ELLE Canada has beauty tips to get you the hot fall beauty looks this season with your makeup.
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The bold lip
Nothing says fall makeup more than a deep, bold lip colour after months of glossy nudes. Be sure to make your lips the focal point and opt for semi-matte skin, neutral blush and subdude eyes.
Annesley's steps for a bold lip:
• Red lips look best with neutral tones on the eyes especially in shades of cream, taupe and chocolate. For an added special touch, try shades of gold or bronze that nicely complement a dramatic red lip.
• If you are wearing a red lipstick that is more on the burgundy or blue red side try a soft smoky eye in shades of pewter or grey. The CARGO SmokyEye™ Eye Liner Duo in Budapest is perfect.
• When choosing a red lipstick there are several options. Deep red in a matte finish is long lasting and very sophisticated. A sheer red such as CARGO's PlantLove™ Lipstick in Maria is sheer and fresh and perfect for a softer look.
• If you do opt for a cream or sheer red you can make it last longer by applying a little bit of powder to your lips. Lip liner will also help your colour last longer and look more polished. CARGO's Reverse Lip Liner is also great for perfecting a red lip. It is a highlighting pencil with a waxy texture that is applied to the outer lip line to make the lips appear fuller while preventing feathering of lipstick.
Matte skin
Say adios to the dewy looks of spring and summer. This season it's all about a matte finish on your skin to look porcelain without a hint of shine. It's a classic and timeless look that pairs beautifully with this season's smoky eyes and bold lips.
Annesley's steps for matte skin:
• The new matte look is very different from the matte complexion of the mid-nineties. It is fresher with a softer coverage and is not dry and cakey looking.
• I recommend using a dual finish, powder finish foundation because it is quick and easy and perfect for touching up during the day, such as CARGO Wet/Dry Foundation. It is a powder finish foundation with coverage and setting powder in one and it gives a perfectly flawless, sheer matte coverage while still looking natural.
• Begin by applying a concealer to areas of the face that require a little extra coverage (such as CARGO OneBase™). It's a concealer and foundation in one, so is very multi-functional.
• Next using a large fluffy brush apply the powder finish foundation over the entire face. Use a circular buffing motion for best results.
• As a final touch opt for a blush in either a matte or satin finish. The matte finish will give that classic matte face while a satin finish with just give a hint of glow.
• Maintain your matte complexion by blotting the excess oil with a blotting tissue and follow-up with the powder finish foundation. By blotting first you avoid a heavy cakey build-up.
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