Amidst the countless makeup looks we see out there by professional makeup artists, beauty personalities and vloggers, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by all the product choices and makeup looks to try out. For those who simply want to get the classics down pat, these five looks will never fail you — and stand the test of time and trends.
A swipe of colour on the lips never fails to bring life to the face, but we all know that red is the one true universally flattering hue that can never go wrong. Whether you’re dark skinned or fair, this is one fail-proof look for the time-starved (or plain lazy).
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A go-to product is of course, M.A.C’s immensely popular lipstick in Ruby Woo or Russian Red, which has proven to look amazing on all skin tones.
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Who doesn’t want their skin to look glowy and fresh-faced like Emily Ratajkowski? Strobing is one simple way to get that gorgeous dewy finish. Whether it is the inner corners of the eyes or the upper cheekbones, swipe on some of that highlighter on the main points of your face to let it shimmer and shine in all the right places.
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What better way to create a timeless look than to build upon what we already have? A little rosiness on the cheeks never hurt to make your face appear more youthful and sun-kissed. We say take it a step further and sweep the hue of Pantone’s 2019 colour, Living Coral across your cheeks for that fresh look you need to start the year off with.
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While smokey eyes or burnt orange hues on the lids might give your eyes that extra oomph, we say that the right — and, fuss-free — path is always back to the basics. Given that those looks take a longer time to master and might be too much for everyday wear, varying browns and neutral tones on the eyes not only is easy to achieve, but also helps to deepen and add dimension to them. Say hello to beautiful warm eyes.
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Last but not least, the cat eye. Literally, an all-around classic dating back from ancient Egyptian times. Whether a simple flick or a bold wing, it opens up the eyes and creates an illusion of a thicker lash line which let’s face it, makes our eyes look a lot more awake. Master it and you will go a long way with it.
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