Beauty Bible beauty clinic: I have a huge nose. How can I take the focus off it?




Q I have a huge nose. How can I take the focus off it?

A Many people have a facial feature that they want to divert attention from. The best advice we know is to take the focus away from any feature that seems out of proportion. But do bear in mind that what you see in the mirror is really not the same as what other people see. They might notice instead lovely eyes or a big smile, gorgeous hair, a friendly face…

The immediate thing you could try is eye make up, which will take the viewer’s upwards and outwards. Simply putting lash lengthening mascara on and sweeping lashes to each side will help. You can experiment with eyeliner and shadow too. Why not go and have a couple of free make-up makeovers and ask the consultants for help? Prowl around the make-up counters in a big store and spot the consultants whose appearance you like, and whom seem friendly and helpful.

We also suggest shaping and grooming your brows. Booking in for a professional session is a good investment if your budget permits.

Earrings are another brilliant distraction, as is lovely hair: but avoid a fringe because that brings the viewer’s eye down.

You might also be interested in our new book The Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible, where you will find a section on being naturally confident that covers issues like these. We point out that virtually no one is physically perfect – even supermodels. Remember that however flawless they appear, it’s the result of expert make-up and, often, digital retouching.

Focus on accentuating the positive – both your facial features and your personality – and you will find that’s what people notice.


Beauty Bible loves ♥ Santhilea Magnetic Lash  

When Jo was at QVC recently for a Beauty BIble one-hour live show, she was given this by the creator Santhilea herself, who was sharing her dressing room. And it's truly extraordinary. Like Jo, Santhilea has really skimpy lashes, so she developed this two-phase mascara to boost them. Normally Jo would find a product like this too much of a faff. Two different silver tubes (one a 'base' and one the fibres). Three steps. Really? But wow. W-O-W.

The results are truly worth it - truly a false lash effect. (So-called 'false lash' mascaras have never done anything for Jo.) The first coat of Magnetic Mascara is like a primer. Then, while still wet, you sweep on the Lash Builder - which has lots of little fibres that cling to the lashes you've got, making them look longer and thicker. Finally, when that's dry, you sweep on a top coat using the first product again - which prevents smudges and specks. (The only time Jo has ever had problems with this mascara is when she forgot to do the third step.)

It comes off easily at the end of the day. But till then? Long, lustrous, fat lashes. You might like to watch the video here, if you need convincing. £24.99

Jo says she'd be lying if she said she uses this every single day - but whenever she's got appointments - or those QVC appearances - it's become an essential. As she says, 'Short-lashed, stubby-lashed, skinny-lashed women: rejoice!'




