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MAC behind the scenes at DHL

Behind the scenes at the winner’s announcement for the 2012 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship, Corrina Lyon of M.A.C tells Thread about creating the make-up looks…

Behind the scenes at the winner’s announcement evening for the 2012 DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship held on 13th November, Corrina Lyon of M.A.C Cosmetics tells Thread about creating the make-up looks…

Click here to read about the hair and read about the winning brand, I Love Ugly, here on Thread.co.nz

I Love Ugly
Inspiration – Sharp Male Grooming.
Studio Moisture Fix Lotion, Clear Brow Set, Viva Glam Ricky Lip Conditioner and Prep and Prime Transparent Finishing Powder.

Ingrid Starnes
Inspiration – "Fresh faced doe-eyed beauty".
Skin was a real feature – Strobe Cream was mixed with Face and Body Foundation and the cheeks were finished off with M.A.C Powder Blush in Fleur Power. Silver Dusk Iridescent Powder was used to highlight around temples.
Eyes – Carefree & Hot Paprika Pro Long Wear Eyeshadow were applied with #217 brush and blended out with Sculpting Powder in Warm Light. Lashes were coated with Extended Play Mascara and #7 M.A.C lashes.
Lips – Viva Glam V Lipstick was applied to centre of lips.

Kowtow
Inspiration – Collections theme of Lost Youth and the beautiful graphic triangle print.
Creme Colour Base in Luna was used to highlight the cheeks.
Eyes – Groundwork Paint Pot and Taupe Powder Blush was used around the eyes to shape with a soft blending brush such as #217 brush and M.A.C Pure White Chromaline was applied along the lash line and to a tight point in the inner corner to reference Kowtow’s triangle print. Fascinating Kohl Pencil was used in the inner rim of the eye.
Lips – Shy Girl Lipstick
Nails – Two nails on each hand was painted with M.A.C Nail Lacquer in Morange and the rest with M.A.C Nail Lacquer in Skin.

Julie Roulston 14 November 2012
Photos by Sam Lee


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