Layered nail polish, lash, imperfect eyeliner or changing shade… 10 beauty tips to save your New Year’s Eve

My eyeliner is not symmetrical

First of all, we choose gel pencils, the texture of which dries less quickly and is easier to erase. Then we follow MAC senior makeup artist Tom Sapin’s advice; “A soft cotton swab or, to be more precise, an angled brush dipped in makeup remover is enough to balance the line. As long as you choose an oil-free formula, such as a micellar water, that you can reapply if necessary.”

My foundation is too dark

“Above all, don’t try to whiten it with a light powder,” warns Fofie Mathias, Dior’s freelance makeup artist, “as it risks setting a dark tone.” It is best to dilute the color with a bit of floral water or a very watery serum, massaged directly onto the face with a clean brush. It can also be blended in with a few touches of highlighter, whose silvery reflections instantly brighten the top of the forehead, bridge of the nose, cheekbones and brow bone.”

Doesn’t hold my bun

“Hair that’s too clean inevitably slips into pins,” insists Denise Do Amaral, hairstylist ambassador for L’Oréal Professionnel. “Before styling, do not hesitate to “dirty” it a little with texturizing powder or spray. It sticks to the fiber more, especially if the shampoo is for the previous day or the same day. And, to make sure the pins don’t fall out, you can bend one of them like a little fishing rod used to hook threads.”

I blew off the nail polish

Instead of reapplying nail polish, transform your manicure with a glossy formula. “These effect textures dry much faster than classic nail polish, and their little gold, silver or colored candies instantly hide the flaw,” predicts former Essie Pro expert manicurist Agathe Pons. If you’re in a hurry, choose art patches that “stick to all nails or just the nail that’s stuck on for a festive effect.”

I have spikes in my hair

“In order not to waste time drying again with a blow dryer, simply moisten the rebellious strand to straighten it with the “speed” and “heat” buttons of the dryer, pressed to the maximum, and the nozzle directed as close to the lengths as possible, to quickly iron the false crease,” suggests hairstylist Marisol Suarez, noting , that it is “a gesture that should not last more than two minutes”.

I have to hide a pimple

It makes no sense to clean it immediately before going out. too dry skin risks flaking and making it more visible. We simply mask this small area with a yellow, fairly liquid pigment-based corrector to avoid clumping of the texture. Apply like a pro with a liner brush, much more precise than your fingers. “We mainly focus on a long-lasting formula, because often the button heats up under correction and can cause the makeup to turn,” warns professional makeup artist Laura Mercier.

My bangs are smooth

There’s nothing better than mousse to restore bangs. “Provided that their texture is elastic enough and not too textured,” insists hairstylist Delphine Kurtel, “because mousses often leave a matte finish that contrasts too much with the rest of the hairstyle.” And, to imitate these slightly rounded fringes of the seventies, which are coming back into fashion, we increase the movement by drying the strand on a small round brush and always with lukewarm air; too hot, the dryer flattens the hair.

I’m already glowing

“Instead of putting your makeup under a layer of powder, pack a book of matte papers in your bag, which absorbs oil without adding substance,” recommends makeup artist Carol Colombani. “Less bulky than a powder compact, they can be used without a mirror, multiple times in the evening. We can use it until the sheet becomes transparent.”

I look bad

“More than complexion, fatigue often shows in appearance,” says makeup artist Angloma. “To wake her up, we rely on bright shades like bronze, golden beige, champagne. And always with cream textures, a little greasy and almost shiny, which reflect more light. We’re ditching heavy mascaras that tend to weigh down the eyes in favor of liquid textures that open them up, elongating the lashes.” And to add a little glow to the skin, we rely on refreshing pink or peach blushes and fuchsia or red carmine lipsticks, perfect for energizing the face.

My false eyelashes don’t look natural

Of course, we should have chosen them a little less bold to begin with, not too long and not too thick… “But you can cheat by cutting the tip of the false eyelashes in two or even four to insert just a small tip. false eyelashes at the outer corner of the eye,” advises Ludovic Engrand, Global Artistry Manager at Valentino Beauty. And to be more natural, “we make them with our mascara to mix the real and the fake.”

*This article, originally published on December 29, 2014, was updated on December 29, 2023.