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When less is best
IF YOU want to look a million dollars this season, opt for a natural make-up look.
That's the hot news from international make-up artist Geoffrey Rodriguez w h o took time out from Paris Fashion Week recently to attend the launch of the Galway branch of Body Benefits Beauty, Health, and Laser Clinic at the Ardilaun Hotel. Rodriquez regularly works with the world's top models and movie stars. A m o n g his clients are Sophia Dahl, Yasmin le Bon, and Sigoumey Weaver. Today's make-up trend is a far cry from the dramatic catwalk looks from past seasons, he says. "The look today is very natural. It is subtle, soft, and transparent. This is the first time people can copy the latest trend directly from the catwalk. Previously, it hasn't always worked well when women tried to imitate this look because the colours were often strong and did not translate well." Make-up should accentuate your good points and play d o w n your bad ones. It should not act as a mask or a cover u p for skin problems, rather a way of enhancing your natural beauty, he says. who look great in make-up." Most of u s are guilty of getting stuck in a rut as far as cosmetics are concerned, he says. Wc tend to stay with a particular look which we believe has served us well and are reluctant to' experiment with n e w shades and styles. Many women stay loyal to blue eyeshadow and fire-; engine red lipstick all their lives. "It is easy to become dated," says Rodriguez. "Mothers of grown up children tend to fall into this trap especially. They become very comfortable with a certain look and follow a set m a k e - u p routine. T h e y a r e n o t inclined to change. "I often make-up half a client's face just to show them how different they can look. The; effect can be very startling. They really see a big! difference."

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Sometimes, women to tend to apply more .make-up as they get older. He advises against this and says less is best on mature skins. "Don't overdo make-up because it will only highlight any existing lines. U s e a little foundation, at moisture based one ideally. If the make-up is^ heavy and dry, it will sit on the skin." Trying to look younger is unwise also, he says. ' T o o many women try t o d o this. It is important to have a sense of what you want to look like. , You should feel comfortable with your look. It should reflect the person you are."
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"The whole look is important. You should not see a w o m a n ' s make up before your see her. "When opting for a natural look you can get away with just using foundation, lip gloss, and mascara. Then, you can dress this up for evening to achieve a more dramatic effect." Powder sets the overall look but many women are wary of using it, says Rodriguez. Those w h o use it often use too much which can ruin the e f f e c t . . Make up should enhance your natural beauty not act as a mask, says Geoffrey Rodriquez On mature skin, it tends to settle in fine lines and He advises women of all ages t o have a make-, your appearance. should b e used sparingly. up lesson with a professional beauty consultant at some stage in theirf What are the most c o m m o n mistakes women make when applying lives. This will open up new options for t h e m and may encourage then* make-up? There are four which he sees repeated by women all over the to try new colours, he says. world, he says. "They use the wrong foundation colour, they put on too much blusher, they d o n ' t blend their eyeshadow properly, and they use Rodriguez singles o u t model Yasmin le B o n as one of his most Blusher gives warmth to the face and a hint of it applied to the apple mascara which is too heavy. Mascara should be thrown out every three stunning clients. "She has had three children, she works hard, yet sh* months. If you k e e p using it, your eyelashes will get cloggy." of the cheeks will give you a healthy glow. manages t o look wonderful. S h e always takes care of her skin and * Girls are beginning t o wear make-up at a much younger age Eyebrows are important features because they frame the face and give shows." it expression, he says. T h e correct shape and shade will d o wonders for nowadays, h e says. H e has n o problem with this because he says most Here are his top beauty tips to achieve a flawless look this season. | are very knowledgeable and wear it well. " I ' v e seen some 14-year-olds
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separate them. It will also prevent excess mascara from clinging to them. * Make-ups have a shelf life. Foundations! should not be kept for more than a year, mascara fori n o longer than three m o n t h s . Always k e e p | cosmetics away from heat



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* Choose a suitable foundation. Before you buy one, test it not o n the inside of your wrist but on your j a w line or under your chin. If the colour matches your natural colouring, the foundation will look more even.

* Pay a t t e n t i o n t o your e y e b r o w s . These tend to be forgotten. They play an important role because they frame the face and give you expression. Make sure they are trimmed and shaped regularly. * Use blusher sparingly. Use a very soft natural shade. The most c o m m o n mistake women make is

they apply it in the wrong place - they tend to put it on in a triangular shape. Apply it on the apples of your cheeks t o give you a hint of colour. * U s e a zig z a g technique when applying mascara to the roots of your eyelashes. This m o v e m e n t will push t h e lashes u p w a r d s a n d