Always use clear white lighting when applying make-up.  Natural day light is the best when applying your make-up although sadly we don't get it 24 hours.  So do your very best to get the best light possible to achieve the effects that you want.

Have a read of the effects of different coloured lighting on make-up below.

RED:

Alters colours dramatically – fades blusher – gold, yellow and tawny hues look deeper.

BLUE:

Hard colour – blushers, shaders look deeper than normal, use lightly.  Also turns make-up grey.

CANDLELIGHT:

Very flattering, muted blue tones with contrast of golden glow e.g. lavender rose plum.  More blusher needed to accentuate contours.

ELECTRIC:

Use bright, clear colours as incandescent glowing light washes colours out.

FLUORESCENT:

Shows imperfections and fatigue as cold light – use warmer colours.

PINK:

Colour of make-up looks warmer – may make deeper pinks look red – use lighter pinks or tawny shades which contain no red, also dulls blue, green eye-shadows, if using these colours try ones with added sparkles, frost or highlight centre of lid over eye-shadow.

ROSE:

Enhances make-up, flattering to all skin complexions.