SUMMER SIMPLICITY!

This look was inspired by the Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney, Balmain, Isabel Marant, Chloé and Gucci Spring/Summer 2010 runway shows. The key trends were dewy skin; soft, neutral eyes; and sheer lips.

To recreate this catwalk-inspired look, watch the video tutorial and follow the step-by-step instructions below:

PRE-MAKEUP.

1). Start by cleansing ^(a) and moisturizing ^(b) your skin.

FOUNDATION.

2). For a flawless complexion, apply a liquid foundation ^(c) to your face and eye area with a brush ^(d), then blend it into the skin with your fingertips.

Makeup artist tip! Foundation will help to even out your skin tone; however, it will only mask minor imperfections. Use a concealer in areas where you need more coverage.

Optional extra! For luminous-looking skin, mix a radiance booster ^(e) with your foundation before you apply it.

CONCEALER.

3). To even out the skin tone in your eye area, take some concealer ^(f) on a concealer brush ^(g) and apply it beneath your eye and onto the eyelid. Then, for a well-blended finish, pat it into the skin with your fingertip. Using the same technique, conceal the corners of your nose and any spots or blemishes.

HIGHLIGHTER.

4). To brighten your face and accentuate your features, use a highlighter ^(h). Apply it to the tops of the cheekbones, down the length of the nose, across the Cupid’s bow (middle of the top lip) and onto the center of the forehead, and work it into the skin with a fluffy blending brush ⁽ⁱ⁾.

EYESHADOW.

5). To create a flattering eyeshadow base, wash a light-colored, peachy-brown, shimmery shadow ^(j) over your eyelid and up onto the lower brow bone with a soft, fluffy blending brush ^(k). Then, to make the eye sparkle, sweep it along the bottom lash line and into the inner corner with a small angled brush ^(l).

6). To add more depth, take a mid-toned matte copper eyeshadow ^(m) on a soft, fluffy blending brush ^(k) and blend it over your eyelid. Begin at the top lash line, and using back and forth strokes, blend it up into the crease.

Makeup artist tip! Soft peachy and coppery hues work for everyone. They look natural on brunettes with brown eyes and dark skin, gorgeous on green-eyed, sandy-haired girls with freckles, and they make the irises of fair-skinned, blue-eyed blondes … pop!

EYELASHES.

7). To open up the eye, curl your upper lashes ⁽ⁿ⁾ and apply a coat of mascara ^(o). Then, work the brush through the lower lashes.

Hot tip! Because Lancôme Ôscillation mascara ^(o) separates the lashes and gives a natural-looking finish, it is perfect for the first coat.

8). For extra length and volume, add some individual false lashes to your upper lash line. For a natural effect, use longer-length lashes ^(p) at the outer corner of the eye, and shorter lengths ^(q) from the center inwards.

Makeup artist tip! So I can control the intensity of the look, I prefer to work from the outer corner in.

The steps!

a). To begin, squeeze a small amount of adhesive ^(r) onto a spatula and wait a few minutes for it to become tacky.

b). Then, using a pair of tweezers ^(s), pick up a fake lash and dip the root-end into the thickened adhesive ^(r).

c). Next, place it into your lash line so it adheres close to the base of your natural lashes. If necessary, manoeuvre it into position with the tweezers.

d). Keep adding more lashes until you achieve the desired level of drama!

9). So your natural lashes merge seamlessly with the new additions, apply another layer of mascara ^(t). For high impact, choose one that darkens and thickens the lashes.

BROWS.

10). To frame your eyes, brush your brows upwards ^(u), then take some powder ^(v) on a small angled brush ^(l), and using a series of short strokes, softly fill in the brow contour.

LIPS.

11). For a subtle hint of kissable color, apply a sheer lipstick ^(w) with a lip brush ^(x).

FACE & CHEEKS.

12). For a gorgeous faux holiday glow, take some bronzing powder ^(y) on a large, fluffy powder brush ^(z), and using back and forth strokes and circular motions, blend it over your cheeks, temples, forehead and chin, and down the center of your nose.

Makeup artist tip! Applying bronzer to the high points of your face gives the skin that natural “just caught the sun” look. To avoid oompa loompa syndrome, tap any excess bronzer off the brush before you apply it. Build up color gradually; it’s far easier to add more than to remove excess.

By now you should be bronzed and beautiful! Step out and enjoy the compliments.

PRODUCT LIST.

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

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

^(c) Foundation: M·A·C Select in NW45 and NC45 (equal parts).

^(d) Foundation brush: Le Pinceaux De Chanel (Foundation Brush #6).

^(e) Radiance Booster: Lancôme Star Bronzer Bronzing Highlighter in 01 Elixir Bronze.

^(f) Concealer: M·A·C Studio Finish in NW40 and NW45 (equal parts).

^(g) Concealer brush: Shu Uemura Synthetic Brush 10.

^(h) Highlighter: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in Shimmering Beige 02.

⁽ⁱ⁾ Highlighter brush: Bobbi Brown Eye Blender Brush.

^(j) Eyeshadow: Peachy-brown shade (top right) from the Dior 5 Couleur Iridescent Eyeshadow palette in Parisian Lights 559.

^(k) Eyeshadow brush: M·A·C  Tapered Blending Brush 224.

^(l) Angled brush: M·A·C Medium Angled Shading Brush 275.

^(m) Eyeshadow: Copper shade (top right) from the Lancôme Pop n’ Palette in Pop n’ Copper 17.

⁽ⁿ⁾ Eyelash Curler: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler.

^(o) Mascara: Lancôme Ôscillation in Black.

^(p) Individual False Lashes: Shu Uemura Flare Eyelashes in Brown.

^(q) Individual False Lashes: Shu Uemura Flare Under Eyelashes in Brown.

^(r) Lash adhesive: Duo Eyelash Adhesive.

^(s) Tweezers: Tweezerman Slant Tweezer.

^(t) Mascara: Diorshow Black Out in Black-Kohl 099.

^(u) Brow brush: Le Pinceaux De Chanel (Brow/Lash Brush #11).

^(v) Brow powder: M·A·C Eye Shadow in Omega and Cork.

^(w) Lipstick: Dior Addict High Shine in Trendy Pink 376 and Collection Pink 566.

^(x) Lip brush: Chanel Petit Pinceau Correcteur (Small Concealer Brush #21).

^(y) Bronzing Powder: M·A·C Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden and Clarins Bronzing Powder Compact in 20 Golden Sun.

^(z) Powder brush: M·A·C Large Powder Brush 134.

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Before.	Eyes.	Lips & Cheeks.	Daytime Chic!

To recreate this look, watch the video tutorial and follow the step-by-step instructions below:

PRE-MAKEUP APPLICATION.

Begin by plucking your eyebrows, and cleansing, toning and moisturizing the skin.

Makeup artist tip! Always wipe over the eyelids with a cotton pad dampened with cleansing water prior to applying makeup. This will remove any oil from the surface of the skin and help your eye makeup adhere better.

EYES.

Makeup artist tip! When I am using a dark-colored eyeshadow, I like to apply the eye makeup first. This way, if there is any fallout, it won’t ruin the foundation.

Prep and prime.

Brush on the base!

1.    Apply a light layer of Thevi Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation to the eye area with a firm, flat brush^(a), and blend it with your fingertips.

Makeup artist tip! Foundation will help to even out the skin tone in the eye area; however, it will only mask minor imperfections. For heavy duty help . . .

Call up the concealer!

2.    Apply a creamy concealer^(b) to the eyelid and underneath the eye with a firm, flat brush^(a), and then use the warmth of your fingertip to blend it onto the skin. For optimal coverage, pat the concealer into the skin with the pad of your finger; don’t rub, because this will wipe the concealer away.

Why conceal? Concealing the eye area is important because it allows you to create a blank canvas to work on. To get a true color pay-off from your eyeshadow, you need to block the unwanted undertones in the eyelid (i.e. red and/or blue hues caused by small veins). When concealing around the eye socket, the aim is to mask the pink or gray tones so the skin in this area matches the rest of the face.

Powder those lids!

Makeup artist tip! To make blending “matte” eyeshadows easier, always prepare the eyelid with powder first.

3.    To create a powder base, blend Thevi Mineral Pressed Powder over the eyelid with a small powder brush^(c).

Eyelashes.

For lengthy-looking top lashes, curl them with eyelash curlers^(d).

Eyeshadow.

Makeup artist tip! For the perfect eyeshadow application, keep your eyes open, tilt your head slightly backwards (to stretch the skin on your eyelid taut) and look into a mirror.

Lightest shade.

1.    To create the illusion of wider-set eyes, press the lightest color in the Thevi Triple Split Shadow in Bistro (a light yellow/gold frost) into the inner corner of the eye (both top and bottom) with a firm, flat brush^(a); then blend it outward over the eyelid and upward over the brow bone with a soft, fluffy brush^(e). For this look, the color should be lightest at the inner corner of the eye and graduate upward and outwards.

Makeup artist tip! Initially pressing the shadow onto the inner corner of the eye, as opposed to blending back and forth, allows you to build up a more intense layer of color.

Middle shade.

2.    Using a soft, fluffy brush^(e), blend Thevi Matte Shadow in Cameo over the center of the eyelid, into the crease and onto the outer corner of the eye.

Darkest shade.

Makeup artist tip! To achieve an initial strong application of color and reduce fallout, use the flat side of the brush to stipple on the shadow. If flakes of eyeshadow do fall beneath the eyes and onto the cheeks, remove them with a Q-Tip (cotton bud) dipped in cleansing water.

3.    Take Thevi Matte Shadow in Dark Brown on a small, flat brush^(f), and using a patting motion, block the color over the outer edge of the eyelid and through the socket line; then, following the natural contour of the eye, blend back and forth with a soft, fluffy brush^(e) to shape and soften the color. To create a modern smoky eye, wing the eyeshadow out slightly at the outer corner and blend using circular motions. To achieve the desired depth and dimension, add more Thevi Matte Shadow in Dark Brown to the outer corner of the lid and blend it through the crease. Next, sweep Thevi Matte Shadow in Cameo onto the ball of the eyelid and blend with a soft, fluffy brush^(e).

Highlight.

Touch up the inner corner of the eye with the lightest color in the Thevi Triple Split Shadow in Bistro. Take it beneath the eye, and using a pointed blending brush^(g), blend it from the inner corner to the middle of the lower lash line. This will open up the eye and give it a sexy sheen.

Hot tip! Yellow and gold tones work well on olive skin and make brown eyes fizz!

Intensify the eye!

To enhance the smoky intensity, take a small, flat blending brush^(h) and work Thevi Matte Shadow in Dark Brown along the lower lash line. Using a medium angled brush⁽ⁱ⁾, blend the eyeshadow to smooth and soften the finish.

Eyeliner.

To give the eye definition, take Thevi Automatic Longlasting Eyeliner in Onyx, and using a series of short, overlapping strokes, apply it to the top and bottom lash lines. The lines should be thicker at the outer corner of the eye, tapering inwards. Also, apply Thevi Automatic Longlasting Eyeliner in Onyx to the upper and lower inner rims. For a professional finish, blend along the lash lines with a small angled brush^(j) and create a wing at the outer corner of the eye, so the bottom and top lash lines meet in a smooth point. Finally, for added smoulder, soften the lower lash line with a small, flat blending brush^(h).

Eyelashes.

Coat the top and bottom eyelashes with Thevi Lush Mascara in Black.

Makeup artist tip! Do you have trouble applying mascara to the lower lashes? Yes? Apply it when there is only a small amount of product on the brush. Paint your top lashes first, and without re-dipping the wand, hold the brush horizontally and wiggle it over and through the bottom lashes, coating them from base to tip.

FACE.

Foundation.

For fresh and flawless skin, apply Thevi Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation to the face with a foundation brush^(k) and then work it in with your fingertips. Test the color along the jawline first, and once you have selected the right shade, start in the middle of the face, and using outward and downward strokes, blend it onto the skin. To avoid obvious lines of demarcation, apply foundation sparingly near the hairline, jawline and eyebrows, and BLEND, BLEND, BLEND!

Makeup artist tip! Check your foundation regularly to ensure you have the perfect shade for your skin tone. Seasonal changes (and other factors) can alter the color of your complexion.

Concealer.

What spot?

Take a full-coverage concealer^(b) on a firm, flat brush^(a) and apply it to any imperfections and blemishes; then, for a faultless finish, pat it into the skin with your fingertip so it blends seamlessly with your foundation.

Bright eyes.

Makeup artist tip! To create a perfectly textured product for the skin beneath the eye, I mix a concealer with the contents of a highlighter pen. This combination gives coverage as well as light reflective luminosity.

It’s time to touch up! Mix a concealer^(b) and highlighter pen^(l) together on the back of your hand and apply it under the eye with a firm, flat brush^(a). To blend, press it into the skin with your fingertips.

Powder.

To set your foundation and minimize shine, dust Thevi Mineral Pressed Powder over the face with a large, fluffy powder brush^(m).

LIPS.

For a glossy nude lip, apply Thevi High Impact Lipstick in Sequin with a lip brush⁽ⁿ⁾.

CHEEKS.

Lastly, apply Thevi Sheer Matte Blush in Whisper Apricot to the cheekbones with a large, fluffy powder brush^(m).

You are ready to take the day on. Très chic!

SHOPPING LIST.

Foundation: Thevi Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation.

Powder: Thevi Mineral Pressed Powder.

Eyeshadow:     Thevi Triple Split Shadow in Bistro.

Thevi Matte Shadow in Cameo.

Thevi Matte Shadow in Dark Brown.

Eyeliner: Thevi Automatic Longlasting Eyeliner in Onyx.

Mascara: Thevi Lush Mascara in Black.

Lipstick: Thevi High Impact Lipstick in Sequin.

Blush: Thevi Sheer Matte Blush in Whisper Apricot.

The Daytime Chic Color Collection: Thevi Special Package Deals.

Not sure what colors you need?

Try Thevi’s sample sizes! The following products are available: Thevi Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation Sample, Thevi Mineral Pressed Powder Sample, Thevi Matte Shadow Sample and Thevi Sheer Matte Blush Sample.

^(a)Shu Uemura Synthetic Brush 10, ^(b)M·A·C Studio Finish, ^(c)Shu Uemura Synthetic Brush 14, ^(d)Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler, ^(e)M·A·C Tapered Blender Brush 224, ^(f)M·A·C Eye Shading Brush 239, ^(g)M·A·C Pencil Brush 219, ^(h)M·A·C Mini Shader Brush 228, ⁽ⁱ⁾M·A·C Medium Angled Shading Brush 275, ^(j)M·A·C Small Angle Brush 266, ^(k)Les Pinceaux De Chanel Foundation Brush 6, ^(l)Dior SkinFlash, ^(m)M·A·C Large Powder Brush 134, ⁽ⁿ⁾M·A·C Concealer Brush 194.

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Before makeup.

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After makeup.

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