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Hannah Pool: This morning, no matter what I got up to last night, I will be waking up with a clean face and, more importantly, a clean pillow.

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Hannah Pool: Like the capsule wardrobe for your summer holiday, the capsule make-up/getting ready kit is a godsend during December.

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Hannah Pool: Concealers according to Bobbi Brown.

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Hannah Pool: Yes, there are more brands for black skin these days, but the majority are way outside those on a pocket-money budget.

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Hannah Pool: Smoky eyes, a key element of this season's grown-up trend, is one of my favourite looks, especially on dark skin.

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Hannah Pool: When I offer advice for older skin, I am not saying there is anything wrong with age, ageing or wrinkles. I am not even telling you how to avoid them. I am simply offering advice.

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Hannah Pool: When it comes to lipstick, I'm something of a slacker.

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Hannah Pool: Having had three pregnant friends confide that their skin has suddenly gone 'haywire', I thought I'd call pregnancy skin care expert Zita West.