By Top International Make-up Artist Ciara O’Shea
With the weekend fast approaching (yay!) here’s my top tips on how to get the most from your make-up the morning after. Inspired by a great friend over Sunday lunch who was expressing her upset at being unable to get her skin and make up looking radiant after one too many Cosmo’s the night before. This can be especially frustrating on the day of a big event. Even if you feel like death you can look like you have been drinking litres of water and attending early morning yoga sessions. So here’s how to fake it until you make it.
with our 10-minute-how-to.
You absolutely have to start with a quick hydrating mask. It takes 5 minutes and it will single handily make the biggest difference to your skin. I am totally obsessed with Sue Devitt’s “Microquatic™ Oxygen Infusion Masque”. It foams up on the face and is blue in colour (helping to calm any redness). The reason I love it is because, no matter what I have put my skin through, it restores it to order and leaves it feeling velvety.
If eyes are puffy and dark reach out for Origins “No Puffery” cooling eye mask. It takes only 5 mins so you can double duty your masks and be a picture of perfection within minutes.
After, I immediately reach for Laura Merciers “Oil free tinted moisturizer” I go to the oil-free version no matter what the skin type, even if your skin is like sandpaper! This product will hydrate but at the same time gives you more hold and coverage that regular versions.
A good concealer is vital. I love The Balm’s “Time Balm – anti ageing concealer”. This product is so good for your skin that you can even sleep in it. I find it brightens as well so there’s no need for an additional product.
Blush is essential. No one wants to look like a corpse and blush is the only way to safe guard against this. I highly recommend Armani’s “Blending Blush Duo”. A genius two-for-one product that allows you to layer, blend and sculpt. The only problem is trying to pick your favourite shade!
On the eyes I use a quick product that goes on wet but dries to a powder therefore taking the thought process out of application. Chanel’s “Ombre d’Eau” liquid shadows are perfect for this. They include a handy applicator and come in a beautiful range of colours.
Mascara will add definition and open the eyes, but is wasted on flat lacklustre lashes. To avoid this, curl lashes first (MAC do a great pair) then add a volumising formula. Too Faced “Lash Injection” does the trick in an instant.
Lips need attention so give them a little love with “Korres Lip Butter” – Plum or Mango are the best shades for the season. With lips complete, you’re ready to take on the world!
