I can happily inform you that days of covering your face with a liquid foundation, concealer, primer and loose powder are gone, and you don't have to make your face an empty canvas before you start putting color on.

Finally the makeup artists and glossy magazine editors decided they like faces looking normal, with makeup only enhancing the natural beauty. Which means you can have glowing cheeks, freckles and even a bit of shine without feeling out of place.

For the new makeup look you need only some concealer and a bit of loose powder. I am a big fan of Max Factor Pan Stik, which I apply in strokes on my 'need to be concealed' areas (nose, chin, under eyes). The rich, almost foundation-like formula blends in without a trace, and the coverage is perfect. With Pan Stik you never have to fear of looking blotchy or parts of your face skin looking like they have flour on. After that I apply a bit of Maybelline shine free loose powder to my T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) to keep the oily shine away. And that's it, with a bit of mascara, blush and lipstick I'm ready to face the world.

If you start doing your makeup like this, you'll soon notice that your face looks more radiant, rested and younger, with its natural beauty enhancing the makeup you put on.