Cool Looks To Inspire Your Do

Makeup is about expressing yourself and having fun – and that’s what three up-and-coming makeup artists did when we gave them free rein.

NU-DISCO LIDS ←

KENNETH CHIA

“Nightlife inspires a lot of my work – this glitzy eye is a nod to the colourful characters on the dance floors. With the lower half of our faces covered, we can afford to have a little more fun with our eyes. You can start by playing with coloured eyeliner or soft washes of eyeshadow. Keep skin fresh with a lightweight foundation so you don’t look overdone.”

TRY

• Chanel Le Liner de Chanel in #526 Bleu Cobalt

• Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour

• Dior Backstage Foundation

VELVET LIPS

KENNETH CHIA

“In these mask-wearing times, having a bold lip is like wearing nice underwear – it’s for our own enjoyment. I pressed a fuchsia blusher onto fuchsia lipstick to create a soft, fluffy finish. You can achieve the same lightweight, velvety pout using a non-matte lipstick: Apply lipstick, then gently place a single-ply tissue over lips and dust some translucent powder on top using a fluffy brush. If you’re adventurous, you can even smear some lipstick on the temple for a geisha-like touch.”

TRY

• Nars Air Matte Lip Color

• YSL Rouge Pur Couture The Slim Matte Lipstick