For Your Perfect Face[edit]Make-up trends come and go, but one look reigns supreme above all others and never seems to go out of favour the smoky eyes, flawless complexion and naked lips combo. It's a classic look we have seen around for decades. The reason we love it so much is because a stronger eye, smooth skin and a soft lip are at once sexy and really wearable. PREP The true secret to a flawless face base is evenness. If you have good skin, smooth on a light moisturiser and wait 30 seconds for it to settle in. To help make-up glide onto the face, and prevent it from sinking into little lines or scars, use a primer instead (or on top). [<a%20href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=119008&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fen%2FEstee-Lauder-Face-Primer-Plus-Smoothing-Matte-Base-30ml_39932%2F"%20onmouseover="self.status='http://www.boots.com/en/Estee-Lauder-Face-Primer-Plus-Smoothing-Matte-Base-30ml_39932/';%20return%20true;"%20onmouseout="self.status=;%20return%20true;"%20target="_top Boots.com]"> </a> BASE Start with the foundation, because once you've applied it to the face, you might not need as much concealer as you first thought. Don't go too matte - with a dressed eye, the face needs to look fresh and lively. As a rule, liquid bases tend to be much easier to apply and give the glowiest finish. Plus, there is no need to fiddle with sponges or brushes - the heat from you fingers helps to work foundation into the skin - and it will look most natural. Rub a small drop of moisturiser between your hands to blend the base below the jaw-line over your neck.
CONCEAL The closer you colour-match your foundation, the better - if you can't get the exact tone, it's best to go a fraction lighter rather than darker, otherwise you will bring attention to the areas you want to hide. Draw short hatches of concealer around your eye area with a brush, because it is more precise and stops you applying too much to the face. Then use your fingertip to press (not rub) it in. To cover blemishes, dot right onto skin with the brush and pat in.
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SCULPT Defined cheeks add sophistication to strong eyes. The aim is to keep the chiselling natural looking. Sweep a matte bronzer just below the cheekbones from he middle of the cheeks upwards and blend, blend, blend the edges. You are better off building the colour very lightly - to prevent overload, take some excess powder off the brush on the back of your hand. [<a%20href="http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=119008&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Fen%2FDior-Bronze-Matte-Sunshine-SPF-20-High-Protection-Matte-Bronzing-Powder-8ml_125216%2F%3FCAWELAID%3D334505962%26cm_mmc%3DShopping%2520Engines-_-Google%2520Base-_---_-Dior%2520Bronze%2520Matte%2520Sunshine%2520SPF%252020%2520High%2520Protection%2520Matte%2520Bronzing%2520Powder%25208ml"%20onmouseover="self.status='http://www.boots.com/en/Dior-Bronze-Matte-Sunshine-SPF-20-High-Protection-Matte-Bronzing-Powder-8ml_125216/?CAWELAID=334505962&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engines-_-Google%20Base-_---_-Dior%20Bronze%20Matte%20Sunshine%20SPF%2020%20High%20Protection%20Matte%20Bronzing%20Powder%208ml';%20return%20true;"%20onmouseout="self.status=;%20return%20true;"%20target="_top Boots.com]"> </a> [edit]When you think smoky, you instantly reach for black, but it can look severe. The most universally flattering tone is chocolate brown, rather than black - it's way sultrier and softer against all skintones. Line Rim eyes with a soft kohl. Go as close to the lash roots as possible so that you don't see any gaps between the liner and lashes. Trying to draw a continuous line from the inside corner of the lashes outwards can be tricky - the most foolproof technique is to sketch little strokes along the lashline, working your way from the outside in. Use black for intensity - but if you want a softer look, use a dark brown pencil instead.
Layer Blend a deep mink-brown shadow across the lids, up to the crease and lightly along lower lashes, too. Then sweep a bronze shadow from slightly beyond the outer corners to the middle of the lids - and layer with a copper tone from the centre of the lids inwards.
Smoke Wash a shimmery gold shadow over the top of the lids to bring lightness to the eyes. Then blend it all up into the socket line for a washed, rather than graphic effect.
The Nude Lip Barely there lips are sexy without screaming, "Look at me!, but don't match them to your skintone as a too-fleshy pout can be draining. The most flattering shade isn't pure beige - look for peachy or pink undertones. |
