What beauty products you really need … and you can give up

Take a look in your beauty cabinet and we guarantee you that it is replete with products claiming to give you a younger look, softer hair or glowing skin.

But which of these items are must-haves of beauty, and which ones are simply superfluous and useless?

JENNY FRANCIS has recruited the help of a team of experts to answer your burning questions about beauty.

Do I really need it. . . to use a shampoo and conditioner of the same brand? NO

Lee Stafford, celebrity hairdresser, said, "Depending on the ingredients of the set you use and the needs of your hair, it is not always necessary to use a matching duo.

"The shampoo and conditioner are generally designed to work together in revs. However, it may be worth trying to mix it with different combinations.

"By mixing your shampoo and conditioner, you can find products with complementary technologies.

"For example, if you have fat roots and dry ends, you can use a volumizing shampoo that clarifies the root area, but a conditioner with extra hydration to keep the extremities under control."

Do I really need it. . . to use a thermal protection spray on my hair before styling? YES
Lee said, "It is very important to use heat protection before using a heated styling device, because prevention is better than cure when it comes to your hair. Each strand of hair is composed of a mixture of keratin, water and lipids that unite to strengthen the elasticity of the hair.

Keratin can be damaged when exposed to 160 ° C (the lowest heat setting on most hair straighteners), which means that excessive styling can result in rapid deterioration of hair.

"The hair is not able to repair itself, so the best way to protect it is to use a protective product."

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Do I really need it. . . to separate the creams of day and night? YES

Toni Paine, Skin Expert for the Nspa Skin Care Clinic, said, "To get the most out of your skin creams, you need to use separate day and night creams.

"While you sleep, your skin does all the necessary repairs and maintenance. So you want to use a cream that helps to stimulate this process.

"During the day, your skin has to deal with a lot more stress, such as exposure to UV, pollution and central heating that dries it up.

"Day creams are specifically formulated to give your skin not only moisture, but also the protection needed to keep it balanced and healthy."

Do I really need it. . . bother with masks? NO

Toni says, "A mask, depending on your needs, is a very fast way to give your skin an extra boost. Whether it's for hydration, exfoliation, deep cleansing or shine, a face mask is a great way to get results fast for a special occasion or in a crisis.

However, you do not need to use masks if you already get good results with creams and serums.

"Only if you need a boost of hydration with dry skin, to get rid of spots or blackheads or to give a boost to your dull skin, these face masks make sense . "

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Do I really need it. . . to use cream under the eyes? YES

Toni says, "The skin around the eyes is different from other parts of the face. It's thinner, a little more delicate and sensitive.

"Eye creams brighten the area and reduce the appearance of fine lines by providing the same ingredients that you would use for other parts of the face, but at lower doses that do not cause irritation.

"It is essential not to overload the area under the sun, as using any product that is too heavy can cause pockets."

Do I really need it. . . to use a base coat on my nails? YES

Charlotte Lowe, expert manicurist for Jessica Nails, says, "You absolutely need a base coat.

"Not only does it prevent stains, it also helps protect the nail itself and lengthens the life of your manicure. Nails do not need to "breathe" between manicures as they draw their nutrients and oxygen from the bloodstream and not from the air.

"In fact, if you feel that your nails are dry or brittle, the best thing to do is to apply a good quality basecoat containing vitamins and nutrients."

Do I really need it. . . to use a primer? YES

Julia Bowden, famous makeup artist, said: "Primer has become a cult product in the last ten years.

"It can transform your makeup by covering your skin with a basecoat so that the foundation is easier, smoother, lasts longer and does not flow easily.

"It also blurs imperfections and gives your face a" glow "that the base does not reach. My advice? Buy a reasonably priced bag and you will never look back. "

Do I really need it. . . to take separate supplements instead of a multivitamin? NO

Rhiannon Lam-bert, a nutritionist at Harley Street, says, "Research suggests that nothing replaces the nutrition that provides you with a well-rounded diet, exercise and a good night's sleep."

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