Make up tips for the festive season

Summer is fast approaching as is the Festive Season but how’s a girl to know what works as the temperature sores and her makeup melts.

We asked CHIC in the City’s resident Makeup Guru, Sandra Glynn to share her latest makeup tips so you stay fabulous all Summer... here's what Sandra had to say:

"First and foremost cleanse and moisturise. MV Organic Skincare is my favourite cleanser and moisturiser. The range is amazing!

I highly recommend using a primer. Primers have been designed to smooth the look of fine lines/open pores, reduce redness, matt oil and make your makeup last longer. I love ERA Spray on Primer $55 or Melli Cosmetics Velvet Primer $68.

Once you’ve primed your ready for foundation. You can’t beat ERA Spray on Foundation $72 for perfect coverage. I was in Dubai recently and my Era Spray on Foundation withstood the heat and humidity. Plus ERA has an SPF 20, is water, wear resistant and is so light you’ll feel as though you’re not wearing anything. Either mist it on the face or spray onto your hand and apply with a brush.

Eyes: Black is back! To achieve sultry smoky eyes this festive season check out MAC’s Greasepaint Stick ($38). It’s a black eye crayon that can be used as a soft but intense liner or blend out to create a smoke-like shadow. Long-wearing. Transfer and water-resistant. Its limited edition so girls, be quick.

Harlotte Cosmetics has also just launched its fabulous Smudge Pots in six great colours. Like the signature Black Smudge Pencil, they have been created specifically to create smoky eyes. Don’t be afraid to give them a go, they are so velvety and last up to eight hours without creasing.

Cheeks: with your smoky eyes – keep them soft and subtle– muted pink or peach.

Lips: nude them up if you are going for the smoky eyes or for your “I’m not wearing anything” day look, use a tinted lip conditioner. For the festive season go dramatic and stand out from the crowd with fabulous Red lips. Just keep your eye makeup simple. For super red lippy – try Lipstick Queens Red Sinner from Kit Cosmetics at $33.95."

To learn more from Sandra on the latest cosmetic tricks & techniques used by make up professionals, book a CHIC make up session with Sandra today. Bookings made by 31 January 2010 will receive a 10% bonus discount on any products purchased from Sandra during your CHIC make up session.