Feature Focussing Technique Feature Focussing defines beauty regardless of age by focusing on the two main communicating features of the face, being the eyes and lips. For a FREE MAKE-UP DEMONSTRATION! Watch how easily Louise achieved this Feature Focussing - visit: http://www.naturalcompatibles.com.au/ and navigate to the bottom of the Home page.

Tip One

Points to consider when selecting a lipstick shade

•  Is your colouring warm or cool?
• Correct colour selection can appear to whiten and brighten the teeth.
• Ideally thinner lips will look better using medium to paler shades.
• Fuller lips are enhanced by using medium to deeper shades.
  

Moist crème lipsticks with depth will give you the desired results.

Tip Two

Eyebrow Tip

Shape your eyebrow line, beginning in line with the inside corner of the eye, peaking just outside the line of the iris and ending no more than 1cm from the corner of the eye. All fine hairs (dark or blonde) from above and below brow line should be removed by waxing or tweezing.

• Long eyebrows will create a tired, droopy appearance.
• Thin, sparse eyebrows create a vacant or permanently startled look.

Tip Three

Eyebrow Colour Tip

The use of brow powder and old dry mascara replaces eyebrow pencils because: 

• Pencils create a harsh, artificial and older appearance.
• Body temperature causes pencils to melt, run and smudge.
• Rounding the beginning of the eyebrow detracts from the nose.

Brow Powder

If you have any bald patches, simply use a powder eye shadow to fill in the gaps. 

• Apply by using a stiff angle brush and brushing through brows, using short, feathered strokes.
• Match as close as possible to your natural brow colour.

Some suggested shades are EL, EL5, D1, D2, L2 and Mocca.

Old Mascara

Wipe your old mascara to ensure it’s not too moist and gluggy and gently run it upwards through your brow hairs along your brow line.
 

Tip Four

Eye Shadow Application

Focusing on the windows to your soul. 

Purpose

• To focus attention into your eyes.
• To give your eyes and face a lift.
• To create an attractive, natural and youthful look.

Tip Five

Eye Shadow Myths

Myth One

    Matching eye make-up with clothing.
   
Answer
    This is a fashion based myth! Blue eye shadow with a blue dress simply makes you look older. Your face is a canvas on its own, separate from your clothing.

Myth Two

    Using the latest seasonal shades if fashionable.

Answer
    It may be fashionable, but how can any specific colour suit everyone! The blues, greys and greens are particularly aging.

Myth Three

    Pearl or frosted eye shadows are flattering.

Answer
    Only when you are very young. As you age, these shadows will accentuate any lines and wrinkles.

Myth Four

    Eye shadows are a feature.

Answer
    Your eyes are the feature! You want people to look into your eyes, not at the colour around them.
 

Tip Six

Foundation Application

• Place small amount on back of hand and, with clean fingertips, apply using a press roll-on technique.
• Work foundation well into each area before moving to next section.
• Thin out gradually towards hairline and jaw line to ensure no demarcation line
• For an even blended look, use a latex sponge to press and roll foundation.
• Begin in saddle area of the face.

Tip Seven

Foundation Myths

Myth One

   Using a darker foundation than your skin tone to create the illusion of a healthy tan.

Answer

   In reality you will make yourself look older!

Myth Two

   Using a concealer to mask dark circles, pimples, lines.

Answer

   This will only accentuate those areas you are trying to hide.

Myth Three

   Extending foundation down the neck.

Answer

   This results in an unnatural look, foundation should be blended only to the jaw line.