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Secrets of a perfect complexion

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© Thierry Parant

The crucial moment : foundation time…!

To get the right foundation, first of all you need to know your skint-type: are you oily, dry, aged, or a mix (combination skin?) Then you can choose the right colour for you.

Always test foundation in daylight on your jaw (not on the back of your hand – the skin tone is different to your face). Beige and peach shades are ideal for warm complexions, and pink shades with less yellow and more blue pigments are perfect for pale complexions.

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Sarah Horrocks
18/10/2006

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Prepare your skin

- Preparation
   Dark circles
   Concealer
   Highlighters
   Foundation

Which foundation is right for me?

- Twenties: Matte
   Silky
   Fun
   Soft
- Thirties: Hydrate
   Soft
   Fresh
   For sensitive skin
   Delicate
- Forties: Smoothen
   Ingenious
   Trick of the eye
   Chic
- Fifties: Lift
   Rejuvenating
   Fresh

Applying your foundation

- Applying your foundation
   With your fingertips
   With a brush
   With a sponge

Your step-by-step make-up demo

- Foundation
   Moisturising
   Mixing foundation
   Using your fingertips
   Using a sponge
   Using a brush
- Concealer
   Concealing dark circles
   Using concealer
- The finishing touches
   Blusher
   Powder
   Expert tip
   Finally...

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Foundation - Secrets of a perfect complexion

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