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Lancôme Destiny CubeEye Drama
The minute Gucci Westman spied Thakoon's Fall collection of peacock-print and feathered dresses, she thought, "Eyes!" To get the iridescent look anchored by a strong brow that she was going for, the makeup artist combined brown and pink shimmery shades from Lancôme's limited-edition Destiny Cube (launching in August 2007) and blended them from lashes to brow and outward toward the temple. Next, she filled in brows with Lancôme's Le Crayon Poudre in Sable and brushed on black mascara. The result? "An eye that appears to be floating," she says.
Outer Glow
Matte skin would have looked at odds with the feathery lid, so Westman opted for a luminous complexion, combining Lancôme's Nutrix moisturizer with a pair of pearlescent cream colors: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Rose Quartz and Armani Fluid Sheer in 0. She blended the mix over the features she wished to highlight: the cheeks, eye area, bridge of the nose, and bow of the lip. Since greasy skin is never the goal, Westman finished with a dusting of translucent powder on shine-prone zones like the forehead, nose, and chin.
Sheer Magic
To focus attention on the eye, Westman kept cheeks soft and lips sheer. A dab of pink cream blush on the apples added a burst of freshness to the models' healthy glows. "It lifts the whole face and keeps the makeup from looking too serious," she says. For a nude-lip effect, the makeup artist neutralized the natural redness in the models' mouths with foundation before applying a slick of clear gloss
I know! Isn't it great? I love the made up (without being cakey) look!The skin looks very made-up everywhere, no bare, dewy looks to be seen. You can actually see the foundation on every girl. I think that's interesting.
We’ve seen this season’s makeup trends on the runways, in magazines, and on the red carpet—cat eyes, bold lips, strong brows—but translating these looks to everyday can be daunting for some.
Jillian Veran, Director of Artistry for Prescriptives (you’ve seen her on QVC, right?) gave us some simple tips and tricks to make this season’s dramatic looks more wearable for everyday:
Know your look. If bold lips are not your thing, skip the season’s deep red lip and focus instead on a dramatic eye; If smoked-out eyes are too sexy for your style, try a softer version—like a simple cat eye or an extra coat of mascara—for a little drama without stopping the show.
If liquid liner scares you, try this: Divide your eyelid into (imaginary) thirds. Starting with the outermost section, carefully draw a line toward the outside corner of your eye. Work your way in, by section, until you have a perfect line of liquid liner. It’s best to use a liquid liner that dries quickly (to avoid smudges)—our favorite is Prescriptives Lucky Stroke Eye Defining Liquid Liner. (This was a favorite even before we met Jillian. The compact size, precise brush, and long-wearing formula make it a Makeup Bag staple.)
To create a more understated version of fall’s rich purple and dark red lips, dot on a light layer of bold lipstick with your fingertip—and finish with your favorite gloss. This gives a hint of pigment with the comfort of gloss.
After being in the business for 18 years, Jillian has seen makeup trends come and go. “It’s really all about what’s comfortable for you,” she tells us, “Trends can be customized to your own personality. I will never feel good in a crazy dark lip—it’s just not me.”
She does, however, love the look on others. “I loved the makeup at the Emmy’s this year,” she said, “all those red lips!”
If you do embrace the red lip trend, be sure to keep a mirror handy—red lips must be perfect. Perfectly perfect.