PETER KHOR, 38

Years of experience: 13

TRICKS OF THE TRADE

â– If models and celebrities come to me with dull and tired skin, I will first leave a SK-II sheet mask on their faces for about 15 minutes. The difference is immediate and they will have glowing skin.

â– If your eyelashes refuse to curl even with the help of a curler, set a hairdryer on high and blast it at your curler for about 30 seconds. The heat will make it easy to set the curl.

â– The best facial cleanser is the white part of the watermelon rind. Scrub your face lightly with this portion and it will leave your skin minty cool and well exfoliated.

CLARENCE LEE, 36

Years of experience: 19

TRICKS OF THE TRADE

â–When using concealer on dark eye circles, pick one that is a shade darker than your skin tone for best results. If necessary, dab on a little foundation to balance out the shades.

A lighter shade of concealer makes you look ashy and grey.

â– To prep your skin, spray on a facial mist – do not blot it off – and slather on moisturiser. When skin is damp, it absorbs the moisturiser better.

â– A quick fix for dry, peeling lips: Apply a thick layer of lip balm, leave it on for about 10 minutes then use a toothbrush with soft bristles to gently slough off dead cells.

ELAINE LIM, 36

Years of experience, 14

TRICKS OF THE TRADE

❖ To glam up in a jiffy, use a kohl eyeliner and line the upper and lower lash lines. Blend outwards with a Q-tip to recreate a smoky look.

Want more drama? Simply thicken the eyeliner.

❖ For a quick zit fix, apply an ice cube to the affected area for about five minutes to reduce redness.
 
Then put on foundation and use concealer over the foundation to adjust the coverage to your satisfaction.

❖ To achieve flawless finish with foundation, use a foundation brush to apply liquid foundation. Do not forget to blend around the eyes, nose and jawline – these are the most commonly neglected areas and are dead giveaways that your foundation was not applied properly.

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This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.