MYSTICAL MAKE UP AND BEAUTY

 

MAC created gorgeous beetle-inspired eyes at Zac Posen, and a glamorous stamped on velvet-red lip at Rick Owens on the Paris Fall 2011 Runway.  Keep reading to see the MAC Cosmetics face chart and makeup breakdown for the Zac Posen and Rick Owens Fall 2011 Show for Paris Fashion Week!

ZAC POSEN F/W

“There’s an insect influence to the clothes that can be seen in his construction technique and patterns,” says Makeup Artist Kabuki, “my inspiration for the makeup came from art nouveau glassware and the shimmering colours on the armored backs of beetles.”

 

Eyes

Kabuki smudged MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder through the upper and lower lash lines. He mixed MAC Eye Shadow in Freshwater and Deep Truth, and applied around the eye with a MAC 224 Brush to create an oval shape. Kabuki smudged MAC Chromaline in Pro Marina Ultra slightly into the crease of the upper eyelid for depth, and dusted MAC Pigment in Pro Old Gold over the eyelid for an iridescent finish. He generously coated the lashes with MAC Opulash Mascara in Bad, Bad, Black.

Face

Kabuki applied MAC Select Moisturecover concealer only where needed to perfect the skin. He blended MAC Prep + Prime transparent Finishing Powder over the entire face for a matte finish, and sculpted the cheekbones with MAC Pro Sculpting Powder with a MAC 116 Brush. He highlighted the cheekbone with a selection of MAC Pro Shaping Powders.

Lips

A custom beige lip was mixed with MAC Lipstick in Pro Peachstock and Freshbrew to eliminate the natural pink from lips.

RICK OWENS F/W

“80% percent glamorous, 20% spooky,” says Makeup Artist Lucia Pieroni, “It’s about a stamped-on lip.”

The Breakdown

Eyes

Brows were bleached on all models, and lashes were curled with any mascara for a bare effect.

Face

Kabuki applied MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation and MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer where needed. He then powdered the entire face with MAC Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder for a matte finish.

Lips

Kabuki defined and contoured the lip with MAC Lip Pencil in Redd, and applied MAC Lipstick in Lady Danger with a MAC 316 brush for a striking matte red shape.