Tear-Proof Glamour

Keeping make-up meltdown at bay even with acceptance speech weepies

If there's one thing any actress worth her salt knows, it's how to turn on the tears, and with Ladbrokes offering odds of 2:1 on Kate Winslet blubbing her way through a hat-trick of award ceremonies this year, it appears that celebrity make-up artists will be working overtime this awards season to ensure the stars don't wind up on stage with their faces running down their couture. Forget the Manolos or the Chanel clutch - it seems this year's most coveted accessory will be the humble Kleenex.   Luckily for the likes of Kate, Meryl and even Ange - GLAMOUR.com has the know-how to guarantee make-up meltdown remains strictly a fault of the D-list, and hours of uninterrupted gorgeousness are just a few savvy products away...   Step 1: Face FactsWith so many cameras pointed at you, a base that remains flawless no matter how many salty tears may flow is essential. Clinique Superfit foundation (£18.11, www.clinique.co.uk) is designed to stay put, with a unique streak and fade-proof formula, which means, should you wish, you can uncontrollably sob and wail your way through your most important and heart-wrenching red carpet event with no danger of 'tear-tracks' spoiling your look.   Step 2: The Eyes Have It Tears and heavy eye make-up do not a match make, and considering the key red carpet trend amongst A-listers tends to be the smoky eye, smudged kohl, smeared shadow and running mascara is a sure-thing for the more weepy of award season starlets. Waterproof formulas are key - and here at GLAMOUR.com, we've tried them all! Eyeliner can be the worst culprit, so slick your lids with the Beauty Ed's fave, Lancôme Crayon Khôl Waterproof (£17.45, www.lancome.co.uk) - it glides on like a dream and stays put for hours, no matter what you throw at it.   Make-up artists the world over swear by the cult classic Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof (£4.99, www.boots.com) for va-va-voom lashes, but if you've a favourite non-waterproof mascara you'd like to stay true to, use the genius Clarins Double Fix (£13.50, www.clarins.co.uk). This transparent waterproofing gel goes over any mascara to instantly transform lashes into a storm-proof fringe.   Step 3: The Final Flourish Once you've completed your Hollywood transformation, your final step to red carpet readiness is one of our favourite make-up secrets - Benefit She Laq (£18.50, www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk). This clear, liquid makeup sealer comes complete with a set of mini brushes and works to completely seal your look so your face stays put no matter how many tissues you go through. Coat lids, lashes, cheeks and lips to guarantee your shadow, liner, mascara, blush and lippy remain flawless throughout the event. Now, get out there and have a ball!