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Secrets of a perfect complexion

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Applying your foundation

© Chanel

You need to know how to apply your make-up properly so that it complements the contours of your face.

So what do you use for what? What do you apply with your fingertips, with a brush and with a sponge?

To get you started, the golen rule is keep it light and don't put too much on!

Photo : Chanel Teint Innocence

Sarah Horrocks
18/10/2006

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Article Plan Secrets of a perfect complexion ▼

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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Applying your foundation - Secrets of a perfect complexion

Applying your foundation