Shake Up Your Make-Up

Are you stuck in a beauty rut? Charley Williams- Howitt shows you how to refresh your look

Do you only try a new lip colour when it comes as a free gift with a purchase? If so, then it’s time to rethink your beauty routine. It’s easy to fall into the habit of wearing the same look day in, day out. And we get it – your mornings demand foolproof products that you trust to work with little thought. As we get older, however, our skin and hair change, and the routine you’ve been doing with your eyes half-closed might be hindering you from looking your best. But with a few clever switch-ups you’ll look fresher in no time…

Ace your base

Well-hydrated, fresh skin looks more youthful than a face that’s noticeably covered up with foundation. The more skin you can see the better, as a heavier base can make your face look one-dimensional and less youthful. Wearing a tinted moisturiser or radiant foundation like Clarins Skin Illusion Natural Hydrating Foundation, £30, will replenish lost moisture, whereas a matte or powdery base will simply cling to dry areas and linger in lines. I’m using IT Cosmetics CC Cream, £30, and my skin looks radiant and “real” while wearing it. Or if you’re happy with your current foundation, try adding a tiny drop of oil like Temple Spa It’s All Good Facial Oil, £30, to it, to give your complexion a subtle, healthy-looking sheen.

A word on concealer

“When applied correctly it can instantly lift dark circles and brighten, but if applied too heavy or in the wrong place, it can have the opposite effect, accentuating fine lines,” warns make-up artist Cher Webb. “Target the inner part of the under eye; there is no need for the product to be placed near the outer eye area.”

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