The Busy Women's Guide to Make Up

Wouldn't it be great if you could always look and feel your best?Annie Bennett, one of our make up artists, has put together a quick and simple make up guide to help make the busy women's lives a little bit easier. 

 
Time Required:  10 minutes

In the morning, you dont have time to be doing full scale glamour make up but you want to put your best face forward to the world. Here is the most effective way to get a beautiful natural look in only a few minutes.  

1.   Apply a cold compress to the eye area to reduce any puffiness.
2.   Apply moisturizer.
3.   Dot on foundation and blend. Using a sponge will help tremendously with this particular step. Check that there is no foundation line on neck.
4.   Apply concealing cream to blemishes or dark circles using tip of fingers. Just a tiny bit is sufficient.
5.   Brush brows into position. Check for holes in the brows from over-plucking. The brows are the frames of the faces and it is important that they can be seen as they draw attention to your eyes.
6.   Apply colour to brows if necessary. It is important not to overdo. A little hair gel or hairspray will help hold them in place.
7.   Apply eye shadow. A brush can offer a lot more control that a sponge applicator. To darken the colour, simply add another layer of colour. Each layer will intensify the shade.
8.   Apply eye liner. There are lots of liners to choose from. If you have oily lids, a solid liner applied with a little water and a brush works well.
9.   Curl your lashes.
10.  Apply mascara. Two layers are usually better than one. But be sure that you comb out any lumps that might build up.
11.  Apply lip colour. Using a brush will ensure a thinner coat lipstick and a prettier lip line.
12.  Set make up with a little loose powder and a fluffy brush.
13.  Check your blush and add a tiny bit more if necessary.
14.  Dab a  light highlighter over the apples of  your cheeks and on the brow bone just to give that final natural glow.

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