Summer's on its way and, while high streets might be awash with neon brights and graphic liners, there's a quieter, more grounded beauty trend blossoming in the most sophisticated corners of the fashion world: wilderness and western. This isn't just about being a cowgirl (even though cowboy boots are a ‘thing’ with this aesthetic); it's about channelling the rugged beauty of nature, the raw spirit of the open plains and the understated elegance of a life lived outdoors. Think

Using single base makeup products, on the exact part of the face where they are needed without having to layer, has always appealed to me. I don’t like the feel of foundation on my fingers in the morning. In fact, the sensation of it - and how it seeps into every indent and pore - makes me cringe. At the same time, I’m not a particular fan of the beauty blender. So a complexion palette, with creams that can be applied with a brush and then blended, has been on my wish list fo