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Five of the Best Hard-Working Heroes

Batiste Dry Shampoo, €3.99

Elizabeth Arden 8-hour Cream, €30

Aveda Inner-Light Tinted Moisturiser, €36.50

Nars Multiple, €40.50

Rodial Glam Balm, €82.06

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Batiste Dry Shampoo, €3.99

Part of festival-goers' essential bags of tricks, this is a long-standing favourite of women in a hurry, who don't have those extra 20 minutes to dry and style their hair. Smells pleasant and gets rid of the greasy look immediately. From pharmacies.

Elizabeth Arden 8-hour Cream, €30

Has achieved cult status in the world of cosmetics and famously developed as a salve for Arden's horses' legs. Use it as a lip gloss, a balm, dab it on cuts and sunburn, rub it into dry skin on knees and elbows – multitasker doesn't cover it. From department stores.

Aveda Inner-Light Tinted Moisturiser, €36.50

An absolutely ace product that covers, moisturises and protects, all in one. It has an SPF 15, is light-weight and oil-free, goes on smoothly and provides decent coverage, giving skin a luminous quality. From Brown Thomas.

Nars Multiple, €40.50

There have been many imitators but few can rival the original multipurpose stick. It can be used on eyes, lips, cheeks and body to give an iridescent glow and is practically foolproof. Orgasm is the best selling shade and our favourite too. From Brown Thomas

Rodial Glam Balm, €82.06

Moisturising and anti-aging (it has been shown to reduce fine lines by 30%), this also plumps lips, heals minor cuts and tames flyaway hair as well as strengthening nails. Celebrity fans include Sarah Jessica Parker and Nicole Richie. From asos.com