Find the secret ingredient to your face-wash routine

from Style Magazine Toowoomba March 2020

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Surprise ingredient for glowing skin

Vogue Australia make-up artist Nadine Monley says for dewy, radiant skin, you need to apply oils rather strip them away

Using oil to clean your skin may seem counterintuitive at first, especially if you’re in the habit of scrubbing your face until it’s squeaky clean. But, using oils to gently wipe away the day (rather than overcleansing with soaps and harsher cleansers) is the secret to skin that is dewy and radiant rather than dry and imbalanced, says veteran make-up artist Nadine Monley.

“I’ve seen first-hand the immediate benefits of using oils to cleanse skin — both on myself and others,” Nadine says.

“Oils pick up dirt and make-up while nourishing the skin flora. “They are not only extremely gentle on your skin for taking off all your make-up, but also leave you feeling hydrated and glowing like you have walked straight out of a facial.

“Most people tend to strip their skin of their natural oils when they use harsh cleansers, which contributes to skin irritation, sensitivity and oily skin (the skin over produces sebum when it’s trying to compensate for the lack of natural oils).”

Nadine is also a fan of massaging oil into the skin before applying foundation – and even adding a drop or two of essential oil to her foundation.

“I have done this since the start of my career,” she says. “I wanted to explore the effects oils have on the skin when mixed with foundation, and I noticed an instant dewy glow and improvement in skin texture.

“You get this beautiful silky texture that makes your complexion look plumped and completely flawless.”

Nadine not only uses a little oil mixed into her foundation; she also preps the skin with oils.

To prep your skin with oil before foundation, she recommends spending a little time massaging it into the skin.

“It will stimulate your complexion, leaving you with a glow even before you apply the foundation,” she says.

“With this technique I use about a drop or two; you don’t want to use too much because your skin will be too oily.

If, after you do this, you find your skin needs a little more, just add a little over the top of your foundation.

“I love doing this because your foundation soaks into your skin instead of sitting on top of your skin like a mask,” Nadine says.

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For long or oval-shaped faces you should focus on contouring the chin and forehead rather than the cheek bones. Still give your cheek bones some definition to lift the face.

Remember, all face shapes are beautiful and unique! While contouring can help you embrace your natural face shape, remember to appreciate your own individuality. BY JAIME PROUTEN – MAKEUP ARTIST @JAIMEKATEMUA

Step 1 Start with your base already applied, including primer, foundation, concealer and powder.

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Step 2 Dip your contour brush into your chosen shade, normally two shades darker than your skin tone (either matt bronzer or contour shade) then dust lightly on the back of your hand so it doesn’t look too heavy handed once applied. Always go slow then build it up if needed. Follow your tragus towards the corner of your lip but not quite reaching the lip.

Step 3 Blend out your contour with a multi-colour bronzer to soften the contour for a more natural look.

Step 4 Add blush to only the apples of the cheeks using a complementing tone to yours –e.g. tanned skin go with either a plum, deep pink or tangerine, pale skin go with soft pinks or light corals. Smiling helps to bring the apples of your cheeks out.

Step 5 Using a fan brush, dip into desired highlight shade and sweep the top of your cheekbones and brows and underneath the brow tail. Areas such as the top lip, centre of nose and the forehead can be highlighted also if you want to bring them out with the cheek bones.