How to apply day to night make-up

	Step one: Smokey eyes Use a soft kohl liner along the lash line and smudge the colour upwards with your finger-tips. To create that sought-after smokey eye in a flash, we love Eye Magic Instant EyeshadowR45. Just press against the eyelid for 4 seconds, wipe gently across and voila! Instant shadow perfection.
	Step two: Lovely lashes ‘Forget mascara,’ says Linda O’Connell, make-up artist for Maybelline South Africa.. ‘Adding more coats onto dried mascara will only cause it to clump and crumble.’ Instead, invest in a pair of false lashes that you can whip on and off in a flash. Apply using a pair of tweezers for precision, and remember – practice makes perfect – so don’t give up on the first try.
	Step three: Clever contouring Use concealer under the eye and to cover blemishes. Sweep bronzer up along cheekbones towards temples, across the forehead and lightly onto the chin. ‘You can also use a lighter shade,’ says Linda, ‘to highlight the top of cheekbones and bridge of nose, or on the inside corners of the eye for a dewy look.’
	Step four: Luscious lips ‘If you’re drawing attention to the eyes, play down the lips with a natural or pinkish coloured gloss,’ advises make-up artist Melissa Van Zyl. You could also use a pretty lip stain for a lasting effect, or a long-wearing lip colour in a nude or buff.
	Step five: Ready to go ‘Pin hair up into a low bun,’ suggests Melissa, ‘or twist it round, pinning as you go to create a messier look with delicate wisps.’ Glam it up with a bejewelled or sparkling hair accessory, then finish with a spritz of your favourite evening fragrance and get ready for a night to remember...

Tip: When playing up the eyes with darker shadows, keep brows gentle and undefined to avoid looking too top-heavy.

Products

1 The Body Shop Special Edition Kajal Eyeliner in Black R95
2 QVS Natural Lashes in style Q1 R59,95 and QVS Eyelash Applicator Kit R69,95
3 Yardley Sunsational Loose Bronzing Powder R89,95
4 Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait De Gloss in Imaginaire R325
5 MAC Pro-Longwear Lip Créme R180
6 Calvin Klein Beauty 50ml EDP R805