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'Always twirl strip lashes around a pencil or something similar to break the spine as they have been in packet so long, if you don’t do this they can ping off. Also always ensure you wait for the glue to go tacky on the lashes before you apply, this will give them better grip.'

Ariane Poole, Make-up Artist

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Getting ready for parties can be stressful, especially if you’re attempting a new look. You either find yourself with no time to preen or you can’t afford to pay someone else to do it for you. Lucky then that we’ve tracked down 13 hair and make-up experts to offer up their best problem-solving advice and party beauty inspiration to ensure you look relaxed and perfectly finished when you arrive at the party.

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‘For dramatic lips opt for a depth-defying look. Choose a darker and jewel toned lipstick like Illamasqua’s Disciple, £15, a deep navy shade and layer a deep plum lip gloss on top. Team this with a perfect complexion and groomed brows for a bold yet sculpted look’

David Horne, Illamasqua Director of Product Development & School of Make Up Art

Getting ready for parties can be stressful, especially if you’re attempting a new look. You either find yourself with no time to preen or you can’t afford to pay someone else to do it for you. Lucky then that we’ve tracked down 13 hair and make-up experts to offer up their best problem-solving advice and party beauty inspiration to ensure you look relaxed and perfectly finished when you arrive at the party.

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‘For tired, day-old make-up, uneven foundation or unblended blusher, simply take a damp tissue or wet wipe and press firmly against the face and repeat a few times. This will lift and correct any excess or uneven make-up. Smooth your hands over the area afterwards in small circular motions to soften and blend the lines’.

Chase Aston, International Make Up Artist & Spokesperson: The Body Shop Make Up

Getting ready for parties can be stressful, especially if you’re attempting a new look. You either find yourself with no time to preen or you can’t afford to pay someone else to do it for you. Lucky then that we’ve tracked down 13 hair and make-up experts to offer up their best problem-solving advice and party beauty inspiration to ensure you look relaxed and perfectly finished when you arrive at the party.

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‘Lack of sleep can result in skin looking dull and lacklustre. Look for foundations containing optical blurrers, high-tech light reflective particles that impart the skin with a soft glow and detract from minor imperfections and blemishes’.

Lisa Eldridge, Make-up Artist

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Getting ready for parties can be stressful, especially if you’re attempting a new look. You either find yourself with no time to preen or you can’t afford to pay someone else to do it for you. Lucky then that we’ve tracked down 13 hair and make-up experts to offer up their best problem-solving advice and party beauty inspiration to ensure you look relaxed and perfectly finished when you arrive at the party.

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‘For precise eyeliner pop your favourite pencil in the fridge the night before and sharpen when it’s cold, you’ll get the most exquisite delicate point’

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Amanda Bell, PIXI makeup artist

Getting ready for parties can be stressful, especially if you’re attempting a new look. You either find yourself with no time to preen or you can’t afford to pay someone else to do it for you. Lucky then that we’ve tracked down 13 hair and make-up experts to offer up their best problem-solving advice and party beauty inspiration to ensure you look relaxed and perfectly finished when you arrive at the party.

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‘Apply shimmering pure pigment to wet nail varnish and swirl with a cocktail stick before applying to your nails for a unique nail art effect’.

David Horne, Illamasqua Director of Product Development & School of Make Up Art

Getting ready for parties can be stressful, especially if you’re attempting a new look. You either find yourself with no time to preen or you can’t afford to pay someone else to do it for you. Lucky then that we’ve tracked down 13 hair and make-up experts to offer up their best problem-solving advice and party beauty inspiration to ensure you look relaxed and perfectly finished when you arrive at the party.

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