Noir now
From velvet textures at Alice + Olivia to rock n' roll khol at Isabel Marant, Dior and Chanel it's safe to say – black has returned! MUA tip: Look for a gentle and blendable kohl to achieve this lived in character. Work the liner in to the upper lash line whilst holding the pencil horizontally for a streamlined application and follow having a short dense blending brush to create your shape. Once satisfied, follow with a black shadow to make sure longevity.
Hot tip: Cleanup any fall out under the eyes with eye Q-tip drizzled with eye primer then sweep some foundation underneath the eye will be to avoid panda eyes!
Try these items: Gorgeous Cosmetics Eye Pencil in Black Jack, Gorgeous Cosmetics Colour Pro eye shadow in DMC Black, Gorgeous Cosmetics, 03 8585 3702, Ardell, Faux Mink Wispies, Ardell 800-621-9585
Last times of disco
Models positively glistened on the runway at Savage x Fenty, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Lutz Huelle and LBV. Glossy, translucent skin and lips and lids doused in plenty of sparkle were the order of the day – a dazzling compliment to a well-cared for complexion.
MUA tip: Having a structured and colourful look like this a fresh complexion will keep things modern – never skimp on skin prep! Use a gentle chemical exfoliant, then tone and massage an emollient moisturiser or oil into the client's skin to circulate natural blood flow.
Don't hesitate to apply your fingers when applying a light-weight, luminous foundation – the heat out of your hands will melt the product in to the skin. Only apply concealer to areas required, then switch your powder brush for any smaller eyeshadow brush applying a mattifying powder only where needed around the nose, centre of chin and brows.
Try these products: Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals foundation, Jane Iredale Circle Delete Concealer, Margifox Distributors, 1300850008, Curtis Collection Invisible Blotting Powder, Curtis Collection Flat Blending Eye Brush, Curtis Collection, 03 9421 5577
Winter safari
Coco Chanel popularised the year-round tan within the 1920s and Jeremy Scott turned up heat at Moschino, taking his models on safari. Inspired by 1939 film “The Women” the brief was retro, with flushed skin that read “inadvertently” bronzed and diffused terracotta tones.
MUA tip: Lipsticks are perfect for this tawny, lived in look as they can be relevant to lips and cheeks. Dab product on the centre from the lips, then blur out for a soft and worn in effect. What remains in your fingers will be the perfect amount to work in to the cheeks. Depending on your client's face shape, blend colour across the contour line or softly tap colour across the cheeks and nose for a fresh, sun-kissed look.
Try these items: Ere Perez Essential olive oil Lipstick in Festival, Ere Perez Bronzer in Tulum, Ere Perez, (612) 9130 3582
Nailing it
At Moschino nail technician Yoko Sakakura used OPI to produce fire engine red, stiletto tips, tying together the 1930s glamour that saturated the collection. To achieve this look a glossy top coat is essential – Sakakura opted for OPI “Emmy perhaps you have seen Oscar?” with OPI Top Coat for any brilliant finish.
TRY These items: OPI Natural Base Coat, OPI “Emmy, perhaps you have seen Oscar?” OPI Top Coat, OPI Professional Australia (1800) 358 999
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