AW16: The Expert Edition
THE SOFT-FOCUS FINISH
Ultra-flattering, this lit-from-within look focuses on blurring imperfections and imparting subtle radiance.
SHOP THE LOOK BROWSE ALL LOOKSJenny
CLICK FOR Jenny’S BIOName: Jenny Hawkins
Age: 59
Profession: Freelance film costumer
From: Cobham, Surrey
Signature makeup look: Fresh and natural
Beauty icon: Grace Kelly
Interesting fact: This year I appeared in one of the films I worked on
Me in three words: Honest, dedicated, humorous
Beauty must-have: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
My best feature: My smile
“The trick for this look is to keep everything as sheer as possible. A dewy, fresh, youthful look can’t be created with thick, heavy products.” - Karen Alder, makeup artist
When travelling around the world beautifying actors and A-listers alike, the first thing Karen packs is a streamlined stash of skincare essentials.
SHOP SKIN SAVIOURSJenny’S VERDICT “This look is very light, fresh and soft – all the things I try to achieve myself.” - Jenny
GET THE LOOK
Step 1.
If your skin is feeling tired or lacklustre, Hourglass Ambient Light Correcting Primer will give a glow that shines through whatever foundation you use next. Simply blend a ten-pence-piece size amount over the whole face.
Step 3.
Apply Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Powder in a shade slightly lighter than your natural skin tone down the centre of the face only, to give a candlelit glow and blur any fine lines.
Step 2.
For a soft-focus effect, you want a foundation that diffuses light. Radiant pearl mica in Laura Mercier’s Candleglow Soft Luminous Foundation bounces harsh light away from skin, so any shadows, imperfections or fine lines are instantly less obvious.
Step 4.
Finish the look with Chantecaille’s Protect The Lions Palette. Wash African Topaz – a rich copper shade – all over the lid up to the socket line. On the outer edges of the eye, apply Amboseli, a more dramatic dark shade, sweeping upwards and outwards for a lifted eye look.
