I am known
for subtle wearable makeup and even when I think of theatrical makeup like
Halloween, I still do something that can be wearable without some element. If I’m
being completely honest I don’t think I have enough experience to do anything
super artistic, because I know I wouldn’t be happy with the results. I also
love this area of creative makeup all over social platforms and there’s been
one look that I really wanted to do for a while. As you may know, I love
leopard print on anything. So, I decided to do a pretty version of leopard
makeup. It’s again very wearable and for those that would like to fit in the
Halloween party, but don’t want to wear loads of makeup and masks.
I have to
apologize first, because I did my makeup before I started doing this look, so I
just cleaned some of it off and started playing around. It was spur of the
moment thing. I started by applying
light matte brown shade in the crease and also a bit at the sides of the nose,
under my brows. Then I deepened it with darker matte brown. I used shimmery
bronze brown all over the lid.
In the
inner corner I used gold shimmery shade and spread it towards the center of the
lid. I helped myself with scotch tape and drew my liner with dark matte shade.
Then I went over it with black gel liner.
I used
black matte shade to darken outer edge, crease and that part where my nose starts.
On the lower lash line I already had copper brown shimmery shade. I used matte
black shade to connect lower lash line with my winged liner.
After that you
would do mascara and add some false lashes. They still look pretty natural, but
give you more volume. You can use pretty dramatic ones, because this look can
take it.
At the side
of my face I added leopard print. I used black gel liner and drew on leopard
spots. Then I used medium matte brown eyeshadow and lightly applied it in the
center of those leopard spots.
As for the
base I used high coverage foundation and concealer. Then I powdered it. I used
shimmery warm bronzer and used it heavily around the outer edges of my face. I
also contoured a little with contouring palette. I also contoured my nose, to
get a bit of definition for my wild cat look. In place of highlighter and blush
I used very shimmery yellow gold highlighter to bring together all those gold
and brown shades, which I used in this look.
Oh I also
did my brows the usual way and then used brow gel to try to brush them up, for
a more wild effect. Unfortunately the effect is not as pretty as it would be
with someone that has naturally bushy strong brows. On my lips I used classic cool toned res
lipstick. You can end makeup here and you have a pretty classic makeup with
leopard spots.
But then I also
added black nose and a line from that nose to my lips. I also made little spots
where whiskers should be. Just a basic
touch so that drunk people on the party, will get that you are in fact
representing leopard. If a cute guy mistakes you for a cat you should forgive
him. You know, seize the opportunity.
That’s
it for my version of a pretty leopard makeup. It’s easy and very wearable. I
think anyone can do this. You don’t have to be precise with spots and
everything else is just a basic makeup look.
Face:
Revlon Colorstay foundation - 150 Buff
Catrice Liquid Camouflage concealer 010 Porcellain
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - Transparent
The Balm Betty Lou-Manizer
Catrice Prime and Fine Contouring Palette- 010 Ashy Radiance
Freedom Makeup Pro Highlight - Glow
Eyes:
Avon Ideal Flawless Eye Primer
Makeup Revolution Ultra Professional Eyeshadow - Flawless (Almost There)
Makeup Revolution Ultra Professional Eyeshadow - Flawless (Pure Chocolate)
I Heart Makeup Eyeshadow palette - Naked Chocolate (Frosted Choc)
Freedom Makeup Pro Highlight - Glow
Makeup Revolution Ultra Professional Eyeshadow - Flawless (Night)
Catrice Gel Eye Liner Waterproof - 010 Black Jack With Jack Black
Maybelline Lash Sensational Lash Multiplying mascara - Black
Born Pretty Store Fake eyelashes
Artdeco Adhesive for Lashes and Sparkles
Leopard print:
Catrice Gel Eye Liner Waterproof - 010 Black Jack With Jack Black
Makeup Revolution Ultra Professional Eyeshadow - Flawless (Smudge)
Nose:
Catrice Gel Eye Liner Waterproof - 010 Black Jack With Jack Black
Catrice Liquid Liner - 010 Dating Joe Black
Lips:
Essence Lipliner - 10 Femme Fatale (old version)
MUD lipstick - Lady Bug
