Dazzler
01-05-2010, 06:34 AM
Chanel makeup artist Kara Yoshimoto Bua gives us four steps to the natural, pretty, almost-criminally-easy-to-achieve look she’s famous for.
1. Glowy Skin
Spritz on rose water for an initial dose of moisture, then smooth cream over your face and neck. "You'll get this toned, luminous effect after a minute or so—half the time people don't really need foundation," says Bua.
JURLIQUE ROSEWATER BALANCING MIST, $31, SEPHORA.COM
CHANEL LIFTING FIRMING DAY CREAM SPF15, $150, SAKS.COM FOR LOCATIONS
2. A Subtle Smoky Eye
"I love espresso liner," says Bua. "It's way better than black, I think, and there's nobody it isn't flattering on. You want it soft enough to use on the inner rim of your eye—and waterproof." Wiggle your liner right into the lashline, all the way around—then draw a cat-eye-ish wedge that extends from the outer third of your eyes.
CHANEL LONGLASTING EYELINER IN ESPRESSO, $28, CHANEL.COM
3. Defined Brows
Rub a little of the same liner on your ring finger and glide it over each eyebrow: "It gives a really amazing, faint tint—just enough to make your brows look polished."
4. Sheer Berry Lips
Swipe on a balm with a bit of color—Bua's favorite is this pomegranate shade from Burt's Bees—and you're done.
BURT'S BEES REPLENISHING POMEGRANATE LIP BALM, $3, BURTSBEES.COM
Source: MSN Beauty
1. Glowy Skin
Spritz on rose water for an initial dose of moisture, then smooth cream over your face and neck. "You'll get this toned, luminous effect after a minute or so—half the time people don't really need foundation," says Bua.
JURLIQUE ROSEWATER BALANCING MIST, $31, SEPHORA.COM
CHANEL LIFTING FIRMING DAY CREAM SPF15, $150, SAKS.COM FOR LOCATIONS
2. A Subtle Smoky Eye
"I love espresso liner," says Bua. "It's way better than black, I think, and there's nobody it isn't flattering on. You want it soft enough to use on the inner rim of your eye—and waterproof." Wiggle your liner right into the lashline, all the way around—then draw a cat-eye-ish wedge that extends from the outer third of your eyes.
CHANEL LONGLASTING EYELINER IN ESPRESSO, $28, CHANEL.COM
3. Defined Brows
Rub a little of the same liner on your ring finger and glide it over each eyebrow: "It gives a really amazing, faint tint—just enough to make your brows look polished."
4. Sheer Berry Lips
Swipe on a balm with a bit of color—Bua's favorite is this pomegranate shade from Burt's Bees—and you're done.
BURT'S BEES REPLENISHING POMEGRANATE LIP BALM, $3, BURTSBEES.COM
Source: MSN Beauty