Beauty resolutions you need to make

3. Clear out your make-up bag and wash your brushes

Most of us are quite fussy when it comes to checking use-by dates when it comes to food, but are you as vigilant with your make-up? On the back of each make-up product is a picture of a pot with the number of months it lasts. Keep a look out for this to prevent yourself from coming into contact with unwanted bacteria.

‘Give your make-up and brushes the clean they deserve!’ says beth. ‘Dirty brushes are unhygienic and under-perform every time. Use a brush cleanser or hair shampoo, and enjoy the joy of fresh, clean brushes. Throw old make-up away; old mascaras and nearly-empty products just need to go, and give the remaining make-up a quick wipe-over before you put it away.’

To give your brushes a good clean try No7 Brush Cleaner (£8, boots.com)