Rather than just being the face of a generic beauty brand, more and more female celebrities are taking their moment – or in some cases, decades – in the spotlight as a chance to create their own lines in make-up and skincare. Distilling all they’ve gleaned from years in the make-up artist’s chair, on the red carpet and in front of the camera, they are well positioned to create the best skin-enhancing products for us to ape their looks. Filter-perfect pores, glossy ‘glass’ skin and juicy, pert lips are the look de jour – each perfect for sun-kissed looks this summer.

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Distilling all they’ve gleaned from years in the make-up artist’s chair, on the red carpet and in front of the camera, celebrities are well positioned to create the best skin-enhancing products for us to ape their looks.

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These are our top five female-founded beauty brands and our picks from their collections for imbuing a summer glow.