CLEVER CONTOUR
Work the iconic 90s supermodel look with highlights and contours that have super-long staying power
How tomake it last
1 A pristine base is essential to nailing a perfectly contoured face. “Try using a foundation that has a built-in primer so you save on time in the mornings and can have a flawless complexion that lasts all day,” says Max Factor’s Samira. We love Max Factor Face Finity All Day Foundation (Dh89, Boots) – apply it evenly, buffing it in to the skin so it gives immaculate coverage.
2 Apply a long-lasting concealer to cover dark under-eye circles and highlight the high planes of the face like Dolce & Gabbana’s Perfect Matte Concealer (Dh190, Paris Gallery). Start right under the eye, using a pat and roll movement with your ring finger to blend in. Then draw on above the cheekbone, where you apply bronzer, along the bridge of the nose, the cupid’s bow and chin.
3 Using a dual-toned bronzer, apply the darker shade in the hollows of your cheeks to define, stroking out towards the hairline, then use the lighter shade right on the cheekbone to highlight, blending to ensure there are no harsh lines between the two.
4 Dust loose translucent powder over the face, and apply a little with a shadow brush to your lashes too – this is a top tip that will make your mascara last longer.
5 Instantly brighten eyes using a light pink or white liner on the waterline, and work a toffee-coloured, waterproof eyeshadow over the lid, intensifying the colour at the crease and under the lashes. Finish off with two coats of smudge-proof dark brown mascara for a naturally beautiful flutter.
6 Finish with a slick of hydrating lip balm that looks natural and polished. Easy!