Fashion designer Annah Stretton

The powerhouse designer has more than 30 stores and and uses her strong profile to help numerous charities. Here are this busy woman's beauty must-haves.

SKIN

I keep it very simple and use Trilogy Vital Day Cream and Rosapene Night Cream. I love this so much, even my daughter even uses it.

I have got so much better at ensuring I slip, slop, slap before I go out in the sun. I love the Le Tan coconut-infused lotion, SPF 30.

As for facials, I am not keen on the way they leave my hair in a busy working day.

My secrets to good skin are great fresh food, reduce the carbs and sugar, lots of water, and thankfully I have good genes - so a little luck!

MAKEUP

I don't wear a lot of makeup on a daily basis. Although when the occasion calls for it, I love how it looks. My favourites are a mixed bag. I'm a big fan of Phoenix foundation, blusher and bronzer, MAC eye shadows and pencils, and Revlon Colourstay lipsticks.

In my handbag I keep lippies, lip moisturiser, and a small natural hair spray.

On weekends I don't wear a lot, unless the event calls for it. I do however draw in my brows - that's a non-negotiable.

HAIR

I have my hair blow-waved twice a week, so someone else does this job. It's very important when you do public speaking engagements as often as I do.

My favourite stylist (I have had her for 10 years) is Debbie Crarer at The Doll's House in Hamilton.

My hair needs lots of upkeep! It's unrecognisable if Debbie hasn't worked her magic. I colour every three weeks and blow-wave twice a week.

NAILS

I get manicures and pedicures every fortnight. I'm a big fan of great-looking hands and nails, and use Cherry Nails in Remuera. I love the metallics and the lighter pales. I'm not really a red girl.

I'm not into nail art, but I do colour my ring finger differently each time.

FRAGRANCE & BODY

I adore Red Roses by Jo Malone. It is my absolute go-to. Over the years I've worn so many goodies - Flowerbomb, Tresor, Kenzo Flower, DKNY and Calvin Klein.

For the body, I love Nivea's firming lotion. Once a day, after a shower, I slather it all over my body. It's a non-negotiable.

I never have baths. The thought of lying in water that gradually cools and gathers the dirt has very little appeal!

LIFESTYLE

My beauty treats are nails fortnightly and hair twice weekly. And for special events (and there are always plenty of these!) Phoenix will always do my makeup.

My beauty philosophy is to keep it so simple and quick, as I have so little time. Up-skill so you keep up with trends, and don't get stuck in a rut - change your look on a regular basis. Use professionals when it counts.

Magazines will also be my lead-in to new beauty stuff, and I often discover great products by accident. I have however tried plenty of dogs. I am also very aware that the written hype will often equal little more than free stuff being supplied to the author.

My beauty icon is Adele - she has a gorgeous clean and simple look.

The one product I can't live without is Johnson & Johnson pink makeup wipes.

My best beauty quick fix is to draw your brows in.

My beauty pet hates are heavy makeup, and cracked lippy. This can often be the domain of the smoker, as they endeavour to hide their dehydrated skin.

I'd like to fix the SPF factor in a lot of the foundations and the way it reacts with my eyes, should I happen to get it too close when applying

The beauty product I think needs be invented is false eyelashes that are easy to adhere and perfect for daily use. I find them such a mission to apply, yet when I do get there, I love the way they look.Read more at:prom dresses liverpool