Make-Up 101
Creating The Illusion of Flawless Skin
The first step in preparing your canvass is to ensure that your skin is in good condition. This means exfoliating and moisturising regularly. Look for an exfoliator with very fine particles, that won't damage your skin. A good primer , like MAC or Laura Mercier,will create an even finish, and keep your foundation from wearing off too quickly. The success of your foundation, tinted moisturiser or mineral powder relies on achieving an exact match to your natural skin tone. Ideally you should match your foundation to your jawline in daylight, bearing in mind that you might be getting a tan for the occasion. If the foundation looks too pale, you can warm it up by adding bronzer (Rimmel Sun has all the shades) t o the areas that usually get caught by the sun - forehead, nose, chin. Bronzer is a great contouring tool, use it on the areas you want to minimise and use a shimmery highlighter on areas you want to draw attention to, like cheekbones. ( Barbara Daly does a good one ). Concealer is the next step. Use it on scars, blemishes, red lines and shadows to create a flawless finish. Look for a heavy-duty one if you have tough blemishes, (like Vichy Dermablend) , and use only on those areas. Use a lighter-textured concealer under the eyes, as not to emphasise fine lines or drag at your skin. An illuminating pen is perfect for all ages. Finish your face with a translucent powder, either pressed or loose, to set your make-up. You are now ready to add colour!
Creating The Illusion of Flawless Skin
The first step in preparing your canvass is to ensure that your skin is in good condition. This means exfoliating and moisturising regularly. Look for an exfoliator with very fine particles, that won't damage your skin. A good primer , like MAC or Laura Mercier,will create an even finish, and keep your foundation from wearing off too quickly. The success of your foundation, tinted moisturiser or mineral powder relies on achieving an exact match to your natural skin tone. Ideally you should match your foundation to your jawline in daylight, bearing in mind that you might be getting a tan for the occasion. If the foundation looks too pale, you can warm it up by adding bronzer (Rimmel Sun has all the shades) t o the areas that usually get caught by the sun - forehead, nose, chin. Bronzer is a great contouring tool, use it on the areas you want to minimise and use a shimmery highlighter on areas you want to draw attention to, like cheekbones. ( Barbara Daly does a good one ). Concealer is the next step. Use it on scars, blemishes, red lines and shadows to create a flawless finish. Look for a heavy-duty one if you have tough blemishes, (like Vichy Dermablend) , and use only on those areas. Use a lighter-textured concealer under the eyes, as not to emphasise fine lines or drag at your skin. An illuminating pen is perfect for all ages. Finish your face with a translucent powder, either pressed or loose, to set your make-up. You are now ready to add colour!
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