Use a concealer a tone lighter to cover imperfections and undereye circles, blending in well and again holding in place with power, a good concealer will last all day.

Pay attention to your eyebrows, they are important, so care for them, pluck, thread or wax. Then use a pencil or brush to colour and shape them to frame the eyes.

Eyeshadows that work best with your eye colour;

Brown – rich golds, coppery tones, nudes and plums look great.

Blue – copper and golds will accentuate.

Greens – violets, purples and greens will look amazing.

Liner should be applied according to eye shape and preference, be careful not to go to strong on paler skins.

Blushers of various tones can be used, pinks look great on pale skins, while mocha or peachy tones suit olive skins.

Bronzer can be applied around the face, but should be carefully applied to avoid the orange look. Dust over the face gently building up colour to give a healthy glow.

Various shades of lip colour should be experimented with, nudes, pinks and coral tones for day, while red, toffee, orange and burgundy really should be left for evening.

Dark skin need special attention, as it tends to be oily and have uneven skin tone.

Always avoid oil based products, and buy the best foundation and powder you can afford, as cheaper ones tend to be rejected by the skin and to avoid shine and the base slipping.

Use a concealer a tone lighter than your base, to cover imperfections and undereye circles.

Blushers if required should be peachy or mocha shades, use your brush along the cheekbones, remembering not to use too much.

Always keep your eyebrows shaped and plucked, these are important to frame your eyes, pencil or brush in using dark brown/ black, to emphasize.

Dark eyes can wear a variety of shades, golds, copper tones, browns, burgundies, and for the more adventurous, brights, reds, blues and greens. Colours that should be avoided are pastels, silvery and dusty shades which will not flatter. Make your eyes stand out by using black eye liner on the inside rims of the eye, top and bottom. Finish of with coats and coats of the blackest black mascara.

An array of colours can be used on the lips, from the softest pinks to golds,shades of red to the deepest burgundy, but beware of oranges and coral tones.

The golden rule still applies to black skins, either accentuate the eyes or the lips to avoid the over made-up look.

I specialize in the following

• fashion shoots
• fashion shows
• portfolio work
• theater make-up
• film and TV work
• weddings and fiestas

Also, available for one-to-one make-up tutorials (home visits), and group tuition.

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