Super shiny skin

There's one thing about the Oscars that's a guarantee... amazingly beautiful shiny skin on celebs. Yes they have access to hard-core facials and world-class makeup artists, but there a few things you can do at home to get yours glowing too.

* Exfoliate regularly. I've said it before and I'll happy repeat, dead skin makes you look dull. If it's scrubs you like, go for one with really small beads - not chunky pieces of whatever. My fave is MD Formulations Face and Body Scrub. I use it at least twice a week and have had the same bottle for about two years (no joke). If scrubs freak you out, I get it, try products with salicylic acid - it helps speed up cell turnover. Try L'Oreal, Neutrogena and Alpha-H.

* Get yourself a nourishing night moisturiser and a day cream with SPF 30+. Hydrating formulas plump skin from the inside, giving you a better base for your makeup. Try True Solutions, Bloom and Clinique.

* Use a touch of primer to make your skin smoother than ever. You only need the teensiest amount, but it makes a whopping difference. Try Korres, Natio or YSL.

* The final - and most important - step is a good foundation. Try one with a pearly (not disco-bally) finish, or mix your current brand with a little Benefit High Beam. While you're at it, experiment by mixing your moisturisers and foundation until you get the perfect finish. You can even mix different foundations together to get the perfect shade - especially as your skin tone changes throughout the year. I like Revlon, Chanel and Bobbi Brown foundations, but this really depends on your skin type and the finish you want. If you have oily skin, please don't listen to people who insist you need a matt finish. You don't!

* Now your skin should look amazing - so don't ruin it with too much powder. Try liquid blushers and bronzers for the perfect glow, Oscars or not.