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‘If your eye pencil is a bit hard…heat the end with a match to warm it…allow to cool briefly then apply to inner eyes…it makes the kohl really soft and will result in a thicker, denser amount of product being applied so will last longer and look wowza!’
Lee Pyecroft, Make-up Artist
Applying Liner
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‘For a spot emergency, wet it and dab a soluble asprin on it. An anti-inflammatory, it will calm redness’.
Dr Patrick Bowler, Cosmetic Doctor
Spots
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‘For a matte finish to your lips, use a lip pencil instead of a lipstick. Rub the pencil in so it fades at the edges.’
Charlotte Tilbury, Make-up Artist
Matte Lip Colour
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‘Wet your thumb with polish remover and smooth over the chip. Once dry paint on another thin layer of polish.’
Leighton Denny, Manicurist
Chipped Polish
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Use baby-sterilising tablets to clean and whiten, polish stained, nails. Dissolve in tepid water and dunk nails for 10 minutes.
Marion Newman, Celebrity Manicurist
Stained Nails
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'A well-defined brow instantly adds polish and strength to a woman’s face. When shaping brows for the first time I recommend consulting a professional – they will create the best shape for your face.
If you decide you can go it alone, take it easy, start with a great pair of tweezers, I like Rubis’ (ELLE also recommends Tweezerman) ‘and take each hair at a time. Use your brow’s natural line as a guide. Brow hairs do not always grow back so be careful and stay well away from severe plucking! Always pluck in the best daylight and try doing this after a shower, pores are open and it will be less painful.’
Bobbi Brown, Beauty Guru
From beauty guru Bobbi Brown to make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury, ELLE's experts reveal their insider tips and tricks here...