Want to be red carpet ready in 20 minutes? This really does work - I actually timed myself. You might think I have used special methods or quick secret techniques - I didn't!
Halle Berry looked natural yet glamorous at The Golden Globes in February. I will show you how to achieve this simple yet stunning look so you can feel just as fabulous in less time than you would think!
What you need to do:
Prep the skin: Cleanse, tone and exfoliate if need be (using products of your choice)
Time taken: 5 minutes
Suggested products to achieve this look:
Mac Studio Fix Powder plus Foundation (no shine at all)
Mac Studio Finish Concealer (creamy rich concealer)
Mac eye kohl pencil – ‘Smoulder’
No 7 Amazing Eyes in black
A matte eye shadow the same colour or two shades lighter than your skin
Mac Jubilee lipstick
Benefit Ultra Shines lipgloss - Life on the A list
Blush - Bobbi Brown - Flame 4 or Mac - Honour (Note - pink blush gives your face life, darker shades without shimmer are used to contour and create symmetry to the face when used under cheekbones on jaw line etc)
Benefit Brow Zings or Brows a go-go
Benefit Bad gal lash mascara
Your skin is prepared and your products are laid out. Let’s get started!
1. Halle has used a matte satin smooth finish foundation. Mac Studio Fix foundation plus powder is perfect as it gives a matte finish (no shine) yet a smooth texture for a natural look. Apply with Mac Duo Fibre brush for evened out flawless cover. If you have dark circles, creases or blemishes keep blending more powder foundation or use Mac Studio Finish concealer. Dab with fingers in the area you want to conceal - a small amount with your index finger does wonders!
Time taken – 5 minutes
2. Define & shape brows by using Benefit Brows a go-go eyebrow powder to create natural definition. It comes in a cute case with a small eyebrow brush and tweezers. For accurate sharp defined brows use a liner brush or your finger to dab concealer (1-3 shades lighter) or a shimmery gold toned shadow under the arch of the brow to create a sharp contrast.
Time taken – 2 minutes
3. Contour with matte colours 1-2 shades darker than your complexion. Contouring is the art of altering your structure or appearance to make it more symmetrical. It sounds complex but most of us do it every day when we use blush without realising! Halle has natural contouring here, but I suggest you use a pink blush like Bobbi Brown Flame 4 on the apple of the cheeks.
Time taken – 2 minutes
4. Get the natural looking smoky eye. Use shadow all over eyes, up to the brow. If you are brown or caramel skinned you can even use the Brow zings kit and the lighter shade can double up as a great matte eye shadow. The darker shade you used on the brows can also be used to define the eye socket. Do an a line shape at the corners of your eye. Now you have a base for your liner.
Time taken – 3 minutes
5. Use Mac Smoulder or No 7 Amazing Eyes pencil as both smudge well. The No7 pencil comes with smudge pen on the pencil! Line the shape of your eyes all the way around. Line your upper and lower water line. Smudge the outer lines. Blend well with shadow (repeat until you’re satisfied with the smokiness). Smudge up and outwards for a catlike pointed shape. Use an eye shadow brush if you don’t like smudging with your fingers (although I find fingers have more control). Use a lash curler and comb lashes for defined curled lashes. Finish with mascara (2 coats).
Time taken – 5 minutes
6. Nude satin lips can be achieved by using a satin textured pink lipstick of your choice (one with vitamin E or oils help). Mac does a range of lipsticks with moisturisers that have a satin finish. Benefit lipgloss in Life on the a list smells of peaches and it’s not too heavy so can be used on top of lipstick to create a velvet texture and add more intense colour to your lips.
Time taken – 2 minutes
Now start looking fabulous!
If you have any questions or have seen been inspired by a particular celebrity or model, email me at askkemiaboutbeauty@gmail.com! Enjoy your new look!
