I love this look from The Notorious Bettie Page. If you love red lips and 50’s-inspired makeup, here’s how to get this fabulous look. This is a beauty breakdown borrowed from makeup411.com – where you will find many more looks to bring to life. I substituted some products for what I believe are better options, but use this as a guide and not necessarily so much as a rule. Be creative!
Skin Prep:
Use M.A.C. Lightful Active Softening Lotion to hydrate your skin and even-out your tone. Then moisturize with Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Moisturizer for a non-greasy, super-hydrating, quick-drying finish, all the while mimicing your skin’s natural oils.
Foundation:
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation. Of course, select the color closest to your skin tone, but keep in mind that these shades are either too pink, too orange, too rose or too peach: #135, #145, #150, #160, #170, & #165. And carefully consider #125 & #130.
Concealer:
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage. This is a 2-shade system that completely camouflages dark circles, minor imperfections, and discolorations – great for custom coloring too.
Powder:
M.A.C. Blot Powder in Medium Dark. Great with shine control and absorbance of excess oils. Unnoticeable color, but achieves fabulous results.
Blush:
Mix MAC’s Pinch’a'cheek with Armani’s Sheer Blush #2. Results: soft, light, and radiant.
Eyeshadow:
Stila Eyeshadow Pan in Shell all over lid and Bobbi Brown Eye Shadow in Taupe in crease to lift lid. Stila’s eyeshadow has shine, but also has a gorgeous texture that’s wonderful for blending. Bobbi Brown’s eyeshadow is great for blending and is beautifully matte.
Eye Liner:
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black. Apply this with a brush. Once applied, it’s long-wearing and smudge-proof.
Brows:
Rimmel’s Professional Eyebrow Pencil in Hazel. This pencil provides a long-lasting finish and a soft and even application for perfect brows.
Lashes:
Kevyn Aucoin’s Volumizing Mascara. Doesn’t clump and holds your curl all day long.
Lips:
Shiseido’s Perfect Rouge Lipstick in Dragon with matching lipliner RD 305 Siren. Dramatic, sexy, and intense.
