We're all guilty of keeping hold of our make up for too long and sticking to the same routine for putting on our slap year after year. Changing your make up regularly is essential if you want to keep that fresh faced look. Christmas is the perfect time for a new you and this week Female First will help you make over your make up bag.

Most make up products should not be kept for more than six months after they were bought but almost everyone hoards cosmetics for year after year.

The fact is not only are you risking your health- old make up products can lead to nasty infections- but you're also sticking to the same tired old make up look. In order for it to remain effective you should change the make up you use at least once a year but with so many new products on the market it seems so much easier to stick to what you know.

Throughout this week Female First will guide you through the steps to choosing the right make up for you so you will be ready and raring to treat yourself to some new cosmetic goodies while you're doing your Christmas shopping.

First up is.........

How to Choose the Perfect Foundation

How to Choose the Right Eye Make Up