"How to apply eye make without looking like you've gone 3 rounds with Joe Frazier"In other words don't overdo it. Subtle is the word here!Eyeshadow - There's a rainbow of colours now available, unlike when I grew up, green and blue were almost all that we could get (boring!) So have fun and experiment, but bear a few tips in mind.



Don't use frosted, glitter or metallic shadows if you're over about 25! You'll accentuate any fine lines. There's also a theory that the small glitter particles can pass through the fine eyelid membranes and lodge in the eye. (I don't know for sure if this is true, but it's enough to make your eyes water!)Use dark colours to shrink and light colours for emphasis.

It's best to use no more than 2 colours at a time (unless you're super clever) Make sure to use the same colour tone. Hot colours are bronze, taupe and gold. Sheer colours will look more natural.

Mascara - If you only do one thing then make it mascara! It has the most impact of all make up.

Put an extra coat on the outer corners too. This will make your eyes look "larger".

Don't use a lash comb afterwards, instead use a clean wand (wash your old one and use that)If adding a second coat, do it before the first one dries.

Don't overdo it. Too much will stick your lashes together and look unnatural.

If your eyelashes are very sparse, try false lashes, these can look great if applied properly! Special tip - If you have small eyes, don't use mascara on your bottom lashes. This can make your eyes appear smaller.

If you have sparse or light eyebrows use a pencil one shade darker than your brows, but no darker than your hair colour. Blondes are best using a light brown pencil.

Use a brush to blend pencil at all times.

Make sure your lips aren't dry or flaky, use Vaseline or moisturizer before applying lipstick.

For lasting colour that doesn't come off on your coffee cup (or his cheek!), blot lips and re apply. Blot again.