The key to learning how to apply make up to achieve a matte look, is to avoid clumping. If you are having photographs taken, the matte look is ideal, as it won't reflect shine, which can make you look as though you are sweating heavily.

1. Apply a primer to hold the look

2. Apply foundation, then blend outwards, from the middle of the face. Ensure the foundation is not translucent.

3. Use a concealer as a base for your eye shadow

4. Use a light reflecting concealer under the eye, to cover any dark circles.

5. Check you have an even appearance, with no blemishes

6. Use a loose powder over the face, including the eye area.

7. Apply a matte eye shadow under the eye brow and a slightly darker shade on the eye lid. - Matte eye shadows are easy to blend

8. Take a slightly darker shadow and apply into the socket line and along the top lash and blend

9.  Apply this to the under-lash line, to add further eye definition.

10. Use mascara

11. Blusher - concentrate on the apple of the cheeks

12. Use a lip liner, to define the lip.

13. Use a matte lipstick.

14. Use a tissue to remove excess lipstick

How To Achieve A Matte Make-Up Look

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