The six party makeup and skin heroes that author and beauty journalist Anita Bhagwandas buys on repeat

As a freelance beauty director working on titles such as Condé Nast Traveller and The Guardian, part of Anita’s job is to help people find brilliant products, but it's also to help readers explore their own relationship to beauty.

Anita wrote her book "Ugly: Giving Us Back Our Beauty Standards", because from the age of four she was told by the cartoons she watched, the dolls she played with and wider societal messaging that she wasn’t pretty; her body was too big, her skin too dark and her hair too frizzy. In "Ugly", she uncovers why we’re encouraged to dislike our appearance from our childhood years, and how we keep receiving this messaging throughout our lives. The book has resonated with people because in every chapter there’s something that makes you totally reconsider what you see when you look in the mirror.

Anita likes to use beauty as a form of enjoyment rather than to hide ‘flaws,’ or cover up – and that’s why she also fully endorses breaking all the beauty rules, both day and night... @itsmeanitab

Discover the six hair, skin and wellness heroes that beauty and style director Lisa Oxenham buys on repeat

As the beauty and style director at Marie Claire, it's my job not only to direct beauty shoots and celebrity covers, but also to be a trusted voice as a beauty journalist - reporting on the trends, people and products that matter in skin, makeup, hair and wellness. My ethos has always been to make information around living well accessible, so people feel empowered to make informed choices. Being and looking healthy isn't just about skincare, nutritious food and exercise - it's also about our emotions, thoughts and actions. This is one of the reasons why I try to surround myself with nature and protect the planet as much as I can. My daughter Eliza and I (pictured above) are lucky enough to live in the Cotswolds, where we go horse riding and swim in the lakes. During those adventures, I also teach Eliza about the importance of sustainability, with advice on avoiding single-use plastic where possible, recycling, composting and limiting food waste. My favourite products reflect my holistic approach to beauty. @lisaoxenham

Discover the six beauty saviours that Virgin Atlantic air steward, mum and content creator Flavia Benko buys on repeat...

As an air steward, Falvia flies to different destinations, and stays over for up to two nights at a time. She needs to pack light as, most times, she only takes a small carry-on. Virgin’s standards are exceptional, and she’s expected to be well-groomed at all times. However, they are very inclusive and for the last few years wearing makeup has actually been optional, including the famous bold red lip. The types of beauty products that Flavia looks for need to be multipurpose, nurturing to the skin and travel-sized when possible – if not her trick is to decant! Grooming starts from the moment Flavia gets ready to leave for the airport until she enters the hotel room at her destination. After an 11-hour flight to LA, she still has to look immaculate. It’s part of the job!

This career choice has inevitably played havoc on Flavia’s skin, from reactions when wearing masks onboard during Covid-19, to super-dry skin due to the air ventilation. The different time zones can also impact the consistency of her skin routine, which then has a knock-on effect. Flavia is also a mum to Matteo, so she likes to keep her routine simple. She makes sure to have self-care time daily, even if it’s five minutes, to look after herself. Skincare is part of that. No mum guilt exists in Flavia’s house! @flaviabenko