As a former The Only Way Is Essex cast member, and having starred in plenty of glamorous photo shoots, Samantha Faiers has accumulated a lot of beauty knowledge over the years.

Since leaving TOWIE, Faiers has starred in three seasons of The Mummy Diaries, another reality TV show which follows her parenting adventures with her children - two-year-old Paul and nine-month-old Rosie - and their dad, her partner Paul Knightley. Today we're talking beauty, because the mum-of-two has just taken on a new role as brand ambassador for YourGoodSkin. It's no surprise that when it comes to her can't-live-without beauty products, Faiers likes to keep it simple but chooses high-quality brands. Here are her top five...

1. Serum: "My favourite has to be the YourGoodSkin Balancing Skin Concentrate. It is the most expensive [item in the range], it's £16.99, but for a serum that's actually really good. And I've tried everything - from really expensive to cheap high-street brands and I can honestly say I've enjoyed using this." YourGoodSkin Balancing Skin Concentrate, currently reduced to £12.74 from £16.99, Boots

2. Bronzer: "In the last few weeks, I've barely worn foundation. I don't have foundation on today, I've just been using bronzer. I love Charlotte Tilbury Film Star Bronze & Glow, I wear that all the time." Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow, £49

3. Lip gloss: "In terms of lip gloss, I've got it with my today, it's the Clarins sponge-tip Lip Perfector. I have that with me all the time, I use shade six. For me, it's skincare, bronzer and then lips." Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in Rosewood Shimmer, £18.50

4. Fragrance: Tom Ford Private Blend Neroli Portofino Eau de Parfum, £158 for 50ml, John Lewis

5. Hairspray: Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong, £17.25, FeelUnique