Make-up tips from the experts

“It’s OK to draw outside your lipline to enhance shape.” — Celebrity Makeup Artist Kay Montano.

Keep it subtle with a pencil similar to your skintone, such as MAC Lip Pencil in Naked, €22.

“Prep the lids with either an eye primer or neutral cream-to-powder shadow to avoid fading and smudging. Avoid putting concealer on the lids; it tends to crease.” — Celebrity Makeup Artist Sandy Linter. Clinique All About Shadow for Eyes, €27.

“Dot the point of an eyeliner pencil in the gaps between your eyelash roots for a thickening boost.” — Hannah Murray, TOPSHOP Makeup Consultant. TOPSHOP Eye Kohl in Coal, €5, right.

“Master false-lash application! It is an essential life skill. Invest in good glue [such as Duo Eyelash Adhesive, €10.20 @ BeautyBay.com], and don’t reuse lashes. For a natural look, apply them as close to the lash-line as possible, clamp down with a pair of curlers and apply mascara to the roots alone.” — Mel Arter, Max Factor UK Ambassador.

“Avoid frosted powder eye shadows unless, of course, you wish to look older.” — Terry de Gunzberg, Creator of YSL Touche Éclat and By Terry.

“If you aren’t confident with pencil-drawing hairs, fill in gaps in your brows with brown or blonde powder. Don’t use black brow pencil, even if you are raven-haired. It looks too harsh.” — Celebrity Makeup Artist Lisa Eldridge. Try The Body Shop Brow & Liner Kit, €16.95.

“Always wear eye make up. You really can’t go without it when you’re older. Everything that is beautiful about your eyes is hidden by drooping contours and flat, thinning lashes. Everyday definition is essential.” — Lisa Eldridge. Try Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curlers, €19.

“A liquid foundation or tinted moisturiser with light-reflecting pigments looks more youthful than pressed-powder formulas, which can settle into wrinkles and age skin further.” — Celebrity Makeup Artist Chrisanne Davis. Try Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Fluide, €39.

¦ The Brown Thomas Spring Beauty event will run until March 30.

It is the destination for all your beauty gifts, spring looks and makeovers.

All featured brands are available exclusively in Brown Thomas and BT2 stores and online and will be delivered to your home from €3.50. For more information on visiting brand experts and make-up artists visit www.brownthomas.com

Make up by Roisin Hurley for MAC Cosmetics.