Q. Now that I am a dress size smaller after following a healthy eating and regular fitness routine, I would like to update my make-up - I don't want it to be too extreme - more of a natural look. Any tips?
A. Well done of achieving your goal through healthy eating and exercise. I'm sure that you have noticed your skin looking fresher and more radiant too. A clean natural look can be easily achieved and give you an added boost of confidence.
Here ar
e a few tips:
1. Always start with a fully cleansed and moisturized face.
2. Wearing the right foundation is the base to perfect makeup, offering softness and glow over the face. Choose a light weight product that will give you just enough coverage, without appearing caked on - you are aiming for a clean, even-toned, natural looking skin.
3. Look carefully at your eyebrows - do they need attention? Having your eyebrows shaped correctly can dramatically lift the frame of your face. Why not visit McKay Parlour at Twelfth Milestone, Templepatrick (T: 028 94 439720) for a professional wax and tint. Keeping your eyebrows groomed
4. Don't be afraid to use blush - stick with a natural and light brush to give you a healthy glow. Apply a bit to the apples of your cheeks - it's easier to start with a little bit of blush and add more rather than being heavy handed. If you do add too much blush, lightly dust some powder over the area to tone down the intensity.
5. You'll find that in keeping your brows groomed and applying a sheer blush you don't have to put on as much make-up - adding to the natural look.
6. The simplest way to accentuate your eyes is to apply a single colour - soft beiges and pinks for a very natural look. Gently sweep eye shadow close to your lashes, along the upper lid and blend it out. Now apply a coat of mascara, but don't overdo the mascara or you will ruin the very soft, natural effect.
7. Finally apply lipstick - choose its colour according to your skin tone. Before applying lipstick, apply moisturizer on the lips to prevent drying and cracking of lipstick. First apply one coat of lipstick and then put a tissue paper between the lips to blot away extra lipstick. Then again apply the lipstick.
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS - available from McKay Pharmacy, Templepatrick or from Northern Ireland's online health and beauty store lifeandlooks.com
Clarins Joli Rouge lipcolour - A soft, creamy lipstick texture which delivers rich, vibrant, long-lasting colour with a glossy shine.
Clarins True Radiance Foundation- A foundation that unlocks all the secrets of light to even, smooth and illuminate the complexion.
Clarins Powder Blush Compact - A whisper of colour. For a beautiful, transparent complexion and the final radiant touch to your make-up. Subtle colours delicately applied to the cheekbones and blended in towards the ears
Clarins Single Eye Colour Long-Lasting - Sumptuous shades which beautifully illuminate eyes. A texture with an exceptional "instant colour" effect for a superb make-up result
Lancôme Colour Fever Shine - A sensual film of colour that gives vibrant shine. For an ultra-intense transparent luminous colour which contains a moisturizing action that lasts for hours.
Lancome Color Ideal (Perfecting skin effect make-up spf 15) - The unique combination of opaque and clear pigments provides natural, adaptable coverage. The fresh texture harmonizes and improves the skins texture, concealing pores, wrinkles and discoloration marks.
Lancome Blush Subtil (Sheer) - A silky and long-lasting powder blusher that glides evenly over your skin. Natural, iridescent or sheer: choose the effect that best suits your look!
Lancome Color Design Eye shadow - Sensational effects gentle hold eye shadow. A range of vibrant colours with an ultra gentle long-lasting texture. Great results!
