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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Make-up Artist Nandini Bhalla Explains How to Create A Flawless Face

The three tools every woman needs to create a flawless complexion are foundation, concealer and moisturizer.

Sushmita Sen
Find Your Shade
Most people test foundation on the back of their hands, but that rarely works - the shade of your hand is nearly always different from that of your face. Instead, apply two or three shades you think might be the correct one to your jaw, then step outside with a hand mirror. The right color is always the one that disappears into your skin in natural (not artifical) light when blended. Since most Asians' skin have yellow undertones, pick out a yellow-toned foundation.
Rec:
M.A.C Foundation in C or NC

Tackle Dark Circles

Dark under eye circles are due to lack of sleep, or changes in lifestyle. Luckily, your concealer and foundation can help. First, pick a concealer that's just one shade lighter than your foundation-go any lighter and you may end up with raccoon eyes. Do choose a concealer with pink undertones- the pink will even out the gray of your circles (yellow can make them look muddy). Use your ring finger to dot and blend the concealer around your eyes, then gently apply a fine layer of foundation over the area, making sure not to erase your work.
Rec:
M.A.C Concealers in W or NW

Get a Glow

Start by prepping your skin with moisturizer and a primer to make it dewy, use a stippling brush (M.A.C 187 Brush) to apply the foundation, using this brush gives a satiny-soft finish. Finish by using a big, soft brush (M.A.C 150 Brush) to dust some iridescent powder lightly over strategic areas such as brow bones, cheek bones and the bridge of your nose for a lovely candle-lit glow.
Rec: M.A.C Moisturelush Cream, M.A.C Prep + Prime Skin, M.A.C Iridescent/Pressed Powder

Fix Flaws

While most of us use our fingers to conceal blemishes, a make-up artist's secret flaw-fixer is a thin, fine brush (M.A.C 194 Brush). Use the brush to dot a yellow-toned, creamy concealer directly on the spots (after you've applied foundation), then gently blend the color with your small finger and set it with dusting loose powder.
Rec: M.A.C Studio Finish Concealer in NC, M.A.C Loose Blot Powder

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