Tag: powder
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PRIMPED Poll: What’s Your Evening Clutch Beauty Essential?
Wed, 20 February 2013 1:00PM
In anticipation of the Oscars, we’ve rolled out the beauty red carpet here at PRIMPED. Yaz has delved into the nominees’ beauty bags to check out their favourite buys. We’ve explored the archives of Getty to find our all-time top Oscars looks. And Hayley – bless her cotton socks (all the better to ensure her… more
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Need Inspiration? Get Thee a Beauty Crush!
Tue, 9 October 2012 2:52PM
Yesterday, Hayley wrote about one of her all-time beauty crushes, Sienna Miller. I have to admit, I too have a soft spot for Sienna when it comes to beauty inspiration. Even in the grungy depths of her boho days, I loved her look, scruffy hair and toxic boyfriend all. Although if I had to highlight… more
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What to Buy this Week: Benefit Flawless Complexion Makeup Kit
Mon, 20 August 2012 1:06PM
I don’t know about you, but by the time I’ve finished my morning skincare routine (cleansing, exfoliating, toner-ing, serum-ing, moisturising – and then there’s all the body stuff), my brain can sometimes feel a little befuddled. Which doesn’t always bode well for my makeup. My hair does okay, as you can generally get away with… more
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Makeup artisty tricks: Definitely worth paying heed to.
Thu, 1 December 2011 10:00AM
It sounds like you’ll be undoing all of the hard work your under-eye illuminator has done to get lovely crease-free, crepe-free coverage under your eye, but applying some translucent powder over your illuminator (or concealer) is going to make sure those dark circles remain covered all day. I learned this trick from a talented makeup artist… more
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Video: How To: Create a dreamy makeup base
Tue, 29 March 2011 3:58PM
Sometimes it’s just the basics that we need to perfect, Primpers. Especially when it comes to makeup and this season’s epic trend of natural, fresh faces with touches of colour and flawless complexions. In order to achieve said trend, it’s important to know the correct way to apply your makeup base so that you can then… more
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Stop your concealer seeping into fine lines
Wed, 13 October 2010 2:27PM
I have Laura Mercier concealer and apply the cream and translucent powder but I still find it seeps into my fine lines. Help me stop this please? Uber makeup artist Nicola Burford has over 15 years experience in the international makeup industry and has worked with famous faces including Fergie, Dita Von Teese and Mischa Barton…. more
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Apply blush correctly
Wed, 13 October 2010 2:26PM
How do I apply blush correctly? I also tend to have it looking overloaded and not blended. Please help. Uber makeup artist Nicola Burford has over 15 years experience in the international makeup industry and has worked with famous faces including Fergie, Dita Von Teese and Mischa Barton. Formerly a Senior Artist at MAC and an… more
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S/S ’11: Paris: Why powder is important, especially for Taylor Swift
Thu, 30 September 2010 1:41PM
Yet again, the concept of powder is returning to PRIMPED, this time with the delightful Taylor Swift demonstrating why (and how) it should be worn, Primpers. I used to be opposed to powder, let’s put it down to naivety, but now I am totally pro powder and after seeing Taylor, and our little video on… more
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Base Camp
Fri, 30 July 2010 2:47PM
Foundation can be friend or foe. Here’s the expert tricks to creating a flawless finish that will fool anyone into thinking your complexion is perfection… PRIME TIME “The way to ensure your foundation looks natural is to always prime before applying foundation,” says David McConnell, CEO and Head Makeup artist for Gorgeous Cosmetics. “Primer creates a perfect,… more
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Make Me Over: The Powder Lowdown: Pure Evil or Pure Genius?
Fri, 23 July 2010 8:18AM
And the answer is, of course, Pure Genius. Or PG for short. (I like using nicknames. But only if you are actually good friends. And PG and I go way back. So much so that we even go to the pub every Friday night for a bevy or seven.) But powder can be Pure Evil… more



















