The Oscars and BAFTAs may be over for another year, but we
all have events that we have to dress up for throughout the year. So, I caught
up with Jaysam Willey, Lancôme BAFTA make-up artist, at John Lewis, Oxford
Street, to ask him how to work the red carpet looks for a special occasion.
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| Jaysam Willey Courtesy of Lancôme |
What is the biggest mistake that women make with make-up?
“Over-applying it, so it stands out. It is more sophisticated
to have the attention on the eyes or lips. Or, you can evenly distribute the
make-up so you have subtle eyes, lips and cheeks.”
Your top application tip?
“Make sure your complexion is perfect. You don’t want it too over powering. The secret to the dewy skin you see at the BAFTAs is Lancôme’s Éclat Miracle (£21). Dab a little of this light complexion illuminator on to the places you want to highlight before you apply your foundation.”
“Make sure your complexion is perfect. You don’t want it too over powering. The secret to the dewy skin you see at the BAFTAs is Lancôme’s Éclat Miracle (£21). Dab a little of this light complexion illuminator on to the places you want to highlight before you apply your foundation.”
Any guidance when buying cosmetics?
“Look for multi-purpose products. A kohl pencil can be used
to line the eyes. You can also warm it up on the back of your hand. Then using
a soft fluffy brush, buff it into the area of the eye you want to shade such as
the outside corner of the lid. This creates a sculpted look. You want to keep
it soft.”
Eyeliner has become a make-up staple. How should you
apply it?
“Keep it close to the lash line. If you have dark circles under your eyes, avoid putting it underneath.”
“Keep it close to the lash line. If you have dark circles under your eyes, avoid putting it underneath.”
What can we copy from the “red carpet” look for 2013?
“The majority of celebs went for strong eyes as they are
easier to maintain than statement lips.”
By Daralyn Danns
