Every woman has a routine makeup look. The standard makeup application steps that proceed on autopilot every day. But we are not talking about this standard makeup look here. In fact, you should steer clear of this basic look if you want to take things up a notch, say, for a romantic dinner date to celebrate a special occasion or just to hang out with a special someone.
Here’s where we come in. We asked six makeup artists from Singapore to share some not-so-basic makeup looks, plus tips to create it.
The Look: Fresh and alluring
A bright lip takes centrestage in this look and it is ideal for you if your lips are your favourite facial feature. Peter says that fresh, almost bare-looking complexion coupled with captivating red lips make for a very approachable yet seductive look.
What he recommends:
On the face: Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair to weightlessly prep the complexion before Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Foundation.
On the eyes: Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy Eyeshadow Palette.
On the lips: Estée Lauder Pure Color Lipstick in Desire #304.
The Look: Unassumingly beautiful
“I love this look from Proenza Schouler SS2020 RTW,” says Larry. “The neutral tones make it pared-down but it still retains a sense of elegance and strength thanks to full brows (here’s how you can have perfect brows even if your face is half-masked) and well-blended bronzer to contour the face subtly.” He recommends using a brown kohl eyeliner drawn thicker along the lash line, then blended with the fingers over the lid for the most effortless smoky eyes.
What he recommends:
On the face: Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Bronzer Perfect Tantric applied with 13rushes The Conscious Collection Paddle Brush.
On the eyes: Chanel Stylo Ombre et Contour Eyeshadow Liner Kohl
On the lips: GUCCI Beauty Lèvres Voile Lipstick in #508 Diana Amber Rouge
The Look: The love glow
A makeup look that is soft and radiant would be ideal if you want to exude romantic vibes, according to Linda. She advises to pay more attention to your skincare before makeup application for naturally glowing complexion; prep skin well by exfoliating and moisturising. Try a day-appropriate smoky eye look and use powder instead of liquid eyeliner to line the eyes for a softer look.
What she recommends:
On the face: Prep with SK-II Stem Cell Power and Sofina Primavista Long Keep Base Oil Control Primer.
On the eyes: Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette.
On the lips: M.A.C Satin Lipstick in Amplified as the base and YSL Beaute Tatouage Couture on the inner lips for a pretty gradient look.
The Look: Imperfect and effortless seduction
“Looking like you’re trying too hard never impressed anyone and fussing over your lipstick all-night-long is no fun either,” says Alex.
She loves juicy, kissable looking lips that can be easily created with a slick of lip gloss in a natural shade and don’t fuss with eye makeup either, just dust a bit of your bronzer on the eyelids and smudge out your pencil eyeliner for a soft smoky look.
What she recommends:
On the face: Hourglass Vanish Liquid Foundation and Ambient Lighting Powder.
On the eyes: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow palette and Hourglass Caution Extreme Mascara.
On the lips: Hourglass UNREAL High Shine Voluminizing Lip Gloss.
The look: Minimal makeup, maximum charm
In our hot, humid climate, women prefer not to wear heavy makeup, observes Lolent. That’s why his choice of romantic makeup is this less-is-more look that he created for Jayley Woo for Nuyou’s February 2020 cover.
What he recommends:
On the face: Chanel Les Beiges Eau De Teint Foundation, Chanel Eclat Du Desert Illuminating Powder and Voyage De Chanel Blusher.
On the eyes: Chanel Les 4 Ombres in #354 Warm Memories.
On the lips: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Extreme in #132 Endless.
The look: Classic romantic
Ben created this timeless look for a friend who was on bridesmaid duty. “Luminous, dewy skin, brown tones to softly accentuate the eyes and warm rosy pink hues on the cheeks and lips look irresistibly romantic,” said Ben.
What he recommends:
On the face: HERA Magic Starter; NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Cushion Foundation and Laura Mercier Blush Color Infusion in Strawberry.
On the eyes: Chanel Candeur et Experience Les 4 Ombres Multi-Effect Quadra Eyeshadow.
On the lips: Cle de Peau Beaute Lip Glorifier and Giorgio Armani Lip Maestro Lip Freeze Lip Color in #204.
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