Radiant skin in winter? It’s possible! The magic of makeup can work wonders. Here’s a hassle-free way to get a flawless complexion.
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Prepare.
Preparing your skin is THE secret to getting a perfect complexion. And by preparation, we mean hydration! When the facial skin is properly nourished, other products hold better.
Start by evenly applying a face primer, and avoid pulling the skin while you do so. Start from the centre of the face and move outwards using gentle motions. This step allows you to smooth the skin, minimize the appearance of pores and stabilize the pigments for makeup that lasts all day.
2
Apply and correct.
It’s no secret: for a flawless complexion, you have to conceal and correct imperfections. Using a damp sponge, apply a pea-sized dab of foundation on each cheek. Smooth it out with upward motions toward your temples and forehead, and then downward toward your chin and jaw. Use the same small quantity of product on your eyelids and under your eyes, and even it out to conceal any wrinkles or small veins.
3
Brighten.
Brighten certain areas of your face with a cream or power illuminator. Add a few touches on the chin and the middle of the forehead, in the inner corner of the eye, on either side of the nose, at the top of the nose, on the heart of the upper lip and over the outer edges of the eyebrows. Blend with a damp sponge.
4
Set.
For long-lasting brightness, apply a translucent powder to your entire face with a brush that has thick bristles. Start at the centre of the face and gently brush outwards for a natural effect.
5
Blush.
To finish, use a medium brush to apply a very light touch of blush on your cheekbones. And there you have it!