5 nail products we can’t live without

5. A hero cuticle oil

Contrary to what people might think, cuticle oil actually works wonders on your nails. It nourishes both cuticle and nail, preventing it from drying, splitting and breaking. And here’s a secret: apply it over your nails a couple of minutes after you’ve finished painting and it’ll form a slippery coat that will help to avoid smudging. That’s not to say it’ll be dry enough for you to rummage in your handbag – you still have to be careful. Our weapon of choice? OPI’s Avoplex Cuticle to Go Replenishing Treatment. The squeezy tube makes it a mess-free magician.

£10.25, johnlewis.com