Everything gets a bit darker at this time of year: mornings feel like the middle of the night, wearing head-to-toe black becomes acceptable (hurrah!) and hair loses those sun-kissed highlights (boo!).

Whether you prefer sharp lines or Sixties-style flicks, accentuate your eyes with our favourite staple cosmetic. Pippa Bailey tests them out. 1. Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Liner: £5.29, Boots We have come ...