The 4th and final MAC Spring/Summer 2012 Trend is the graffiti inspired Neo-n, it’s about giving the face a beautiful detail rather than a shock of colour. Colours are striking but never stamped on or harsh.
Think touchable and sensual….intelligent and singular….pure colour but not Pop Art….desirable but not Disco…and don’t work too hard at it. If it looks like you’ve simply swiped on a strong lip on your way back from the gym, then you’ve pretty much nailed it.
Some beautiful looks that reflect the Neo-n Trend which happens to be my favourite trend for the bright and bold colours. I think it is the most outstanding of the 4 Spring/Summer 2012 Trends.
Designer : Katie Gallagher
Makeup Artist : Javier Romero
Eye
M.A.C PRO Basic Red Chromagraphic Pencil – blended through the lashes as eyeliner
M.A.C PRO Lash, Mixing Medium and M.A.C PRO Basic Red Pigment – mixed together to create red mascara
M.A.C PRO Gloss Texture Story – blended over the eyelid and brows
Lip
M.A.C PRO Basic Red Chromagraphic Pencil – applied to define and round the lip
Lasting Lust Pro Longwear Lipcolour – blended over the entire lip
Pro Longwear Lipcolour Clear Gloss Coat – applied as a glossy finish to lips
30 Lash – applied through the lashes as needed
Face
Mineralize Charged Water Revitalizing Energy – hydrates and illuminates skin
Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 – applied to even and perfect skintone
Mineralize Skinfinish/Natural – chosen in the appropriate shade and dusted over the T-zone
Designer : Manish Arora
Makeup Artist : Carole Lasnier
Eye
Pros Aide Adhesive – used to flatten brows to skin
Intricate brow appliques were custom designed and adhered with spirit gum
Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer – blended through brows to camouflage tone and texture
M.A.C PRO Emphasize Shaping Powder Pro Palette and Gesso Small Eye Shadow – blended over the eyelid to create dimension
M.A.C PRO Landscape Green Neon Pigment – creates abstract, streaked mask design over eyes
Lip
Lip Conditioner SPF 15 – hydrates and perfects lips with a natural finish
Face
Face and Body Foundation – applied to even skintone
Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer – buffed into the skin to create a porcelain finish
M.A.C PRO White Full Coverage abd Gesso Small Eye Shadow – blended through the inner corner of the eyes, browbones and upper cheekbones to highlight
Dame and Harmony Powder Blush – blended through the crease of eyes, under cheekbones and through temples to contour
Designer : Meadhamkirchhoff
Makeup Artist : Florrie White
Eye
M.A.C PRO Hi-Def Cyan and Pure White Paint Stick – mixed together and blended over the eyelids up to the brows
M.A.C PRO Basic Red and Process Magenta Paint Stick – mixed together and applied through eyebrows and upper lashes as liner
Lip (only done on select looks)
M.A.C PRO Basic Red, Process Magenta and Pure White Paint Stick – mixed together and applied over the entire lip
Face
Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation – applied to even skintone and provide a flawless finish to skin
Select Moisturecover – applied where needed to perfect
Studio Careblend/Pressed – sets foundation and imparts a smooth finish to skin
M.A.C PRO Genuine Orange and Primary Yellow Paint Stick – mixed together and patted onto the cheeks for a doll-like effect
Designer : Prabal Gurung
Makeup Artist : Charlotte Tilbury
Eye
Young Venus in Extra Dimension Eye Shadow – blended over the eyelids as a base and highlight
Warm Thunder in Extra Dimension Eye Shadow – applied through the crease and pulled outwards to elongate
Strobe Cream – a dot applied over the eye shadow for a subtle shine
Lip
M.A.C PRO Process Magenta Chromagraphic Pencil – slightly overdrawn with a blunted tip to achieve the look of just kissed lips
M.A.C PRO Black, Burgundy and Fuchsia Lipmix – mixed together and applied through the centre of the lip for more impact
Face
Studio Moisture Cream – hydrates and illuminates skin
Matchmaster Foundation SPF 15 – lightly buffed into skin to perfect
Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder – applied through the middle of the face for a polished effect
Luna Cream Colour Base – blended in a ‘C’ shape around the temple and eye area to highlight
M.A.C PRO Sculpt Sculpting Powder Pro Palette – blended through lower planes and temples to contour
Designer : Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Makeup Artist : Val Garland
Eye
M.A.C PRO Ochre Studio Finish Skin Corrector – blended over the eyelids from lash to brow with 224 Tapered Blending Brush
M.A.C PRO Gold Pigment and M.A.C PRO Water Base Mixing Medium – mixed together and painted through the crease, as well as brow hairs, using painterly strokes with 210 Precise Eyeliner Brush. The mixture is also blended under eyes to frame and highlight the shape of each unique eye to finish
Chrome Yellow Small Eye Shadow – blended under the eyes through the inner and outer corners with 239 Eye Shadow Brush
M.A.C PRO Genuine Orange Chromagraphic Pencil – applied through the centre of the lower eyelid
Orange Small Eye Shadow – layered over
M.A.C PRO Genuine Orange Chromagraphic Pencil – to set and intensify
Lip
Vino Lip Pencil – blended over the entire lip in a rounded shape, using 242 Shader Brush
M.A.C PRO White Full Coverage – whisked on top using 205 Mascara Fan Brush for dimension
M.A.C PRO Gold Pigment – painted over high points to highlight
Face
M.A.C PRO White Face and Body Foundation – buffed into skin with 187 Duo Fibre Face Brush to pale down skin
M.A.C PRO Shivering White Pastel Studio Fix – dusted over skin for a stronger white intensity, using 150 Large Powder Brush
Modern Mandarin Powder Blush (Tres Cheek Collection) – pushed into the apples of cheeks with 187 Duo Fibre Brush
Note : All images provided by MAC Malaysia PR and information regarding the trends and looks have been derived from MAC’s Spring/Summer 2012 Trends Book.
