Follow Dior’s lead and try this dark and moody look
Forget barely-there makeup; this season, it’s all about bold, vampy colours that can add a jolt of attitude to your pretty getup. The models at Dior looked more polished this season than previous shows, all thanks to the winning combination of gorgeous “I-woke-up-like-this” skin, lashings of mascara, and a dark, plum lip - something that’s seriously impressive, but surprisingly a cinch to achieve at home.
The trick to modernising this classic look? Add dimension with a pigmented lip gloss packed with teensy reflective particles that’ll pack a punch, even from afar.
Here’s how to get the look…
1
Create the canvas
Start with some makeup primer, then follow with some foundation (like Dior Diorskin Forever Fluid Foundation), and cover problem spots with concealer.
2
Set the look
Finish your base with a dusting of loose powder to ensure that your foundation stays on all day.
4
Prep your peepers
Curl your lashes, then apply a lash primer right before mascara.
5
Define your eyes
Immediately follow with several coats of volumising mascara on both upper and lower lashes for maximum volume.
6
Colour it in
Casually apply a light wash of colour to your eyelids with a fluffy eyeshadow brush.
7
Groom your brows
Use some coloured powder to shade in your brows, filling in any bare spots you may have.
9
Add some colour
Draw an outline of your lips using a dark lip liner (Dior’s Contour Lip Liner in Poison works well for this), then follow with several layers of a matching lipstick, such as Dior Rouge Dior in Poison, and lots of lip gloss on top, such as Dior’s Addict Ultra Gloss in Bulle.
Images: Vincent Lappartient for Christian Dior Parfums
Iantha is BEAUTYcrew's Beauty Editor, and has been part of the team since the site launched in 2016. Besides pinky-nude nail polish and wispy false lashes, she has a healthy obsession with face masks and skin care ingredients. Her previous work can be found in Virgin Australia Voyeur, Women's Health, and SHOP Til You Drop.
