What are the latest makeup trends?
Glowing, golden-looking skin with a tomato-coloured lip. I love seeing gorgeous clean-looking eyes with mascara and a neutral brown eyeshadow that is brushed into the bottom lashes, sweeping up and over onto the lid. It makes it look as though you’re not really wearing eyeshadow, just enhancing your eye colour.
**What are your favourite makeup colours?
**Brown is a favourite for eyes. I really like mixing grey and brown. I start with the brown on the lid, then I add a little grey. It ends up looking almost like a soft purple and is very flattering.
**How do you prep skin to get the best foundation coverage?
**Start by applying moisturiser followed by a primer. Then go over that with your foundation. It’s nice to add a little moisturiser onto the back of your hand and then onto your makeup brush. This helps thin your foundation and gives skin instant luminosity.
**Any more tips to add instant luminosity to skin?
**Dab a little moisturiser on your fingers and pat it over the cheeks. It gives an instant sheen.
**Should you apply concealer or foundation first?
**It’s better to start with concealer, then maybe you won’t need so much foundation. Less foundation, less powder is the way to go at any age.
Are you a gloss or lipstick girl?
I would definitely say lipstick. It doesn’t have to be matte, I like the look of a creamy finish. My favourite lip look is one you can blot over and go over the shape of with your finger. So it’s a soft, sensual shape as opposed to a precise look. It’s more modern to me.
What should a woman never be without?
Options! Own a few different textures in lipstick, stain or gloss. Have a great nude and a great bright lip colour. Invest in a few different eyeshadow palettes, including one that is colourful and one for everyday wear.
What makeup look is perfect for a busy working mum?
Curled lashes and making your skin texture look even and luminous. Also blush and mascara make you instantly look wide awake.
What is the biggest makeup mistake you see women over 30 make?
Too much powder, too much foundation (the wrong shade) too much bronzer, too much blush – too much of everything. And badly shaped brows. Eyebrows should look natural, not over-tweezed or overly filled in. If you need to groom them, I prefer eyebrow powder over pencils for a natural result.