From romantic to modern to sensual, Make Up Store launches 3 collections for Spring 2017 and you can be sure that the colours and pigments are definitely going to blow us away. Makeup artist Ellinore Johansson flew in from Sweden to do a makeup demonstration and of course, we had to grab the opportunity to find out from her what the latest makeup trends are.
Makeup artist Ellinore Johansson (left) with her model during the makeup demonstration.
1. Hi Ellinore, what are some of the must-know makeup trends for Spring/Summer 2017?
Natural glowy skin is one of the biggest makeup trends for 2017 and you can be sure to see a lot of that. Forget those perfect Instagram brows that you have been seeing in 2016, and make sure that your eyebrows are also kept natural this year. If you have bushy brows, all you have to do is to brush them over with some brow fix. However, with our complexions and eyebrows natural, be sure to add colour to your lips. You are going to see bolder lip colours on the runways with more orange and reds for Spring/Summer, and we are predicting that we will be seeing more purples and blood red during the Fall/Winter runway shows.
Make Up Store Spring 2017 - Pearl
2. Are there any makeup styles that you think we should ditch this year?
We really need to ditch those overly-lined lips where the lip liners go onto the outer corners of our lips. Next, we should also say goodbye to excessive highlighter! We can always mix some highlighter with our foundation to achieve a healthy glow, and there is no need to apply too much highlighter till you see that distinct line on your cheekbones.
3. Any makeup advice for Singapore girls?
I guess Singapore girls can really explore a little more and be more adventurous with colours. You need more makeup! Even when I'm training the local makeup artists here, I realized that the looks they created are more on the natural side too. The new Steamy collection from the Make Up Store Spring/Summer collection will be perfect for a start for Singapore girls to get creative.
4. If you can only pick 3 makeup items to bring along in your makeup pouch, what will they be?
They would be, number one, Make Up Store Foundation Sculpt Excellence, because it is long lasting and versatile. You can sheer it down, and if you need more coverage, you can also build it up. Next, I'll also need my Make Up Store Premium Tri Brow, because my eyebrows are really sparse and I need to fill them in. Lastly, I'll need my volume mascara to open up my eyes. These three will be sufficient for me to feel pretty and confident!
5. Can you share some of your favourite makeup products with us?
I love mixing highlighters with my foundation to achieve a radiant glow and my favourite highlighter is Make Up Store Gleam Dream in Rose. I also love lipsticks and my favourite shade is Make Up Store Burgundy. I have to mention Make Up Store Premium Tri Brow again too because that is another one of my must-haves!
Make Up Store Spring collections to help you achieve the makeup looks for 2017
- Pearl
Pearl collection is going to bring out all the romance in the city. A stunning collection in a unique packaging and the colour palette is carefully chosen to enhance, instead of to transform. A great choice for the those who prefer a more natural and romantic look, and its perfect even for the bride-to-be.
- Exposed
Exposed is for the modern woman who is daring, yet embraces simplicity. Use minimal base products and let your natural glow shine through, and enhance your radiance with an ounce of High Tech Lighter over cheekbones and eyelids. Mocha Sorbet and Smog eyeshadow add depth and precision, and the nude lip shade will complete the entire look that shouts modernity.
- Steamy
A sensual collection inspired by the '90s hot summer nights, Steamy is a colourful collection presented in a unique metallic green packaging with an eye-catching combination of bright and pastel colours. For the adventurous lady, try covering your eyelids with the mint green shade and use the turquoise shade on the crease. Create dimension with the highly pigmented bronzing powder, Amazone, and finish off with the berry lip colour, Pink Bliss Eden.