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Get Glowing
The time has come to reverse the damaging effects of winter. Make your skin the perfect canvas for make-up and get your glow back in just a few easy steps.
The first step for lacklustre skin is a good old scrub. Dead surface cells absorb light rather than reflecting it and this will make you look dull and grey. Clinique's latest product, The 15 Minute Facial (£25) does the job of shifting the debris without the use of scratchy granules and harsh acids. Apply a generous layer of the cream and the dirt will simply melt away.
The next priority is to banish those dark circles and puffy eyes. Invest in the beauty industry's new wonder cream, Hylexin. For £95 you get a teeny-tiny tube of cream which is hailed as the best weapon against dark circles and puffiness. On more of a modest budget? Head back to the Clinique counter and pick up some All About Eyes Concealer (£15). A multi-purpose product, this moisturises, de-puffs and lightens those tired eyes in one hit.
Pore Perfect
Get some colour back into your face with the help of a new light-diffusing foundation. This will provide the coverage you need as well as give your skin a healthy, dewy appearance.
Get the glow with the help of Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal. This product is part foundation, part moisturiser. It not only creates a flawless complexion but also protects against sun damage through the built-in SPF 15. Use on its own, or mix it with a drop of Giorgio Armani's critically acclaimed Luminous Silk Foundation and achieve the ultimate in pore perfection.
Eyes of blue
And green and yellow and gold! Colour was a big hit at the shows. Think of a shade and it was represented by at least one designer. But there was definitely one favourite that we saw time and time again - purple.
Purple is regal and sophisticated and everyone from supermodels to Hollywood princesses have been sporting varying degrees of lavender on their lids. This hue makes the eye look more open and feminine. And the best part? Purple complements every eye colour.
Avoid overkill, keep the rest of your make-up sheer, and pick up Chanel Irreelle Duo in Star Dust or MAC's eyeshadow in Creme de Violet. Apply with a fine brush or a cotton bud over the eyelids and around the rims of your eyes to create a soft, doe-eyed effect. Remember, a soft wash of lavender is enough. More shadow is not necessarily better.
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