MAC Cosmetics at the MMVAs

M·A·C Cosmetics was stationed backstage at the MuchMusic Video Awards last Sunday night, prepping performers and presenters for the spotlight. Some of the much-loved makeup artists were even summoned to the stars’ hotel rooms to get them all glammed up before their strut down the carpet. See below for some insider info on favorite products used at the MMVA’s.



Whitney Port



The City star rocked the red carpet with glowing skin, subtly lined eyes and a neutral lip. M·A·C Sr. Artist Jane McKay used the following key products to achieve her radiant skin: M·A·C’s Strobe Cream, Care Blends Essential Oils, and Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder.

Jane highlighted her cheekbones with M·A·C Iridescent Loose Powder in Silver Dusk and gave her a slight flush with Mineralize Blush in Dainty. For a subtly rich look on the eyes, Jane used Omega and Woodwinked eye shadows, lined with Fluidline in Blacktrack and Eye Kohl in Smolder. Jane gave Whitney’s amazing lashes a boost by applying #7 Lashes and topping them off with Opulash mascara in Bad Bad Black. For a nude lip, Jane added Cremesheen Glass in Boy Bait – a makeup artist fave!



Click on this link to download images of some of the products Jane used to create Whitney’s look: Whitney Port - MMVAs





Jessica Szohr



This Gossip Girl glittered in her dress, and M·A·C Sr. Artist Melissa Gibson based her makeup look around her outfit - a rusty orange coloured getup with tons of sparkle.

“We balanced the dress with a really strong cat eye. M·A·C Fluidline in Blacktrack was all around her eye and winged out at the end. I then added a small amount of eye shadow in Coppering to the lid to bring out that rusty orange hue. M·A·C Clear Brow Set in her brows and tons of Opulash mascara topped off the look!” said Melissa.

To get Jessica looking like a bronzed goddess, Melissa brushed Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural in Dark on top of Studio Sculpt Foundation, which added a contoured effect to her cheeks. “We kept the lip her natural colour and topped with Clear Lipglass so the focus remained on the eyes,” added Melissa.



Click on this link to download images of some of the products Melissa used to create Jessica’s look: Jessica Szohr - MMVAs





Miley Cyrus



As the co-host of the MMVAs, Miley had to stand out. For her look, freelance makeup artist Denika Bedrossian went with a clean, yet sexy, cat eye. “We chose to go with a matte eye shadow and a defined eye liner using M·A·C’s Fluidline in Blacktrack. I started with a base of Painterly Paint Pot and layered on eye shadows Vanilla and Orb, with Charcoal Brown in the crease and lash line. The inspiration for this look was a more rocker version of the classic Bridget Bardot look.”



Click on this link to download images of some of the products Denika used to create Miley’s look: Miley Cyrus - MMVAs

*Note: Eye Shadow 08 = Vanilla, Eye Shadow 09 = Charcoal Brown




Kristen Cavallari



The Hills star looked smashing at the MMVA’s. Freelance makeup artist Grace Lee gave her a defined eye using Eye Kohl in Smolder and Fluidline in Blacktrack (clearly the two favourite products of the night!!). She added a dab of Reflects Antique Gold on the lid for a hit of sparkle.



Click on this link to download images of some of the products Grace used to create Kristen’s look: Kristen Cavallari - MMVAs


Image via MuchMusic

London Fashion Week - MAC Cosmetics Face Charts February 19th

EYES:
GLOSS TEXTURE – APPLY WITH FINGERS TO EYELIDS
AND UP TO BROWS
FACE:
STROBE CREAM - HIGHLIGHT CHEEKBONES AND TEMPLES
FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION – APPLY TO CORNERS OF NOSE, UNDER
EYES AND CENTRE OF THE FOREHEAD
PREP + PRIME TRANSPARENT FINISHING POWDER AND INVISIBLE
SET POWDER – COMBINE AND APPLY TO THE CENTRE OF FACE
GLOSS TEXTURE – APPLY TO CHEEKBONES
LIP:
MEDIA LIPSTICK – APPLY WITH 223 BRUSH
CREMESTICK LINER IN VELVET - BLEND EVENLY
MEEOW LIPGLASS – APPLY ONE TOP COAT FOR ADDED SHINE



EYES:
PRO COLOUR CORRECTOR CONCEALER IN OCHRE AND CARAMEL
– APPLY IN SHEER ‘SQU-OVAL’ SHAPE
SILVER DUSK IRRIDESCENT POWDER – BUFF INTO THE CENTRE
OF THE LID AND INTO INNER CORNERS
FACE:
PREP + PRIME FACE PROTECT SPF 50 – APPLY AS A PRIMER
FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION
SILVER DUSK IRRIDESCENT POWDER – BLEND ALONG THE
BRIDGE OF NOSE AND CUPID’S BOW
LIP:
CUNNING OR DESIRE LIPSTICK - DAPPLE ONTO
LIPS FOR A LIGHT STAIN

MAC Cosmetics Halloween Looks

M·A·C Fantastical Halloween Makeup Looks. Each year, MAC artists from all over the world to submit their fantasy Halloween looks – the best are selected to be featured at all locations and online on the M·A·C Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/maccosmetics). M·A·C Halloween offers wildly creative, off-the-wall makeup designs that are each works of art. They are truly inspirational and inventive. M·A·C also offers appointments for Halloween makeup application. They range in price depending on what is being done, so please contact your local M·A·C location to inquire about details. Above are a few examples of the awesome Halloween looks.

Halloween Trends

Ripped from the Headlines: M·A·C Artists can also bring to life the most popular celebrities and movie characters through their artistry and creativity. They have predicted that some of this season’s hottest looks might be a Twilight-inspired vampire, Lady Gaga, Betty Draper from Mad Men, Octomom Nadya Suleman, Brüno or even Michael Jackson in Thriller.

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M∙A∙C Not Afraid To Be Freaky!

Halloween is just around the corner and MAC Cosmetics has everything you need. Here is a quick video of five MAC Senior Artists demonstrating how fun halloween looks can be!

Enjoy!

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M∙A∙C Cosmetics Designs Exclusive Tattoo Makeup Seen at the Rodarte Spring/Summer 2010 Runway Show

WHAT: M∙A∙C Senior Artist, Chantel Miller designed the Maori-inspired geometric tattoo makeup seen on the runways at the Rodarte Spring/Summer 2010 runway show today. Chantel worked in close collaboration with designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy and key makeup artist James Kaliardos (for M∙A∙C) over the course of 4 weeks to create the full-sleeve, half-sleeve and neck tattoo designs, which are meant to evoke the feeling of a futuristic tribe.

HOW: The morning of the show, Chantel, who specializes in body painting, spent 4 intensive hours with a team of 40 artists hand painting the elaborate body art. Each model received a customized combination of the designs depending on which look they were wearing in the show. There were; 4 different full-sleeve, 1 neck and 8 half-sleeve designs. To get the look Chantel recommends trying a combination of the below products. She says, “Application is key to creating a body-art look like this, so the brushes play an essential part.”

M∙A∙C PRODUCTS USED: PRO Micronized Airbrush in Black Black
Brush 252
Brush 242
PRO Mixing Medium/Alcohol Base
Liquidlast Liner in Point Black

WHY: “The idea for the tattoos stemmed from Kate and Laura’s desire to celebrate makeup as art not only for the face, but also for the body in a similar way that Indian culture uses henna. They want women to look at makeup as an accessory for an outfit the way you would a bracelet or a necklace,” said Chantel Miller.

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