Spring It On! THIS SEASON, GO BARE OR BOLD WITH A FRESHFROM-THE-RUNWAY MAKEUP LOOK BY NYKIA D. SPRADLEY
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Models overwhelmingly went nude on the spring/ summer 2015 catwalks (not in the way you think). Although the season’s staple—a clean, natural complexion—dominated, there were a few surprises. At Givenchy, raw met rocker when bare skin was paired with bleached brows and a wide, warrior cat eye. “He wanted the girls to look angry,” makeup genius and lead artist for the show Pat McGrath told style.com about Riccardo Tisci’s vision.
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Chanel Le Crayon Yeux in Noir ($29, chanel.com)
EYE CANDY Who needs regular eyeliner when you have leather and lipstick? Fendi and Peter Som made use of blue leather strips and neon orange lipstick, respectively, to accent the upper and lower lash lines. We also spotted soft smoky eyes at Chanel and Marissa Webb.
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This was a nod to the sixties: a girl with fresh summer skin and bold eye color.
Maybelline New York Color Sensational Vivids in Vibrant Mandarin ($8, drugstores)
—YADIM, MAYBELLINE NEW YORK GLOBAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Chanel Quadra Eyeshadow in Smoky Eyes ($59, chanel.com)
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Maybelline New York Master Kajal Eyeliner in Onyx Rush ($8, drugstores)
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Maybelline New York Baby Lips Repairing Lip Balm ($5, drugstores) FENDI
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Maybelline New York Eye Studio Color Molten Duo Eye Shadow inStue Midnight non Morph ($8, drugstores) reptae. w quat ut eos moluptur sim fugitem que
MODELS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: PASCAL LESEGRETAIN/GETTY IMAGES; FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES FOR MARISSA WEBB; VICTOR VIRGILE/ GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES; PETER MICHAEL DILLS/GETTY IMAGES. STILLS, CHRISTINE BLACKBURNE. PROP STYLIST, CHANEL KENNEBREW.
Revlon PhotoReady Kajal Matte Eye Pencil in Matte Marine ($9, drugstores)
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Gucci Lustrous Glow Foundation in 170 ($65, gucci.com)
Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Het Loo ($26,nars cosmetics.com)
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PALETTE CLEANSER
GUCCI
To achieve spring’s biggest trend—naked, luminescent skin—stick with warm, golden tones. At Balmain, makeup artist Tom Pecheux perfected the look with foundation, bronzing powder and lip balm for “a gorgeous 1990’s glow.”
MAC Cosmetics Lip Conditioner ($15, maccos metics.com) Gucci Opulent Volume Mascara in Cocoa ($33, gucci.com)
MAC Cosmetics Full Lash Curler ($21, maccosmetics.com)
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Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Seychelles ($30, narscos metics.com)
This look is effortless and uncomplicated.
PUNCHY POUT Deep wine and cognac lip colors with a matte finish are this season’s sultry departure from an otherwise clean pout. PAME LL A ROLAND
Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in Charmed ($13, drugstores)
D&G
Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Matte Lipstick in Desire ($37, saksfifth avenue.com [available in April])
Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights Face Illuminator in Pink Light ($13, drugstores)
ROYAL FLUSH Rosy cheeks topped with a sheer layer of illuminating cream is the perfect combo for a healthy, feminine blush.
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Laura Mercier Créme Cheek Colour in Rosebud ($25, laura mercier.com)
MODELS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CATWALKING/GETTY IMAGES; VENTURELLI/GETTY IMAGES FOR GUCCI; RUNWAY MANHATTAN (2); FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK; CATWALKING/GETTY IMAGES. STILLS, CHRISTINE BLACKBURNE. PROP STYLIST, CHANEL KENNEBREW.
—HANNAN MURRAY, LEAD ARTIST FOR NARS COSMETICS