Powder blush is easy to apply: simply brush outwards across the middle of your cheeks until you achieve the right colour intensity. Once you’ve applied your blush, remember to blend well for a smooth and professional finish.

To create professional makeup effects, it’s always good to keep a selection of quality makeup brushes in your kit. Large brushes are great for applying foundation, while smaller brushes offer precision for contouring and highlighting. It’s also possible to use the brush that comes with your sculpting blush kit, as long as you take care to keep it clean.

The key to creating professional contouring effects is to first make sure your skin is primed and prepared. Hydrating facial primers are a must for keeping your skin perfectly smooth and supple. It’s also essential that you use foundations that are suited to your skin type and tone. Once you have created the perfect base, you can then apply highlighter to the parts of your skin you want to bring forward, such as your cheekbones, and the centre of your forehead, nose and chin.

The best bronzer should act as a shimmer highlight to create the effect of sunlight hitting your face. Apply to the tops of your cheeks, your forehead or even your decolletage, for skin that shimmers like a luminous pearl.