Mel B’s X Factor make-up revealed!

We've got all the goss on Mel B's actual slap. And loads of it's a Barry M bargain

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by Hannah Brimson |
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We asked Mel B's X Factor make-up artist and Barry M ambassador, Adam Burrell, to spill the beans on how he created this fresh-faced autumnal look. And now you can shop it all too!

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Mel B's X Factor make-up revealed!

Mel B looking very sleek and glossy as per usual1 of 9

Mel B looking very sleek and glossy as per usual

Adam: "I then lined the eye with the Barry M Blink Precision Eyeliner. it has such a thin nib that drawing a neat line is made easy2 of 9

Adam: "I then lined the eye with the Barry M Blink Precision Eyeliner. it has such a thin nib that drawing a neat line is made easy"

Barry M Blink Precision Eyeliner, £4.59

Adam: "I then swept a bronzer over her face and highlighted her cheeks using the Barry M Blusher is Rose, £4.59.3 of 9

Adam: "I then swept a bronzer over her face and highlighted her cheeks using the Barry M Blusher is Rose, £4.59."

Barry M Blusher in Rose, £4.59

Adam: "You should always keep the lips hydrated. I use Sisley's Nutritive Lip Balm to hydrate Mel's Lips.4 of 9

Adam: "You should always keep the lips hydrated. I use Sisley's Nutritive Lip Balm to hydrate Mel's Lips."

Sisley Confort Extreme Nutritive Lip Balm, £44

Adam: "On her eyes I used the new Barry M Natural Glow 2 palette. The whole palette contains various nude shades that complement Melu2019s skin tone beautifully. I started with one of the lighter beige colours and applied it all over the eyelid. Then I used one of the darker greige shades in the corners of her eye and under to define and open.5 of 9

Adam: "On her eyes I used the new Barry M Natural Glow 2 palette. The whole palette contains various nude shades that complement Mel’s skin tone beautifully. I started with one of the lighter beige colours and applied it all over the eyelid. Then I used one of the darker greige shades in the corners of her eye and under to define and open."

Barry M Natural Glow 2 Eyeshadow Palette, £6.49

Adam: "I lined Melu2019s lips with a dark lip pencil - this helps prevent colour bleeding out of your lipline. I then coloured her lip in with the same pencil as this trick ensure the lipstick lasts longer. Next I took the Burberry Lip Cover in Mocha and applied it over her lips with a brush. Another top tip is to apply lipstick in layers, allowing each layer to dry in between as it keeps the colour stronger for longer.6 of 9

Adam: "I lined Mel’s lips with a dark lip pencil - this helps prevent colour bleeding out of your lipline. I then coloured her lip in with the same pencil as this trick ensure the lipstick lasts longer. Next I took the Burberry Lip Cover in Mocha and applied it over her lips with a brush. Another top tip is to apply lipstick in layers, allowing each layer to dry in between as it keeps the colour stronger for longer."

Burberry Lip Cover in Mocha, £22.50

Adam: "When creating a bold lip colour itu2019s important that the lips are smooth. I always use the Bliss Fabulips Pout-O-Matic Lip Perfecting System.7 of 9

Adam: "When creating a bold lip colour it’s important that the lips are smooth. I always use the Bliss Fabulips Pout-O-Matic Lip Perfecting System."

Bliss Fabulips Pout-O-Matic Lip Perfecting System, £34

Adam: "I finished Mel's eyes with a few lashings of Benefit Bad Gal mascara8 of 9

Adam: "I finished Mel's eyes with a few lashings of Benefit Bad Gal mascara"

Benefit Bad Gal Mascara, £17.50

Adam: "On Mel's skin I applied NARS Sheer Matte Foundation. Matte foundations are great for creating a flawless base - they are especially good for Mel when sheu2019s filming under all those bright, hot lights9 of 9

Adam: "On Mel's skin I applied NARS Sheer Matte Foundation. Matte foundations are great for creating a flawless base - they are especially good for Mel when she’s filming under all those bright, hot lights"

NARS Sheer Matte Foundation in Trinidad, £31

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