ELES Cosmetics: Spring Makeup Trends 2013

ELES Cosmetics: Spring Makeup Trends 2013

This Spring ELES launch the new seasonal makeup look – Sixties Vibe. This look is all about vibrant youthful eyes and with these soft velvety shades of Aubergine and Purple, the eye whites pop! Team the strong eye with a flawless complexion and nude lips for modern Bardot style beauty.

Face

Prime: Begin the look by applying the Retexturizing Face Primer to face and neck to create the smoothest possible base for foundation. This virtually weightless serum contains opalescent reflectors that diminish lines and leaves a translucent effect on the skin.

We recommend applying the eye makeup before your foundation to avoid fall out on the finished look.

Eyes

Quad Shadow in Debutante Quad
RRP: $99.00

Step 1. Begin by applying the second darkest shade along the eye lid, pat the colour onto the lid then softly blend the edges.

Step 2. Apply the darkest shade in the outer corner of the eye blending up into a V shape and into the crease line, build the colour slowly with a concentration of colour on the outer eye.  Blend the edges well to soften and 'smoke out" the effect.

Step 3.  Apply the second lightest shade beneath the lower lashes.

Step 4.  Apply the lightest shade on the inner corner of the eye near the tear duct and beneath the lower lashes about 1/3 of the way in.  Sweep a small amount under the brows to add extra dimension.

Dimensional Cake Liner in Plum Crazy
RRP: $39.00

Step 1.  Using a wet liner brush pick up some of the colour on the left side of the pallet and press into the upper lash line tapering out to create a soft wing in the outer corner.

Step 2.  Using the same brush (no need to re-wet as this is applied dry) take the shimmery shade on the right and press into the line for added sparkle.

Complete the eyes with a coat of Lush Mascara in Black on the upper and lower lashes, allow to dry and repeat for super thick, feather lashes.

Brows are combed and defined using a shadow liner brush to apply Brow Sculpt in Brunette to create perfectly shaped arched eyebrows.  Apply the soft shadow on the left through the brows to define the shape, follow with light flicks of the darker waxy shade on the right for natural looking brows.

Clean up under the eyes to remove any shadow fallout and apply your foundation.

Face

Base: Using Mineral Powder Foundation Pressed SPF 15, blend onto face and neck with the foundation sponge to achieve a flawless finish.

Balance and highlight: using a blush brush apply Mineral Blush in Coral Sun (RRP: $39.50) to the apples of the cheeks to create a beautiful natural glow to the skin.

Lips

Apply Micro Bubble Lipstick in Micro Nude (RRP: $39.50) to the lips for a soft and full pout, apply one coat and blot with a tissue, apply another coat and blot again for a matte finish.

ELES is available online www.elescosmetics.com.au or in selected beauty salons and spas nationally.