The beginning of the year is the perfect time to revamp yourself. Its easy to start with the obvious: legs, bums, tums etc. but whilst you are getting your body and life into gear why not get rid of your old make-up and take advantage of some new beauty essentials? Lets start with your eyes, lashes in particular. Whether you want a subtle introduction to the new year or a fantastic big ‘Hello’, these products are sure to point you in the right direction.

Our selection of products for the lushest lashes a girl can get...

Clinique Lash Building Primer

Say goodbye to clumpy eyelashes weighed down by too much mascara and say hello to defined, bountiful lashes, with a little prep work from Clinique’s Lash Building Primer. This unique product holds mascara to lashes for a longer, fuller look whilst conditioning dry lashes. Think of this as shapewear for your eye make-up; kept undercover but very essential.

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

A few strokes of this wonder mascara makes your eyes go pop; Zoom Lash is great for adding instant volume to your lashes by lifting and lengthening them. One coat is enough to give a subtle, fresh look for the day, add another for the evening for more drama. A great tip from the girls at MAC is to gently coat your lashes from the root outwards with the tip of the wand, then follow with a stroke on the whole of the lash. Zoom Lash stays on your eyes all day long but does take a couple of minutes to dry, so patience is required. Just remember at the end of the day to wipe off the product before bed to avoid panda eyes and soiled pillowcases.

Mavala Eye-Lite Double Lash Night Treatment

Getting the prescribed eight hours sleep a night can often be a task, but why should your lashes suffer? Mavala’s Eye-Lite Double Lash Night Treatment is bursting with protein and natural active ingredients which stimulate lash growth during the night, resulting in healthy, longer and stronger lashes.  And no more falling asleep with your mascara on – to get the most out of the treatment you must ensure that lashes are free from mascara before you brush on the solution. Once applied, just lay back, relax and get ready to wake up to beautiful lashes. Easy.

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner

Whether you want to replicate Audrey Hepburn’s Breakfast At Tiffany’s oh so chic look or create a dramatic geisha look, Bobbi Brown’s gel eyeliner is a must-have eye defining product. Using a precision brush, the lightweight formula effortlessly glides onto your lids, adding extra glamour to your lashes. If you don’t mind getting your fingers a little dirty you can manually apply this product straight onto your lids to create a dramatic smoky eye. Long Wear Gel Eyeliner comes in a range of colours from jet black to violet purple allowing you to experiment with colour as well as defining looks and once on it stays in place all day long.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers

Curling lashes is a fabulous way of opening up your eyes before applying your mascara and only takes seconds. Shu Uemura’s award winning eyelash curlers have an upgraded curved silicone pad that protects your lashes and provides the optimum curl. The patented hinge means you can apply the perfect amount of pressure to your lashes and this essential tool is designed to suit all eye shapes. But if you can’t beat them…

Shu Uemura False Lashes

…join them. Okay so all of the above would be great if only you had lashes long or strong enough to play with in the first instance. Don’t worry there is a silver lining, albeit a sticky line of lash adhesive (non sticky when dry). The Shu Uemura Lash Bar has a wide variety of lashes for every occasion and if you don’t have a steady hand you can pop into stockists of the brand in your city to be lash pampered by a professional artist. Shu Uemura’s false lashes are a wonderful indulgence; the ultimate lift for your eyes and if applied correctly will not cause any damage to your natural lashes.