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Secrets of a perfect complexion

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With a sponge

Thierry Parant

A tip for you straight from the stars' dressing room: put your middle finger in the centre of a partly-folded sponge to create a round surface for your foundation.

Apply using a backwards and forwards movement starting from the middle of your face, using your wrist, making sure the foundation goes on well.

Expert's tip : Don't forget to wash your sponge regularly and let it dry in the fresh air.

Photo : Thierry Parant

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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With a sponge - Secrets of a perfect complexion

With a sponge