Makeup trends for 2012 will continue to be cheery, bold and beautiful. As exciting as it is to think of makeup, we will soon find out there is no lipstick shade too bold, no eye shadow too shimmery and no nail color too glittery, at least for MAC’s Glitter & Ice collection.
Ice, frost and wintery magic seem to be the inspiration of this makeup. And while winter is a season we are not too familiar with, our makeup wardrobes can definitely benefit from a lot of sparkle and a fresh look at color.
At the opening of the first MAC store in Ayala Center Cebu, Cebuanos got to see and try the collection in an area transformed into an ice skating rink. I happily got to chat with the brand’s senior makeup artist, Owen Sarmiento, who gave me the inside scoop into its newest makeup and offered his expert advice on how to wear it.
Tell us about MAC’s Glitter & Ice collection. This is MAC’s offering for the holidays. It’s about the festive and glittery atmosphere of the season, inspired by ice skating in a winter wonderland and featuring Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir. The items come in a special deco packaging in glossy white with silver logo. Colors and textures are as fresh as ice and as festive as the season.
Which are your favorites in the collection? I love the colors of the lipsticks. You can choose from the frosty textures of Eloquent Air, Whirls & Twirls or Soft Sable. If you want it nude, Double Spin gives an interesting twist, and if you love drama, Such Flare or What a Joy is for you.
How can you apply these makeup looks on Pinays? What are the best looks for morenas, mestizas and chinitas? Except for the lipsticks, which may be a little pale or frosty, everything else can complement the morena skin tone. The Mineralize Eye Shadows and Paint Pots are very subtle and give just the right amount of shimmer. If you want to make these lipsticks wearable, you may mix them with your existing ones to create a new hue.
When it comes to bringing out the olive skin tone of morenas, it is very difficult to go wrong with this makeup. Just remember that it is about celebrating the warmth of the skin tone and not hiding it with too much foundation. Applying the Beauty Powder will give one that soft glow, with a little bit of color for a healthy, flushed look.
Most mestizas have beautiful deep-set eyes, and they don’t need to do anything with them! Instead, they can complement their eyes with bold and daring lips. For chinitas, it’s about playing with different colors and textures on the eyes, and building up on those lashes to make the eyes appear bigger and brighter.
What is your advice on using shimmer, glitter or any sparkly makeup? Do not overdo it. You should have a focal feature when you want to put on shimmer. Also, make use of other textures such as satin and matte to balance the look. Examples: shimmery eyes and satin lips; glossy lips with satin eyes; or shimmery skin (highlight points) with matte lips and satin eyes.
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