Beauty

BB cream is a wonderful pick me up for faces that look and feel tired.

A BB cream is generally a foundation, moisturizer, and sunscreen all at once. So if you have no time, a BB is an all-in-one skin perfecter. It primes, brightens and evens out the skin, projecting a more youthful younger-looking you. It gets applied before your sunscreen .

The eyes are one of the first areas to show signs of aging.

So start by brightening the upper and under eye using the ‘Triangle of Light’ technique: create an upside-down triangle under each eye, gently pressing product into the skin. It makes the area look dramatically lifted.

Exfoliate.

(I always think this is one of the most important parts of great skin and a fab makeup) Do this at least once a week. It lifts off dead skin, stimulates the circulation and brightens the skin. If you don’t, even a light application of base will stick, clog and look dry - and ages you like nothing else! Do the same on your lips too, then pop some serum on them before your lipstick. This makes the lips also look plump and more youthful. Also outline lips, and always use a moisturising lipstick, never matte.

Caroline, a multi-award winning Dorset makeup artist, who runs ‘Amazing Face’, shares professional secrets from inside her beauty box.

How to improve naturally tired faces - a spring pick-me-up

Sheen but don’t Shine.

A little sheen on your skin will automatically make your skin look younger. I don’t mean oil slick - just the gentle dust of highlighter on the cheekbones works wonders. Adding a cream blush that make the skin glow, and can also be used on the lips to co ordinate a quick look.

Bronzer.

Yes, we can all use it to bring back that radiant and youthful glow. Apply bronzer using a big fluffy brush to the high points of the face. A touch of blush on the apple of the cheek will imitates the fresh look of a brisk walk.

Say Noooo to sparkly eyeshadow.

Most people will want to stay away from sparkle and shimmer from a certain age, but a little bit of shimmer can be nice on the lid. Just avoid the brow bone.

Broken capillaries and age marks

If you have discoloration and broken capillaries, the right type of concealer coverage, just where needed, will help not only in lasting throughout the day but also will prevent you from having to apply a heavy foundation. It’s a great quick fix if someone comes to the door !

Foundation

A little trick I picked up on my travels to make foundation softer on natural skins is to mix a little serum (1-2 drops of Estée Lauder Advanced Night repair Serum) with your foundation. It smooths, brightens and softens skin and just gives it a softer glow... try it, you’ll thank me!

Have a great month, questions always answered on Caro1@ me.com and if you know anyone getting married pop them my way for their hair and makeup ! 89