If you want to achieve this seasons key make-up trends then take a look at the latest tips just in from The Zoe Clark Make-up School for a helping hand!

KEY LOOKS FOR SPRING / SUMMER 2010

The Spring/Summer look is all about minimal effort with stunning results with nude shades, perfect looking skin and paler faces. Think uber-nude and uber-cool!

To achieve this season’s look, start by distributing a pea sized amount of foundation onto the back of your hand. Using the pad of your middle finger, carefully pull off a small amount of product (don’t dip your fingers in to the pool of foundation- this defeats the purpose) and dab and pat on to the skin. NEVER rub or wipe. This way you can build up coverage to your liking and it also safeguards it from moving later in the day.

Use a concealer only where you need it (blemishes, redness or dark circles). Light reflective pens and concealers are easily confused. They are both used under the eyes, but while concealer covers, an illuminating pen makes the area look bright by reflecting light away. A light reflective pen goes on to areas that are dark and lightens them. So give your pen a click, check it on the back of your hand and put on a nice light layer on the eyes where they are darkest. To blend, pat gently and be careful not to rub as it will only move the product away from the area you want to highlight. If your skin is oily apply a very light dusting of loose powder focusing mainly on the t-zone to keep the look fresh.

For eyes, try soft peach and brown shades applied with your finger onto your eyelids for a soft and natural effect. To open the eyes and get rid of any redness apply a flesh coloured pencil along the inner rim of the eye. Curl your lashes, take a mascara wand loaded with a high shine gloss and brush through the brows and through the eyelashes. As this look is about texture and light reflection, for a little cheek definition use an alternative to powder and try a light gel or cream bronzer. This will give you that natural touch of sun. Team it with a fresh bare lip. This look is all about not caring….too much!

For an alternative spring look, super blended, soft focus eye colour is BIG news this season. Multi tonal and multi dimensional, this look is about bright colours applied with the softest touch. It’s about the juxtaposition of a vivid colour against a raw, naked skin. Think vibrant shades – bubblegum, fuschia, orange, red, blues, greens or purples viewed through a hazy cloud of smoke. It is colour that looks seamless and airbrushed.

Apply a base eyeshadow all over the eyelid and up to the brow to prevent the colours from creasing and to ensure longevity. Apply your chosen colour with a socket brush into the crease of the eye, then, using a firm flatter brush pat the same colour onto the eyelid starting from the outer corner, working your way into towards the tear duct. For added drama apply a black, dark brown or dark grey eye pencil to the inner rim of the eye to underline the look.

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