Alt Fashion Make Over
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Make Up Tutorials
A new section to Alt Fashion, make up artist Leanne Bisson aka 'Assistedsuicide'; takes us through step by step on how to create a sultry, smokey look.
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Step 1
Apply foundation to a cleansed/moisturised face. Make sure you blend it in well. I usually use a foundation brush but forgot to bring it, opps!
Foundation brushes are best to use as they seem to apply the foundation deep into your pores and give better coverage.
A handy tip for choosing the correct foundation shade is, simply go to your local make-up counter and ask one of the staff there. I find they are best at selecting a foundation to suit your skintone. When I say make-up counter I mean one in a department store or specialist make-up shop such as: Estee Lauder, Chanel, MAC, Urban Decay, Clanns, Clinique, etc. A handy thing to remember is, if you have pale skin and are prone to getting burnt it's best to select a foundation which has inbuilt sun protection :)
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Step 2
Everyone should use concealer in my opinion, it is not only best for covering dark circles under the eyes, but also for hiding those spots and other blemishes. It is best to apply your concealer AFTER foundation.
Dab it on and when applying be gentle and dab/smooth outwards. Using a concealer brush is also good for this.
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Step 4
The first eyeshadow we are using here is a shade of white. The lightest shade of white I could find.
The brand I am using is MAC but brand is NOT important. Please remember this. However this shadow does have a sheen to it so try opting for a shade that has a sheen. I am applying it with a small shadow brush which is quite fluffy and dusting it across the eyelid and above the eyelid. Apply quite abit but make sure it is blended in fully.
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Step 5
The second eyeshadow is a silver shade. It also has a slight shimmer to it.
I apply this shade to the outside area of the eyelid and above, making a shape. I have selected a pointed kind of shape, you may select any shape you wish. Once I have applied this shadow I am blending it into the white, so it goes silver/white.
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Step 8
Please redo the wipe/touch up process as mentioned in 6 if needed.
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Step 11
I am using liquid eyeliner for the top of the eyelid only. I am using MAC Liquid Last in Point Black. You may use any liquid liner you feel comfortable with.
Apply the eyeliner fairly thin across the eyelid. I have not applied a cat eye because this in my opinion will look a bit too much combined with the shape of the shadow on Kate's face shape.
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Step 15
If you happen to go over the lips/smudge, then use a cotton bud again to wipe access and correct mistakes/touch up.