Category : Make-up Tips

I recently received an email from a reader who is concerned about her facial masking. She wanted to know how best to correct it. I decided to post the information for all. Facial Masking is where the skin appears to have it’s own natural mask. The edges of the face tend to be darker and the...

I’m doing some TV work this week with more mature women. I was busy preparing my kit this morning and it got me thinking about a make-up kit for more mature skin. I decided to put together a list of all the ‘must haves’. As we get older the skin changes; firmness is lost, eyebrows...

This is one of most commonly requested posts/videos. Here are some make-up tips for glasses wearers. The video tutorial will be up soon. If you’re long sighted: Eyes appear bigger through the lenses. It’s best to use darker shades on the lid to give the illusion of smaller eyes through...

You have a hooded eyelid if the lid is mostly hidden by a fold of skin that comes from above the socket. In terms of make-up application here are a few tips to help. When you look forward into the mirror you probably don’t see a lot of eyelid space. You may think that there is no point to...

  Image copyright vogue.com Every season we see a different skin trend. Natural-looking skin was big on the Autumn/Winter catwalks. Matte yet luminous skin sounds like a contradiction but it’s easy to achieve.   You want to create a fresh faced effect but still maintain matte...

I am often asked how the shape of facial features effect make-up application. I will start with lip shape since the last email I received was from a girl who wanted to correct a wide mouth. No ones lips are perfect but there are a few things to bear in mind when choosing make-up. Use gloss –...

So we all want full and pouty lips but unfortunately many of us have far from the lips we covet. There are a few things to consider when applying make-up if you want your lips to appear fuller. When using rich colours make sure you shape the lips with  but add a little shine to the centre Use lip...

I have been asked quite a few times to explain the process of covering an indented scar. This method is great for covering all manner of indented scars – acne indented scaring, chicken pox marks, indented surgical scars etc. A mixture of highlighting, shading and covering can make a scar look...

There are so many laws on the expiry of products these days. I don’t follow them as a rule but I do use them as a guideline. Here are the guidelines on the shelf life of your make-up: Mascara:  4 Months Eye shadow: 3 years + Powder: 2 Years Liquid Eyeliner: 6 months Pencil Liner: Once...

Here is a list of the different types of foundations used by Make-up artists and what they are used for: Liquid: Used when trying to achieve a natural look. Perfect for young or clear skin. Usually applied with a foundation brush, stippling brush or damp make-up sponge. Professional liquid foundations...