Inside My Make-Up Kit: Tania Grier

“Chanel Longwear Intense Cream Eyeliner in Hyperblack 65 never budges. Applied with a brush, it’s easy to control for a thin flick or a bold winged eye. Trish McEvoy’s Intense Gel Eye Liner in ‘Aubergine’ is a waterproof plum that lasts all day – I love plums and navy as an alternative to black because they take the edge off and are more flattering. Trinny London’s Eye to Eye stays on all day, never smudges and there are shades to suit everyone – you can apply it easily with your fingers, too. Finally, the Suqqu Waterproof Mascara is monsoon proof – I got caught in a rainstorm once without an umbrella and it didn’t move an inch.”

“If I need a sheer hint of colour, I love the YSL NU Bare Look Tint. For really flawless coverage, you can’t beat SUQQU’s Cream Foundation which works especially well on drier skin. I also love the brand’s Liquid Foundation which suits all skin types – if I could only ever choose one base, it would be that. For concealer, Laura Mercier’s Camouflage has been in my kit since I began assisting. I couldn’t work without it for covering the likes of spots and sun damage. I swear by her Eye Brightening Powder too – it really helps everything stay put and eliminates shine. Speaking of powders, Fenty’s Beauty Pro Filter is great, especially for those with warmer skin tones.”

“For drama, volume and lift I like YSL’s Lash Clash. If I want pretty big lashes with definition, then it’s Armani’s Eyes to Kill and I am never without M·A·C’s Gigablack. It has a thin wand and it’s my go-to when I need to create the most natural, spidery lash. For brows, I love SUQQU’s Framing Eyebrow Liquid Pens – they’re like using an art brush; you can’t tell there’s any product there. I also love the Rodial Glamobrow for its sharp thin pencil which twists up so there’s no sharpening needed. Then there’s also Anastasia’s Dipbrow Pomade which is a kit staple for good-looking brows.”

“Every job is different, so I carry a mix of mattes and satins, as well as glosses. For the latter, my current go-to is the Clean Shine by GenSee. It has a high-shine finish that isn’t sticky and doesn’t bleed as the day goes on. The NARS ‘Red Square’ Crayon has been a favourite of mine for years – it suits everyone. I also love the Fenty Gloss Balms for a sheer wash of colour and La Perla’s Beauty Nude Red 101 for just a hint of something. You also can’t beat Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Bitch Perfect’ shade and ‘Pillow Talk’. For soft peach and pale pink tones, I love Armani’s Lip Power range. I store all my lip products in my M.Y.O Cosmetic Case – you can get these at Guru Emporium and store at least 80 lipsticks in one.”

“A hydrating lip balm is a must-have – I love Rhug Estate’s Nourishing Eye Cream. It soothes delicate skin and brightens dullness. I have to have a good cleansing balm on hand, too. They are great for removing stubborn make-up at speed – I like Eve Lom’s. If any legs are on show, I like to keep a good body oil in my kit, like OLVERUM’s Dry Body Oil formula which sets fast and never ruins clothes. Speaking of oils, I always have a good facial oil in my kit. The best one I’ve used is by Neo-Sephiri – it’s fragrance-free and has a lovely consistency. I also keep a multitasking balm in there, like the Kaea SOS Rescuer which you can use on the face and cuticles – it’s a lifesaver. Freckle pens are useful as well – I like the Missguided Frecks Appeal Pen for a more realistic finish.”

“Last but not least are my cleaning tools. After a shoot, I wash my brushes with what I think is the best cleanser – Walford Richards. It gets rid of stubborn, greasy product and the scent is lovely. On set, I use Parian Spirit for a speedy clean. I like that it dries immediately so you can use brushes right away. I clean all my tools and my kit with Salon Services Cleansing Spray and I sanitise all my make-up with an anti-bacterial spray by ProHygieneCollection – it’s genius. It all takes time, but the results are worth it.”