The Power of Make-Up

My love affair with make-up began when I was 15 years old. I have a fair eyes lashes, and it was at that age that I wore mascara for the first time. Everyone around me commented on how is the radical change was and how good I looked, and I loved the appreciation.

Vivien's Tips

• Start eye make-up by curling your eyelashes. It opens up the eyes, which instantly makes you look younger. Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers give the best result. How? Look down and clench the curlers as close to the root as possible. Repeat a couple more times, gradually moving the curlers further out along the lashes.
• The most universally beautifying make-up product is mascara. It intensifies, defines and brings out the eye. My favorites are Channel Inimitable for long, defined lashes, and YSL Faux Clis. Apply it to the top and bottom lashes, dragging out at the outer corner of the eye for a sexier look.
• A cream blush will give a fresh, healthy summer glow and is perfect for the beach. For best results, smile and apply to the apple of the cheek, blend well, to avoid any lines and edges, then build up color to the desired effect. Try Mac Blush-creme in Posey, Laid Back or Liliscrent.
• Bobbi Brown Eye Brightener is my favorite for the under-eye area, as it smoothes over any shadows. You will instantly look more awake and youthful. Blend it well with your finger. Laura Mercer Secret Brightening Powder, applied with a small brush, is the final touch for a fresh, no shadows look.
• Light-colored lipsticks and glosses make lips look bigger. Chanel makes gorgeous glosses in pretty, juicy shades. My favorite is Levres Scintillantes in Pralines No.46. The texture is so good that it slides onto the lips and stays on without feeling sticky.