YOUR eyes are the window to your soul, so tell-tale signs of late evenings and sleep-deprived nights will be exposed there, along with advancing years and the start of the ageing process.

Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Victoria Beckham may be able to hide signs of their partying ways behind sunglasses, but the truth will be revealed when they are taken off.

Bags, shadows and circles are the perils of putting on make-up every day, particularly if you tend to favour lashings of mascara and eyeliner for a strong, sexy look.

"Beautifully made-up eyes are key to any model or celeb's look and I insist on a perfect finish every time," says make-up artist Daniel Sandler, who has worked on some of the most beautiful women in the world including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Yasmin Le Bon.

"However, the daily routine of applying and removing make-up to this delicate area can take its toll on the skin - especially when you have as many as ten different looks to create on a shoot," Daniel warns.

Mascara and eyeliner can be quite stubborn, and taking them off can prove to be a real pain. But with so many make-up removers available, how do you choose which will take off your make-up easily, without causing any irritation?

Non-alcoholic formulas are great for sensitive eyes, as they won't cause any redness or dryness post-cleansing.

The delicate and vulnerable skin around the eyes is around ten times thinner than the skin on your face. As you age, the skin becomes drier, thinner and less firm, but a good eye cream can help slow down that process.

With each product promising miracles, here's the low-down on the best creams around. Be prepared to splash out on the highest-performing products.