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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucy Smith

Nicole Kidman’s make-up artist reveals why your make-up isn’t applying correctly

From patchy foundation to product pilling, here's how to fix your make-up application for a smooth, flawless finish - (iStock/Anchiy)

Whether it's foundation clinging to dry patches, concealer creasing before you've left the house or your make-up mysteriously peeling away in little balls, a flawless base can often feel more down to luck than technique. But, according to celebrity make-up artist Wendy Rowe, the products themselves are rarely the problem. Rather, it's the combination of your skincare and make-up, together with your application methods that determine whether your glam lasts all day or begins to break down before you’ve had your morning coffee.

Having spent decades working behind the scenes with the likes of Nicole Kidman, Sienna Miller and Victoria Beckham, Rowe knows exactly what it takes to create a smooth, long-lasting complexion under bright lights and in front of high-definition cameras.

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