Makeup advice.

kylith

I am 29, but I haven't worn makeup since my debs. I'll have an interview coming up and I figure that wearing some makeup wouldn't hurt, and I'm looking for some advice on it. I'm what you'd call book-smart about application. I'd also be cycling to whatever job I got, so I'd be looking for something that can be put on in about 5 minutes so: tinted moisturiser, tinted lip gloss, eyeshadow and mascara. Is that the minimum I could get away with.

The other thing that's preying on my mind is that I have no idea what colours to go for, especially for eyeshadow. I'm naturally blonde, quite pale, and have green/grey eyes.

kandr10

Hi there!

Don't go mad on the makeup if you don't usually wear it. Keep it minimal. If you already have a tinted moisturiser go for it, but I wouldn't bother otherwise. If you want quick application, prob best to choose just one eyeshadow colour. Go for something neutral like a taupe or light brown that can be applied all over the eye. Or even a pale plum colour might match your eyes well. Pop on some mascara and lip gloss and you're done! If you don't want to spend a fortune on shadow, try the likes of boots. something like this palette might be good cos you could use the other colours in future
http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-CustomEyes-Shadow-Liner_1228302/
Good luck with the interview!

kylith

Thanks for that. I went into boots and picked up some of a range called, I think, Une. It seems to be mostly nude colours, so that suits me fine. I got some foundation that can be lightly applied with a brush, lip gloss and mascara. Had a voucher for No. 7 so got an eyeshadow in shades of browns.

What's the deal with blusher? Is it necessary?

kandr10

Blusher is lovely. It kinda gives a lift to your face. there's a lovely maybelline one called dream matte mousse. Quite natural looking - you don't want to look like aunt sally