Beauty: A look that lasts
Want long-lasting make-up that looks flattering, too? It’s possible! We reveal the tricks to a youthful glow…
PRIME TIME
Along with keeping make-up in place, primers also blur pores and smooth fine lines – it’s the skin-perfecting step you can’t afford to miss! With moistureboosting hyaluronic acid, bareMinerals Good Hydrations Silky Face Primer, £26, leaves skin glowing. If redness is an issue, Origins Skin Pore Perfecting Cooling Primer, £27, instantly chills and calms skin thanks to antiinflammatory algae. Give your primer a full minute to dry before applying make-up on top.
CLEVER CONCEALER
Your choice of cover-up depends on what the symptom is. Make dark circles disappear: a liquid concealer with a hint of skin-brightening peach is your go-to. Apply from the inner corner of the eye down along the socket line in a V-shape for a natural finish. Try Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer, £4.99, and Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, £4.19. Hide blemishes: A high-coverage, cream-based formula works brilliantly at disguising any unexpected blemishes or patches of redness around the nose. Longwearing and waterproof, bareMinerals Barepro 16-Hour Full Coverage Concealer, £24, does the job perfectly.
BETTER BLUSHER
Blusher immediately brightens complexions and gives a healthy finish to the skin – it’s almost better than Botox! Don’t know where to start? Just smile. ‘This makes the apples of our cheeks look more prominent, so any colour applied here will instantly create a fuller, plumper look,’ says make-up artist Amanda Bell. For staying power, powder formulas last longer. Golden peach shades suit all skin tones and add a touch of warmth that looks fab on video calls. We love L’Oréal Paris Life’s A Peach Skin Awakening Blush, £8.99, and IT Cosmetics Confidence In Your Glow in Instant Nude Glow, £26.
FLATTERING FOUNDATION
Don’t hide your hard-earned glow with heavy foundation! ‘Building up light layers looks more natural than one heavy application,’ says Amanda. ‘Start at the centre of your face and blend outwards. This prevents any obvious marks around your jawline and neck.’ Formulas that go the distance include CYO Long Lasting Foundation, £7.50, which has hydrating vitamin E, while elf Cosmetics Camo CC Cream, £14, is packed with skincare benefits to encourage a dewy finish. A final spritz of Glow Hub Nourish & Hydrate Serum Mist, £12, locks make-up in place.