Courtesy of Shiseido
He may not be a household name, but Dick
Page is one of the most influential makeup
artists in the world. He is a favourite of
designers, photographers and magazine editors,
and his work has appeared in Allure, Vogue, Bazaar
and W. The makeup artistic director of Shiseido,
Page is meticulous and professional. He’s known
for his love of colour, healthy skin and no-fuss
approach to makeup. We caught up with him at
the recent spring collections in New York City.
"Makeup is a fun way to play with how you look and wish to be seen." – Dick Page
Page teamed up with his
kilt-wearing pal Marc Jacobs
to create a sophisticated
look that focused on blended
makeup in so tones. The models
were wearing a lot of colour in
the show, so Page gave them a
matte skin look, with glossy
eyes and highlighted cheeks.
Get this look:
Go for soft colour on the cheeks,
groomed brows and just a hint
of colour on the lips. “I just dab
lipstick on with my fingertip, or use
a fluffy brush rather than a flat or
sharp-edged brush, because I like
a more diffused lip. I use fluffy
brushes for everything,” says Page.
Tips and tricks:
Apply a very thin coat of mascara
to lashes, then comb them out so
there are absolutely no clumps.
Lipstick: Shiseido Perfect Rouge
lipstick
in Tawny,
$30.
Michael Kors always loves a bronzed girl, and
after seasons of collaboration, Page is a pro
when it comes to achieving a healthy summer
glow. “This year it’s a slightly tawny, dusty
bronze—not dewy or shiny.”
Get this look:
Start with refreshed skin by
massaging in a moisturizer.
Then hide any imperfections
with concealer. Before applying
bronzer, prep your skin with
a translucent powder to create
a matte look. Dust bronzing
powder over the entire face,
including forehead, tip of the
nose and chin, and extend down
the neck. Highlight the inner
corner of the eye, the lash line
and under the brow with a soft
gold, then finish the look with
a caramel lip colour.
Tips and tricks:
Choose a bronzer that is just
one shade darker than your
natural skin tone.
Bronzer: Shiseido bronzer in Dawn Light, $40.
Narciso Rodriguez’s architectural spring
collection played with colour and structure,
so Page wanted the makeup to be polished
and neutral. To anchor the look with a strong
brow, Page applied a shimmery cream eye
colour with a clean mascara comb.
Get this look:
Start with a light wash of foundation
to even skin tone. Use a brush to apply
a cream shadow in the same colour family
for the eye and the lip (Page worked with
a mauvey-brown shade). Finish by adding
a touch of shimmer to the lip.
Tips and tricks:
Keep the look soft; skip the blush or eyeliner.
Highlighter: Shiseido Luminizing Satin Highlighter
in Soft Beam Gold, $38.
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