MAC Cosmetics Backstage Beauty Dion Lee and Lacoste

L to R Dion Lee and Lacoste 

Show: Dion Lee RTW AW17

Inspiration: “Urban Warrior.” –Hannah Murray

Face: MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15mixed with two drops of Prep + Prime Essential Oils and massaged into the skin to replenish and moisturize. M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation minimally applied to create a light and youthful appearance. PREP + PRIME HIGHLIGHTER used as needed to perfect. EXTRA DIMENSION STROBE BLUSH in FAIRLY PRECIOUS (AVAILABLE SPRING/SUMMER 2017) swept across the cheekbones to add color and dimension to skin. MIXING MEDIUM in FACE & BODY applied over the high plane of the cheek to highlight.

LOOK 1 - Eyes: PREP + PRIME 24-HOUR EXTEND EYE BASE applied over the eyelids as a base. The lids were left bare and natural.

Lips: M·A·C METALLIC LIPS in JUPITER (AVAILABLE SPRING/SUMMER 2017) patted onto the lips with a fingertip and topped with EXTRA DIMENSION STROBE BLUSH in FAIRLY PRECIOUS to finish.

LOOK 2 – Eyes: PREP + PRIME 24-HOUR EXTEND EYE BASE applied over the eyelids as a base. PAINT STICK in BASIC RED, MARINE ULTRA, and PROCESS MAGENTA mixed together and finger-painted over the eyelids in a swipe of color, with models receiving a full lid of color or half to individualize the look. The brows were brushed up, groomed with BROW SET in CLEAR, or filled with a bit of eye shadow as needed to perfect.

Lips: M·A·C METALLIC LIPS in JUPITER (AVAILABLE SPRING/SUMMER 2017) patted onto the lips with a fingertip and topped with EXTRA DIMENSION STROBE BLUSH in FAIRLY PRECIOUS to finish.

Show: Lacoste AW17

Inspiration: “Elegant, Very Natural, Minimalist-Chic.” – Mayia  Alleaume

Face: MINERALIZE TIMECHECK LOTION applied to instantly hydrate and provide a smooth, matte finish to skin. PRO LONGWEAR CONCEALER strategically applied as needed to perfect, keeping the skin looking clean and natural. PREP + PRIME SKIN REFINED ZONE applied with fingertips over the middle of the forehead and around the nose to matte skin with precision. PREP + PRIME TRANSPARENT FINISHING POWDER swept through the centre of the face to mattify, leaving the cheekbones and temples to softly shine naturally.

Eyes:  The brows were lightly brushed upwards to groom. PREP + PRIME ESSENTIAL OILS STICK softly pressed into the upper eyelid for a bit of dimension. The lashes were curled and left beautifully bare without mascara.

Lips: LIP CONDITIONER (TUBE) pressed into the lips with a bit of concealer as needed to mute the tone of lips to finish.

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MAC Daily Face Report AW16 February 13

Show: Altuzarra AW16

Inspiration: “Street, graphic, sculptural, Picasso.” –TomPecheux

Face: Lightful C Marine-Bright Formula Softening Lotion applied over the face to hydrate, brighten and soften the skin. Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel massaged into the skin to instantly hydrate, soothe and illuminate. M·A·C Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer applied as needed to perfect. Sculpt Sculpting Powder Pro Palette blended under the cheekbones to softly contour.

Eyes: Eye Shadows in Coquette, Brun, Espresso and Cork were applied with a 208 Brush to create light, individual strokes through the brows to softly balance and define. Eight models had individual graphic lines asymmetrically drawn across the eye with Fluidline Pen in Retro Black for a sculptural effect to finish.

Lips: Lip Conditioner (Tube) lightly patted into the lips to hydrate and perfect with minimal shine.

Show: Herve Leger AW16

Inspiration: “Japanese pink princess … adding sophisticates and chic elements to the look with lean liner on the waterline.” – Val Garland

Face: Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation blended over the face to even and tone skin, followed with a bit of concealer as needed to perfect. M·A·C Next to Nothing Pressed Powder (available Autumn/ Winter 2016) swept over the face to polish and set. M·A·C Studio QuikTrik Stick in Softly Does It (available Autumn/Winter 2016) blended over the upper cheekbones to highlight.

Eyes: Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set brushed upwards through the brows to shape and set. Chromagraphic Pencil in Black Black used to tightly line through the upper and lower waterline to define. Fluidline in Blacktrack drawn in a pin thin line as close to the lashes as possible with a 210 Brush. Lashes are left bare without mascara. A touch of M·A·C Studio QuikTrik Stick in Softly Does It (available Autumn/Winter 2016) pressed onto the eyelid to highlight and finish.

Lips: Lip Conditioner (Tube) lightly blended over lips to hydrate and perfect with minimal shine.

Show: Lacoste AW16

Inspiration: “Very clean and fresh. All girls are key winners, touched by the elements” –Mayia Alleaume

Face: Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Gel massaged over the face to hydrate, smooth and soften skin. Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone applied through the centre of the face to control oil and provide a matte look to skin. M·A·C Studio Conceal and Correct Palette applied as needed to even skin tone and perfect. Strobe Cream in Redlite (available Autumn/Winter 2016) blended over cheeks and the high planes of the cheekbones to highlight and add dimension to skin.

Eyes: Strobe Cream in Redlite (available Autumn/Winter 2016) lightly buffed onto the eyelid with fingers.

Lips: Prep + Prime Lip applied to hydrate and refine the lips.

Show: Monique Lhuillier AW16

Inspiration: “Talitha Getty leaving her yacht for a photo shoot.” –Val Garland

Face: M·A·C Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation blended through the centre of the face to even and tone skin. M·A·C Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer applied as needed to perfect.

Eyes: Pro Longwear Eye Liner in Definedly Black applied through the upper and lower lash line to define. Creme Liner in Black applied over the upper lid a bit thicker with a blunt edge at the outer corner. Haute & Naughty Lash in Black swept through the lower lashes only to define.

Lips: Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in DivineDivine and Mademoiselle mixed together and pressed onto the lip to finish.

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