Bright Spark: Meet The High Shine Make-Up Must-Haves

Too early for party season? Not according to the make-up world.

SIMON MCGUIGAN

by Joely Walker |
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Photographs: Simon Mcguigan, Beauty Direction + Words: Joely Walker, Styling: Molly Haylor, Make-Up: Naoko Scintu Using Shiseido

When fresh skin and playful adornment collide, make-up magic happens...

Lacquered Lips

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Take this as your cue to get into gloss for autumn. ‘A glazed lip nods to the ’90s without feeling retro,’ says make-up artist Naoko Scintu, who lined lips with a chestnut pencil before loading the centre with Shiseido’s iridescent Shimmer GelGloss in 02 Toki Nude, £28, for a plumped-up pout.

Glossy Posse

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‘Every modern make-up look starts with a fresh-look base,’ says Scintu, who layered Shiseido Synchro Skin Radiant Lifting Foundation, £47, over Shiseido Revitalessence Primer, £39, for guaranteed glow. ‘Always apply foundation in the centre of your face first, before blending outwards for a more seamless finish.’

Silver Linings

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Daunted by metallic make-up? Don't be. There's a shade, size and shape to suit every eye. 'Start with dainty eyeliners and work your way up to bold, statement shapes like this feline eyeshadow,' says Scintu. 'Just keep the rest of your face low-key and let you eyes do the talking.'

Softly Sculpted

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Looking for a natural, foolproof way to cover and contour? Double up on your concealer. ‘Use a lighter shade to disguise blemishes, redness or dark circles,’ says Scintu, ‘and reserve a second, slightly deeper shade to sculpt under your cheekbones for subtle, natural definition.’ Shiseido’s Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Concealer, £35, gives a second-skin finish that stays put.

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Spark joy with the latest make-up wizardry

SHISEIDO Shimmer GelGloss in 02 Toki Nude
Price: £28
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Gloss over lips with this high-shine finish formula.

This medium to full coverage foundation resists heat, humidity, oil while on-the-go featherweight semi-matte finish that keeps skin looking fresh throughout the day.

Blur imperfections with this multitasker which provides instant skin-like coverage.

This luxe brush is perfect for liquid, cream and powder formulas, and even glitter.

For a luminous finish which still looks natural, look no further than this skin diffusing foundation.

Meet the ultimate sparkly glitter eyeshadow that stays put.

SHISEIDO ArchLiner Ink
Price: £27
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Need an easy way to line your eyes, this tiny angled tip has you covered.

Expect healthy-looking skin and make-up longevity with this.

Make-Up: Naoko Scintu at The Wall Group using Shiseido. Model: Cynthia at Models 1. Hair: David Wadlow at Creatives Agency. Nails: Robbie Tomkins at LMC Worldwide. Production: Anna Dewhurst. Lighting: Jamie Rowan. Make-Up Assistant: Rachael Thomas. Fashion Assistant: Joey Yip. Shoot part-sponsored by Shiseido.

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