A caramel complexion, eyes highlighted with the famous black kohl and well-defined lips ... the oriental woman has always known how to handle the art of makeup and glamor.
With a few exceptions, this woman can afford all styles of makeup and all colors. Tips from Sam Boutros, make-up artist at Make Up For Ever who reveals his tips for a successful makeup session!

Is there a makeup style that the Oriental woman should avoid? A style to favor?

There is no specific makeup style to avoid for an Eastern woman, however there are styles and looks that are more suitable for her.
The oriental woman can afford makeup from the most natural to the most extravagant, it is according to preferences and occasions.
The "smoky" look, for example, amplifies her look and brings out her feminine side.

The oriental woman is known for her eye makeup. Could you share the secrets of oriental women to sublimate their eyes?

The oriental woman has clearly defined features, with open eyelids that allow a makeup often very interesting eyes.
So we can use a lot of shades and work on mixing colors to create different makeup styles.
To be able to create a beautiful eye makeup, it is necessary to choose a minimum of 2 tones (depending on the space of the eyelid and the shape of the eyes can even add 4 or 5 tones) with a classic matte black.

What color should be used by the oriental woman to sublimate her makeup; which should be avoided?

As mentioned before, there are not really any colors that the oriental woman should avoid: the colors and makeup style will depend on the tastes and occasions.
It is true, however, that the most commonly used color for sublimating eye makeup is black, referring to the famous black khol of oriental culture.

In cases where the woman concerned has very dark eyes or a very dark skin tone, avoid using colors that contradict the desired result.
For example, with dark and deep dark circles, the green or blue smoky should be avoided unless the correct corrections have been made before starting the eye makeup.

What are the trend colors for an oriental woman this season?

For fall and winter 2011, the trend is now Smoky look.
Brown, green, blue and purple are the best colors to be at the forefront of the trend.


A big thank you to Sam BOUTROS, MAKE UP FOR EVER professional makeup artist for the Middle East who was kind enough to answer our questions about oriental women's makeup.