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Makeup Basics - Complete Makeup Guide
Make-up isn’t about rules, it’s about options, and there are times when you wish to tone down your strongest features. After all, if you want to look great, you certainly need to feel it. The art of optical illusion has always played a vital role in the history of make-up. From its earliest days as tribal war paint, right up to its most sophisticated application today, it has been used to disguise and enhance. For those who wish to change their look (with no intention of braving a surgeon’s knife), shading and highlighting are the most effective ways to alter your features.

Makeup Basics

HOW TO APPLY LIP GLOSS
Lip gloss, clear or tinted, can be worn alone to create a natural sheen or over lip colours for a lacquered finish.

HOW TO APPLY LIP LINER
Lip liner, should be used primarily to shade rather than outline the lips. It also acts as a great fixative for lipstick.

HOW TO APPLY PENCILS
Pencils are a must for defining eyes and shaping brows. Always look for a soft pencil which will glide along smoothly.

HOW TO APPLY NAIL POLISH
Nail Polish, whether in neutral or bright colours, gives a well-groomed look.

HOW TO APPLY COLOUR CORRECTORS
Colour correctors can be used if you have problems such as broken blood vessels or a ruddy complexion which cannot be covered with a normal concealer.

HOW TO APPLY LIPSTICK
Lipstick, whatever the shade, can help protect the lips, provided that it contains a sun 12 protection factor and hydrators.

HOW TO APPLY TINTED MOISTURIZER
Moisture, is great if your skin requires minimal coverage and you find foundation too heavy. In the summer choose one with a sun protection factor.

HOW TO APPLY MASCARA
Mascara, accentuates the lashes, helping to frame the eyes. For the best results, two fine coats are better than one single, heavy-handed application.

HOW TO APPLY LIQUID EYELINER
Eyeliner, is essential for transforming daytime make-up into a glamorous evening look, but it does require precision application.

HOW TO APPLY EYESHADOW
Eye shadow, in striking, slightly shimmering tones, applied with a light hand, can give the face an air of luminousity.

HOW TO APPLY CONCEALER
Concealer, in a retractable stick will give better coverage and last longer than creamy formulations. Look for a shade with yellow undertone to suit your skin tone.

HOW TO APPLY LOOSE POWDER
Loose powder, must be super-fine to ensure it creates a barely there finish and looks as natural as possible once applied.

HOW TO APPLY FOUNDATION
Foundation, is essential to smooth the skin and disguise imperfections. Dry skin needs a creamy formulation and oily skin will benefit from an oily skin will benefit from an oil-free compact or liquid foundation. For superior coverage, choose a liquid or stick foundation.