Book Excerpt 2:Create this Classic and Stunning look from "The Art and Science of Makeup"

The Art and Science of MAKE UP

CLASSIC WINGED LINER AND RED LIPS

 This look is a simple yet effective way to add instant glamour to your face and suits just about everyone!

Create it effortlessly in these few simple steps:

1. Using the smoothing technique of applying foundation, apply a high coverage foundation on the face.

In this case a high quality cream foundation is recommended. (Such as Miracle touch from Max Factor, Matte cream foundation from Ben Nye or Studio finish from Mac)

2. Dust over your base with a small quantity of loose powder using a fan shaped brush.

3. Next, apply some powder blush in a colour matching your skin tone on the pad of the cheeks. Be careful to apply only a small quantity as you will already have a dramatic eye and lip application.

4. To create winged eyeliner effortlessly use a good quality gel based liner. We love the ones from Mac and Inglot. Using a clean and well maintained eyeliner brush draw at first a very thin line close to the lashes. Next, using the brush to create a tip of the desired length at the outer corner of the eye.

Now that you have your basic shape build over it till you get the desired thickness you like.

For an added touch of glam you can also put kohl or black pencil in the inner rim of eye. We love the Bourjois clubbing liner and eye pencil range for their long lastingness and dramatic black colour!

5. Frame your lashes with two coats of mascara on both top and bottom lashes. For this look we recommend Max Factor false lash effect mascara for an ultra glam finish.

6, Use an eyebrow pencil or eyebrow brush to gently groom eyebrows into place.

7.To apply the perfect red lipstick start by exfoliating lips with a soft flannel cloth then apply a coat of lip balm and dab a tissue over lips to absorb any excess grease. Next, use a concealer to cover entire lips so that you have a nice clean canvas for the lip colour to really stand out.

When working with strong lip colours ,we find that it’s better to use a nude lip pencil to draw an outline (this way if it goes wrong you can easily correct it).Create an outline that extends slightly (very slightly)out of your natural lip line and then use the same pencil to fill in the lips.

Now that you have a firm base fill in lips with a red lipstick (preferably a cream or gel based lipstick).

Contrary to popular belief red actually suits everyone but the shade of red will vary according to complexion. As a general rule of thumb fairer skins work better with coral or pink reds whereas darker skins look better with maroons or deep orange reds. If in doubt, when buying a shade of red at the store request to use a tester and photograph it under different lights (strong white light, candlelight etc)

Don’t underestimate the power of instinct in guiding you-if something doesn’t feel right-it probably isn’t!

Once you have applied your favourite red, go over the lip line once again with a matching lip pencil to neaten up your lip contour and ensure your lips don’t “bleed” colour later!

For a really good finish touch up with loose powder under the eye, and around the mouth.

Voila!!You are ready to mesmerize!!

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