This sultry look was inspired by the red-headed muse miss Venus de Milo. Unfortunately, this vignette won’t be in the published version of ‘Give Good Face,’ but you can still get this look by following the instructions below. Above, you’ll see a list of all the products I used for the look. ‘Give Good Face’ will be out next year, and will feature dozens of looks deconstructed in this ‘recipe style.’ Enjoy!
To see photos of the brushes used in this demo, click here.
1. Begin by buffing cream foundation over primed skin using a SYNTHETIC POWDER brush. Begin at the center of the face, swirling a thin layer of product outwards to avoid uneven application. Because your foundation is full coverage, concealer is optional (but undereye brightener is always a good idea).
2. To keep the skin fresh and luminescent, apply pressed powder lightly with the FAN brush. Finish by dusting a light bronzer over the T-zone and cheeks with the ROUNDED POWDER brush for a sun-kissed warmth.
3. Using the BLUSH brush, sweep a warm rose blush gently over the apples of the cheeks. To highlight, tap luminizing lotion directly above the cheekbones, brow, and lightly down the nose with fingertips or a sponge. This will make the skin appear moist.
4. Prime the eyes with a nude or clear base. Sweep a satin ballet pink shadow from lash line to brow with the LARGE SHADOW brush to open and highlight the eyes.
5. Use the SHADOW brush to apply a cool satin brown shadow all over the eyelid. Using the BULLET brush, swirl a navy shadow lightly in the corner/crease to add drama. Blend colors with the LARGE SHADOW brush.
6. Using the SMUDGE brush, trace the navy eyeshadow along the bottom lashline for definition.
7. Finish with a smoky gray eyeliner around the eye and a generous coat of black mascara on both sets of lashes.
8. Define the eyebrows with the ANGLED brush and brow powder.
9. Follow the natural lip line with a nude liner. Apply a sheer watermelon gloss.
Venus de Milo by Jordan Liberty, Modeled by Jenn.
Copyright 2008-2009 Jordan Liberty for ‘Give Good Face.’
Her skin is glowing and looks super silky. For the glow is that perhaps. Flash or a little bit of diffuse? Were the products used all by Smashbox?
I try not to promote specific brands as the look can be achieved with numerous products. There are several brands used on Jenn’s face, one of which is in fact ‘Flash’ Artificial Light.