Want on-trend eye makeup? Go smoky!

For a totally wearable look, team a stormy gray eye with a juicy pink lip.

Step-by-step instructions, video tutorial and product list coming soon.

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Before things get smoky!

Ash-laden lids!

A flush of berry blush!

Perfect pink pout!

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To learn how to get this look, turn up the volume and watch the video tutorial below:

Shopping List!

Products.
Foundation: Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous. Concealer: Benefit Boi-ing. Powder: Shu Uemura Matte Powder in Colorless. Eyeshadow and Eyeliner: Benefit Smokin’ Eyes Kit. Mascara: Benefit BADgal Lash in Black. Lip color: Benefit Benetint and Clarins Gloss Appeal in 06 Orchyd. Blush: M•A•C Powder Blush in Pink Swoon. Glue: Glitter Glue by Ben Nye. Glitter: MAC Glitter in Silver. Fake blood: Stage Blood by Ben Nye.

Brushes and Accessories.
Concealer: Shu Uemura Synthetic Brush 10. Eyelash Curler: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler. Eyeshadow: MAC Tapered Blender Brush 224, Chanel Eyeshadow Brush #2, MAC Mini Shader Brush 228, MAC Medium Angled Shading Brush 275, MAC Pencil Brush 219. Powder and blush: MAC Large Powder Brush 134. Glue and Glitter: The Body Shop Eyeshadow Brush. Blood: Kryolan Brush 6-4206.

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Get the Pink Lady look!

Skin.	Eyes.	Lips.	Pink Lady!

For step-by-step instructions on how to recreate it, watch the video tutorial and follow the steps below:

It’s all about the pink pout.

Makeup artist tip!

Before you begin applying makeup, always tweeze any stray eyebrow hairs first.

Skin

1. For a natural-looking complexion, select a sheer foundation^(a) and apply it with a foundation brush^(b). Blend outward and downward from the center of the face and use your fingertips where needed (i.e. near the hairline and on areas that require a fuller, more built-up coverage).

2. Conceal the eyelids, dark under-eye circles, redness and spots. Apply concealer^(c) to the necessary areas with a brush^(d); then, for a natural finish, blend by “patting” it into the skin with the pad of your finger.

Shade secrets!

The aim, when concealing beneath the eye, is to banish the cool (blue) tones in the skin so this area merges seamlessly with the rest of the complexion. A warm (pink) based concealer usually works best to accomplish this, whereas a shade closely matching your foundation should be used on the rest of the face. Achieving a perfect color match sometimes means mixing a pink- and yellow-based concealer together.

Eyes

3. Choose a metallic, beige-colored eyeshadow^(e) and, using an eyeshadow blending brush^(f), apply it to the eyelid. Starting at the top lashline and then moving upward to the crease, blend back and forth, following the natural contour of the eye. Begin with a small amount of shadow on the brush and slowly add more until the desired effect is achieved.

Makeup artist tip!

To strengthen the sheen of a metallic eyeshadow, use a concealer with a satin finish on the eyelid prior to application. If your eyelids are oily, choose endurance over added shine, and opt for a longer-lasting matte base.

Makeup artist tip!

Can’t find the right color? Make it. I wanted a muted shade for this look, so I blended two metallic eyeshadows (white and beige) together. Beige tones work particularly well on white skins and make blue eyes pop!

4. Curl the eyelashes with an eyelash curler^(g) and apply two coats of black mascara^(h). Take a freshly-dipped wand and work from the outside of the eye inward. This way, the longer lashes at the outer corner of the eye are covered first—when the most mascara is available on the brush. Wriggle the wand through the lashes from base to tip for optimal fullness and length.

5. For a groomed browline, brush the brows upward and fix in place with gel⁽ⁱ⁾.

Lips

6. Using a lip brush (or similar; I usually prefer something a little larger like a slightly tapered concealer brush^(j)), paint a pretty shade of pink on your pout^(k,l).

Makeup artist tip!

Choose a natural color for fuller-looking lips or make a statement with a stronger shade; it’s your pick! Have you hunted high and low for the perfect pink lipstick? No luck? DIY! I mixed two lippies to make “Pink Lady”. First, I applied a veil of pale pink to the lips^(k); then, to give the pout more punch, I added a brighter pink^(l) on top. Gradually working dark shades over light not only builds intensity, but is a great way to achieve a flawless, strong lip without having to use a lipliner.

Face

7. To set the look, take some loose powder^(m) on a large powder brush⁽ⁿ⁾ and dust it over the face, paying particular attention to the T-zone (across the forehead, down the nose and on the chin).

Cheeks

8. Finally, pinken the cheeks. Using a large powder brush⁽ⁿ⁾, sweep blush^(o) onto the cheekbone and blend with short, up-and-down strokes.

Shopping List!

^(a)Foundation: MAC Face and Body, ^(b)Foundation brush: Les Pinceaux De Chanel Foundation Brush 6, ^(c)Concealer: MAC Studio Finish, ^(d)Concealer brush: Shu Uemura Eye Brush Synthetic 10, ^(e)Eyeshadow: White and Beige from Dior 5 Couleur Iridescent Eyeshadow, Parisian Lights 559, ^(f)Eyeshadow brush: MAC Tapered Blending Brush 224, ^(g)Eyelash curler by Shu Uemura, ^(h)Mascara: Lancôme Virtuôse, Black, ⁽ⁱ⁾Brow gel: Clarins Double Fix Mascara, ^(j)Lip brush: MAC Concealer Brush 194, ^(k)Lipstick: Dior Addict High Shine, Nude Silhouette 214, ^(l)Lipstick: Rouge Dior, Star Fuchsia 766, ^(m)Loose powder: Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte, Colorless, ⁽ⁿ⁾Powder brush: MAC Large Powder Brush 134, ^(o)Blush: Shu Uemura Glow On Blush, P Wine 25.

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Rosy pink cheeks.

Hot-pink pout.

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Change it up this season and team a smoky eye with a dramatic lip. Define the eyes with matte shades of navy and pair them with a bright, matte, blue-based pink lippy. Wearing strong eyes and lips together is reminiscent of the ’80s, but if it’s done the right way it is easy to modernize.

Beige beauty.

Play up your eyes using lighter shades of eyeshadow.  Use a wash of warm metallic beige around the entire eye, and open up the inner corner with a frosty white highlighter. Further accentuate your eyes by feathering a dark chocolate-colored pencil through the roots of the top lashes. Don’t draw a line in one movement, but instead use a series of short strokes to apply the color; this will look natural and create the illusion of thicker, denser lashes. Apply a generous coat of mascara, and softly fill in the brow for a more groomed look.

Sweet cheeks.

Powdered and contoured cheeks have made a comeback. Apply powder blush using a large, soft brush, and always tap off any excess product on the back of your hand before touching your face. Using sweeping strokes in an up-and-down motion, work the color onto and under your cheekbones while continuously blending. If you apply too much, use a loose powder to knock the color down and blend it out. To create a bronzed look that’s more sophisticated, contour the cheeks slightly with a matte bronzing powder, and then add a touch of mineral blush to the apples of the cheeks for a girly glow.

Hot off the runway!

Need a new look? Draw inspiration from the catwalk if you want to update your makeup. At recent autumn/winter fashion shows, opaque eyeshadow applied from the upper lashline to the brow bone was a common theme. While the effect is striking on the catwalk, it is probably too harsh for the street; but with a little imagination, this look can easily be transformed into something more wearable.  Simply tone down the dark shadow! Keep the color intense close to the lashline, and then fade it out gradually up toward the brow. Add a hint of gold to the middle of the lid to catch the light and make your eyes gleam, and to finish, slick on some mascara. Then, go beckon the guys with your saucy bedroom eyes!

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1. Foundation.
Select a light-textured, liquid foundation that will even out your skin tone. Let your concealer do the heavy-duty work! Using a small amount of foundation on your fingertips, start in the center of the face and blend outwards. Apply it very sparingly near the hairline, eyebrows and jawline. Don’t forget to choose something with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) if you are an outdoor kind of girl.

2. Concealer.
Apply concealer sparingly around the eyes (to disguise dark circles), nostrils (to banish shadows and redness) and on any blemishes. Always dab concealer; never rub it. Also, prime your eyelids with concealer; this will even out the skin tone, help your eyeshadow last longer and stop it creasing. A crème concealer will provide a moist base for metallic eyeshadow, which will help intensify the color and strengthen the sheen.

3. Brow powder.
For a natural-looking, groomed brow line, use a brow powder or matte eyeshadow (a few shades lighter than your brow color) to fill in any gaps in the hair growth. For a much stronger look, use a slightly darker shade and create a sharper edge using an angled brush.

4. Eyeshadow.
An eyeshadow palette equals endless options! Most come with four or five different shades, so with a single palette you can create loads of different looks. Opt for a semi-metallic selection, as opposed to completely matte shadows, because they are easier to blend.

For a flattering nude look, earthy tones of bronze, brown and chocolate, and ochre, gold, beige and cream are great for naturally enhancing brown, blue or green eyes. These are foolproof colors that work well for blondes, redheads and brunettes. If you are blonde with blue, green or gray eyes, and prefer a cooler palette, then slate gray, safari green and navy can also be made to look very natural. To take your daytime look into the evening, simply add more depth with darker shades.

To create an easy look straight off the palette, simply use a wash of mid-toned shadow across the lower eyelid and blend it up to the socket. You can take it under the eye too, but ensure you blend well. Add a hint of the lightest shade to the inner corner of the eye, both top and bottom: this makes the eyes appear further apart and gives them a summery sparkle. Then, starting at the middle of the eye and working outwards, pat the darkest shadow in the palette into the roots of the top lashes. This will define the lashline and make it appear fuller.

5. Mascara.
Curl your top lashes with an eyelash curler, and then apply a generous coat of black mascara. Also add a touch to the bottom lashes, if you have lined them with shadow.

6. Lip color.
Gloss is boss this summer, so slick on your favorite shade to emphasize your pout. For soft, healthy looking lips, lather on the lip conditioner and choose creamy textured lipsticks in neutral tones. Liven up lifeless, pale complexions with cool-edged reds, and choose lippies with blue hues for a whiter, brighter-looking smile.

7. Bronzing powder.
Select a shade which is only slightly darker than your skin. The trick to attaining an even finish without making the face look cakey, is to use a very large, soft brush and to tap off any excess powder prior to application. Apply a touch of bronzer to the forehead, chin and across the bridge of the nose. Add a little under the jawline, along the cheekbones and to the apples of the cheeks for a healthy, sun-kissed glow.

Have fun in the sun, girls!

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