MAKEUP
Looks to last
Norton-based Amanda Bell, former head makeup artist for the
BAFTAs and UK makeup artist and trainer for Lancôme, boasts
a client list featuring Sienna Miller, Goldie Hawn and Jessica Biel.
She shares her secrets with Tees Life readers…
W
ith everyone looking for ways
to polish up their makeup looks
ahead of the fast-approaching
wedding season, I thought this would be
a great time to share with you some of my
summer makeup tips.
Radiant, smooth, healthy skin with soft,
smoky eyes and plump lips is always a great
look to take you from sunny summer days
to balmy nights, so read on for the best
techniques to make your makeup sizzle.
Better still, come along to one of my makeup
master classes and I’ll coach you through it
all, step by step!
You’ll want your look to last until the last
dance, so the best thing to do is prepare your
skin well using a primer. Make sure your skin
in fully hydrated by using a hydrating serum
under your moisturiser. I’m currently using
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5.
I also use an amazing primer which
literally makes your makeup up waterproof
- Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer. Use a pea-
sized amount and massage well into skin,
paying attention to any areas with open pores
or an uneven texture. Leave for a minute or
so to “set”.
Get your skin glowing by mixing bronzing
drops into your foundation - I really like
The Body Shop Honey Bronze Drops of
Sun - and apply with a brush in small
CARRO Studio
circular movements to buff your skin for
a natural but smoothed finish. Then use a
slightly lighter shade of concealer to disguise
dark circles under the eyes, blended over
cheekbones and eyelids to brighten.
Next, use a matt bronzer to sculpt under
cheekbones, jaw line and temples to warm
the skin and shape the face. A sweep of
champagne-coloured highlighter on the top
of cheekbones and a pop of blush on the
apples of the cheeks will have you glowing.
I’m in love with red blusher – just a hint of
it gives you that warm summer skin vibe.
Smoky bronzes, golds and coppers work
on most eye colours for a hot summer, sexy
feel - but if you want to work your outfit
colour into your makeup, do it by smudging
your chosen colour into the lash line, top and
bottom for a modern and totally wearable
result.
Add a touch of sheen by using your ring
finger to blend a shimmer shade across
the lids. I love Hourglass Scattered Light
Eyeshadow - it’s shiny but not too sparkly.
A good slick of black volumising mascara
and some corner lashes will make your eyes
scream sophistication.
Lastly to lips…plump up your pout by
using a liner in the same shade as your
lipstick to push your lip line outwards a
millimetre or two. The difference is amazing
but still looks natural. Fill in with lipstick
and add gloss to the centre of your lips to
make them look even fuller.
Lee Scullion
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be coached step-by-step to achieve the looks you’ve always wanted to master.
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