Top Make Up Tips

Once you learn the basics, applying makeup isn't as daunting as it seems! When you're standing in the midst of a makeup aisle it's hard to know where to start.

There are many tried-and-tested tips and tricks that the experts know, and they take years to perfect...BUT

Get these basics down, and you'll perfect any daytime and night time look.

  

Cleanse, Prep and Prime

The key to perfect any make up application is to prep your canvas, make sure you cleanse thoroughly, moisturise and use a primer suit your skin type this will ensure your make up stays put all day.

 Choose the Right Foundation for Your Skin Type

Not only is choosing the right colour important, (we all know that tide line is NOT flattering) but not just the right foundation for your skin colour but the most suitable for your skin TYPE is key. 

 If you have oily skin using a matte finish foundation would probably suit best, if you have dry skin using a]sheer foundation will give you the best results and won't dehydrate your skin.

Contour and Highlight

 

Light tan shadows (on most skin) can also be used as contour, the hollow for your cheeks, jawbone, temples etc. 

Highlights used on the brown bone, cheekbone and other high points of your face, compliment your face shape.

 

  Fill In Your Brows

Brows shape your face and enhance your eyes, gone are they days when you draw on your brows, luckily these days we have multiple options, use a pencil to match your skin tone and use light feather strokes to gently fill in your brows. Eye shadows with a angled brush work really well.

 All About Eyes

 

Choosing the right make up for your eye shape can make a world of difference, if you have wide set eyes, concentrate the depth of the eyeshadow closer to your inner eye 

For close set eyes, winged eyeliner, winging out your eye shadows to create a more elongated eye shape are more complimentary.  Top Tip  -  Dab a little highlighter in the tear duct area to give the illusion of more open and wider eyes.

  

Curl Eyelashes - No matter your eye shape curling your lashes will instantly open the eye!

Use Flesh Coloured Eyeliner 

If you have small eyes, using a flesh coloured liner in your water line instead of a dark liner will bring out the whites of your eyes while accenting your eye make up and minimising any redness.

Nude Lips

 

With a tiny little bit of concealer or foundation applied over the lip you can knock out any redness and create a really beautiful nude lip base that compliments a dark smokey eye, add a little gloss to the centre to create a plumped up effect and viola!

You're ready to go!

What's the best make up tip you have, would love to hear them!

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