Beauty Masterclass

The biggest secret I can share on how to achieve a minimal make up look, is always use a primer. It blurs imperfection on the skin, minimizes pores, softens fine lines, makes sure the make up stays in place all day long and gives a flawless finish. So ladies think of this as your secret weapon.

Avoid using heavy- texture foundations especially with black skin as it tends to be oilier. Alternatively use a foundation which is lightweight in texture and has a high pigment concentration. When it comes to choosing a foundation, always pick a colour that matches the majority of your face. Ladies if you want to adjust any discoloration use a lighter or darker concealer for the areas of your face that appears different. Remember to use a brush when applying foundation starting from the centre of the face working outwards, blending around the concealer and not over.

If you want to make your lips fuller use a lip liner to draw just outside your natural line. Likewise, if you want to make your lips appear less full, line them just inside the natural lip line with a darker lip pencil in a neutral tone. Finish your look with a peachy or nude colour gloss that will help to pick up the natural colour in your lips.    

Never use an eye brow pencil which is darker than your brows as this can look too hard. Opt for a colour which is close to your brow colour. Remember your brows should start in line with the tip of the nose and finish at the outer corner of the eye. Eyeshadow colours with silvery undertones can be a bit harsh on black skin, so use colours which are warmer and have more golden tones for a more flattering look. For pale skin use shades with stonewash hints or cool undertones to help your skin glow.

Get An Instant Face Lift With Your Eyeliner

Who knew the humble eyeliner would be such a powerful tool. Yes ladies, this trusted make-up secret when done correctly will instantly knock of years without a knife in slight.

Top Tips

Level Lines

Getting both eyes to match can be tricky. Ladies ensure that your flicks are the same height by drawing a dot with a pencil eyeliner where you want the flick to end. Hold the pencil across your face and dot the other side level with the first.

Combat Wobbly Hands

If you can’t keep your shaky hands still, work in two halves. Make it easy by starting from the middle of the eye and flick out, then once satisfied join the inner corner to the middle. Press your liner right into your lash line; trust me you’ll start getting a smoother line every time.

Eye Wide Open

Ladies if you’re worried about your eyes looking too heavy and weighed down, add a touch of highlighter to the inner corners to brighten them up.

Eyeliner Don’ts

Downward slope – Anything sloping remotely downwards will make your eyes look droopy.

Too short – Never cut your line short it’ll only make your face look wider and puffy as a result.

Face Lift Fakers

Budget brush – ELF small precision brush, £3.50. Product has a short stubby tip and is ideal for perfect precision.

Beginners – Model Own Hi-Definer Pro Eyeliner, £6.00. Creates the thinnest line around and is perfect for eyeliner virgins.

Foolproof – Revlon Colorstay Liquid Liner, £7.99. This fool proof brush makes touch-ups on the go easy.  

Budge Proof – Maybelline NY Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner, £7.99. Party girls, listen up this baby lasts for a long time and is definitely one of my favorites.

Stand out in the crowd xxxx.

Video Review Listing Products Used

- For the base Mac studio finish concealer NC45

- For the foundation Mac press powder NC45 designed for a lighter coverage

- Followed on with Mac studio fix NC46 designed for a deeper coverage

- Foundation brush from H&M

- Finished off with a mineralizer by Mac NC45. This product is extremely wonderful as it enhances your make-up giving you a sparkling effect on top of your foundation which you have applied; making your face look dazzling under bright light. One thing I have noticed using all these products together is that once settled into the skin it compliments your finishing look.

- Eye brow pencil by Rimmel colour dark brown

Remember to brush your brows before drawing them on. Use a Q-tip to finish off your immaculate look. This method would help define your brows making them appear to be freshly done. 

-White eye shadow by Rimmel used as a highlighter under the eye brows

- Eye shadow brush from The Body Shop

Four colours used for the perfect smokey eye

1. Gold by Mac called Retro Speck
2. From the nude collection by Sleek the plain brown
3. From the nude collection by sleek the metallic brown
4. From the nude collection by Sleek the black

Smokey doesn’t have to be black, so swap using another colour. Purple enhances the eyes and leaves a softer finish. Why don’t you go from day smokey to night smokey in a flash by pressing a bit of glitter eye shadow in the middle of the lid and blending with your finger tips.

Smokey Purple Eye

Tip - Use your foundation brush to clear away any excess eye shadow dust which has fallen on your face.

- Luminaire concealer by sleek L04854

This shade is a little lighter than the foundation used.

Tip – Apply and leave to dry. Reason why, it would help to achieve the sculptured look as well as hinding away your tired eyes. Once dry use your finger tips to smooth the concealer out. You will begin to notice the focal point is on the eye make-up showing the intensity and not the bags under the eyes.   

-Gel eye liner by Maybelline comes with a brush

  Tip – Put enough on the brush so that you get a smooth finish. If it helps tilt your brush at an angle when applying the liner.

-Black mascara by Rimmel called ‘Day to Night’. The one used in the video is the night part. For a fuller look why not apply some false eye lashes to help your eyes pop.

-Black eye liner by Sleek

Tip – To avoid crying or poking your eye out gently pull your bottom lid down with your finger tips and apply the liner. 

-To create the shadowing affect under the eye use the black eye shadow on the nude collection Sleek pallet. If you prefer you could spice things up and apply another colour of your choice.

- At this time smooth out the concealer under the eyes.

-Apply your blush on your cheeks, Mac Harmony. Try and apply under your concealer to help achieve your sculptured look. I find this makes your face look slimmer.

- Followed on apply your lipstick by Sleek ‘Naked’

- Finish with topping your lips with gloss by Victoria Secrets ‘I Want Candy’

Stay pretty xx

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