I'm trying too hard. What do you recommend? Metallic cosmetics are the new big thing. They look great on lips as well as eyes and you can instantly create a new look. Update your palette by sticking to the colours you normally wear but perhaps mix in some metallic shades. Try the Mirror Shine Eye Pencils for a subtle metallic sheen on lids.

 

Line and fill in the entire lip area with a lip liner that matches your lipstick or the natural colour of your lips. Use a lip brush to gently blend any hard lines. Blot with a tissue several times until it becomes a lightly stained lip tone and then apply a neutral lip-gloss on top of the stained lips for multi-dimensional, long lasting colour.

 

Don't test foundation on your hand, as it's never the same skin tone as your face. The best place is along your jaw line, and if the foundation disappears into your skin then that's the right shade for you. Always test in natural daylight.

 

To widen and brighten up eyes dot a small amount of concealer around the inner corner of your eyes and then line the lower lashline with white kohl pencil.

 

Beautifully shaped brows frame your eyes and give you an instant facelift, so it's worth investing in getting them professionally waxed and shaped at a salon. Define with a brow pencil or brow mascara that matches your hair colour and brush through.

 

Apply your preferred shade using a lip brush to the upper and lower lips, and then use a lighter shade in the middle of your bottom lip. You can also use a highlighter stick like Avon's Invisible Light to outline your cupid's bow. Remember dark, matte shades will make lips look smaller. Finally add a touch of gloss to the centre of your lips for an Oscar winning pout!

 

It's important to keep your make-up kit clean, especially brushes, as they'll gather bacteria that will be transferred onto your skin, leading to spots. Clean brushes regularly by soaking in warm water with a little shampoo, rinse well and leave to dry naturally.

 

Flawless skin isn't about piling on the foundation. Exfoliate regularly and try using Avon's Invisible Light Illuminating Make-up Base underneath your foundation. It's lightweight and will leave your skin looking radiant.

 

Illuminating Face Pearls are great for adding a subtle glow to fair skin. In the summer a light dusting of Arabian Glow Face Pearls on your cheekbones, temple and bridge of your nose will give you a natural, sunkissed look.