One of the biggest perks of working in the beauty industry is access to the most in-demand names in the beauty world.
From osteopaths to trichologists, we're lucky enough to be able to tap up the most knowledgeable professionals for their expertise, and most recently, HELLO! sat down with makeup artist Adeola Gboyega to mine her for words of wisdom in our new show, Style Surgery.
Given that we chatted in the midst of a heatwave, much of Adeola's advice centred around locking makeup in, even when you're sweaty, but she shared some other tricks of the trade (as well as personal favourite beauty buys) that we're committed to memory.
Read on for Adeola Gboyega's best advice, or watch the video below...
1. Don't fear powder
For glow addicts (so, all of us?), powder feels like the enemy, but Adeola encourages us to utilise the oft-overlooked makeup bag hero.
"Target your powder application rather than applying all over; this makes it less scary," she advises. Dust powder only "where you get shiny or where makeup creases (like the T-zone and under-eyes) rather than all over your face to avoid a cakey finish."
2. Know the difference between setting and fixing sprays
They're absolutely not the same, Adeola insists. Setting Sprays are hydrating, skin-finishing sprays that melt powder, take away excess powdery texture, and leave a natural, dewy finish, whereas fixing spray and high-hold, aerosol-like sprays (similar to hairspray in a can) designed to lock makeup in place and prevent running or melting.
3. Prevent, don't just correct
It can be tempting to blow away oil once it's there, but Adeola implores us to target oil control during skin preparation rather than relying solely on powders or foundations to stop shine later.
4. Match primer to your skin type
"Use oil-free primers for oily skin and hydrating primers for dry or dehydrated skin to create a balanced base," Adeola says.
5. Don't rely on SPF makeup or setting sprays
Always use a base SPF first, Adeola says. "With setting sprays or makeup or skincare with SPF in the formula, it is difficult to get adequate coverage."
She recommends the age-old rule of two fingers' worth of cream SPF to cover your face, then go wild using sprays or powders for touch-ups throughout the day.
© Instagram6. Layer cream and powder bronzers
"I'm the Queen of bronzer," Adeola says. "It's one of the best ways to emulate the sun and we all feel better when we look like we do on holiday."
She loves cream bronzers for their ability to "illuminate the skin beautifully", shouting out the Nars Laguna for a youthful, radiant look.
To make them last, Adeola recommends applying a matching powder bronzer to boost longevity. "A cream looks radiant and dewy."
© Instagram7. Use body oils for an expensive glow
"I love to wear NUXE body oil, £23, on my body, skin and in my hair, it gives such an expensive-looking glow. It's divine."
8. Pick your perfume depending on your mood
Adeola rejects the notion of a 'signature scent', instead choosing her fragrance day-by-day. "How I feel is what I gravitate to. I flirt with different fragrances, depending on the season and how I am feeling."
9. Chocolate brown is going nowhere – but don't forget red
While chocolate brown has been the it colour for several seasons now (and Adeola loves it) she says the red is the new colour of the season, specifically "poppy red," when worn on the lips. "It's so beautiful, and you might be afraid to wear it, but if you go for a sheer balm texture, it's a great way to experiment."
