Celebrities have always been looked up to as the epitome of beauty and fashion. From their perfectly styled hair to the latest trends in clothing, they have been setting trends and captivating the public’s attention. Recently, a new trend has been embraced by both celebrities and the everyday woman – makeup. In recent years, makeup products have become more accessible, tools more advanced and tutorials more comprehensive, enabling all woman to create the looks sported by their favorite celebrities. Here we present a few celebrity-inspired makeup looks that you can try from the comfort of your own home.
The Glamorous Look
If you’re a big fan of the glamorous look, then you’ve likely seen it on some of your favorite celebrities such as Beyonce, Katy Perry and Rihanna. To recreate this iconic style, you’ll want to focus on highlighting and contouring your features so you can achieve that glamorously chiseled face. Start by applying a primer and a foundation that’s suited to your skin tone. The next step is to apply a light and dark concealer under the eyes and around the nose and cheeks to help define the face and create a sculpted look. Once you have done this, you can use either a cream-based or powder bronzer and contour your cheekbones, forehead and jaw, followed by a highlighter to help get that perfectly radiant makeup look. Now that you’ve achieved the sculpted look, you can move onto the eyes. In this look, you’ll want to draw attention to the eyes without going too overboard. Start by applying a light shimmer or matte eye shadow followed by some black or brown eyeliner, and finish it off with a generous layer of mascara to really open up the eyes.
The Smoky Eye
The smoky eye has been huge on the runways and even bigger on the red carpet. From Zoe Saldana to Sandra Bullock, it seems everyone is sporting this sultry, sexy look. To get the perfect smoky eye, you’ll want to begin by priming and prepping the skin with a good foundation. Next, you’ll want to apply a darker, darker-than-normal shade of eye shadow on the lids and blend it toward the creases and down to just underneath the lower lash line. Then, use a light shade of eye shadow on the inner part of the lid and along the brow bone. Once you’ve completed this step, you’ll want to take a dark gray or black eyeliner and apply it along the top and bottom lash lines, as well as in the creases of the eye to create a smoky effect. Make sure you extend the liner just slightly past the outer corners of the eye to help give the look some depth. Finally, to really make the eyes stand out, use a volumizing and lengthening mascara to coat both the upper and lower lashes.
To get the perfect smoky eye, you’ll want to begin by priming and prepping the skin with a good foundation.
The Natural Look
If you want to achieve the effortlessly natural look that many celebrities such as Jessica Alba, Meghan Markle and Priyanka Chopra have been seen sporting, then you’ll want to keep your makeup approach subtle and simple. Start by prepping and priming the skin, and then lightly apply a medium coverage liquid or mineral foundation that best matches your skin tone. Follow this up with a concealer, and on the eyelids apply a light cream- or gel-based eye shadow in a neutral shade. Complete the look by adding a few coats of volumizing mascara, and a light dusting of blush and bronzer to the cheeks and apples of the face. Finally, add a light, natural-looking lip shade, such as peach, beige or light pink, to help frame the face and bring the look together.
These celebrity-inspired looks may not be the easiest to recreate – as these pros make it look easy – but with a little practice and some patience, you’ll be able to trounce them in no time. Don’t be afraid to experiment and have some fun with your makeup – after all, it’s one of the few areas where you can actually express yourself freely.
