The Make-up Manual

a primer gives you an even base ready for foundation. It can minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines, knock back discoloration and keep your make-up in place for longer. All pretty good reasons to use it, hey

I love making a woman look like she has no make-up on

So, instead of buying that pair of shoes this month, buy that moisturizer

Serums are the secret weapons of the skincare world. These beauties penetrate the skin quickly to give your skin all the goodness it needs. Make sure you pick a serum that’s right for your skin type (see pages 14–15). These are powerful little things so you don’t want to be applying the wrong type. Massage the serum into your face and neck

Whether you wear make-up or not, a skincare routine is essential. Your skin is precious and the more you look after it, the better you’ll look and feel. These are my basic steps that I believe you should follow twice a day, morning and night, whatever your age, whatever your skin type. (Remember, it’s never too late to start taking care of your skin.)

Make-up is not something to be feared – remember, you can always take it off.

the thing I love most about make-up is how it makes you feel. With a touch of concealer or a swipe of a lipstick, you can instantly feel better, happier and more confident