Synonymous with looking flawless and sporting a perennially just-back-from-vacation glow, Beyoncé is well aware of the glam some (or lots) of glow can bring to your look. And although Queen Bey might have a bevy of hair and make-up artists at her disposal, there are a few signature tricks we can share that will help you shine.

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Prep eyelids with a pressed powder

Once you’ve applied your hydrating or light-reflecting foundation, the next step is to prime the lids with a pressed powder or primer to ensure that your eye make-up does not crease or wear off.

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Line the lower lash line with a bronze eye shadow

Applying a metallic eye shadow along the lower lash line creates a softer, more diffused line that makes your eyes pop and appear bigger.

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Using an eye shadow brush, apply a gold metallic eye shadow to your lid

When it comes to applying the metallic shadow, pack the most pigment at the centre of the lid, and then soften the edges by blending the shadow out slightly past your crease.

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Apply a highlighter to the inner corner of the eye as well as along the lower lash line

Strategically placed highlighter is your secret weapon to making your eyes look bigger and brighter. Adding the highlighter to the inner corners and lower lash line is particularly helpful if your eyes are small or close-set; this helps create the illusion of more space between the eyes, making them look larger.

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With a fan brush, add a powder highlighter in a ‘C’ shape from your temple to your brow bone, along the bridge of your nose and along your Cupid’s bow

A fan brush should be your go-to tool for applying highlighter to the areas of the face that the sun naturally hits, as it’s great for feathering the product, which gives it more of an airbrushed finish.

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Apply mascara with a small fan brush

A small fan brush will ensure you are able to deposit product close to the base of the lashes resulting in fuller and longer lashes, both on top and bottom.

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Line your waterline with a nude pencil

Lining your waterline with a nude pencil instantly makes your eyes appear bigger and less tired.

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Complete your golden glowing look with a nude gloss

A moisturising gloss with a nude wash of colour complements this look best, as it’s sheer enough not to draw too much attention away from your glowing make-up and it will also add an element of luminosity to your pout.

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We round up the latest launches that are worthy of a spot on your beauty shelf.
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Kiehl’s Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream 650
Following the success of its Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner, Kiehl’s has again enlisted this star ingredient (and it’s soothing abilities), infusing it in its latest innovative water cream. Super lightweight, this multi-miracle cream provides a burst of hydration for fresher, more radiant skin.
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Dior Backstage Glow Palette 880
This palette is part of the house’s Backstage make-up line, and a major secret weapon. With blendable textures and a concentration of mother-of-pearl that weightlessly adds a veil of light, this essential palette is all you need to highlight and revive your complexion.
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Benefit Hello Happy Flawless Brightening Foundation 445
Hot off the heels of the launch of the original Benefit Hello Happy Soft Blur Foundation is this new liquid formula that offers more coverage, moisture and, most importantly, a brighter complexion. It’s infused with a blend of Photochromic Pigments that adapts to any lighting to optimally brighten the skin – perfect for those with a dry and dull complexion.
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Sisley Youth Anti Pollution Energizing Super Hydrating Youth Protector 2616
Pollution isn’t only found outside. The blue light emitted by your phone and computer screens also counts as pollution and has a damaging effect on your skin. Featuring a strong cocktail of ingredients like buckwheat seed, ginkgo biloba, pea extracts, and vitamin E, this sweet-smelling moisturiser might be on the pricier end of the scale but it’s guaranteed to do wonders for premature ageing and pigmentation build-up.
Glamglow Berryglow Probiotic Recovery Mask 690
The latest Berryglow mask from Glamglow features an antioxidant-packed cocktail of berries, beetroot and hibiscus flowers. Not only does it provide this ultimate pollution and UV protection, the hibiscus flower also exfoliates dead skin cells and the vitamin C-rich beetroot helps brighten and calm the skin.
Estèe Lauder The Illuminator Radiant Perfecting Primer + Finisher 475
Want you to give your skin that next level glow? Then the latest primer from Estèe Lauder should make an appearance in your daily beauty routine. Thanks to the light-reflecting particles that sparkle in natural light this hydrating primer preps, perfects and smooths your skin while boosting it with radiance.
Lottie London make-up collection
All beauty lovers rejoice! Lottie London has landed! From powerfully pigmented make-up to must-have tools, the latest beauty trends and designer looks are easily achievable with this affordable make-up range.
Lottie London Stamp Liner Stamp and Liner Duo 95
Lottie London Shimmer Squad 185
Lottie London #Curlboss 120
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Limited Edition Sun
Each year, Dolce & Gabbana treats us with a limited-edition reinterpretation of its iconic Light Blue Pour Femme and Pour Homme fragrance. This year’s rendition, Light Blue Sun, is inspired by sunny days and romance, and is a must for those looking for a sensual sun-kissed scent either to warm up these cold winter days or take you into the spring season.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Limited Edition Pour Homme 125ml EDT 1615
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Sun Limited Edition Pour Femme 100ml EDT 1670
Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Mousse 185
Revlon’s latest liquid lipstick proves that a) you don’t need to break the bank for a vibrant, quality matte colour and that b) you can find a liquid formula that wont leave your lips feeling dry, cracked and uncomfortable. Available in eight vivid shades that all have an irresistible scent, this creamy formula glides on full-coverage colour in just one swipe.
Chanel Les Beiges Eau De Teint Water-Fresh Tint 1110
With the intention to enhance a woman’s natural beauty rather than mask it, Chanel’s latest serum, compromising 75% water, delivers both hydration and coverage. Best worked with the accompanying brush, the tinted serum literally melts into your skin leaving it looking luminous and instantly evened out with a sheer finish.
Nuxe Insta-Masque Exfoliating + Unifying Mask, Nuxe Insta-Masque Detoxifying + Glow Mask & Nuxe Insta-Masque Purifying + Smoothing Mask 330 each
This French beauty brand is known for its use of natural ingredients and elegant aromas, and its latest collection of masks delivers on both. Each mask provides two beauty benefits in just two minutes, making it the perfect pampering product for urban dwellers with fast-paced lives and little time.
Diesel Spirit Of The Brave 75ml EDT 1070
Diesel Spirit Of The Brave is a captivating woody oriental scent. Co-created with soccer star Neymar Jr, this new chapter embodies the athlete’s strength, self-confidence and bravery. From the very first note of energising and refreshing bergamot to the base notes of tonka bean, this addictive and luxurious scent is a real crowd pleaser and the perfect fragrance for all seasons.
Versace Eros Flame 50ml EDP 1270.56
This new fragrance from the Italian luxury brand is an alluring yet complex cocktail of contrasting olfactory notes. An ode to passion and love, the trio of top notes including lemon, sandalwood and oak moss enrich and enhance this elegant and vivacious scent. Any man wearing this scent is sure to make a statement.

Fact: Rihanna can do no wrong – singing, acting, make-up, and now her most recent achievement, fashion design. We want to follow in RiRi’s amazing footsteps (who doesn’t) and though we can’t suddenly launch a make-up and fashion line, we can recreate her perfect, sultry smoky eye.

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CREATE A DEWY BASE WITH A HYDRATING FOUNDATION

Hydrating foundations are key if you're after a luminous and flawless complexion, as they generally contain light-reflective optics that brighten and even out the skin tone.

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PREP EYELIDS WITH A PRESSED POWDER OR LID PRIMER

Using an oil-free lid primer or patting a pressed powder onto your lid will ensure your eye make-up stays put all day and well into the evening.

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LINE YOUR TOP AND BOTTOM LASH LINE WITH A DARK BROWN SHADOW

This step is important in order to draw attention to your eyes. Keep the darkest point at the lash line for a modern, fresh look.

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APPLY A LIGHT SHADOW TO THE CREASE

Adding a lighter shade to the crease of your eye and the lid will attract light, making your eyes appear bigger.

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USING AN EYELINER BRUSH, APPLY BLACK LINER TO YOUT UPPER LASH LINE AND THE BOTTOM CORNER OF YOUR LOWER LASH LINE

This step will help add more definition as well as amplify the impact of your smoky-eye look.

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USING A BLENDING BLUSH, DIFFUSE THE BROWN EYE SHADOW TO CREATE MORE OF A SMOKY EFFECT

When it comes to creating the ultimate smoky eye, blending is your friend! For a smokier finish, use a good blending brush.

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APPLY MASCARA TO YOUR TOP AND BOTTOM LASHES

The all-important final touch to your smoky eye is layering three to four coats of mascara to your top and bottom lashes to really make your eyes pop.

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APPLY YOUR CONTOURING SHADE SLIGHTLY UNDERNEATH YOUR CHEEKBONES

Your contour colour is usually a darker matte shade, and when applied to the hollow area just below the cheekbones it creates the illusion of a more chiselled bone structure.

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PAT A CREAMY HIGHLIGHTER TO THE TOP OF YOUR CHEEKBONES, ALONG THE BRIDGE OF YOUR NOSE AND YOUR CUPID’S BOW, AND AT THE CENTRE OF YOUR CHIN

A cream highlighter differs greatly from the powder and liquid forms, and tends to be more matte, which is ideal if you're after a sculpted look.

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USING A FAN BRUSH, DIFFUSE YOUR BLUSH ACROSS THE APPLES OF YOUR CHEEKS

Thanks to the soft finish it imparts, using a fan brush to apply your blusher will ensure a more natural flush, which is the perfect pairing to a bold-eye look.

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LINE LIPS WITH A NUDE LIP LINER

Applying a nude lip liner will not only add definition to your lips but will also ensure longevity of your lip colour.

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CHOOSE AND APPLY A MATTE NUDE LIPSTICK CLOSEST TO YOUR NATURAL LIP COLOUR

Pairing your sultry smoky eye with a matte lip will ensure your eyes are the main focus.

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FOR THE FINISHING TOUCH, SET YOUR MAKE-UP WITH A SETTING SPRAY

If you want your make-up look to stay in place and last all day long and night, this final step is a must.

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Don’t fall for the idea that the only make-up and skincare products worth owning cost the earth – the truth is that there are plenty of incredible products that are easy on the budget, you just need to know what to look for. Here’s our selection of budget-friendly beauty items that really work.

Yardley Intense Rouge Lipstick 89.95 each
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This highly pigmented, creamy lipstick delivers an intense colour finish while keeping lips looking ultra smooth – and it's available in 10 eye-popping shades.

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Benefit High Beam Mini 195
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This satiny pink liquid highlighter can be used over your make-up as a spot highlighter, or under your make-up for subtle luminescence.

Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder 245
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Formulated with colour-balancing pigments that help enhance your natural skin tone, this ultra-fine jet-milled powder is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic (meaning it won't block your pores), setting make-up while keeping shine at bay.

Gosh Rebel Eyes Lengthening Mascara 160
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Rebel Eyes contains special polymers that lengthen each lash, as well as a complex mixture of film-formers to ensure the mascara adheres to your lashes all day long.

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Citi Girl Lip/Eyeliner Pencil 34.95
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More chip-resistant than regular nail polish, this gel nail enamel will give you up to 14 days of bold colour and high shine. The only true two-step gel manicure with no light needed.

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Inglot Freedom System Blush in 29 199
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Rich and buildable, just a dab of this classic blush packs a punch, adding a healthy dose of colour to your complexion.

Lottie London Before Anything Else (B.A.E) Illuminating Primer 135
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This water-based, vitamin C-enriched primer will give you an instant glow while boosting the texture and tone of your skin, so your make-up stays put for longer.

Rimmel Match Perfection Invisible Coverage 189.95
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Super lightweight and hydrating, this smooth foundation blends with your skin’s natural tone instead of masking it, for a flawless, radiant finish.

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Kelso Beauty Liquid Eyeliner 159.95
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Super easy to use, this long-wearing eyeliner is the perfect product for beginners who are learning how to create the classic wing.

Revlon Colorstay Looks Book Eyeshadow Palette in Player 179

Boasting eight rich, highly pigmented shades, this expertly coordinated palette creates a wide range of beauty looks depending on your mood.

These powerful duos might be from different beauty houses but together they create the perfect canvas. 

Foundations and concealers are considered to be two of the most important staples in your make-up bag. A concealer sleekly accentuates a foundation's consistency, finish and coverage. Beauty houses usually match their concealers to a foundation, but that doesn’t always work in your favour. Here, we pair different brands together for a truly flawless finish.

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In need of light-to-medium matte foundation but have dark circles that need extra coverage and a boost of radiance? This clever combo is for you.

Estée lauder Double Wear Light Soft Matte Hydra Makeup SPF 10 600
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Givenchy Everwear Concealer 590

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Inglot All Covered Face Foundation 499
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Benefit Boi-ing Brightening Concealer 325
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Kelso Beauty Liquid Foundation SPF 15 249.95
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Lottie Got It Covered Sponge Applicator Concealer 85
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Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Wear & Comfort Retouch Free SPF 15 550
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Smashbox Studio Skin Flawless 24 Hour Waterproof Concealer 405
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Revlon Photoready Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation 129.99
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Clinique Beyond Perfecting Super Concealer + 24-Hour Wear 335
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Mac Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 485
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Clarins Instant Concealer 370
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Chanel Ultra Le Teint Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation 925
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Dior Diorskin Forever Undercover 800

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Black Up Full Coverage Cream Foundation 530
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Elizabeth Arden Stroke of Perfection Concealer 299
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Tom Ford Traceless Foundation SPF 15 1195
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Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Luminous Concealer 605

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Sisley Phyto Teint Éclat 1528
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Sensai Highlighting Concealer 780

Get excited for the latest beauty releases from our favourite brands. From skincare to make-up to fragrances, these are the treasures to add to your wish list.

Elemis Superfood Kefir-Tea Mist 625

Facial mists usually hydrate, set make-up or tone the skin, so imagine our delight when the latest formula from Elemis promises to do all three! Vegan friendly and formulated for all skin types, this cooling, antioxidant-rich mist is just what your beauty regimen needs.

Chanel Bleu De Chanel Shaving Cream 960; Chanel Bleu De Chanel 2-in-1 Moisturizer for Face and Beard 890; Chanel Bleu De Chanel 100ml EDP 2090

For the men out there looking to add a stylish touch to their shaving experience, look no further than the new grooming range from Chanel. Easily incorporated into a daily routine, these essentials ensure both a perfect shave and richly moisturised skin, while prolonging the aromatic, woody trail associated with Bleu De Chanel.

La Mer The Lip Volumizer 1000

We’re swooning over this luxurious new emulsion from La Mer, which helps lips look and feel plumper, smoother and softer. Infused with the brand’s iconic Miracle Broth, this serum-inspired lip gloss can be worn on its own, under your lipstick for a smoother application, or over it for a subtle iridescent shine.

Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation 129.99

Inspired by skincare, Revlon’s latest foundation offering applies just like a moisturiser, blending seamlessly into the skin while still providing buildable coverage. Powered by antioxidant and anti-pollution Vitamin E, as well as anti-blue light (from your phone) ingredients, this lightweight formula will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated all day long.

Gosh Denoderm Range

Gosh makes its first foray into skincare with the Denoderm range. Currently featuring eight different products – we especially love the Collagen Booster Serum and the Prime ’N Refresh Eye Cream – this skincare range is not only affordable, it also works in perfect unison with your favourite Gosh make-up.

Gosh Denoderm Micellar Cleansing Water 195
Gosh Denoderm Prime’N Refresh Eye Cream 195
Gosh Denoderm Collagen Booster Serum 295
Gosh Denoderm 24h Moisture Cream 395

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Dolce & Gabbana Intenseyes Cream Eyeshadow Stick 585 each 

Cropping up on just about every major runway was the make-up trend of the season – colourful eyeliner. Lucky for us, Dolce & Gabbana has just launched a range of creamy eye-shadow sticks that make getting the look oh so easy! Available in 12 iconic shades, with matte and shimmer finishes, these sticks are the perfect on-the-go tools to give your eyes instant, intense colour.

Giorgio Armani Sì Fiori 50ml EDP 1590
This new version of Sisley’s signature lipstick, Le Phyto Rouge, combines skincare ingredients such as ultra-moisturising hyaluronic acid with a smooth, gel-like texture. Highly pigmented, this formula leaves lips feeling silky smooth – and drenched in colour.

Chanel Le Eaux Paris - Riviera 125ml EDT 2070

If you’re dreaming of a summer holiday, then allow Chanel’s latest olfactory sensation to transport you to the warm and sunny Mediterranean coastline of the Côte d’Azur. This warm and soothing scent is a heady mix of floral and citrus notes – the perfect addition to any fragrance lover’s collection.

Sensai Absolute Silk Micro Mousse Treatment 2815

Beauty brand Sensai has just extended its product line to include a new range called Absolute Silk. Infused with koishimaru silk, a rare Japanese silk, the collection specifically targets ageing skin. Featuring micro-carbonated bubbles, this fine mousse boosts the skin's condition and prepares it for further treatment.

Elemis Peptide⁴ Plumping Pillow Facial 1235

This super-cooling gel mask from Elemis is a hydrating overnight treatment that drenches the skin in moisture and prevents further water loss, so skin looks younger and feels plumped upon waking.

Giorgio Armani Armani Code Absolu 110ml EDP 1860

The latest addition to the Armani Code family includes the fragrance’s classic signature base of Tonka bean, but amplified with warm notes of rum and vanilla, together with hints of green mandarin. It's a sexier and more daring version of the original, and with such a high percentage of essential oils, it’s sure to last all day and night.

Want to take your make-up game to pro status? Here are the tips and tricks the beauty gurus use to achieve the most coveted looks. 

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1. Make your skin glow with this hack

Make-up artist Shahnaz Coler-Wrensch has worked for some of the top fashion magazines, so it comes as no surprise that she’s not only mastered the art of the glowing complexion, but also has a hack for it. Shahnaz’s top tip is to first apply your highlighter to key areas (your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose and your chin) before applying your foundation. If that’s not enough, she recommends sweeping an additional layer of highlighter over your foundation for a truly gorgeous glow.

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2. Create the Perfect Winged Eye

In between creating gorgeous looks for her brides and clients, artist Gaynor Florence Ingham gives make-up lessons to share her extensive beauty knowledge. One of the looks she’s often asked about is the winged eye, and she has a simple trick to nail it. Hold the straight edge of a business or bank card at the outer corner of your eye, making a slight oblique angle at your temples. Then use your liner to draw along the edge to create the wing. Practice makes perfect, but in the meantime she also has a great solution for uneven strokes: soak the tip of a cotton bud in some make-up remover (Garnier Micellar Water is her favourite) and place it underneath the liner, in line with the bottom lashes, and swipe upward to neaten the edges.

GET THAT WINGED EYE

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3. Use your balm for just about everything

Make-up artist Safiyah Khan has worked with many celebrities, including Isla Fisher, Penelope Cruz, Pearl Thusi, Bonang and Jeanni D, to name a few. The secret weapon in her beauty arsenal is Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, which she uses in a variety of ways to achieve the desired look. Top tips include mixing a little into your foundation to add a subtle glow to your face, and using it to turn a powder blush into a cream one – just tap it on your cheeks after applying blush and then blend it out for a dewy glow.

GET THAT DEWY GLOW

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4. Customise Your Foundation With Your Skincare

She co-owns one of the top hair and make-up mobile agencies, hosts sold-out beauty master classes, and is one of the most sought-after hair and make-up artists, so when Renee De Wit speaks – we listen. While Renee is a firm believer that great skin starts with a solid skincare routine, she says foundation is equally important in creating the perfect canvas. Instead of buying different foundations for different seasons and events, Renee recommends customising your current foundation to suit the occasion. If you need to create fuller coverage, add some creamy moisturiser. If it’s a dewy, sheer finish you’re after, mix in a hydrating primer for an all-day glow. For those with dry skin, adding a little facial oil to your foundation will boost its nourishing benefits.

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5. Use Your Eye Shadow Or Blush As a Lipstick

If you don’t already know Vuvu Maseti by name, you undoubtedly know her work. Having recently scored the cover of a well-known glossy magazine, she also creates glamorous looks for television and editorials and is fast becoming one of the ‘It’ hair and make-up artists in the industry. A lover of a bold pout (just look at her Instagram), it’s no wonder that one of her beauty secrets involves lipstick, or more specifically, using your powder blush or eye shadow as lipstick. To start, Vuvu recommends prepping lips with a lip scrub and then adding a lip balm. Then apply the blush or eye shadow with your finger or flat eye-shadow brush. Lastly, add a bit of sheen by applying some more lip balm.

GET THAT BOLD POUT