Welcome to celebrity makeup looks
There is no getting away from it - when the a- listers grace the red carpet or any other event for that matter - they normally look stunning - beautifully styled hair and make up and of course dressed in thousands of dollars of designer clothes. - But you must remember looking that good, whilst genes help, didn't just happen with a quick flick of a hair brush, some mascara and lip-gloss and pulling on the new frock.
Our top celebrity makeup looks you can borrow!
- Magic underwear - ladies it works all the major department stores stock magic underwear, sometimes its called shape wear - the leading brand is Spanx - as heralded by Gwyneth Paltrow who reckons she has been known to wear two pairs on the red carpet - but it really does smooth over your lumps and bumps - perfect under that gorgeous dress you want to wear.
- If you have a big night out coming up - Have you hair blow-dried - this shouldn't cost much but it really will make you feel amazing and your hair will look fabulous for at least a couple of days afterwards
- Smokey eyes and nude lips - this is a favourite red carpet / celebrity look often seen on the likes of Madonna, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez and Kate Hudson - its very easy to create your self you will need a dark shadow , black if you dare, grey brown or aubergine also work - blend and smudge around your eyes and line with kohl. Slick on a pretty nude gloss - go for a pink or peachy tint if you feel you need a bit more colour and you are good to go.
- False eyelashes - if you have the patience they are worth the effort - check out Jennifer Lopez and Kim Cattrall - if not invest in a great mascara like Backstage by Dior.
- Treat your self to a facial at your local spa or beauty salon - but have this a few days before a big event just in case you get a breakout. Alternatively give your self a home spa treatment most of the big cosmetic brands offer face packs you can easily apply at home. Kylie Minogue is said to be a huge fan of Oxygen facials must be keeps her looking so young.
- Don't be afraid of bold lip-colours - find the colour that works for your skin tone and make sure you apply the colour carefully - it will look fabulous - this celebrity make up look is one of my favourites - check Scarlett Johanson and Anne Hathaway -both work this look well.
- For that flushed cheek sexy look that young star like Daisy Lowe seem to work so well - make sure your skin is cleansed well and your base is flawless then try Benetint by Benefit - it will give your cheeks that flushed look that comes with youth a good walk or some after dark fun in the bedroom !
- Fake tan - if you wearing a gorgeous dress and want to bare your legs - celebrity look championed by Sarah Jessica Parker - tan those legs - you could treat yourself to a salon treatment by St tropez - Victoria Beckhams favourite or Fake Bake - the lasses from Girls Aloud all love this one - or do it your self at home - remember to exfoliate first then apply the lotion - if you are worried choose one that gives your immediate colour so you can see what you are doing.
- Adopt a good skin care routine - I know you are probably screaming when - I haven't the time !!! - the very least you can do for your skin is to take your make up off every-night - use cleaning cloths they are cheap and quick - the new ones from Simple are hugely popular, also use a moisturiser - trust me you will benefit from this later in life - and will be very glad you used it when you are mistaken for a 30 year old when you are actually 40. Just look at stars like Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Victoria Beckham, this is one celebrity make up look you definitely need to adopt.
- 1Change your hair - just look at Victoria Beckham, Kylie Minogue - both are not afraid of working a new look - and remember if you are not sure after a hair cut don't worry it will grow - likewise you can always change the colour.
- Drink Water - good old tap water is just as beneficial as oxygen infused from the Alps or whatever the current trend is. But you will benefit from drinking just a couple of glasses a day.
- If you have brown eyes try purple liner - it will make your eyes really shine - like wise blue eyes come alive with browny colours
- Another celebrity make up look that is really easy to copy is - dab a little white shadow or high-lighter in the corner of your eyes this will really make your eyes pop
- Lips - make them look full and kissable just like all your favourite star - an easy celebrity make up look to copy is lipstick - full full plump kissable lips dab gloss in the centre of your bottom and top lips this will make them look kissalicious!
- One celebrity make up look I am not a huge fan of and I think its sad to see so many celebrities working is Botox - your face tells the story of your and your life and in my opinion laughter lines show that you have indeed laughed. So each to their own but I think try and eat healthily take care of you inside and out and you won't need to resort to the needle.
