Besides meeting François at the NARS Loves Chicago Event (omg omg omg!!!), I also got a makeover from NARS national artist Francine Philips who works closely with Ayako. The look was picked out by Ayako herself and she suggested a “smoky eye with very pale lips” to go with my fake lashes.
Face
Since I have dry skin, Francine prepped my skin with Brightening Serum. Next, she used Oil-free Foundation in Deauville, a shade a lot lighter than my skin tone to create an illuminating effect.
To make up for the lighter foundation, Francine applied Bronzing Powder in Irrésistiblement all over to warm up my complexion. Zen Blush and Multiple Bronzer in Tuomota were applied on the cheeks with a sheer layer of Highlighting Blush in Hungry Heart all over for a soft glow.
Eyes
To create a dramatic smoky eye that Ayako suggested, Francine dabbed Cream Eyeshadow in Lili Marlene onto my eyelid as a base. Next, she patted Wicker Park from the NARS Loves Chicago set (aka the discontinued Nightbird Single Eyeshadow) onto my eyelid. My eyes were lined with Eyeliner Pencil in London on both the top and bottom and Pandora Duo Eyeshadow was smudged onto the lower eye to really dial up the drama.
Lips
For the perfect nude lips, Francine filled in my lips with Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Belle de Jour and topped it with Multiple Bronzer in Tuomota.
16 Comments
Hi Phyllis,
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I love your blog.
And those fake lashes are TO DIE FOR!!!
TC,
Mary
phyllis, i love this look on you! i think it’s quite beautiful. i love how its a smokey eye but somehow you pull it off great because I’m asian too and I can’t seem to pull off smokey eyes because of my small eyes. BUT i love how you worked your eyes! YAY!
Love the look on you Phyllis!
What about the tips on Asian girls?! LOL
I think it’s NARS technique to use a thin layer of foundation which is like 10x lighter than your original skintone and then warm it up with bronzer. I don’t think the eyeliner on lower lash line is too thick either… I think Ayako loves smoky eyes for Asian women… coz that’s what she recommended me last time too!
Hey Phyllis,
Are the contacts you are where Freshlook green or the GeoTri Colour greens?
That looks great! Love those smokey eyes…wish I could pull those off too!
beautiful!
i really can’t make a good smokey eye on my asian eyes, mine would look like a black eye… but you look so gorgeous phyllis!
You are so adorable. I would have loved to have met Mr. Nars and his team. If they come to Seattle any time, I will be there!
Beautiful look! 😀
beautiful, but i think all your looks would look so much better with more natural-looking falsies. i mean, these ones look especially outlandish.
i think you look so nice Phyllis! That look is perfect on you because it brings out your features.
I have a question- can you tell me how she applied that eyeshadow (on the upper eyelid)? It seems to be a good technique because it enhances your bone structure. Any insight on this would be great!
Thanks everyone =)
Phuong K,
Of course you can wear smoky eyes! Just google Taiwanese singer Elva Xiao. She has smaller eyes too but looks great with the smoky look.
Amy,
Those are the Geo Tri-Color lenses.
Sunmom,
It’s all about picking the right colors. Using a highlighting shade under the brow bone and in the inner corners would help a lot too.