Apply your make-up to perfection

When it comes to applying your make-up the best way to make sure you go out looking drop dead gorgeous is all about the lighting! If you apply your make up in poorly lit lighting you kidding yourself that your make-up will look good when you are out as when you leave the house you are going to have lots of flaws!
To avoid going out looking like a clown a lighted mirror will be the answer! This gives you the assurance that you will go out with your make-up to perfection!

I don’t know what I would do without mine it is a god send! Before I go out I spend at least 2 hours in my bathroom with it applying my beauty products and make-up!

Applying make-up can be tricky business. See below for my tips on how to make yourself look stunning before you head out:

1.    Firstly use a tinted moisturiser.  Add a small amount on your face and neck. This will help your skin become smooth making it easier for you to apply your make-up. Make sure you leave for a couple of minutes for it to soak into your skin.

2.    Make sure you get the best lighting possible to add your foundation! I always use a magnified mirror when applying my foundation to make sure I blend it in properly and do not leave the house full of streaks! It can be difficult finding the perfect foundation for your skin but the girls at make-up counters are always really helpful and will be able to find you the perfect match. When applying foundation I always use my fingers, it is more hygienic than using a sponge and blends your makeup in easier. Always remember to blend the foundation into your neck so you are not left with line…..not a pretty look!

3.    If you suffer from blemishes or have a spot that has appeared over night apply concealer to the effected area. To make your eyes look more awake add around your eyes to hide those bags.

4.    I am a huge fan of primer foundation and when I have my base complete the best thing to is powder all over my face with a large powder brush. This gives you a bronzed looked and gets rid off oily skin.

5.     Add cream blusher to your cheeks concentrating on your cheek bones to give definition. A secret tip is to then add powder blusher to the apple of your cheeks to give you a flushed look.

6.    With a steady hand add your eyeliner. Do not rush this as it has to go on correctly or it can leave you looking like you have been in a boxing match with Mike Tyson. Slowly add very light stokes of eyeliner, if you are a beginner I would recommend using a pencil.

7.    Make your eyes dazzle with your eyeshadow. If you are wearing black I tend to go for the smoky look but if you are wearing an outfit with a bit of colour try and be daring and use that colour on your eyes to. When applying your eyeshadow start at the crease of your eye all the way to your brow. It is a really good look to add a lighter colour just under your brow line but make sure you blend the colour in properly.

8.    Most people tend to add mascara first but if you want your lashes to have length use an eye curler first then add your mascara this will leave you with extra long lashes. Do not forget to add mascara to your bottom lashes this will open your eyes more.

9.    I never tend to wear lipstick but my must have accessory is lip gloss! Spread the gloss evenly across your lips to add shine and glamour.

If you follow this step-by-step guide you are guaranteed to go out and look stunning with your make-up look like you have spent the day with a make-up artist!