CLASSICSTHE

by Amanda Brown

HOW old were you when you picked up your first makeup tool/product? Can you remember what it smelled and felt like applying your first lipstick or eyeshadow? That classic smell of mica mixed with aromatic fragrance brings back nostalgic memories. And although some may see makeup as a trendy hobby for the younger generations, today, we see women all over the world using makeup as a very powerful self-care tool because it allows us to spend quality time with ourselves. And that quality time has the ability to not only enhance our outer beauty, but our confidence, self image and self worth as well.

MAKEUP, as an art form, has been around for ages, dating back to ancient Egyptian and Asian times. Classic looks that have stood the test of time still grace the faces of celebs young and old even today. Let’s take a look at 3 classic makeup looks and delve into the products needed to achieve these looks.

THE FIRST and most classic look is the bold lip and winged eyeliner. This look is for the girl who isn’t afraid to be seen. It’s definitely created to turn some heads. To create this look, apply your favorite red lipstick, like the Fenty Beauty lip paint in the color "Stunna." (1) Then, apply your favorite liquid eyeliner (2) with a fine tip to create that sharp cat eye effect. You can also soften this look a bit by smudging your eyeliner with a matte black eyeshadow, like carbon black by MAC cosmetics (3). Switch out the red for a bright pink lipstick (10) for a more youthful effect. Either way, you can rest assured that this staple look has been with us for ages and she isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Rock this look on a night out or even a daytime wedding/event.

THE SECOND classic style is going to be the monochromatic look. This look usually pairs a nude lip with a neutral yet enhanced eye. The shades differ depending on skin tone so you'll want to go for an eyeshadow palette with several brown/neutral shades like the Tarte Tartelette Amazonian Clay Matte Palette (4). The browns, tans and taupe colors are designed to create a look that enhances the natural features of the eyes and face. Pair that with a nude lip like Hazelnut Beige by Gucci (5). This look enhances any dullness in the face and can be worn day or night.

THE THIRD The third look is that dewy skin less is more type of look. We’ve seen this look on the likes of stars and celebs in the more recent years when the makeup trends transitioned from bold/ dark colors to more natural, clean and fresh. Achieving this look would entail a more radiant foundation, like the Armani Luminous Silk (6), accompanied by a bushy natural brow, bold lashes, and a bronze toned matte blush, like Burnt Pepper by MAC (8), that enhances the natural skin tone. You'll want to apply a natural lip for this look. Some even opt for a lip balm or clear gloss (9). Top it off with a glowing highlight, like Laura Mercier's face illuminator (7) in the color Indiscretion. This will give the appearance of sun kissed skin whether indoors or out. The great thing about this look is it is outdoor friendly so you can rock this look all spring/summer, and even poolside! Any one of these looks are great to add or have in your makeup repertoire. And you're really a pro if you can master all three! Now that you're equipped with everything you need, and in light of our love and relationships issue, go ahead and grab your makeup kit and refresh your makeup with one of these classic and timeless looks!

God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.

1 JOHN 4:9-10