Common beauty mistakes by the industry’s leading names
Too much concealer
‘Many women choose a concealer that is too light and get what we call the “reverse panda” look,’ says top celebrity make-up artist, Alan Pan. ‘Concealer should be applied all around the eye area and blended really well.’
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The shelf line
‘It’s a big faux pas to keep make-up too long,’ says Alan – all make-up has a shelf life and it is important to know when products should be binned.’
Try Clinique Brush Cleanser
£11 Phone: 0870 034 2666 www.clinique.co.uk
Neglecting your eyebrows
‘If you’re not sure where to start, visit a professional who will give you a good starting shape, and you can then pluck on a daily basis to maintain a good shape,’ says eyebrow guru Shavata. ‘Eyebrows frame the face and must be looked after, but don’t over-pluck.’
Try Shavata Complete EyeBrow Perfector Kit
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Not blending blusher
‘Not correctly blending your blusher into your skin is one of the worst mistakes there is,’ Revlon make-up artist Lucy Halperin says. ‘It has to look seamless no matter what colour you are using, or what density.’
Try Revlon A Floral Affair Sheer Powder Blush
£10 Phone: 0845 609 0055 www.boots.com
Wrong shade of foundation
‘People often use a darker foundation to achieve a tanned look,’ says Ruby Hammer. ‘But they just end up looking dirty. Instead use fake tan and match your foundation to the skin tone this gives you, or apply your normal foundation and brush over some bronzer.’
Try L'Oréal Glam Bronze Minerals Bronzing Powder Pearls
£9 Phone: 0208 762 4000 www.loreal.co.uk
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