Billings said you may need to experiment until you find a lip shade that flatters your skin tone. Lighter skin tones are complemented by pink and beige colors, while brown reds and coral tones complement olive skin tones. Plums and deep reds work well for dark skin tones.
NELLY SZE
Billings advises not to be afraid to use bold lip color, such as a classic red.
LUCY LAWRENCE
Makeup comes naturally for third-year Design | Media Arts student Erika Billings.
The self-taught lead makeup artist for Susie Chhuor Professional Hair and Makeup Team has performed her makeup artistry for events ranging from weddings to runway fashion and music video shoots.
Billings spent an evening creating four extreme makeup looks with a few tips to add to your everyday makeup routine.
Erica Billings’ makeup essentials
“¢bull; translucent powder
“¢bull; nude lipstick
“¢bull; mascara ““ Maybelline Great Lash or Revlon DoubleTwist
“¢bull; concealer ““ Smashbox or Make Up For Ever (full coverage)
SOURCE: Erika Billings
Compiled by Lauren Roberts.