Last week I rushed to the makeup counters of department
stores full of excitement and glee as the new Christmas make up hit the shelves
and I wasn’t disappointed. Tubs of
sparkle, tubes of glitter, and bottles of bling everything was shiny, glitzy
and exactly how it should be. Picking up an eye-shadow full of iridescent
particles I went to buy it when I had a sudden sickening feeling as the
realisation of truth dawned upon me and a voice (a Beauty Ed’s voice), gently
whispered to me “Molly put it away you’re just too old”. For a second I almost
listened but the sparkles captivated me so I bought it and yes, whilst I may look
like Tinkerbell’s grandmother this is the one time of year when all my beauty
rules are thrown out of the window and glitter rules! However, as we age a few rules shouldn’t be
ignored when applying party make-up:-
·
Skin tends to get dryer so choose foundations
wisely, it’s best to stick to a tinted moisturiser as anything too heavy will
make lines look more prominent.
·
I’ve said it before and will say it again pore minimisers
are your best friend, they act as a barrier between skin and makeup gently
filling in lines and giving a great base to apply make-up.
·
Liquid eyeliner is your enemy – it’s ageing so
favour soft kohl instead.
·
Choose mascaras with caution, as we get older
eyes become more irritated so make sure your mascara is formulated for
sensitive eyes and doesn’t flake. Viv Shepherd MUA recommends using waterproof
mascara.
·
Colour is a must so Viv recommends using a soft
blusher as the older we get the more lacklustre our skin becomes.
·
A neutral lip liner will stop colour from
bleeding when applying colour to the lips. A satin or gloss is more flattering than
matte and whilst neutral colours make lips look fuller a solid, glossy shade
will awaken the complexion.
·
Avoid matte eye-shadows and stick to light
textures. If using a cream based one make sure you use a primer first and lighter
shades are more flattering if you wear glasses.
·
Fill in brows with a good brow-pencil – an earthy
shade gives a natural look but avoid heavy colours which will drag the face
down.
·
You can wear sparkle but stick to your nails for
your Christmas bling.
Once again I could fill a paper with the amount of gorgeous
beauty products around this Christmas but I’ve tried to narrow it down to some
of the best and here’s my pick!
MAC Divine Nights Collection is perfect for understated
glamour. The Mineralise Eye-shadow Until Dawn £16.50 is muted purple surrounded
by soft gold, whilst the Lured to Love Blush £22 is a flattering coral pink,
Flair for Finery Lipstick £16.50 is a natural nude and gives a silky sheen
which gives the illusion of fuller lips. Stockist www.maccosmetics.co.uk
For pure class Clarins cult lipstick Joli Rouge £18 in Clarins
Red is one that everyone should own. The iconic shade with blue undertones is
universally flattering to all skin tones and immediately updates a daytime to
evening look in one quick step and the long-lasting and creamy formula is
perfect for dry lips. Their Ombre Minerale Eye shadow £17 can be used wet or
dry and is perfect for crepey lids as is smoothing and will stay put all
night. Available nationwide counters.
Glamour doesn’t come better than Estee Lauders Christmas
Collection and I’ve fallen in love with Eye-shadow Trios Artic Zinc and Amber
Alloy £27. Artic Zinc is glistening cool shades of navy, silver and lilac
whilst Amber Alloy shimmering shades of mauve, plum and iced pink looks amazing
on brown eyes. Their Pure Color High Intensity Lip Lacquer £21 in Chrome Kimono
is a beautiful rosy pink. Available
nationwide counters.
For a subtle sparkle of glitter the best polish is by far
Barry M No 334 £3.99 from Superdrug. This limited edition of gold and rose gold
feather specks is different from glitter and incredibly eye-catching.
Eye of Horus is a new makeup range in the UK but has long
been loved by professional make-up artists and celebrities from Australia to the
Philippines. Their Goddess Mascara £13 is perfect for older lashes as contains
Moringa Oil which is rich in vitamins and fatty acids so strengthens brittle
lashes and is ideal for sensitive eyes. Stockists www.eyeofhoruscosmetics.co.uk
Clinique All About Shadow Quad Smoke and Mirrors £28 is
glamour in a compact. The easy colour step guide ensures the 4 shades of grey
from charcoal to silver make a perfect smokey eye. Compliment this look with
the Chubby Stick Intense £17 in Mightiest Maraschino a juicy shade of red for
full on glamour. Available nationwide counters.
bareMinerals Prime Time Primer Eye-shadows £16 are perfect
for older eyes as their waterproof formula ensures make-up stays put. Chroma Violet and Gunmetal are metallic shades
a trend seen this winter and due to added primers the crème formula will not
crease. Available House of Fraser.
Make-Up Atelier Paris Crème Eye Shadows £14 are high quality
pigments which allow for seamless blending and perfect for building up colour
whether you want a light wash for day or heavier for evening. I love Gris Metal
dark, metallic silver, Gris Fume a warm, neutral grey and Bois De Rose a dusky
rose. Stockists www.makeupatelierparis.co.uk
A huge thank you to my mum for being my model – I’m sure
you’ll agree she doesn’t look a day over 50 and to Viv Shepherd for her expert
make-up skills for bookings contact 07796 172021. If you have any queries
please email molly@askmollybeauty.com
or follow me on Twitter @askmollybeauty.
No comments:
Post a Comment