IF your make-up kit consists of a lacklustre collection of tired brushes it is time to invest in some of the best tools of the trade.

“The right brushes are just as important as the makeup itself,” according to Bobbi Brown. “They can make applying makeup easier and faster – and give you more natural-looking results.”

If you can afford them, invest in the Bobbi Brown Basic Brush Collection, £145, a sleek black case containing everything you need to get started.

There are six brushes: concealer, foundation, face blender, eye shadow, eye liner and eye brow to achieve professional looking results.

As your budget allows, expand your collection to include handmade brushes from the wider collection for the face, eyes and lips.

The makeup supremo tests the design of each brush for the best application, from the wood of the handle to the hair of the bristles, hand cut to guarantee the exact density and shape required to do the job quickly and skilfully.

Don’t forget to clean brushes regularly with the Bobbi Brown Conditioning Brush Cleanser, £11, and they will last a lifetime.

Check out the Bare Minerals Bare Brush Bar if you are looking for the perfect makeup tools. New in store, there is a massive collection to choose from.

The brand’s synthetic fibre brushes are particularly recommended. Use the Bare Minerals Beautiful Brush, £26, for sheer to full coverage of loose mineral foundation.

The pick up the Bare Minerals Supreme Finisher, £24, for buildable coverage of luminisers and bronzers.

The purse-friendly Models Own range won’t break the bank but will give you the tools required for a professional finish.

Try the Models Own Eyelash Curler, £8, to open up the eyes before applying mascara.