As a trained make-up artist with years of online tutorials under her belt and a multi-million dollar beauty empire to her name, Huda Kattan is an expert when it comes to eye make-up – to put it mildly.

The founder of the phenomenally successful Huda Beauty is particularly excited to talk about eyeshadow following the recent launch of what she says is her favourite ever eye palette, called Mercury Retrograde.

“I know a lot of people have been commenting on the versatility of the palette – it really is very versatile,” Kattan says.

Switching to a vegan diet is a (relatively) easy process. It’s mainly a case of cutting out certain foods and finding new ways to ensure you’re getting enough protein and nutrients from plant-based sources.

Going vegan in other areas of your life can be much trickier. Take cosmetics – if you’ve come to rely on a certain foundation every day, finding an animal product-free alternative that’s just as good can be very difficult indeed.

For its ability to cover up even the nastiest acne breakouts, and to make us look wide awake when we feel like death, concealer is a true make-up marvel.

But when it goes wrong? It can go really wrong.

“Concealer can be our best friend,” says make-up artist Frey-ja Barker. “However, if applied badly, it will not do us any favours.”

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There is nothing that quite completes a makeup look like the perfect highlight.

Whether you like a blinding glow or more of a soft and natural look, finding the best highlighter for your face, look and complexion can be difficult if you don't know where to start.

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To help you find your go-to glow, here are 10 highlighters that would be the perfect addition to your make up collection.

Priyanka Chopra is no stranger to bringing a lot of glamour to the red carpet.

And this week she amped up a sequinned gown for Cannes Film Festival with a striking beauty look.

French make-up artist Morgane Martini created a graphic eye for Chopra, which is a thoroughly modern spin on the classic cat eye. It’s a bold look, which really set off the actor’s moody Roberto Cavalli black and red gown.

Tasked with getting the likes of Amanda Holden and Oti Mabuse ready for their TV close-ups, and doling out advice as a This Morning beauty expert, Bryony Blake really knows her stuff when it comes to cosmetics.

Alongside her regular showbiz duties, the make-up artist has recently teamed up with Tropic for the unveiling of the brand’s first make-up collection which, like its skincare, is vegan and cruelty-free.

Christmas is the one time of the year we want to shine. And with so much glittery temptation winking at us from the makeup counters, little luxuries, such as a jewelled eye shadow can make us feel fabulous in an instant.