Absolutely Fabulous' Patsy & Eddy's bag spill: what's in their make-up bags



beauty
July 11, 2016
Two women, Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders, standing by the sea, wearing hats and sunglasses, holding wine glasses.© Photo: Rex

We can't get enough of Ab Fab heroines Patsy and Eddy. As a film version of their hit TV series opens in cinemas, we sneak a peek inside their deliciously decadent beauty bags. 

It's finally here and it's fabulous - naturally. The eagerly anticipated Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie sees Patsy and Eddy forced to go on the run after accidentally drowning Kate Moss. Not that being in exile means they've let their sartorial standards slip. 

HELLO! beauty editor Nadine Baggott persuaded Bafta-winning make-up artist Christine Cant to tell us about the make-up kit she used on the film's stars Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders... 

A close-up of a beige liquid foundation with a smooth texture on a white background.

Make Up for Ever Ultra HD Foundation

"This long-lasting foundation provides perfect coverage to take Patsy from day to night - to party."

£29, from Debenhams

A black mascara tube with 'Hypnôse Waterproof' branding and a brush.

Lancôme Hypnôse Mascara

"Lashings of this mascara, on top of individual lashes, really opens up Edina's eyes."

£23.50 from Boots

Red lipstick with gold casing and YSL logo displayed on white background.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture in Le Rouge

"Patsy would never be seen without her signature red lip, created using this long-lasting rouge shade."

£26; visit yslbeauty.co.uk

Black and silver hair curler with a sleek design on a white background.

ghd Curve Classic Curl Tong

"Edina's bouncy curls last from day to night and are created by wrapping sections of hair around this tong."

£120; visit ghdhair.com

A close-up of pink, glittery powder on a white background.

Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Powder in Maui 

"Edina always has this bronzer on hand to enhance her tan and top up her glow."

£28.50; visit bobbibrown.co.uk

A rose gold compact with four eyeshadow shades: black, gold, and two other colors.

Bobbi Brown Beach Nudes Sunkissed Eye Palette in Gold

"For Edina's eye look, I used gold eye shadow on the inner eye, to brighten and enhance."

£36; tel 0808-281 0232. 

Black hairbrush with dense bristles and a sleek handle on a white background.

ghd Natural Bristle Radial Brush size 3

"Patsy's hair is the product of artful backcombing with this brush. It's then styled into her iconic updo and secured with lots of hairspray."

£20; visit ghdhair.com 

Gold Yves Saint Laurent foundation tube with black cap on white background.

YSL Touche Eclat

"A beauty essential to conceal dark circles and highlight, giving Patsy radiance after a late night partying."

£25, visit yslbeauty.co.uk

A close-up of a pinkish-red lipstick smudge on a white background.

MAC Lipstick in Twig

"This soft, muted, brownish-pink lipstick is Edina's go to for fabulous 1990s nude lips. 

£15.50, visit maccosmetics.co.uk

Gold and white L'Oréal Elnett hairspray bottle with a woman's face on it.

L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray

"A must for keeping Patsy's chic updo in place."

£2.60, from Boots. 

Black and gold cylindrical container of 99d curl hold spray on white background.

ghd Curl Hold Spray

"Keeps Eddy's curls in place."

£12.95; visit ghdhair.com

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