The festive season is upon us! We asked a leading make-up artist how to switch up our make-up for a more impactful look
Liz Kitchiner has made everyone from Kate Bush to Kirstie Allsopp and Kate Garraway look their very best. As a talented hair and make-up artist, she knows how and when to use the right products in the right way to create a sophisticated evening look that will leave you looking and feeling fabulous this Christmas. We asked her to share her top tips.
GO EASY WITH YOUR FOUNDATION
Few of us truly need full coverage when it comes to our skin, even on a night out, because all you need to disguise is pigmentation, spots and veins to create a good base for your make-up.
“When it comes to choosing a foundation, I would advise a less-is-more approach,” Liz says. “Tinted moisturisers are great as they give coverage and colour, but they are light and don’t cake or accentuate lines and creases.
Beauty Pie do some lovely ones or try something moisturising like Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation which has a slight glow and glides on.”
PRIME YOUR EYELIDS
Wearing a stronger coloured eyeshadow than usual is a great way to dial up the drama for a special occasion. It pays to create a good base for eyeshadows to ensure they will last, though, particularly if you have hooded eyelids or the skin around your eye area is beginning to get a little crêpey.
“An eyelid primer is great if you are going to be wearing a lot of eyeshadow,” Liz explains. “But you can get the same effect by using your foundation to even out the colour on your eyelid and then sweeping some powder on top to ensure your eyeshadow will last.”
CHOOSE YOUR EYESHADOW WISELY
Shimmering neutrals in champagne shades, glamorous, rich metallics or smoky greys are the top choice for festive gatherings to really make your eyes pop this year. Take a moment to consider what kind of effect you are keen to achieve before you choose which formulation to apply.
“Cream eyeshadow is great if you like ease and just want a wash of colour across the lid, as this can be applied with your fingertips,” Liz says. “If you want more definition, powder is better as it will create mor
