M∙A∙C Cosmetics at Paris Fashion
Week Spring/Summer 2016! Get the looks for Ann Demeulemeester, Balmain, Carven,
Chloé, Manish Arora and Rick Owens.
Show: Ann Demeulemeester
Inspiration: “Fetish meets feminism
– a surreal beauty with a toughness on the brows.” -Lynsey Alexander
Face: Red Strobe Cream Shade
Extension (available Spring/Summer 2016) applied all over the face and neck to
hydrate and illuminate Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation applied with the
193 Angled Foundation Brush and blended over the face to even and tone, using
the 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush Prep + Prime Highlighter used as a concealer
as needed to perfect Groundwork Pro Longwear Paint Pot blended under the
cheekbones to contour Luna Cream Colour Base applied over the high planes of
the face to highlight Prep + Prime Fix+ misted over the face to refine the
texture and finish
Eyes: Groundwork Pro Longwear Paint Pot applied through
the crease and lower lash line to contour and layered with Crevasse Pro
Sculpting Crème (available Spring/Summer 2016) Climax Pro Sculpting Crème
(available Spring/Summer 2016) applied over the eyelid Fly by Twilight Foiled
Shadow (available Spring/Summer 2016) applied through the inner corner of the eye
with the 219 Pencil Brush for added dimension and highlight Concrete and Omega
Eye Shadows blended through the brows to balance and perfect, using the 266
Small Angle Brush M∙A∙C Pro Gloss Texture was applied over the eyelids during
line-up just before the models walked, adding a beautiful dimension and shine
to skin to finish
Lips: Lip Conditioner (Tube) applied to hydrate and
prepare lips Fresh Brew and Peachstock Lipsticks mixed together and blended
over the lips for a custom nude to finish
Show: Balmain
Inspiration: “Natural caramel
beauty in the Balmain World.” – Tom Pecheux
Face: Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation buffed over the
skin to perfect, using the 159 Duo Fibre Blush Brush Prep + Prime Transparent
Finishing Powder swept over the face to polish and set for a beautiful finish
Naturally Enhanced Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (available Spring/Summer 2016)
applied as a bronzer over areas where the sun would naturally colour the face
Crevasse Pro Sculpting Crème (available Spring/Summer 2016) blended under the
cheekbones to sculpt and contour Climax Pro Sculpting Crème (available
Spring/Summer 2016) applied over the high planes of the face to highlight
Eyes: MidTone Sepia Cream Colour
Base buffed over the eyelids Lashes were well-curled and applied with Haute
& Naughty Brown Lash, using the small orifice, to define
Lips: Promise Me Velvetease Lip
Pencil (available Spring/Summer 2016) mixed with Bonjour, Spring Lipstick from
M·A·C Trend Forecast Spring 16/LIP (available Spring/Summer 2016) and applied
over the entire lip to finish
Show: Carven
Inspiration: “Healthy, pure and
sporty, no-makeup look.” - Nina Haverkamp
Face: Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 massaged over the face to
hydrate and prepare Pro Longwear Concealer mixed with a bit of Studio Moisture
Fix SPF 15 and applied over the face as needed to create a natural matte
finish. The eyelids were left without coverage to promote their natural shine
while the natural skin tone close to the lower lashes was allowed to come
through to enhance the eye Ladyblush Cremeblend Blush blended over the cheeks
with the188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush for a hint of colour
Eyes: The lashes were well curled
with the Full Lash Curler, then curled once again through the middle with the
Half Lash Curler to open and lift the eye Deep Dark Brunette and Dirty Blonde
Fluidline Brow Gelcreme mixed together and dotted into the roots of the upper
and lower lashes with the 209 Eye liner Brush to create subtle definition
Extended Play Gigablack Lash and Pro Longwear Waterproof Brow Set in Brown
Ebony mixed together and applied with the 204 Lash Brush to simply colour the
lashes without the feel or look of mascara
Lips: Modesty Lipstick pressed
onto the lips with a fingertip with emphasis through the middle, creating a soft,
muted lip to finish
Show: Chloé
Inspiration: “90’s rave girls.”
Lucia Pieroni
Face: Studio Finish SPF 35
Concealer strategically applied over the face as needed, keeping a clean,
fresh, natural matte look Bamboo and Vintage Rose Cream Colour Base lightly
blended over the cheeks to add a natural flush Peach Strobe Cream Shade
Extension (available Spring/Summer 2016) softly applied to the high points of
the face with an emphasis on the cheekbones
Eyes: Lashes were well curled
Graphblack Technakohl Liner applied to the waterline and melted into the lashes
to create a grey intensity, with the look of having been worn for a few days
Brows were brushed upwards to groom and perfect
Lips: Lip Conditioner (Tube)
applied to hydrate and nourish, then blotted off to eliminate shine, providing
a natural look to lips to finish
Show: Manish Arora
Inspiration: “Galactic, manga,
gypsy girls at the disco.” – Kabuki
Face: Matchmaster SPF 15
Foundation blended over the face to even, tone and perfect Prep + Prime Transparent
Finishing Powder swept over the face to polish and set Climax Pro Sculpting
Crème (available Spring/Summer 2016) applied over the high planes of the cheeks
to highlight
Eyes: Chromaline in Hi-Def Cyan and Pure White mixed to
create a shade of sky blue and applied over the eyelid and browbone Candy
Yum-Yum Lip Pencil drawn to create the crease of the eye Primary Yellow Paint
Stick used to highlight the tear duct Glitter in Reflects Blue and 3D Silver
applied to set the entire eye, adding dimension 36 Lash applied on the upper
lash, followed by Haute & Naughty Lash to lift and define Clear Brow Set
brushed upwards through the brows to groom Diamond craft paillettes were
applied underneath the eyes to finish
Lips: Personal Statement M·A·C
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour (available Spring/Summer 2016) applied over the
lips with Clear Lipglass, then finished with Reflects Gold Glitter pressed on
top
Nails: (By Marian Newman) Each nail look began with Screaming Bright
M·A·C Studio Nail Lacquer mixed with Gold Glitter to create a glittery gold
base. A mix of fluorescent beads were applied to embellish the nails with the
thumbs adorned with metallic henna and a Bunnila Rabbit to finish
Show: Rick Owens
Inspiration: “The looks are based
on Rick Owens’s philosophy on love, humanity, sensibility, femininity and
womanhood.” - Sammy Mourabit
Face: Mineralize Charged Water
Face and Body Lotion massaged over the face to instantly hydrate and tone
Mineralize Charged Water Moisture Eye Cream blended around the eye area to
moisturize and add a radiance. When appropriate on more fair complexions, the
skin was pa led down with a light touch to remain natural in tone, using C1, C2
or a bit of White M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation Prep + Prime
Transparent Finishing Powder swept over the entire face to set and eliminate
shine
Eyes: The brows were bleached and
brushed upwards with Clear Brow Set to keep in place Risqué Technakohl Liner
applied through the waterline to open and brighten the eye
Lips: Naked Liner Lip Pencil used
sparingly by first drawing it on the back of the hand, then transferred to
fingertips before being patted into the lips Oak Lip Pencil applied to gently
strengthen the centre of the lips through the top and bottom, blended
completely to avoid being obvious
Products, unless noted, are available online at MAC and MAC
Boutiques.
