If you want to your foundation to look natural and flawless, then try this classic and easy tip. Rather than starting your foundation application from the centre of your cheeks, start it from the centre of the face and blend outwards. This ensures your foundation is traceless around the edge of your face and creates [...]

Women who go to the gym seem to be split into two camps – those that want to look just as good working out the rest of the time and wear makeup while they exercise, and those who want to concentrate on their workout without having to worry if their mascara is running! I’m curious, [...]

Spring is all about colour when it comes to fashion and beauty trends, and this year one of the season’s boldest trends is for orange eyeshadow. Spotted on the catwalks time and time again, it’s a striking look which is perfect for sunny, summer holidays. It’s a daring look, that’s for sure. Will you be [...]

If you feel as though foundation alone leaves your face looking a bit flat and lifeless, then you might want to consider highlighting and contouring. It will accentuate your cheekbones and can give the illusion of a slimmer, more sculpted face. Apply a darker shade of foundation or concealer, or a contour or bronzing powder [...]

If you need to brighten up your face and look more awake when you haven’t had much sleep, try a bright pop of lipstick. it immediately brings colour to your face and creates the illusion of looking more awake, healthy and energetic. Use tones of red, orange or pink to look more awake in an [...]

Rihanna isn’t usually known for her demure appearance, she prefers skimpy dresses and turns up the sex appeal. Her look for the Grammys was a departure from her usual look. Whilst it was still seductive and sensual it was also grown up and sophisticated. Her hair was in soft waves while her makeup was a [...]

Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz is joining forces with Lancome to create a makeup collection which will be full of colour and whimsy. “His sense of luxury, his vision of femininity and that hint of audacity resonate perfectly with the new values of the Maison Lancome,” Youcef Nabi, Lancome International president, told WWD. “We are [...]

If you want to rock a smokey eye but dark colours look to harsh on you or wash you out, then why not try a dove grey shadow instead? It’s much more flattering that black or dark brown and gives a subtle take on a usually heavy and bold makeup look. Try teaming it with [...]

Face makeup such as foundation and concealer can look drab and patchy during the winter as our skin gets drier and more dehydrated. The best way to keep your makeup looking fresh when it’s cold outside is to use a primer. Not only will it give your foundation a smoother base to adhere to, if [...]

Many of the new makeup collections which come out at this time of year have an abundance of glitter in them, but before you go and make your entire face sparkle, take heed. Too much glitter is never a good look, not only is it ageing it causes flash back in photos which looks incredibly [...]