LIFT UP YOUR LIDS

Give droopy lids a boost by using a contouring shadow in the crease of your eyes. Just be sure to blend it in so it looks natural

KEEPING YOUR FACE CLEAN WITH MAKEUP REMOVERS

We use makeup to accentuate our best assets and hide imperfections at the same time. The problem though is that makeup itself can be a cause of more skin problems in case you get an allergic reaction to the makeup you use or you are not careful about removing the makeup at the end of the day. Even if you use the mildest of makeups, not stripping your face of your makeup will eventually cause skin irritations that can result in acne. This is why it is very important to use a good makeup remover and use it as part of your daily beauty routine.

• In choosing a makeup removers, make sure that you get one that is suitable for your skin type.Some products have a good range of makeup removal products that has just about anything you need to keep your face clean, from eye makeup removers to moist towelettes that are perfect for those on-the-go.

LOOKING YOUNG

                             SIX MAKEUP TIPS TO LOOK YOUNGER

These aren’t just make-up mistakes those over 25 years shouldn’t sport, but they can actually make you look considerably older. Turn them on their head, and you can look five years younger in an instant. Here’s how:

1. Go easy on foundation

Too much foundation is wrong on anyone, no matter what your age. It looks cloggy, muddy and well, just overly made up. As though you’re trying to hide something. Worst of all, it’s ageing.
Lighten up your look by applying just a second-skin amount, building up coverage where you need it, and leaving it more on the sheer side where you don’t. You could even try mixing foundation with a little moisturiser before applying it, for  “your-skin-but-better” finish.

2. Skip powder

A matte finish is one thing; caked on powder that settles into fine lines and enhances them is altogether another. Skip powder in favour of a hydrating, velvet-finish foundation formula

3. Lighten up on mascara

Overdoing mascara is ageing and harsh, particularly if you use black, or go all out with colour and wear green or blue. Alternatively, a light coat or two of a natural but defining brown shade creates a wide-awake, natural and youthful eye. .

4. Avoid shimmer, frost and sparkle 

Once again, these things looks gorgeous on girls under 25, but on a woman, they can be super ageing. Swap them for soft, matte tones and neutral hues for a fresh faced, youthful look.

5. Steer clear of matte lipstick

Matte lipstick is not only drying on the lips, it can make them appear thinner, which is automatically ageing. It can also emphasise any lines hat you may have around the mouth. Instead, slick on a cream-formula lipstick that has a little gloss to it.

6. Ditch liquid liner

As with overdoing mascara, liquid liner can look harsh and ageing. Better instead to gently smudge soft, brown kohl or cream liner to the outer rims of your eyes, outer corner only, to create a bright-eyed, fresh look.

TIPS FOR THE EYES

creating the sophisticated look 1. Apply a light eye-shadow over your entire eyelid from lash line to eyebrow bone, but not beyond. 2. Define the crease of your eyelid using a medium or dark shade. The deeper the shade, the more dramatic look. 3. To open up your eyes so that they appear livelier, place a dot of a light shade in the inner corner of each eye.  Tip: When choosing an eye shadow shade, keep in mind that a pastel shade will look softer while a darker shade will appear more dramatic when applied.