8 MAKEUP ARTIST TIPS TO TRY AT HOME Since launching my book (insert shameless plug #432 here) I’ve been on the receiving end of some very glamorous makeovers. I’ve always had a lot of respect for the work that makeup artists do. They can take a dull, tired and lifeless face and turn it into a fresh and defined TV or eventready face. In this case, specifically MY face. Whenever I’m in the makeup chair, I’m always quizzing the makeup artist doing my makeover for his or her tips. There is always something new to learn – or a different way to try applying makeup – or a different product to play with. Here are 8 makeup artist tips to try at home
1. Apply your eye makeup before your foundation. This is not a new tip but one that I’ll keep on reminding us all about because it’s one that I am a shocker for remembering at home.
The reason why makeup artists do this is because you can clean-up fall-out from the eye makeup without destroying your foundation application. At-home tip: Make a note to yourself – EYES FIRST – and attach it to your bathroom mirror as a reminder. 2. An even complexion is everything. Covering imperfections and differences in skin tone is the key to creating a fresh-looking face. At-home tip: get your foundation colour matched to your skin. Foundation ranges with an extensive range of shades will make it more possible to get an exact match without blending shades. Try Illamasqua Skinbase foundation. 3. Work your best feature. Got stunning lips? Make them the feature. Eyes more the standout? Define them. At-home tip: try both looks. Work out which one works best for you. It doesn’t mean you drop a statement lip but you might (like me) decide to reserve it for times when you’re mostly going to be wearing sunglasses or specifically want to contrast a neutral outfit with a pop of colour. 4. If the eyes have it, it’s about creating definition without “closing” them. At-home tip: if the space between your eye crease and brow is narrow then don’t bring dark colours up to the brow – keep the definition around the line of the eye.
5. False lashes will open up your eyes like nobody’s business. My lashes are short. Mascara does help but nothing opens them more than the addition of false lashes … well maybe eyelash extensions but I’m not up to keeping up the maintenance on them. At-home tip: If you’re not keen to try adding lashes yourself, work with an mascara like Benefit They’re Real mascara where the tip at the end of the brush can be used to add mascara and lengthen out and open the lash. Check out Men's Clothing coupons , Men's Shoes coupons or 30 OFF Famous Footwear you can get up to 60% OFF Fashion Outlet + FREE Shipping at Famoufootwear.com for saving!