Models Direct

Regardless of whether you like a subtle flick or a dramatic, sixties-inspired eyeliner look, as seen on Lanvin's catwalk models this year, it's safe to stay that the winged-eye style is here to stay. Many women love how sleek a simple flick can look, but worry that their shaky hands will make a mess of liquid eyeliner, which is notoriously difficult to work with.

However the team at Models Direct say that a cosmetics company called NYX who hail from the US, have a solution to this dilemma. The company have just recently launched their line of make-up in the UK, and one of their products has got all those in the Models Direct office talking. Called the 'Curve', this cleverly-designed eyeliner is ideal for those whose unsteady hands make standard liquid eyeliner impossible to use. The ergonomic shape makes this product fool-proof. It comes with an innovative 'grip zone' which ensures that application is secure, precise and flawless.

NYX was established by Toni Ko in 1999, and now produces more than 500 make-up items, all of which are made using high quality formulations. They're competitively priced, so even ladies on a budget can treat themselves. Their range includes make-up brushes, false eyelashes, blush and of course, eyeliner. In addition to 'Curve' the company have created several other innovative products which caught the eye of those at Models Direct, including the 'Push-up Eyebrow Pencil', which is double-ended and comes with both a highlighter, for lifting and emphasis of the brow bone, and a brown-coloured pencil, for filling in gaps and creating a perfectly arched eyebrow.

Models Direct were particularly intrigued by the NYX High Definition Primer. Designed to be used alongside the company's High Definition Studio Foundation, this primer helps to minimise pores, wrinkles and fine lines, and creates a matte base on which to apply foundation, resulting in a truly flawless face. According to Models Direct, NYX cosmetics are now being sold in River Island, Urban Outfitters, as well as from the NYX UK website.