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See how ideals of beauty around the world have evolved over the centuries in this kaleidoscope of images that changes throughout the site. |
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Ten people, 10 days
and the challenge to
the best experts in
the field: make these willing guinea pigs look 10 Years Younger. |
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Check this page regularly to find out what's making the headlines – be it health scares or new advances – in the world of cosmetic treatments. |
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· Before you start choosing make-up, get your skin into fantastic condition by eating 0.5kg a day of antioxidant-rich red, green or yellow fruit and veg; using SP15 sunscreen religiously; and giving up smoking.
· Every morning, treat your face to 30 splashes of clean, cool water to boost circulation. |
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· Don't put moisturiser on with a trowel. Four little dabs, one on each cheek, one on the forehead and one on the chin, are all it takes. Treat delicate skin on the neck to a separate, richer cream.
· Foundation doesn't just smooth out skin tone and cover tiny blemishes. It helps block the sun and protects the skin from wind and cold. Pick a light, semi-sheer product to make skin look extra radiant, and use it daily.
· Light-reflective products are your friends. Find them in foundations and under-eye creams, and use them to veil dark rings and imperfections.
· Use concealer to eliminate age spots or darker blemishes. Look for one that is yellow-toned rather than pink, to blend with natural skin tone more easily.
· Blusher adds sparkle to a tired face, but apply with discretion. Go for tawny shades, rather than pinks.
· Use sheer, translucent powder over foundation. Blow out your cheeks as you put it on around your mouth, to stop it collecting in fine creases. |
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· Less is more, especially as you get older. Brows and lashes fade as hair colour does, so go for subtlety. Black eyeliner and mascara looks harsh on mature skin. Try taupe or misty grey instead.
· Eyebrows define the face even if you use very little other make-up. Take an eyebrow brush, brush brows down, then pencil in very lightly with taupe along the tops of brows. Brush back into shape, and fill in gaps below.
· On older skin, using eyeshadow under your lower lashes rather than pencil is less likely to drag and creates a softer effect.
· Defy the years with an eyelash curler, for bigger, wide-open eyes. Curl first, then apply blackish-brown or brown mascara.
· Wipe the mascara wand on a tissue before you give the first coat, to stop lashes from caking.
· Leave 15 minutes after applying moisturiser or eye cream before you put on shadow. Prime the lid first with a little foundation and a light layer of face powder.
· Keep shimmer subtle, particularly if eyes are lined or drooping. You can use it on the browbone, where skin is smoother. |
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· It takes time and a steady to hand to apply red lipstick with precision. If you're in a rush, use a neutral, brownish-pink nearer to your natural lip colour.
· A little patch of gloss dead centre on your lower lip immediately makes it look plumper. Pale colours make lips look larger than dark ones.
· Lip liner is good for giving definition to lips that have lost some of their natural plumpness, and helps stop lipstick bleeding into any fine lines around your mouth. Use a pencil that matches your lip tone, and draw along, or just inside, your natural lip line. |
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A consultant will consider your skin tone, colouring and face-shape before suggesting products and demonstrating correct application. Consultations are available at many large stores, and at some beauty clinics. In-store consultants usually represent a particular brand, so although the consultation is free, you might feel obliged to buy one or more products. At some beauty clinics you can pay for a consultation, and won't be under any pressure to buy. At a local clinic this might cost around £20 but a top London consultant will charge considerably more.
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Links
Emakemeup.com
www.emakemeup.com/en/index.php
Fun online community where cosmetic aficionados come together to read and chat about cosmetics and beauty-related topics.
The Engine Rooms
www.theenginerooms.com/pages/Health_UK/Beauty_UK/index.html
Large portal site with loads of links for areas such as health, beauty, cosmetics, hair and much more.
Make-Up, Life Tips
make-up.lifetips.com
Guru tip site that offers free make-up advice with articles and FAQs. |
Books
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The Art of Make-up by Kevyn Aucoin (Prion Books, 1994)
This guide is a parade of contemporary beauty, fashion and culture. The author works on the foremost faces of our era – Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Demi Moore and Isabella Rosellini. In this book, he reveals his make-up techniques in a step-by-step format.
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The Make-up Book: Every woman's guide to the art of applying make-up by Joy Terri (New Holland Publishers, 2002)
Aimed at women of all ages, the book contains hints and tips, advice on skin tone, make-up application, and identification and correction of mistakes, bringing together dozens of techniques to create a look for any occasion.
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The Model Plan by Maryon Stewart (Vintage Ebury, 2001)
From Channel 4's hit series Model Behaviour, this book – for young women aged 16-25 – is packed with tips on how to eat, look good and feel great.
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Naturally Beautiful: Rejuvenate your skin, revitalise your hair, bring sparkle to your eyes with more than 300 foods, recipes and natural treatments by Charmaine Yabsley (Duncan Baird, March 2004)
The ethos of this book is that you don't have to spend hours and pounds at the cosmetics counter. The author offers simple changes in diet to make your skin supple, your hair healthy and glossy and your eyes sparkle.
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