SECRETS TO FLAWLESS SKIN/MAKEUP

Every one is always asking what the secret to flawless skin is and there are so many articles out there that say loads and loads of different things. Some are helpful, some are not. I read one article a couple months back that said the secret to perfect skin is lighting. If you are taking a photo then yes lighting is the secret to perfect skin. What if you are not taking a photo and you are out and about running errands? You want a flawless base. Well I can help. I have broken it done, so it can be followed at home. Everything I am about to say are steps I follow in order to create a flawless base of makeup with out being too heavy on the skin.

Have you got a pen and paper to take notes? Oh and a cup of tea.

It all starts with skincare. You need to find out your skin type: Have you got combination skin, Normal Skin, Dry Skin or Oily Skin? You need to tailor your skincare products around that. I have combination skin and I have a post going live after this post has gone out all about combination skin and the products and routine I follow.

I know a few people who have breakouts, acne, oily skin, rosacea and they have had to tailor their skincare around that as well. You can go to a dermatologist but that can cost money, so it could be worth while doing your own research, especially if you are on a bit of a budget as I know Dermatologists some of them can be quite pricey, not all of them however. I thought I would do some research and test the theories I cam across for myself and develop my own secrets to flawless skin/makeup.

So once you have your skincare routine nailed down which always includes moisturiser etc you then move on to finding out about what type of makeup suits your skin and is best for your skin.

I have an Ivory skin tone and I figured this out by testing foundations in a store. You can use the testers to test on your arm. Simply turn your arm over so your palm is facing the ceiling. The reason to test here is because the skin here is very similar to the skin on your face. Simply take a small dot of foundation and lightly blend it in and if it matches, that is the foundation for you. If you are unsure ask a member of the team from in the store to help you. Places like Debenhams are perfect for situations like this.

Primers are a major key player in the bid for flawless skin/makeup. There are many primer out there that can do the trick, recently however I have been loving w7makeups camera ready primer range. It comes in many different formulas and they perfect for all skin types. I like to use the camera ready original as it best suits my needs. There are anti dull, anti redness etc.. products in this range and they are well worth the looking into. I like to apply a primer in my t-zone and on the outer perimeter of my face. The reason for this, I have combination skin so that is the area that will be most effected by this. Only apply a small pea sized out evenly as sometimes depending on the weather that create problems.

Next is colour corrector concealers, now again I have found two brands that I love. They are w7makeup and collection ( formally known as collection 2000) they have either individual pots or are in palettes. Personally I prefer the pots , just so I don't contaminate the other colours. The green corrector is to cover blemishes and redspots, it simply takes away the colour and slightly take away the visibility. The lavender corrector covers dark circles and dark spots on the face. The best way to blend these in, is with a small fluffy eyeshadow blending brush. Using small circular movements to do so.

You then next apply foundation, I like to use thin layers of a full coverage foundation. I really like Maybelline and MAC for their full coverage foundations. Apply a thin layer over the face and neck, if you feel you need another layer then add another very thin layer in the areas you feel you need it most. Using a fluffy foundation blending brush, buffing in the product into the skin.

Concealer is a liquid form is best because you can buff it into the skin evenly. I like to use Collection Lasting Perfection in the lightest shade. I use this under the eyes and on any other areas that have blemishes showing through. I like to use a damp beauty blender to blend these in, the micro blenders are perfect for this.

Powder is the next thing and some people may disagree with this and others may not. I like to contour using talc. I use a triangle shaped sponge and I like to dab a little bit into the talc and apply it just underneath my cheek bone. I then take a fresh clean fluffy shadow brush a slightly larger brush this time. Apply a small amount on talc and apply it to my t-zone but my dabbing it into my skin and then buffing out. Making sure to take a small amount under the eyes to completely set the concealer. I like to then buff away any excess product.

You can then add your own bronzer and eyeshadow look to this flawless skin/makeup look.

I would like to however add these final couple of tips.

Contour your hair line, for me this makes my face/ forehead look slightly smaller and it can draw away from any imperfections.

Always take makeup off with micellar wash or gel and then wash your face with luke warm water. You can then add your moisturiser of choice to your routine before bed.

Use a clean toothbrush and some micellar gel to wash in between the cracks around your nose, eyebrows and over your lips. These are the sections where product can build up because people think that they have properly cleaned the areas.

So that's it, Ive shared my secrets on how to create a flawless skin / makeup look for yourselves. Remember I have tried and tested this to make sure it works and I now always get compliments on how perfect my skin looks or how perfect the makeup base looks.

If you have any questions please let me know .

Rebecca

p.s sorry its a really long essay.