The Chinese New Year festive mood is ringing subtly in the atmosphere, seemingly reminding us that it’s less than a month to receiving big fat hongbaos, chomping down twister fries, feasting on CNY goodies and decking in brand new outfits from top to toe.

You’ll want to look your best for your full day back-to-back house visiting schedule, and your makeup can very well define your look-of-the-day.If you think that putting on make-up is time consuming and you’ll also need to touch-up throughout the day, you’re not wrong. However, with the right products and techniques, it can be a breeze for you to achieve the look you want without having to spend hours on end in front of the mirror.

Watch this step-by-step tutorial where Shiseido Make-up Artist, Alison Tay, dishes out the secrets to achieving a 24-hour picture perfect look.

Find out how you can achieve the picture-perfect look with just 14 steps,
with tips included!

Step 1: Hydrate and protect your skin

Use a lightweight moisturizer to brighten your skin and ensure that it lasts longer.

Step 2: Apply makeup primer

Using a primer reduces the need to touch-up your makeup throughout the day.

Step 3: Apply foundation

Use a foundation brush to blend foundation into hard to reach areas for easy application.

Step 4: Apply concealor

Conceal your skin imperfections and dark areas to give a more flawless look.

Step 5: Illuminate your skin

Using Shiseido Makeup 7 Lights Powder Illuminator, pick up the powder in a circular motion (this amazing product will be launched in February 2017!).

Step 6: Apply blusher

Go creative with your blushers, you'll be surprised how you can pull off different shades!

Step 7: Apply bronzer around the circumference of your face

Bronzer gives your skin a sun-kissed look. Apply around the circumference of your face for the most natural effect!

Step 8: Contour 

Contour along the bridge of your nose to make it look sharper!

Step 9: Apply eyeshadow

Your eyeshadow color can be picked according to your outfit of the day.

Step 10: Curl your eyelashes

For easier application of the eyeliner, curl your eyelashes. It also makes your eyelashes look longer!

Step 11: Apply eyeliner

For easy application, place a handheld mirror at chest level and look downwards. This will prevent liquid eyeliner to smudge when you open your eyes immediately.

Step 12: Apply mascara

Comb upwards when applying your mascara to prevent clumping.

Step 13: Draw eyebrows

Rounded eyebrows give off a more feminine look. Which do you prefer?

Step 14: Apply lipstick

You can either use a brush or your finger to apply lipstick. Using your finger for a pouty natural finish.

From 16 January to 28 February 2017, spend $80 nett at Metro Woodlands and Metro Centrepoint to receive:-

a. 5-pc gift set including White Lucent Brightening Cleansing Gel 30ml, White Lucent Luminizing Infuser 25ml, White Lucent Brightening Protective Emulsion 15ml, Shiseido Eye and Lip Makeup Remover 30ml and Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate 5ml.

b. A 24-month complimentary Shiseido membership

c. An exclusive new member gift

Motivated to try it out yet? The makeup products featured in the video can be found at the Shiseido counter, Metro Woodlands and Metro Centrepoint. Get yours to start creating your desired look this Chinese New Year!

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