The rosy flush at the Bora Aksu show had a cherubic effect thanks to the sweeping placement of the cheek color. Using fingers to apply a cream blush across cheeks up to the eyes will create a soft diffused glow and minimize the chance of a streaky 80s finish.
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Brushstroke Cat Eyes
The smudge of black eyeshadow could be applied with a brush for a painterly approach, but the shape actually perfectly mimics a finger. Load up the index finger with black shadow then press it onto the eye at a diagonal.
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Monochromatic Makeup
Monochrome eyes and lips are stunning, especially in this rich berry shade. Smear a creamy burgundy eyeshadow or pigment around eyes using the pinky finger to carry the color to the bottom lash line. Then dab the color onto lips. We're fans of the Bite Beauty Multistick, $24, because it works for all features. Feeling bold? Use a clean finger to dab gold dots under each eye as seen at the Les Copains show.
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Just-Bitten Lip Color
Between over-lining, lip contouring and top coats, when did applying lip color get so complicated? Simplify things by using fingers to dab on lip color, instead. "For any cream blush or lipstick that I really want to look like a stain or to appear like the color is sitting beneath the skin, my fingertips are the tools I prefer to use most often," French says. Take a cue from the makeup artist and use the technique to recreate this barely-there lip from the Arthur Arbesser show.
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Easy Eye Glitter
Once you've achieved an ace base, a dab of shimmering silver glitter on the inner corners of the eyes is all that's needed to create an ethereal look. We like the Make Up For Ever Glitters, $15, for their megawatt sparkle.
