Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #73

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Makeup tips
Smokey, defined eyes can add glamour to any look.
Most of us choose to stick within our safety zone,
applying the same eye shadows and lipsticks we
have for months, even years. This isn’t normally
about a lack of creativity; it usually comes down to a
lack of confidence.
Try subtle changes, such as a dab of highlighter in
the corners of your eye to reflect light and brighten
your whole face.
To identify eye makeup colours that work for you,
use your hair as a guide (not your eyes). Blondes
tend to suit creams and taupes, while mochas and
chocolate browns flatter brunettes. If you have auburn
or red hair, go with coppers, peaches, reddish-browns
or cool tones like pink and lavender.
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makeup tips
Don’t over-colour the eyes
Too many bright hues can be distracting
and ageing.
Avoid mascara clumps
It might have been the look in the 1960s, but
it’s not hot today. The best way to achieve
thick lashes is to apply several thin coats of
mascara.
Soften hard edges
You should not be able to see where one
colour ends and another begins. Remember
to blend, blend, blend.
Avoid wearing bright pink
eye shadows
They can make your eyes look tired
and irritated.
De-emphasise fine lines
Avoid shimmery shadows, which draw
attention to creases and wrinkles. Instead opt
for silky matte finishes.
Don’t match your eyeshadow to
your eye colour
For example, if you have blue eyes, blue
eyeshadow will make your eyes appear dull.
Anti-wrinkle
injections
Fine lines and crow’s feet can detract from an otherwise
youthful appearance, and the use of anti-wrinkle injections
around the eye area can act as both an anti-ageing and
preventative measure.
These injectables work by temporarily paralysing the
underlying muscles to reduce the appearance of dynamic
wrinkles – or wrinkles that occur due to facial expression.
Anti-wrinkle injections can be placed strategically around
your eye area to help combat fine lines, crow’s feet and
deeper furrows.
A relatively fast and minimally invasive treatment, antiwrinkle
injections deliver fast, visible results with minimal
downtime. The results usually last about four months, but it
depends on your individual reaction.
Lids By Design
If you want the look of an eye lift, without going under the
knife, Lids by Design are the answer for you.
Distributed in Australia by Bella Aesthetics, Lids By
Design is a medical-grade adhesive strip applied to the
eyelid crease to instantly lift sagging eyelid skin – it’s quick,
temporary and can easily be incorporated into your daily
beauty regime. See page 34 for more details. csbm
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