Make-up masterclass

09 Jun 2009 09:29 AM | Posted by Editor

I get asked a LOT of questions about make-up. Seriously, at least 40 questions per day, and that’s if it’s quiet. So I’m dedicating today’s blog to answering some of them with some handy hints from BECCA founder and make-up maestro, Rebecca Morris Williams.


I have brown hair and my eyes are green / brown, which colour eyeshadow should I use? – Melissa, QLD

The best general colour combinations for green and green / brown eyes are warm tones of bronzy brown and earthy olive, beige and khaki tones. Burgundy, violet, eggplant and russet tones will intensify the green and can look striking. Stay away from gold or yellowy tones; these are better suited to blue eyes.


I have vitiligo on my face. It’s currently just around the eye area and I have lightly tanned skin so it is not noticeable too much but I would love to find the right make-up / expertise to help blend away the whiteness. Can you offer me any tips? – Vanessa, NSW

A highly pigmented concealer will really help disguise the whiteness. BECCA Compact Concealer has around 50 per cent pigment so it is great for covering almost anything and with 34 colours available you can find your perfect match.


I have dark pigmented lips, is there anyway to disguise it? – Laila, VIC

Try a touch of concealer before applying gloss or lipstick. BECCA Nude Liner has one end that is like a concealer for reducing colour on the outside of the lips but it can be used to reduce colour in the lips.


I have fine facial hair and I’m trying to find the best make-up that doesn't show it up, help! – Vicki, VIC

Most make-up is really going to accentuate facial hair, particularly anything with a lot of pigment. You would be best to choose a super sheer formulation such as a tint. BECCA Luminous Skin Colour is a very sheer foundation/tinted moisturiser and BECCA Beach Tint is a sheer colour tint for cheeks and lips, these would work with a light setting of loose powder.


I never wear foundation as I hate the cakey feel of it on my face but recently I’ve started to get quite a lot of blackheads on my nose and chin so am looking for something to help cover them without making my face appear caked, what would you suggest? – Natalie, NSW

A pigmented concealer with a slightly dry consistency, applied only to the areas of your face that you feel need a little disguising will help. Try BECCA Compact Concealer which is great for covering but feels weightless and does not cake.

Sarah x

 

 

 

 

 


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