By Melina Byrne
When we saw the Wet and Dry Foundation from Natural Compatibles in the brand’s YouTube Make-up Demonstrations, we were intrigued. We had to try it. We also interviewed make-up artist and international model Sarah Patricia (pictured), who appeared in the YouTube tutorials, on how to create the perfect pout and smokey eyes.
Wet and Dry Foundation
Renowned for its flexible coverage, Natural Compatibles Wet and Dry Foundation combines the best of science and colour for perfect even coverage on any skin. It can be applied wet or dry depending on the coverage required.
It protects the skin against moisture loss and is enriched with minerals and emollients. It contains the most natural sun block ingredients available – titanium and zinc oxide. It’s suitable for all skin types, especially oily to normal skins.
Application tips: For ample coverage, use a slightly damp wedge latex-free sponge, press onto the skin to those areas requiring coverage, or apply to the entire face, including the upper eyelid area. For a sheer coverage, use a dry sponge, press into the skin. This will set any liquid foundation perfectly.
Rescu. Road-test:
I was using messy mineral make-up until I found this great versatile product. I preferred using it dry, but it worked well as a concealer when wet, which was helpful. I received lots of compliments on how healthy my skin looked, and my bathroom is a lot cleaner without mineral make-up spilt everywhere!
It is available in three shades. (refills are available). For stockist enquiries, visit www.naturalcompatibles.com.au or call 1800 636 077.
Interview With Sarah Patricia, Make-Up Artist For Natural Compatibles:
RESCU: You starred in Natural Compatibles’ YouTube demonstrations on the perfect pout and smokey eyes. Can you give us some tips?
Sarah Patricia: The trick to achieving the perfect smokey eyes is all in the blending of eyeshadow. The edge of your eyeshadow should blend into nothing! Take a small soft brush and with no product on the brush, work the line of the shadow with a very light touch until it blends into nothing. Firm strokes won’t do the job as you’ll just move the skin rather than the eyeshadow.
The perfect pout is about getting the balance of the lip shape right as most people’s lips are not perfectly symmetrical. Always line the lips first and correct the shape before applying the lip colour. If you make a mistake, you can always use a flathead brush with a little bit of foundation to clean up the outside line.
To view the videos, visit www.youtube.com/naturalcompatibles
RESCU: What are the hottest beauty trends at the moment?
Sarah Patricia: We recently went through a phase of barely there eyebrows. Thankfully this trend is coming to an end and my favourite trend of beautifully luscious thick, yet slightly groomed brows is back again, hopefully to stay!
RESCU: Which Hollywood celebrities have the most flattering make-up? Which ones have the worst?
Sarah Patricia: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the new Transformers girl, would have to have one of my favourite make-up looks, naturally beautiful make-up enhancing all of her best features, not that this is hard to do with this amazing beauty, I’m sure!
I know I shouldn’t kick someone when they’re down, but one of the continually frustrating looks would have to be Lindsay Lohan’s all over face and body, orange fake tan! I’d love to get my spray tan machine onto her!
For more online make-up demonstrations, go to RESCU’s How-To Video section, where you can receive a bronzing masterclass and other practical make-up tips from our expert Stephen Gaskett.
