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Workwear makeup in 10 minutes: steps one to five

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We asked our expert Make Up Artist, Trish Sousa to give her advice on achieving a sophisticated look for work that doesn’t take half the morning. Trish has shared her tips and tricks as a professional in the biz to give you the confidence in achieving the look you want effortlessly!

Here are the first Five Steps to WorkWear Make Up – next week we’ll share steps Six to Ten.

  1. Skincare – The right skincare routine is EVERYTHING, to ensure you maintain a youthful, nourished face. I like to call this the perfecting stage. You need to layer your skincare from lightest (serums) to thickest (creams or face oils). When I work on clients I like to spray the face with a hydrating rosewater facial mist, lightly massage an antioxidant serum, eye cream & lock it all in with a face cream (with SPF for day). Let your skincare soak in for a few minutes before beginning your makeup process.
  1. Primer – An amazing product to even out texture of the skin (enlarged pores, lines) , correct any skin discolourations & add longevity to your makeup so you maintain a fresh, flawless look all day long. There’s so many to choose from depending on your needs, however Shiseido Refining Make Up Primer is amazing for oilyskin types & Laura Mercier Foundation Primer is an industry favourite! Smooth primer over the face, concentrating on the T-zone and any problem areas before applying foundation.
  1. Foundation – Using your fingers or dampened sponge (the BeautyBlender is a pro favourite) start in the center of the face where most coverage is normally needed & blend well outwards. Tap/dab the foundation to build up coverage on areas that need it. Lightly blend the foundation down your neck a bit to tie it all together & don’t forget your ears if your hair is pulled up, in order to avoid any demarcation lines. Your foundation should blend seamlessly into the rest of your body.
  1. Concealer – Apply this after foundation to areas that need extra coverage such as under the eyes, around the nose & on blemishes. Using your finger or brush, dab (don’t rub) the product into the skin so you don’t disturb what you’ve done underneath & blend the edges well. Your foundation will cover the majority of discolourations so only use a small amount of concealer & slowly build up the coverage. I love the Dior Skin Radiance Booster Pen for the under eye area as it illuminates & covers imperfections quickly & flawlessly. It’s perfect to throw into your handbag for touch ups throughout the day.
  1. Lash Curler – A quick way to instantly open up the eyes & lengthen those lashes. If you’re time poor, you can even skip the eye shadow & go straight for your mascara. If you choose to curl your lashes, do so before mascara to avoid damaging them.

Join us next week for steps Six to Ten with more of Trish’s tips and advice for WorkWear Make Up.

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