With end of year functions, galas and parties lined up, no doubt you would appreciate some tips on how to achieve flawless make-up. Here are some reminders to help you feel confident and beautiful.
1) Tweeze your eyebrows
The eyebrows frame the face so make sure they are neatly trimmed and shaped. Well-groomed brows will ensure a clean, professional make-up look.
2) Remove facial hair
Some of us have issues with unwanted hair - a slight moustache, sideburns, stray unibrow hairs. Get these professionally removed and start with smooth baby-soft skin.
3) Apply concealer
Invest in the best concealer you can afford. Whether your face is looking tired due to late nights, hangovers, illness, stress and care-giving, concealer covers a multitude of sins.
4) Go easy on the shimmer
Party looks usually include shimmery shades of eye-shadow, and glitter. If you are over 25, you might want to skip these. The shiny pigments tend to collect in the creases around your eyes making you appear older. Stick to matte make-up and experiment with bold colour rather than shine.
5) Remember to prime
If you want day-to-night make-up with staying power, mix a dab of primer with your foundation before applying. Better still, apply a sheer layer of primer and then use a make-up sponge to put your foundation on.
6) Try a bold smoky eye
For this look, start with loose powder under your lower eyelids to catch any spills. Apply a dark shadow on the upper middle lid and blend it out, adding an even darker shade to the crease. Pair this with a clean, skin-coloured upper lid and a nude lip. Add extra mascara to make it even more dramatic or apply false lashes.
7) Test out that red lip
As a rule, the deeper your skin tone, the deeper your shade of red should be. Get professional advice from your make-up counter salesperson to ensure that you purchase a shade of red to correctly match your undertone. Start with plump, exfoliated lips (use a sugar and coconut oil scrub for this) and a red lip liner. Apply the liner all over your lips first, to prolong its staying-power. Then apply a coat of red lipstick. Blot with a one-ply tissue and add another coat. Dust with powder around the edges to prevent bleeding.
With these few professional make-up tips, you can be confident and glamorous as you step out in style this month.
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