unbelievable. I use it to skim over wet skin in the shower; you don’t need to go very hard, but it’s amazing what comes off! It’s like a basic version of a skin scraper – like the Esker Beauty Body Plane, for example.

…I use as many cold things on my face as possible. I have a face roller that lives in the freezer – plus, I’ll drink loads of water, as it’s salt that causes puffiness.

…which is a thyroid condition. It’s apparently quite common and the advice is to avoid gluten, as it can exacerbate any autoimmune condition. The best I’ve ever felt was when I was on the autoimmune paleo diet, which is anti-inflammatory, so no tomatoes, grains, potatoes, seeds or nuts. It really helped me feel good – and my anxiety ups and downs completely diminished. I do believe that what we eat really makes a huge difference.

She’s a client of mine and she posted on her Instagram that if something you’re worrying about isn’t going to matter in five years, then don’t worry about it for more than five minutes. It resonated, as I am a natural worrier, so I got ‘5x5’ tattooed on my arm. I later discovered it was from Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Now, the tattoo makes me look like I’m a die-hard fan, but I’ve never watched an episode in my life!

Once a week, I use an acid-peel-based face mask. I really like the Ren Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA tonic and use it every few days. I love the Eve Lom Cleanser and usually sleep in a retinol cream or oil.

…I don’t do much the night before, for fear of breaking out. It’s always best to do a treatment a few days before a big event – not the night before – in case your skin reacts. But I will eat around 5pm and drink loads of water, as eating to feel my best is my biggest beauty prep for any event.

…because you soak it up. Ashley Graham is one of the most positive and grounding people I know – and the way she conducts herself in the curve category is so inspiring, as I’ve always had my own body issues.

The first time Rosie and I worked together, I didn’t use any blush on her, but she asked for it – and she genuinely looked so much better. Ever since then, I’ve loved blush, as it finishes a face in the best way. If you just go for healthy skin, a great brow and blush, you’ll look lovely.

I apply loads of it all over my mouth and over the lip line. In the morning, it’s plumped up your lips like crazy for the fullest, most juicy lips ever.