Makeup: The Sunday Times Bestseller and practical step-by-step guide to makeup and beauty from much-loved makeup artist Hannah Martin

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First, I rinse the head of the brush under warm water before mixing my brushes with the cleansing agent, working the brush in circles over the palm of my hand or a textured cleaning mitt. Biography: Hannah Martin is a world-class makeup artist to the stars and is one of the most respected professionals in the industry. Where I am in the southeast, it seems like the vast majority of young girls have thick foundation, heavy contour, fake lashes, all very intense. This includes the forehead (if your forehead is really narrow then omit this step), top of the cheeks, jawline and neck. They are just the right size and firmness – when your brushes are too flimsy, you can’t apply gel liner right in-between your lashes.

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So for those who don’t earn much or aren’t from high-income families, they potentially have other options than to spend on expensive label brands. Some people I’ve met have grown up thinking make-up is taboo or vain or frivolous and I don’t want them to grow up with and negative connotations towards make-up. My holy grail for this is Bobbi Brown’s Foundation Stick, as you can really manipulate it for the coverage you want in areas like the cheeks, or around the nose and chin – gently stipple with a small, tightly bound brush, like Hourglass’s Concealer Brush.

It’s tricky to pinpoint what I love most about my skin… I suppose I like my skin tone, especially on my eyelids. I still use brow powder, but I’ll always set everything in place with a clear gel – like the one from Blink Brow Bar. I always finish with the Clarins Lip Perfector, a lovely tinted lip balm that makes all lips look supple. Most brides have a few months at least to plan their weddings (current circumstances have thrown this into question for some, I know) but self-care, especially skincare is particularly important.

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I've worked with lots of brides over the years who’ve treated themselves to a facial they’ve never had before in a bid to relax a few days before the wedding that’s brought them out rashes and blemishes. Each brush is made with ultra-soft vegan fibres and high-quality FSC-approved wood handles and is presented in a complimentary luxe rose case for seamless on-the-go travel and storage. Use bronzer powder and a large powder or bronzer brush to sweep the bronzer on the higher points of your face.I’ve spoken to young people and shown them how to do various bits of make-up in a way I feel is more flattering. Gradually, I rinse each brush thoroughly then ring out all the excess water, leaving them to air dry over the edge of a flat surface – that way the brush head can dry in its natural shape. I think my first skin product purchase was a Natural Collection Tea Tree Oil that I carried in my pencil case at school to treat spots. If there’s one thing everyone knows about weddings, it’s that all eyes are always on the bride – so looking luminous is essential. So there are a lot of male, aspirational make-up artists who I think are really encouraging those who want to explore make-up and they will feel like they can because there are other people out there who are doing it.