"If you want to go there and look around, especially into the city, then for your safety, I recommend learning a few techniques."
At the Special Affairs Bureau—no, colleagues the Special Affairs Bureau had borrowed from other departments—laid out boxes of all sizes across the table.
There were obvious compact powder cases, eyeshadow palettes, blushes, powder compacts—the full set of makeup tools—
as well as wigs, hair extensions, and the like;
there were also all sorts of strange-looking items, such as a full-face mask, something resembling a silicone case, and little round adhesive patches:
There were also large and small cotton pads, presumably specially prepared, which could conveniently be strapped to the shoulders, waist, or anywhere else that needed added height—
"First, makeup." The specially assigned makeup artist had capable short hair and a slightly plump figure, which made her smile gentler and more approachable. "With just some simple makeup, you can easily fool the human eye. Add a little highlight, brush on some contour, and the entire shape of your face will look different. Someone without training might not recognize you even face-to-face."
Her fingers danced lightly through the makeup box. She picked up a little powder and swept it across the forehead, cheeks, and cheekbones.
With only a few light strokes, the entire face took on a completely different appearance from before.
"Highlights can make the face look wider and taller, while contour can make it look narrower and thinner. Different foundations can be used to alter skin tone..."
She gave an easy demonstration, set down the brush, and looked expectantly at Shen Le. "Mr. Shen, would you like to try? Or I could design several looks for you, and you could practice until you've mastered them?"
Shen Le gave her a grateful smile and nodded firmly. The