When you get the opportunity to interact with the the legendary Mickey Contractor regarding all things makeup and learn about M.A.C’s Spring/Summer ’16 Trends, you do not miss that opportunity. I set an alarm to get up at 8.30, got ready and left home to meet the man at M.A.C’s Quest Mall store at noon. Unfortunately, the horrendous traffic let me down and I reached when he was mid-way into answering questions and decoding two SS’16 looks that he created. Thankfully, I was not too late and did manage to come back with a few tips from the makeup maestro.
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Avon Winter Makeup Tips by Neha Khanna
- To get the look right, it is essential to use compact or loose powder to set the foundation and control oil
- Use Avon Glimmerstick Diamond Eyeliner – Twilight sparkle and create a thick/thin liner, depending on your preference
- Smudge the liner to get an eye shadow effect followed by Super Extended Extreme mascara for fuller lashes
- Apply a blush in pink shades like Rose Lustre shade of Ideal luminous blush for a healthy glow
- Complete the look with Avon’s Extra Lasting Lipstick – Totally Twig shade
To get the correct winter look use warmer colours or add a lot of gloss to lighter shades
Follow a regime of Cleansing, Toning, Moisturizing and SPF (CTMP) to maintain a healthy glow
To buy a perfect foundation that will suit your skin color, you must try the foundation on your jaw line and buy the one that blends with you skin
- Start with an Eyeshadow, depending your color of your clothes
- Blend it well to get a balanced effect
- Swipe a lot of mascara as the eyeshadow needs to be light
- Apply Avon’s Earthen Rose blush on your cheekbones
- Complete the look by applying Totally Kissable Lipstick in Deep Orchid shade
While using a darker lipstick either apply it directly or use a lipstick brush
To get that red carpet look pair with a black dress/gown
Care for your Lips – all day with Elle 18!
Step 5: Keep reapplying your lip balm whenever you get a five minute break!
Step 6: Pucker up and practice that gorgeous smile!
Tips on how to take care of a Make-up kit from Megha Puri, Make-up Artist
1) Wash your brushes– Brushes are prime breeding ground for bacteria. If you wash your face regularly, makeup residue from applying makeup ends up on your brushes. You don’t need to wash them daily but once per week put all your brushes in a large jar or glass and fill it with water. Add 1 tsp. of baby shampoo, give it a good stir and let the brushes sit all day in the jar. Then rinse them off and dry them really well with a towel to make sure to get most of the water out. Leave them laying on a paper towel or napkin overnight to finish drying. This keeps your face from breaking out and keeps your makeup brushes lasting longer.
2) Wash your make up containers: Your makeup can flake off colored dust particles onto other products, creating a dirty look to your containers. Not only is this unsanitary but also messy. Once a month, wipe off all your makeup containers on the outside with a hot rag soaked in dish liquid or baby shampoo. Dry them off and they’re like new.
3) Replace mascara every 3 months: Mascara is one of the quickest products to dry out and it is one of the worst for breeding bacteria. Replace your mascara once every three months. Remember to stick with waterproof if you’re worried about smudges.
4) Update often: Go through your kit once every 6 months. Get rid of the stuff which needs to be changed or is not durable. Along with updating be sure you have colors that fit in with the season.
5) Keep them dry: Make sure you keep your make up kit dry. Moisture kills make up. Also keep them away from light and heat which can cause serious damage.