The secret to flawless make-up is nailing the essentials. We asked celeb make-up artist Katrina Raftery, for her top suggestions!
1. A Great Foundation
“It’s important to match your skintone exactly, so keep three shades in your kit,” says Katrina, who has made up Megan Gale, Jodie Anasta, Delta Goodrem and Rachel Griffiths. “As the seasons change, so does your skintone. Keeping a few shades means you can blend to match your colouring throughout the year.
Splurge: Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth Infusing Makeup SPF25, $78
Save: Designer Brands Firming Age Revive Foundation, $16.99
2. Eyelash curler
“A must for a bright eyed look! Curling eyelashes directs them skywards, which casts fewer shadows and creates a youthful eye.”
Splurge: Tweezerman ProCurl Eyelash Curler, $43.95
Save: Revlon Beauty Tools Eyelash Curler, $12.95
3. Ivory eyeliner
“Use this to counteract redness and fatigue, drawing it inside the lid to bring light to the eyes.”
Splurge: Napoleon Perdis Eye Pencil in White On, $30
Save: Maybelline New York Big Eyes Eyeliner in White/Black, $11.95
4. Highlighter
“Trio wheel highlighters are great for all skintones! You can contour with the bronze shades and use lighter shades on the brow bone and the jawline to reflect light and create a halo effect. Use the Peach in place of your traditional blush.”
Splurge: ModelCo Highlighting Trio, $22
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Save: Savvy Trio Highlight Luna, $6.99
5. Brow Gel
“Use this to set brows upwards and help create a bright eyed look.”
Splurge: Shu Uemera Eyebrow Manicure, $40
Save: Bourjois Brow Design, $20
6. Coral lipstick
“A coral lip colour lends itself to any occasion, any age and any skintone. Even if you’re caught on the run at a last minute cocktail invitation, it is perfect!”
Splurge: M.A.C So Cremesheen Supreme Lipstick in Peachblossom, $36
Save: Rimmel London Moisture Renew Sheer & Shine Lipstick in Spin All Spring, $13.95
7. A Fan Brush
“Perfect for applying heavily pigmented bronzer, this disperses colour evenly and allows for better blending. Begin at the apple of the cheek and sweep up to the brow bone. It’s also fantastic for picking up eye shadow spills under the eyes.”
Splurge: Inika Organic Vegan Fan Brush, $39
Save: BeautyPRO Fan Make-up Brush, $8.95
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