Skin:
Traditionally this look was done with a pancake makeup. Very heavy with lots of powder. Forget that! Now a days you want your skin to breath and look flawless with the least amount of product needed.
Start with a concealer to minimize redness, blemishes and any under eye concerns. Once everything is evened out you can use a liquid foundation applied with a brush or a beauty blender. Set with loose powder (less is more) and lightly highlight the cheekbones, centre of nose, temples and chin. Mist face with a setting spray to keep it fresh and flawless.
Flushed Cheeks:
Depending on the lip colour you decide just make sure the blush is the same tone.
Eyes:
Use a lightly frosted white shadow all over the lid. You will want to get a medium brown/taupe coloured shadow to contour the crease. Remember to blend! Under the eyes; line the waterline with a white/flesh toned liner. Line with a pencil or shadow in a medium brown under the lash line.
If white isn't your thing other colours and finishes will work too. Just remember to keep the base colour light.
For the upper lid liner any liquid or gel liner works great. Be sure to use small strokes to insure you get a nice clean line (as this is key to achieving this look). When you get to doing the tip it is easier if you keep your eye open while drawing it. This way you can see exactly where the tip will end up. Use the end of your brow as a guide, make sure you tip of the liner doesn't go past it!
Flirty Lashes:
If you have the time and patience individual false lashes are great for this look. If not you can opt for a false lash effect mascara. Im really loving L'Oreal's latest; Volumonous False lashes. Remember to coat both the top and bottom lashes!
Sculpted Brows:
Lightly fill them in with a pencil or shadow to bring everything together.
Classic Red Lips:
When wearing deep colours it's best to line the lips with a clear liner (so you don't have that tacky line left behind if your lips start to wear off in the evening). This lip is generally done with a true red colored lipstick. Apply, blot, apply again. I like to press the colour into my lips with my finger. I find this way you can really control the depth of color you're going for. You can also pair it this with a red gloss for a little extra glam.
Other Lip options:
If you want to modernize this look you can always go for another lip colour/tone.The key is to make your lips have a pop of colour. Try berries, plum tones or if you like to keep it subtle; coral can also be a great option.
Flirty Lashes:
If you have the time and patience individual false lashes are great for this look. If not you can opt for a false lash effect mascara. Im really loving L'Oreal's latest; Volumonous False lashes. Remember to coat both the top and bottom lashes!
Sculpted Brows:
Lightly fill them in with a pencil or shadow to bring everything together.
Classic Red Lips:
When wearing deep colours it's best to line the lips with a clear liner (so you don't have that tacky line left behind if your lips start to wear off in the evening). This lip is generally done with a true red colored lipstick. Apply, blot, apply again. I like to press the colour into my lips with my finger. I find this way you can really control the depth of color you're going for. You can also pair it this with a red gloss for a little extra glam.
Other Lip options:
If you want to modernize this look you can always go for another lip colour/tone.The key is to make your lips have a pop of colour. Try berries, plum tones or if you like to keep it subtle; coral can also be a great option.
