The day started, as all the best days should, with a nice glass of fizz. The lovely Anastasia and Evelyn were then introduced to makeup extraordinaire Caroline, who put everyone at instant ease in her signature down-to-earth style, before introducing the latest products from Max Factor’s Xperience boutique: A superlight but great coverage foundation, a voluminous but weightless mascara and a Sheer Gloss Balm, which combines the glistening gorgeousness of a gloss but with a soft, balm feel.
A Q&A session gave the girls the chance to ask Caroline anything and everything: from advice on foundations to match a Mediterranean skin tone (top tip: always work from your chest colour up), to what it’s like to work with some of the world’s biggest stars, including Cheryl Cole, Kylie and Diane Kruger (a fabulous opportunity that has allowed her to travel and enjoy some seriously exciting collaborations).
The day was then beautifully rounded off with the presentation of some goodie bags filled with Max Factor’s latest products, including Xperience Weightless Foundation, Mascara and Sheer Gloss Balm and Lipfinity Lip Tint Pen - a party season must-have that allows you to perfectly define and shade your lips in vibrant, kiss and touch proof, fashion-forward colour.
Check out the interviews with both Caroline and the girls and look out for the vodcast, which will be hitting Facebook within the next week.
60 seconds with Caroline
Following the hundreds of beauty questions that have been flooding the wall each week at the BACKSTAGE SECRETS BLOGGER clinic, Caroline shares some top tips...
What eyeshadow shades best suit blue, green and brown eyes?
If you look at your eyes under a magnifying mirror, you’ll notice the gold flecks in your irises. Soft purples and greens bring these out and make them sparkle in a way that’s subtly defining, whatever your eye colour.
A soft taupe with flecks of gold looks sexy and will shape your eye. It’s the perfect shade for creating a smoky look that isn’t too severe. Try Max Factor’s Smoky Eye Effect Shadow in Purple Dust.
How can I make my foundation last?
If you have naturally oily skin, you may find that your foundation doesn’t ever seem to have enough staying power. Make sure that you aren’t adding additional oil through rich moisturisers– your skin just doesn’t need them Plump for a super-light day cream and then use an oil-free foundation such as Max Factor’s Xperience Weightless Foundation. Set it with a loose powder and then, if you have to, blot away excess shine throughout the day with makeup blotting tissues.
Should one’s beauty regime alter in the winter months?
Skin tends to dry out in the winter because you veer from the bracing cold outdoors to dehydrating central heating indoors. To counteract this, make sure that you moisturise daily, use a gentle exfoliator to slough away dead skin cells and invest in a good night cream. I love Olay’s Regenerist 3 point treatment cream
Working in winter's lower light can also make the skin look flat, so play around with highlighters on your brow bone, cheekbones, Cupid’s bow and the bridge of your nose. This will add instant radiance.
Any top tips for the party season?
Now is the time to experiment, so have lots of fun with nail colours, false lashes and glitter. Remember, you don’t have to be too careful as you’ll be going out at night when it’s dark!
Winners’ interview
Anastasia (from Bedford) and Evelyn (from London) share their thoughts on their VIP day:
What has been the best thing about today’s event?
A: Meeting Caroline and getting the chance to ask questions that were relevant to me. I really struggle with finding a foundation to suit my skin tone in the winter, but Caroline taught me how to colour match from my chest up.
E: I discovered that using a bronzer and a blusher really sculpts and warms the face. I never would have thought to put them together but the result looks great!
Any favourite goodies from your goodie bags?
A: I’m pleased to have been given all the products from the Xperience range. Really looking forward to trying them all out together.
E: Looking forward to trying the foundation as it’s not something I use that much of usually.
Have you learnt any tips and tricks that you would like to share?
E: Absolutely! We are having a party this weekend with 10 girlfriends and we will be sharing what we’ve learnt today and checking out the products. We can’t wait!
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