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Want the effect without all the effort? Yes, that's always my MO. Like with a simple outfit, the accessories always ups the ante. So, if you're not a makeup aficionado with the know-how, time or interest in contouring, foundation and all the rest, then it's time to think of makeup purely as a pretty face accessory.
Here are four ways to up your facebeat, without having to get up an hour before work to do your makeup:
Metallic eyeshadow
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The trick is to let the eyeshadow speak for itself. So get a cream or powder eyeshadow you love, apply primer before to make sure it stays in place, and keep the rest of your look understated.
We love this Essence All About Eyeshadow palette, R45.
Graphic eyeliner, highlighter, lipgloss
The cat eye flick accompanied by a thin black liquid eyeliner line is a classic. But it's going bolder and thicker than ever.
And, glow in the dark makeup will soon be a thing, which means looks like this could be in our future...
Or add a drop of the Urban Decay Liquid Aura, R500, to your BB cream or tinted moisturiser for an instant glow.
Bold lip, no mascara even
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A bold lip is a bold lip is a bold lip, true. But a bold lip pops even more when accompanied by no mascara.
Gold undereye liner
A former beauty director once told me that she always adds a touch of gold, either to the corner of her eyes or just underneath to wake her eyes up. This trick looks phenomenal, I kid you not.
I also recently spotted vintage-loving babe Sarah doing the same and it really made her blue eyes light up even more.
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