Sunday, June 23, 2013

Easy Makeup 1, 2, 3: How to Look Refreshed on Long Days!

Happy weekend everyone! I recently came across a few interesting makeup tips and thought I would share them for those of you who work long hours or attend multiple events a day. If you are having your photo taken or in the public eye, it is always important to look put together and if possible, refreshed! I'm not a big makeup or product person, so can appreciate simple tips that are easy and give a youthful, clean faced look. 

Yesterday, I had my makeup done by the lovely Melani (Instagram / Twitter). When I showed her the makeup I currently use, she was impressed that I use YSL foundation as she considers it one of the best. She also said she always finds it entertaining when women pull out the top foundations, blushes, bronzers and then Cover Girl or Rimmel mascaras, because they really are the best! She used a YSL base for my foundation and then applied simple black eyeliner and a fabulous red lip by Benefit called Flirt Alert, which I think I am going to have to buy!

Anthea's Makeup Tips 1, 2 , 3 ! 
  • Spend more on foundation - it's worth it!
  • I recently discovered the YSL - Touche Eclat touch up stick. Apply to under eyes mid-day for a refreshed under eye look. Also, use it as an eyeliner and lipstick primer.
  • Don't reapply foundation near the end of the day, it will only give you a look of caked on makeup. Use a touch up stick or simply reapply lipstick, eyeliner and a bit of blush!
  • I recently started using Miracle 10's evening mask - apply twice a week for 15 minutes and voila - amazingly soft and clear looking skin!
  • As Melani informed me - Don't feel awful about putting on foundation every day. As long as you wash it all off at the end of the day and moisturize your skin, it's not as bad as you think! I've especially found this of the YSL foundation - my skin feels hydrated and smooth when I apply it.
  • Facials! I try and get one at the start of every new season. More often if I had the time! 
  • Keep it simple, spend on quality, find a few things that work and go with it!
  • Now - get out and enjoy!!! :)

Left to right
YSL Foundation 
Nars Bronzer and Blush
YSL Touche Eclat touch up stick
Loreal Black Eyeliner
Cover Girl Mascara
YSL Lipstick

Makeup by Melani 

After getting my makeup done at Miracle 10


1 comment:

FASHION TALES said...

Beautiful! I love NARS makeup very much. :)
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