- How to hide dark circles, obvious spots and blemishes ?
For a perfect, flawless finish, apply the Complexion Corrector on dark circles or on blemishes before the foundation and blend in with the fingers.

- How to hide redness and blemishes ?
Apply locally the Redness Concealer on redness in a thin even layer. Using the principle of color opposition, the green of this concealer cancels out redness caused by sensitivity reactions. Then apply the foundation of your choice or the Concealer Ice-Cold Stick.

- How to hide dark circles and visible under-eye bags?
Apply the Concealer Ice-Cold Stick directly to skin to feel the fresh effect, then blend in with the fingers. Dark circles are hidden, the appearance of under-eye bags are reduced.

- How to camouflage the most extreme imperfections (scars, beauty spots, skin pigmentation, dark marks…) ?
Apply a small quantity of Uni-Cover with light tapping movements onto the imperfection to be hidden. Then smooth and blend in the edges to avoid a line. Blemishes look like concealed, the complexion is unified and smoothed, the skin is hydrated and protected.

1/ What texture of foundation should I choose?

ACCORDING TO THE TEXTURE OF THE FOUNDATION

- Liquid Foundation
A liquid texture is recommended for day time make-up, for its lightness and very natural looking results. The more liquid the texture of the foundation is, the more the result is natural and transparent looking.

- Compact Foundation
For a covering, matt effect this is the ideal product. The compact texture gives a covering result. It is practical and easy to carry around with you for touch ups during the day.

ACCORDING TO THE SKIN TYPE

- Normal skin
Apply Satin Finish foundation for a light and natural look. Its texture feels comfortable on the skin.

- Oily skin
Apply a matt-finish treatment cream to avoid any hint of shine, and also to ensure that the foundation lasts all day long. Then apply a matt-finish foundation such as Masters Colors Matt Finish foundation which prevents shine.

- Dry skin
Apply a nourishing treatment cream which avoids any feeling of pulling. Then apply Satin Finish foundation or Velvet Finish foundation for optimal skin comfort all day long.

- Dehydrated skin
Apply moisturising cream for skin comfort. Satin Finish foundation or Velvet Finish foundation is perfect for this type of skin, depending on the texture sought, liquid or compact.

- Mature skin
On mature skin it is essential to apply foundation only lightly. When the layer is too thick lines and wrinkles will show up. Apply Satin Finish foundation for a natural looking finish.

ACCORDING TO THE SKIN COLOR

Choose a shade of foundation which is only slightly darker than the color of your skin, never lighter, except if you have a few wrinkles, in which case you can choose a foundation color that is the same shade as your complexion or one shade lighter. You can also mix two shades together in order to get as close as possible to the desired shade, subject to the two foundations used being of the same texture.

ADVICE

- “Caucasian type” complexion
Apply slightly golden or pinkish beige shades which will enhance the complexion.

- Light colored complexion
To avoid any difference with the natural color of the complexion, apply light beige or slightly pinkish beige shades which will blend into the skin.

- “Chinese type” complexion
Apply very light or slightly pinkish shades.

- “Oriental type” complexion
Apply golden, sienna earth beiges, which will lift the complexion.

- Tanned complexion
Apply tone on tone foundation or a tinted base to even up your tan and make it more radiant.

- Redhead complexion
Apply amber or transparent shades to illuminate the face.

2/ How do I test the color of a foundation?
To choose the color of foundation that is most appropriate for your complexion apply the shade directly to your jawbone. If you are already wearing make-up, apply a dab to your neck. Never try the shade on your hand.

3/ Choice of shade depending on the season
The ideal is to use two colors of the same type of foundation, one which is lighter, for the winter and the other, darker, for the summer. These can also be mixed to adapt to the depth of your tan.

4/ How do I apply foundation?
First remove any trace of make-up and protect your skin with a treatment cream suited to your skin type. Then place a drop of foundation in the hollow of your hand and warm up the texture with your fingertip. Then apply the texture lightly to the face, in small dabs. Spread out the foundation with a slightly dampened sponge. Starting from the tip of the nose move upwards to the forehead through to the roots of the hair, then under the eyes, cheeks and chin. The nose should be taken as the start-point and the foundation blended in using light outwards movements. Use a tissue to blend in the foundation at the hair roots to avoid any mark line.

1) What type of powder should I use?

- Loose Powder
This will fix the foundation and prevent shine.

- Compact Powder
The light and airy texture fixes the make-up leaving a matt finish on the skin. Compact Powder can be slipped easily into your handbag. It is very practical for touch ups during the day or evening.

- Bronzing Powder
Bronzing Powder provides a luminous, natural look tan with its warm, golden shades.

2) How do I apply powder?

- Loose Powder
Sprinkle powder over the puff and shake it lightly. Then, using light dabs, apply powder to the face and neck. Then use a large powder brush and apply the powder lightly to you face in big, sweeping movements.

- Compact Powder
Using the fine puff apply compact powder by lightly tapping, without moving the foundation.

- Bronzing Powder
Use as a “healthy look” touch on the cheekbones or to the entire face. Apply Bronzing Powder in light sweeping movements, preferably using a big powder brush.

1) Which blusher should I use?

CHOOSING THE COLOR OF YOUR BLUSHER

The choice of color is personal but, in general, your blusher should be in harmony with the color of your clothes.
Matt finish blushers model the face.
Iridescent blushers are recommended for a sophisticated make-up look. Beware, these blushers can accentuate wrinkles appearance.
Brown blushers accentuate the hardness of a face and life up volume. They are recommended for dark or tanned skin.
Orange shades are recommended for daytime wear on dark skin. They look more natural. Pink and red shades are recommended for light skins.
Les nuances roses et rouges sont recommandées pour les peaux claires.
To achieve a slightly more youthful look choose a pink-brown or peach blusher, which is scarcely darker than your foundation.
During the day avoid colors that contrast too greatly with your complexion.

Skin that looks slightly yellow -> Orange blusher shades
Skin that looks slightly pink -> Pink blusher shades
Skin that looks slightly ochre -> Brown, Orange and Caramel blusher shades

HOW DO I APPLY A BLUSHER?

Apply blusher in light touches rather than a great sweep. Smile widely and apply the blusher to the cheekbones. Blend in by working upwards towards the temples.
Apply a hint of Blusher to the top of the brow bone, to the forehead, drawing it out towards the temples, to the chin, the tip of your nose and the ear lobes and your complexion make-up is complete.
These extra touches will light up your face.

For a youthful look, apply the blusher from back to front, starting from the roots of the hair and moving below the eyes.