How-to: Miranda Kerr's make-up

07 Aug 2011 04:57 AM | Posted by Editor

A mere seven months after the birth of her son Flynn, Miranda Kerr hit the catwalk once more to showcase the David Jones Spring/Summer 2011 range. And boy, did she look smoking! (Did she really just have a child??)
Perfect body aside, Miranda’s face showed no signs of the tiredness that’s often associated with being a new mum – in fact, she looked about 100 times more radiant than most of the women in the room (sorry ladies, but you know it’s true!)

So what’s her secret? Napoleon Perdis, that’s what! The man himself was backstage at the David Jones show and created a truly flawless, utterly gorgeous make-up look that made Miranda’s lips luscious and her eyes pop. “This look in particular requires a perfectly maintained canvas,” Perdis says. “I met up with Miranda in LA and was so taken by her amazing blue gaze; I wanted a look that really enhanced her eyes. Even though I've made the focus her lips, her eyes pop like never before."
 

Love the look as much as we do? Napoleon Perdis shares his step-by-step guide to recreating the look…
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.) For a look lit from within, prep your skin with Auto Pilot Skin Renewal Serum.
 
2.) For a look that will last follow with Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer. Remember, not to prime is a crime!

3.) Apply your mascara first. This will allow the first coat to dry so that the second coat will glide on smoothly. For this look we used Mesmer-eyes Mascara.

4.) Next, create a flawless base. For a glowing complexion we use Boudoir Mist Spray Foundation.

5.) To make your complexion completely camera ready, apply Camera Finish Powder Foundation; it’s a silk finish powder foundation compact that conceals, covers and sets.

6.) Sculpt the face by applying Mosaic Bronzing Powder below the cheekbone, Mosaic Gleamer above the cheekbone and, to brighten up a neutral face, add Mosaic Blushing Powder along the cheekbone.

7.) Add shape to your eye by using a universally flattering shade, like bronze or taupe. Try: Color Disc Eyeshadow in Bronze Age or Tawny Temptress.

8.) To add further definition, strategically smudge China Doll Gel Liner in Earth close to your upper lash line. Then make your eyes pop! Use a white liner on the inner rim. Try: China Doll Gel Liner in Alabaster. Now, add another coast of mascara.

9.) Fluttery will get you everywhere! Accessorise your eyes with false lashes, such as Lash Patrol 747.
 
10.) Now’s the time to create an impact! Grab your palette of Better Off Red Double Agent Rouge, a velvety-textured, strong red lip. Apply that and only THEN use a lip liner. Using a lip liner last will perfect, define, and hold your lip in place. We use Lip Pencil in Rococo Red.

 

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