February 6, 2017
Beauty has undeniably evolved throughout the years, from thin eyebrows to bubblegum pink lips to using blush as eyeshadow. One beauty icon, however, whose classic look will remain iconic for years to come is none other than the magnificent Audrey Hepburn. Follow the steps below if you want to achieve Breakfast At Tiffany’s darling’s classic and luxurious makeup look in five steps.
Base makeup
Hepburn’s face makeup is the first step in achieving her classic look. The Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation (11) gives off the same effect as Audrey’s matte and natural looking finish, and the full coverage allows you to get away without applying concealer. To set the foundation and to achieve a photogenic look like hers, apply a translucent powder such as the Laura Mercier Translucent Powder (8) over the foundation.
Cheeks
To get Hepburn’s enviable flush, start off by applying a plum cream blush with your fingers. Plum bases are known to balance out the color on top, and the cream consistency will lock in whichever powder you top it off with. Using your fingers, lightly dab the Make Up Forever HD Blush (7) in the shade Raspberry on your cheeks. Then, using a large powder brush, dust a soft rose coloured blush over the cream blush. The Nars Blush (5) in the shade Outlaw is very similar to the color Hepburn wore, and also has a light golden shimmer, which contrasts beautifully with the matte base. As for bronzer, Hepburn’s classic look only requires a matte light brown shade, such as the Too Faced Chocolate Soleil (3) bronzer, known for its natural finish and delicious scent.
Eyebrows
Audrey Hepburn is known for her signature bold eyebrows. To recreate her look, a pomade is a must, as pencils and powders would not be able to achieve the bold yet natural looking eyebrows Hepburn proudly sports. The Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW Pomade (1) is perfect for this look.
Eyes
Hepburn’s eye makeup focuses mainly on bold lashes and a thick line of black liner. Start off with an eyeshadow primer, because even though you will only need one eyeshadow color, the primer allows the eyeliner to stay on all day. The Kat Von D Lock-it Color Correcting Eyeshadow Primer (4) glides on smoothly and allows you focus the product on the lash line. You may use any skin-colored powder eyeshadow to set the primer. Follow it up with a black liquid eyeliner, such as the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner (2) for a bold look. Hepburn’s luscious lashes can be achieved with a volumizing mascara. A beauty blogger favorite? The Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara. (10) For long, voluptuous and perfect lashes!
Lips
Last but not least, Hepburn’s classic red lips are her signature touch. The feminine and timeless trend will never falter! Start by moisturizing your lips — hydrated lips make it easier to apply lipstick. The Givenchy Le Rouge Perfecto Beautifying Lip Balm (12) is a plumper, moisturizer, and also leaves a glow to the lips. Follow up by lining your lips with a red liner — the Dior Contour Lipliner Pencil (9) lasts for hours — for full lips like Hepburn’s. Top if off with MAC’s iconic Ruby Woo lip stick (6), and voilà, an elegant and classy look that emanates luxury and femininity.