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Three readers test make-up from Urban Decay, Givenchy and Benefit. But which is worth your euros?

3 Must-have products

FACE PAINTS

This month our beauty thoughts turn to pots and palettes to paint yourself pretty. They’re the perfect travelling companions for holiday glam-overs, especially if you choose a palette with several different colour options. So pack one of these summer must-haves in your hand luggage, or treat yourself and buy something onboard.

NAKED PALETTE, URBAN DECAY €35
This is a rare thing – an eye-shadow collection without a single colour you can’t envisage using. Featuring the best-sellers Sidecar, Sin and Toasted, the colours are satin-soft, and come in matt, shimmer or sparkle.
EXPERT TIP: Use shimmery shadow on your lids and matt to sweep out to the lashes’ edge.
Reader test: “Wow. Gorgeous colours for Mediterranean skin. It’s a nice slim case for a handbag too. Great.” MONSE VARELA, WAITRESS

BENEFIT BELLA BAMBA BLUSH €27
This comes in a pocket-sized box with a pattern like holographic snakeskin, and professes to be a 3-D brightening pink powder. The Avatar of blushers! The colour is instantly revitalising, with enough shimmer to give a subtle glow.
EXPERT TIP: Smile and then apply to the apple of your cheeks. Tone down with translucent powder if necessary.
Reader test: “I’d use a cream blush by day and glam up with this by night. I like it.” AMY DENNIS, SHOOT DIRECTOR

GIVENCHY PRISMISSIME MAT & GLOW €47.50
This bronzing palette features nine shades that can be used individually, or blended together. The gold shades highlight cheekbones nicely; the deeper tones can make you look like you’ve just jetted in from the Med.
EXPERT TIP: Try it with a professional brush.
Reader test: “A lot of these colours look the same at first, but actually I really like the matt and shimmer choices.” SANDRA FERNANDEZ, POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER