by Tui Mclean

Celebrities always seem to have it all, and we mortals are constantly in awe of their flawless red carpet style and airbrushed skin. But even the stars have tricks up their sleeves, and here are some of their top tips on how to look and feel good:

The dream skin cleanser
Supermodel Helena Christensen is not shy about the fact she is a huge fan of Mario Badescu Almond & Honey Face Scrub, £13.50, She claims ‘It smells like marzipan,’ and ‘gives my skin a clean, velvety feeling.’ From www.hqhair.com

The  trusty Daily SPF Moisturiser
Reese Witherspoon swears by her favourite moisturiser, Avon Solutions Hydra-Radiance Cream SPF 15, £8. ‘I’m a working mother… so I need to keep it simple and quick. I wash my face then apply Hydra-Radiance, which has a built-in SPF to protect my skin.’ www.avon.uk.com

The splash of colour
Red lips make for a timeless look, and Cheryl Cole is famous for her stylish red lips! She has teamed up with L’Oreal to launch her own Limited Edition Lipstick: ‘Red Passion’. One pound from every sale will go to The Cheryl Cole Foundation in aid of The Prince’s Trust. Cheryl’s gorgeous new lipstick comes in L’Oreal gold packaging and the best part is that it has Cheryl’s autograph on the side! So add some colour to your look and make sure you get your hands on some! www.lorealparis.co.uk

The secret weapon
Rachel Bilson’s secret weapon is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, £20. Bilson says ‘It gives my skin a dewy look,’. From Boots (0845 070 8090)

The Body Oil
Ubermodel Erin O’Connor is a huge Dr Hauschka fan, and her favourite product is Lavender Oil, £18. ‘It’s soothing, relaxing and sleep-inducing, especially on long-haul flights,’ says O’Connor. ‘It absorbs into my skin without leaving it greasy, and it’s effective enough to use on super-dry areas, such as elbows and feet.’ www.drhauschka.co.uk