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Catwalk and fashion editorials are meant to inspire and innovate, but very often fashion statements can be taken to extremes – from following whatever the magazines portray, to holding onto looks that are long out of date. Finding a balance between fashion, comfort and personal style is the most logical solution.

Thibault Vabre, an international make-up artist for Clarins, maintains, “If a woman’s make-up is successful, you don’t see it, you see the person”. Learn to make the most of your features and find out what make-up looks compliment you – after all, big noses, full lips, gappy teeth and moles have all been turned into beauty trademarks over the years. Decide what suits you – you are the expert! So whether you’ve never worn make-up at all, whether you are pretty adept at doing your own face or whether you are stuck in a rut, this book will help alleviate any nervousness you might have about make-up application and will provide you with lots of inspiration, tips and ideas to help you attain exciting new looks.

Instead of looking in a mirror and asking “What’s wrong with me?”, use make-up to highlight your uniqueness, not to hide and correct. Just remember to keep it simple – when you try too hard it looks complicated and unnatural. Find your own basic make-up essentials to create a radiant-looking complexion, and experiment with different products and tools to accentuate your best features. Improving your appearance will boost your confidence and self-esteem. Ultimately, it’s not about what rules to follow, but about learning how to adapt the various techniques to best suit your own unique style. Experimentation is fun, and besides, you can always wash it off!