Shiseido’s Get the Look for Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 spoke to me. I love the blend of a feminine silhouette and modern twist. Jacobs worked his wizard ways blending school girl and edgy, all while incorporating loads of texture and jewel tones. So excited to see more combat boots – I basically plan on wearing mine as much as I can for what is left of winter.

To accompany the aclaimed collection, Dick Page, Shiseido Artistic Director, used goodies from the Shiseido Makeup collection to create a “Sophisticated 80s” look. Dick transformed lid and cheek products and used them on the brow and eyes for a dynamic effect. The graphic lip was “borderline cartoony and felt like wax crayon.”

FACE

  • The Marc by Marc Jacobs face was pure matte perfection, featuring velvety skin that emulated “a flat, poster paint effect,” and allowed the natural rosiness of the cheeks to peek through ever so slightly. 
  • Dick started with a clean, well-moisturized base and applied a wash of Dual Balancing Foundation to remove any redness or imperfections. No color was added to the cheeks.

EYES

  • The eyes were treated to a shimmery, highlighted “halo,” offset with full, weighty, natural brows by using products for “all the wrong reasons.”
  • To add weight to the brow, Dick created a custom blend of cream shadows to complement the natural brow shade. He used Shimmering Cream Eye Color in Sable (BR709), Meadow (BE204) and Caviar (BK912) for brunettes and Leather (BR306) for redheads. These cream shadows allowed Dick to easily “customize color for each model.” (Tip: add a bit of clear brow gel to the cream color if it gets a little clumpy.)
  • Using a fluff brush, Dick blended Luminizing Satin Face Color in Soft Beam Gold (BE206) and High Beam White (WT905), and applied around the entire eye area to create a halo effect.
  • He then added Perfect Mascara Full Definition in Black (BK901) to just the upper lashes, curling them only if they had no natural curve to them already.

LIPS

  • Red was on everyone’s lips for the look, as Dick whipped up a custom crimson shade for each girl. “This is what lipstick is like before they finish making it,” he said. “Waxy and condensed.”
  • Using a Small Eye Shadow Brush, Dick applied the custom matte red shade to the lip area. To create a similar look, try Perfect Rouge in Cerise (RD516) and Valentine (RD415). Dick focused on a precise, defined application for a perfect pop of color. (Tip: “Resist the urge to overdraw.” If you have thinner lips, accentuate them ever so slightly.)

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