The Genius Beauty Lessons You Learned From Love Actually Without Knowing I

Martine McCutcheon proved that you don't have to have a long fringe to style in a side-fringe. Sure, you wouldn't go so far as to call Martine's fringe here a micro-fringe, but it's full and eyelash-skimming and yet it can still be styled slightly to one side. These full fringes are more versatile than you think.

Keira Knightley's wedding beauty look was a masterclass in barely-there make-up. If soft and natural is your wedding make-up M.O you could do worse than to take your cues from Love Actually. Keep your brows groomed, your base coverage minimal, your lips slightly glossed and your blush subtle, and you have the Love Actually wedding look down to a tee.

You've got to give it to Mia. This woman knows what she wants and she's not afraid to go after it. And she knows the benefits of matching her blusher shade to her lip shade. You can see, in this picture in particular, that Mia's rosy lipstick is so close to the shade that's been blended across her cheeks that the same product was likely used for both. It's a simple way to tie your make-up look together and save space in your make-up bag too. You've got to love a multi-tasking make-up buy.

They're certainly a fan of fringes in the Love Actually hair and make-up department. Joanna Page seen here as Love Actually's 'just Judy' shows just how easy it is to tousle a blunt fringe up for a more carefree, undone look.

Back to Keira Knightley's famous wedding look in Love Actually. Her hairstyle shows just how effective a few face-framing tendrils can be when it comes to styling in a romantic up-do for your wedding day. Even Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex made sure she had a few wisps loose on her wedding day, remember?

It's arguably one of the most romantic scenes in Love Actually - and there are a heck of a lot of those - but when the curtain raises to reveal Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon locking lips at the end of the school Christmas show, it's clear that the latter has yet to experience the benefits of a good long-lasting lipstick. If you're intent on making it through a romantic Christmas holiday lipstick stain-free then look for 'long-wearing' or 'transfer-resistant' on the label.

When Hugh Grant shimmies around No 10, swinging his hips to the tune of 'Jump', he's boosting both his physical and mental wellbeing. Studies have repeatedly shown the psychological benefits of dance and what better excuse than the festive season to hop on board the trend. Hit 'shuffle' on your favourite Spotify playlist and get dancing.