I love using contrasting colours on the eyes, it really intensifies the colour and makes them pop. For hazel eyes that’s colours like dusty pink, burgundy, aubergine, and even purple. But the brief for this shoot was raw+emotional. I debated whether I should pull it all the way back to a barely there makeup, but I could see so much potential in Ella’s facial structure and eyes. So instead I decided to use complimentary colours on Ella’s hazel eyes, basically the colours of her eyes – brown, amber, rust and green all blended together in this beautiful smoky eye. I paired back on her gorgeous porcelain skin, leaving it raw and fresh, just adding a bit of colour on her cheeks, letting those sweet freckles shine through. What a beauty!
Ella’s eyes were created using the @toofaced Sweet Peach Palette in colours “Tempting”, ”Charmed Im sure”, “Puree”, “Bless her Heart”, “Bellini” and “Caramelised”. Eyes prepped using @maccosmeticsaustralia Pro Paint Pot in “Painterly”. @bobbibrownaustralia Black Ink Gel Liner on the upper lashline and @maccosmeticsaustralia “Teddy” kohl liner on the lower waterline, mascara and @modelrocklashes indi lashes on the upper lashline. Brows filled using @anastasiabeverlyhills Brow Powder Duo in “Soft Brown” and tamed using @makeup_weapons Brow Balm. Velvety skin achieved by using the @smashboxcosmetics Photo Finish Primer, @meccacosmetica Lit from Within Illuminating Drops, @narsissist Sheer Glow Foundation, finished off with a dusting of @lauramercier Translucent Powder and @hourglasscosmetics Ambient Lighting Powder. Contour, blush and @meccacosmetica Enlightened Highlight on the cheeks. Lip is @maccosmeticsaustralia cult favourite “Velvet Teddy”.
