Much like your favourite saree, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and mangoes and fresh cream in summer, a smoky eye and red lipstick look is a timeless classic. It is one of those looks that works for everyone and every mood. Best part- depending on the occasion, you can go for a full glam look or a subtle one.
Over the years I have experimented a lot with my makeup and tried out different looks. But this combination by far is my most favourite look.
However, instead of going for run-of-the-mill black smoky and bold red matte lips look, I decided to give my own spin to it.
The Vinyl Gels are well pigmented. For a sheer look, one swipe is suffice. For an ultra glossy opaque look, 3-4 swipes will get the job done. The liquid lipsticks have good staying power and can easily last up to 4-5 hours without any touch up.
The Vinyl Gel liquid lipstick is a perfect blend of well-pigmented, opaque lipstick and plexigloss finish.
Once I had decided the lipstick colour, my entire look was built around it.
People don’t realise it, but brushes play a pivotal role in makeup. I was pretty impressed with Oriflame’s Professional brushes. Application was effortless with them and there was no fear of the makeup looking patchy or unblended. The brushes have been designed to work out every minute detail.
Like I mentioned, instead of a traditional black smokey eye, I decided to go for a gold and brown smoky eye look instead.
Using the Professional Double-ended Eyeshadow Brush I have used Golden Brown and Rose Gold The One Colour Impact Cream Eye Shadow and two shades from the Giordani Gold Eye Shadow Radiant Plum Quad on the eyelids and created the winged effect with The One Eye Liner Stylo in Black.
For the waterlines, used the Deep Indigo The One Colour Impact Cream Eye Shadow and The One Eye Shadow Pencil Smokey – Jet Black. Polished this smokey eye look off with The One Volume Blast Mascara in Black and set the eyebrows with Professional Eyebrow Brush.
Completed the look by removing eye shadow powder residue from under the eyes with the Professional Fan Powder Brush.
For this look, I was inspired by classic red carpet Hollywood glam. I wanted to create a look that would make an impression and impact. This look does just that. It makes a statement without being over-the-top.
This look would not have been possible if not for my dear friend Raquel-Ann Dsouza. Along with being an amazing friend, Raquel-Ann is one of the most talented makeup artist and hairstylist I know. She knows exactly what will look good and will make you look like the best version of yourself. A true artisan in her craft, you can confidently trust her to give you the best makeup and hairstyle.
Heartfelt thank you to Raquel-Ann for creating this look. This look would not have been possible without you. A big thank you to the entire staff of Look Gorgeous Salon for helping out with the shoot. You guys are amazing.
You can contact Raquel-Ann on: +91 9820139694 /+91 22 2560 0320/ [email protected]
Photography by Shreyas Hegde
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