KAREN GRACE SELECTS THIS SEASON ' S SMART MAKE-UP FOR A DAY AT THE RACES
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KAREN GRACE SELECTS THIS SEASON ' S SMART MAKE-UP FOR A DAY AT THE RACES
A day at the races is exciting and fun , a chance to dress up and show off your style prowess . It also means exposure to the elements : sun , rain and wind , which play havoc with your skin and make-up . To prevent make-up melting , creasing and smearing here are a few tips to follow :
1 . Sunscreen : For a day outside , sun cream is essential , but it can be heavy on the skin and leave the face feeling greasy and the pores clogged up . Look for an oil-free face sun cream to help give a matte finish and shine-free complexion . Your sunscreen should have both UVA and UVB protection . UVB : The SPF of a sunscreen relates to UVB – the rays that cause sunburn and can lead to skin cancer . UVA : UVA rays are present even on cloudy days , cause premature ageing and are linked to melanoma . Not all sunscreens have UVA protection . To check if a sunscreen has UVA protection look for PA +++ or the words ' Broad Spectrum ' on the bottle . Murad Oil-Free Sunscreen Broad Spectrum offers both UVA and UVB protection . SPF30 PA +++. Price £ 27 from John Lewis . Allow the sunscreen to fully absorb into the skin for approximately 30 minutes before applying primer .
2 . Primer : Not only does a primer help achieve a smooth , even complexion by sealing the pores and blurring fine lines , but it helps make-up stay on longer by decreasing sweating through the pores . Laura Mercier Foundation Primer is a lightweight oil-free gel which also provides UVB / UVA protection of SPF30 PA +++. Price £ 30 from John Lewis .
3 . Eyeshadow primer : This primer creates a base for eyeshadow to cling to so it lasts longer , stays in place and keeps its colour . Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion , £ 18 , preps the lids for all-day eyeshadow . It blends on all skin tones and dries invisibly . Urban Decay also has a primer with an anti-aging formula to reduce the appearance of wrinkles with optical blurring pigments that create a soft focus effect to instantly wake up tired looking eyes and minimise the appearance of imperfections . Price £ 18 from John Lewis .
4 . Foundation : For summer , a liquid foundation is best , as cream foundations are heavier and tend to melt due to their creamy formula . Use sparingly , as any blemishes can be hidden by your concealer . Boots ' No . 7 Stay Perfect is said to ‘ stay perfect ’ for up to 24 hours ’ wear , is weatherproof and won ’ t cake or flake on dry skin , or slide or shine on oily skin . Sounds perfect ! Price £ 14.50 from Boots ; 14 shades available .
5 . Concealer : This great cover-up is a must for concealing blemishes , bags and lightening dark circles . Just add to the problem areas to create an even skin tone . For the face use a concealer shade that matches your foundation shade . Estee Lauder Stay-in-Place Flawless Wear Concealer lasts for up to 15 hours and won ’ t slip , slide or melt away . Price £ 22.50 from John Lewis .
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6 . Eye Concealer : For the eyes use a concealer one or two shades lighter than your natural skin tone . Benefit Industrial Strength Concealer camouflages without creasing , smudging or wearing off . Price £ 17.50 from John Lewis .
7 . Mascara and Eyeliner : Panda eyes are not a good look , so to prevent mascara and eyeliner from melting or smudging choose waterproof products . 7a . Urban Decay Razor Sharp Water-Resistant Longwear Liquid Eyeliner is an intensely pigmented liquid liner that lasts all day , and there are 20 beautiful colours to choose from . Price £ 17 from John Lewis . 7b . MAC Extended Play Lash mascara lasts up to 16 hours smudge free . Price £ 15 from John Lewis .
8 . Eyebrows : A great way to prevent eyebrow meltdown is to have them dyed professionally . However , if for some reason you couldn ’ t make it to the brow bar , try Make Up For Ever Aqua Brow Kit . This is waterproof and holds up under all conditions . Price £ 31 from Debenhams .
9 . Blusher and Lips : For both lips and cheeks , use a stain which lasts longer than ordinary blushers and lipsticks in warm weather and doesn ’ t appear sticky . Yves Saint Laurent Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Stain has a luminous matte finish . Price £ 29 from John Lewis . For more moisture on the lips , apply a lip balm with SPF over the stain .
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