Armand Beasley's Make Up Tips
Make-up artist to the stars, Armand Beasley gives us the top tips to perfect our look for the party season.
He has worked with some classic beauties, like Naomi Campbell, Sharon Stone, Coleen Rooney and Myleene Klass and has worked on shoots for magazines inlcuding, Marie Claire, Grazia and Harpers Bazaar. So take note and enjoy the compliments you get on your glowing, luminous skin.
1. Mineral make-up is ideal for parties as it's long lasting and oil-absorbing, so you won't be shiny in photos.
2. For dry skin, exfoliate once a week and use a mineral primer under your make-up to ensure foundation glides on smoothly and stays put.
3. Use a specific eye concealer instead of foundation around the delicate eye area. Don't be heavy handed with the light reflecting concealers especially for photographs as the flash can bounce off the concealer, creating a white ring around the eye. Instead, use a soft, matte concealer on under-eye circles for flawless photos.
4. Keep your complexion fresh and natural - don't over compensate with bronzer to conceal pale winter skin.
5. A soft pink blusher on the 'apples' of the cheeks with a touch of bronzer under the cheekbones is more flattering than all-over bronzer, which can flatten features in pictures as opposed to highlighting them.
6. Emphasise your lashes. Use a double coat; a good quality mascara won't damage lashes, even if used day and night. Use mineral mascara or go with high-impact false lashes. Cut them to fit your eyes and then apply after mascara.
7. Double cleanse. Cleansing is the most important part of the beauty routine. Finding a regime that controls imperfections and leaves skin clean will mean your moisturiser is more easily absorbed and you have to wear less make-up.
8. Follow the glamorous winter trends and play with high impact make-up for evening. But only focus on a strong lip OR a strong eye application, never both at once.
9. The Mad Men 1950's look is really popular at the moment and flattering to most skin-tones. Use a slick of red lipstick, gloss or stain to mimic Christina Hendricks.
10. A shimmery grey eye shadow looks great on all eye colours and is less severe than black. It can be worn on it's own during the day or with black eye liner for evening. Mineral shadows tend to be crease resistant and are perfect for sensitive eyes.
Femalefirst Taryn Davies