Introducing . . . Ms Handsome!

“To summarize this look in a sentence, I would have to say . . . soft purple makeup with an androgynous undertone. It’s handsome, boyish and beautiful all at the same time. The look contains elements of hardness and softness which make it both masculine and feminine, and the use of shading, toning and texture injects contrast. There is a real mixture of elements at play. Increased brow definition. Pared-down color. Matte against gloss. Coolness versus warmth. A structured suit jacket. Plunging neck-line. Pulled-back hair. Femme-male is one of this season’s most wearable trends.” LMM, 2011.

To recreate this look, watch the step-by-step video tutorial below.

PRODUCT LIST!

SKIN PREPARATION.

Cleanser: Bioderma Créaline H₂O Ultra-Mild Non-Rinse Cleanser for Normal to Sensitive Skin.

Moisturizer: Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentrè (24-Hour Miracle Cream).

Primer: Emergin-C Red Carpet Primer. Buy it online at: EmerginC.com and Facial Company.com.au.

Lip balm: Dior Crème de Rose Lip Balm. Buy it online at: Dior.com and Selfridges.com.

Applied with: Chanel Small Concealer Brush 8.

FOUNDATION.
Lancôme Teint Miracle Foundation in Beige Nature 04. Buy it online at: Sephora.com, Selfridges.com and Adore Beauty.com.au.

Applied with MAC Foundation Brush 190. Buy it online at MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

HIGHLIGHTER PEN.

Lancôme Teint Miracle Instant Retouch Pen in Beige Lumière 03. Buy it online at: Sephora.com and Lancome.co.uk, or visit your nearest Lancôme counter.

Applied with: Shu Uemura Eye Brush Synthetic 10.

EYESHADOW.

Eyelids matted down with: Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre in Naturel 30.

Applied with: Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush. Buy it online at: Bobbi Brown.com, Bobbi Brown.co.uk and Bobbi Brown.com.au.

Light taupe-mauve: Top left shade in the MAC Icelandic Cool – Lady Grey Eye Shadow × 4 palette. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, Selfridges.com and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Blended from the lash line up to the lower brow bone with: MAC Tapered Blending Brush 224. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Grey: Bottom left and right shades in the Icelandic Cool – MAC Lady Grey Eye Shadow × 4 palette mixed together. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, Selfridges.com and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Applied along the lower lashes with: MAC Mini Shader 228. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Blended beneath the eye with: MAC Medium Angled Shading Brush 275. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

EYELINER PENCIL.

MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in Rich Purple. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Applied to the top lash line only. Blended with: MAC Small Angle Brush 266. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, Selfridges.com and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

MASCARA.

Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long-Wearing Formula in Black Onyx. Buy it online at: Clinique.com, Clinique.co.uk and Clinique.com.au.

Applied to the top lashes only.

BROW PENCIL.

Sisley Phyto-Sourcils Perfect Eyebrow Pencil in Cappuccino.

Brows brushed upward and blended with: Chanel Brow/Lash Brush.

HIGHLIGHTING POWDER.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade.

Applied to the tops of the cheekbones, down the length of the nose, over the Cupid’s bow, and to the middle of the forehead with Ruby and  Millie Cheek Brush 11.

LOOSE FACE POWDER.

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre in Naturel 30.

Applied to the areas of the face that weren’t highlighted (above) with: MAC Large Powder Brush 134. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

BRONZING POWDER.

Face of Australia Pressed Bronzer.

Applied to the cheekbones and sides of the forehead with: MAC Large Powder Brush 134. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

LIPGLOSS.

MAC Tinted Lipglass in Good Times. Buy it online at: MAC Cosmetics.com, MAC Cosmetics.co.uk and MAC Cosmetics.com.au.

Applied with: Chanel Small Concealer Brush 8.

Tags: Makeup for Blue Eyes, Makeup Tutorial for Blue Eyes, Purple makeup

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