MAKEUP for MAGAZINES

MAKEUP ARTISTRY

The difference between doing basic makeup and doing makeup that is over the top for highly styled fashion shows or magazine work is thinking outside the box. Doing the unexpected — whether it’s as simple as not putting on mascara or brows to a finished face or strengthening the brows to become a full blown experimental piece — is the difference between “basic” beauty and editorial freedom. It’s all about being confident enough to experiment outside of your comfort zone.

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Last, red powder is strategically applied to the right side of the face.

 

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Two Looks, One Model The “All-American” (opposite) and the “Rock-and-roller.” The black shadow was meant to be both messy and wet. I call it “Brigitte Bardot the morning after.”

 

White face and red on center of lips.

 

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Blush is theatrically applied. The eyebrows are Madame Butterfly—inspired.

 

Red liner instead of black—why not?

 

Blush is applied as eye shadow and layered with true red lipstick.

 

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Finished face. Note that the ears and the top of the forehead were intentionally not made up.

 

I’ve always loved unusual beauty. This is not a before photo. To me this face is a blank canvas.

 

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The model looks like a Joffrey Ballet dancer. Pretty, pink, and elegant.

 

Amy Winehouse—inspired look: the blush is left off intentionally and only foundation is applied to her lips.

 

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Some models are chameleons and can carry any look. It’s always fun to play with makeup on them The trick is knowing when and where to stop.

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The necklace is the inspiration for the makeup. The black cream shadow on the eyes may be too much. But the look is dramatic.

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Updated: July 24, 2015 — 8:22 pm