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Natural makeup: Get the look with expert tips

The nude face was all over the runways this spring. Renowned makeup artist Dick Page shares his no-fuss approach to healthy looking skin
Natural makeup: Get the look with expert tips

Courtesy of Shiseido

Pretty natural

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

Dick Page, Shiseido, makeup artistCourtesy of Shiseido

Simply romantic

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.

Marc Jacobs, spring 2012 beauty, nude makeup, ShiseidoShiseido at Marc by Marc Jacobs/ Runway photo, Imaxtree

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Bronze luxe

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.

nude makeup, spring 2012,  Michael Kors, Shiseido, beautyShiseido at Michael Kors/ Runway, Imaxtree

The new nude

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.

Narciso Rodriguez, spring 2012, nude makeup, Shiseido, beautyShiseido at Narciso Rodriguez/ Runway, Imaxtree

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