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Even the
most experienced make-up artists sometimes get it wrong. Discover how
to sort out slip-ups with our quick-fix expert tips!
TOP TIP
It is always
a good idea to start with less colour than you might eventually wear.
It is easier and less time-consuming to layer colour up gadually than
to have to remove it and start again.
BASE
PROBLEM - CAKEY FOUNDATION
Your base looks thick and pale on your skin, and the
overall effect is artificial.
SOLUTION
If foundation looks too heavy, spritz your frace with
water or toner and pat along the jawline and hairline with a damp
make-up sponge to tone it down. If it's too pale or too pink, dush a
yellow-toned powder or a little bronzer over the top to warm it up.
Soften cakey-looking powder by dusting skin with a clean, fluffy
powder brush to remove any excess, and remember that once your skin's
natural oils come through, your base will look less heavy
naturally.
PROBLEM - UNEVEN FOUNDATION
Your foundation starts to look patchy and uneven after
you've applied it.
SOLUTION
Rub a little moisturiser into the palms of your hands,
or dampen them gently with some water, then press them gently
over your face. This helps to disperse the founadtion evenly, and
will add moisture to any dry patches of skin. Foundation often looks
uneven when skin has dry or oily patches, so make sure you cleanser
and moisturise thoroughly beore applying your base.
CHEEKS
PROBLEM - GO-FASTER
Your blusher looks more like colour stripes,
rather than a healthy, natural glow.
SOLUTION
Start by dusting a clean, fluffy brush over your
cheeks to lift excess blusher from your skin. Then apply blusher to
the apples of your cheeks with a large round brush, swirling it round
so that it blends into and softens the stripes of blusher beneath,
leaving you with a fresh, natural-looking glow.
PROBLEM - LOLLIPOP-BRIGHT BLUSHER
Your blusher looks too intense or dark agains the rest
of your make-up.
SOLUTION
Soften vivid cheeks by buffing off the colour
with a large, clean blusher brush. If your blusher is sitll too
intense, dust translucent powder over the top to soften the colour;
if necessary, add a second layer to get the look you want.
EYES
PROBLEM - HARSH LINER
Your eye liner looks too strong and heavy for your
colouring and the rest of your make-up
SOLUTION
Lightly dampen the end of a cotton bud and run it
across the eyeliner to lift off some of the colour. then, using the
dry end of the cotton bud, smudge the line to soften the overall
look. Take care to be gentle, as the skin around your eye area is
thin and very delicate.
PROBLEM - CLUMPY LASHES
Your mascara makes your eye lashes look clumpy
and stumpy, rather than long and luscious.
SOLUTION
Apply your mascara as usual and, once its dry, comb
through with a lash comb to remove any clumps. An old mascara wand
that you've cleaned thoroughly makes an ideal tool too. When
mascara starts going clumpy and gooey, it's a sign that it
is drying out and its time for a new one - mascara needs to
be replaced every 3-4 months.
PROBLEM - Too-Dark Brows
You have defined your brows with make-up, but now they
are too high-contrast.
SOLUTION
Run a clean, dry mascara wand along
your brows to lift off excess make-up and soften the colour.
LIPS
PROBLEM - FLAKY LIPSTICK
Your lisptick makes your pout look dry and flaky and
the colour is patchy and uneven.
SOLUTION
Moisturise your lips thoroughly with lip balm
and then gently rub away any flaky skin with a dry face cloth or
flannel. Use a cream-formula lipstick to soften and colour lips.
PROBLEM - LIPSTICK DOESN'T LAST
Your lipstick awlays seems to wear off almost as soon
as you've applied it.
SOLUTION
Don't apply lipstick if you've just put on lip
balm. Yes, your lips will be well moisturised, but a creamy formula
will slide straight off. Instead, allow the balm to sink in
for five minutes, then run a soft, flesh-toned lip pencil over
the entire area before applying your lipstick. This will
give it something to cling to, helping it to last longer.
PROBLEM - COLOUR ON YOUR TEETH
A little big of lipstick ends up on your teeth
after you've applied it.
SOLUTION
After applying you lipstick, blot your lips with a tissue
to get rid of any excess. Then stick your index finger just inside
your mouth and gently purse your lips. Slide your finger out - this
should take away an excess lipstick that might end up sticking to
your teeth.
TOP TIP
If you need to remove any make-up mistakes with a
remover, use a non-oily formula. An oily remover will make
it impossible to re-apply your make-up.
Kylie-Jane suggests the following
Products, to aleviate these problems:
MK Silky Loose Powder $30
MK Mineral Cheek Colour $17
MK Oil Free Make-Up Remover $22
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