Jess Asked: My skin is quite pale and I love the way a more tanned complexion makes a bright lip work. Is it OK to wear a darker foundation than my skin tone?

Answer: Foundation is your friend, Jess. It's there to make your skin look all perfectly even-textured and even-toned. But it's not there to make your skin tone darker. That's what bronzer is for. While it's not a massive beauty no-no to wear a foundation a few shades darker than your natural ...more

Justine Asked: Is it advised to wear blush or bronzer when you have freckles? They seem to accentuate them even more, especially on fair skin.

Answer: Before we get all excited about blush and bronzer, let's talk about your base first. With freckles, you really want to steer away from caking on the makeup, that just looks so old-school and overdone. Instead of a thick layer of makeup, choose a sheer foundation to even out your skin t...more

laracandy Asked: I have quite a pink skin tone and can't find a good bronzer. Can you suggest some?

Answer: Before you even think about your bronzer, perhaps you should re-think your base to try and counteract some of that pinkyness. Many women with pink undertones, like you, use a foundation with a pink hue to it, but this just emphasises rather than counteracts. Instead, switch to a more ...more