Summer Beauty 2007 – MAC style
MAC Cosmetics debuts two luminous faces for summer aptly named, “Strange Hybrid” and “Moonbathe”.
Text, Vivian G. Kelly
Images, Courtesy of MAC Cosmetics
We have MAC to thank for getting us into the swing of summer with two new collections of luminous colors. “Strange Hybrid” brings to mind fields of flowers, and “Moonbathe” reminds us of solar eclipses and summer evenings strolling down the beach by the light of the moon.
Below, Luc Bouchard, a Senior Artist for MAC Cosmetics and member of the M.A.C Pro Team , gives step-by-step instructions on how to apply the key products in each collection. He even provided a face chart for each look; making it a cinch to recreate these warm weather looks at home.
First though, he walks us through how to create the perfect canvas on which to apply these great new colors.
Says Mr. Bouchard: “the key to a beautiful summer look is to keep it transparent and fresh. A modern bronzed look has to be a bit more urban. Gone are the days when we would just cover every inch of the face with a bronzer!! This summer the way of looking tan is much more subtle it’s about creating an illusion. The easy way to do that is to start by applying a very sheer coat of foundation like select tint spf 15. Touch up with select cover up concealer where needed. Then use 2 tones of mineralized skinfinish pressed powders; pick one that’s a bit darker than your skin tone and another that is a bit lighter . You could use medium and dark for example and contour and highlight your face.
Remember: darker tones will make the area recede and lighter tones will make the area come out.
Use the dark skinfinish to contour (under the cheek bones, jaw line, temples…) and the medium to highlight (bridge of the nose, inner corner of the eyes, on top of the cheek bones, center of the face).
Also remember Sheer and transparent is key to create the illusion.
Now that you have a perfect beautiful sunny warm skin, let talk about color.”
THE STRANGE HYBRID COLLECTION
“Strange Hybrid” is at once pretty and bold, making it the perfect compliment to this summer’s colorful dresses and metallic accessories.
The colors make you think of the flowers that are finally coming into bloom after a much-delayed spring. There is an eclectic array of shades to play with: blue, pink, peach, coral, lavender and yellow. Notes Mr. Bouchard, “The shades in this collection are so lustered and frosted, that when they’re exposed to light they may appear pale, fragile or preciously fresh and rich.”
Directions to apply “Strange Hybrid”
Eyes: use “Naked” as a sheer base, contour eyes with “Floral Fantasy” in the crease and line eyes with same color. Add soft highlight on the center of the lid with “Rose Blanc”. Finish with pro lash mascara in black.
Lips: prep and prime lip , apply “Crème Sherry” creamstick liner, “Propagate” lipstick and “First bloom”.
Blush: Add “Fleurry” (pinky coral with white pearlized pigments)powder blush on the tip of the cheek bones
The “Strange Hybrid” collection has been on counter since May3rd. Don’t delay; this is a limited edition collection.
THE MOONBATHE COLLECTION
Here’s a collection that is perfect for those sultry summer July and August nights. "Moonbathe" is composed of luminescent summer tones; Gold, orange, caramel, berry red, bronze, and warm browns. These shades can become your most precious assets to enhance your tan or create the illusion of one by warming up your whole face.
Directions to apply “Moonbathe”.
Eyes: Begin with “Claire De Lune” for a sheer base, put “Firespot” on the mobile lid, “Cosmic” in the inner corner of the eye, and “Saturnal” in the crease and as a bottom liner. Finishes as before, with pro lash mascara in black.
Blush The contouring you did earlier with “Dark” mineralized skinfinish powder“ serves as the blush..
Lips: “Stone” lip pencil , “Honey Moon”) lipstick and “Crescent” (soft golden maple) lipglass.
The “Moonbathe” Collection will be on counter May 31st.
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