After the nude and the mat , it is the metallic that is invited on our face and on our hands.

Although it requires meticulous preparation and application, it is perfect for end-of-year parties or retro parties. He sublimely caresses the most common make-up: chestnuts are full of pep's, the gray ones wake up and the dark greens become magnetic.

However, be careful not to overdo it: it metallizes the choice of mouth, eyes or nails and remains light on the rest: nude mouth or underlined look with a simple line of black liner .

Metallic makeup: we start on a good foundation

The pros are unanimous: the preparation is essential.

For Tom Sapin, make-up artist MAC Cosmetics, "it is imperative to start by applying a base that is tapped on the finger of the entire eyelid".

For its part, Julien Rol, makeup artist at Make Up For Ever, recommends "to make a good scrub lips and moisturize them to the maximum before applying a metal lipstick to prevent fine lines are marked."

At Alessandro, brand nail polish , we focus on polishing the nail "thanks to a double-sided file to obtain a smooth surface." So the varnish will hold longer and eventually will retire much more easily.

How to tame metal on the eyes?

According to his desires, one chooses among the textures cream, liquid or powder.

Creamy eyeshadow, very trendy, can easily modulate the intensity that we want to give the look. In liquid format, it is worn flat or eyeliner.

The application of the powder is more dangerous because it is likely to sprinkle all over the face.

Tom Sapin suggests "to apply the shadow on the entire eyelid with a flat brush to homogenize the pigments and make the texture shiny. Then, using a soft brush, fade the color into the hollow of the eye and if necessary, stretching outward to enlarge the look.

To multiply the shiny effect of the eye shadow, moisten the brush with a little fixative mist, emphasizing the center of the eyelid to capture the maximum light and give a liquid metal finish.

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What about the makeup of the metallic lips?

All combinations are possible: satin grapes, matt or glossy, are poured into the steel to dress all or part of the mouth, mainly the center to attract light.

The lighter the lips, the more we promote the range of roses and oranges. We keep the Bordeaux for the evening.

Before attacking the application of lipstick , it ensures a complexion zero defect. The pose must be meticulous and precise.

Julien Rol gives us two valuable tips for our lipstick to hold all day: "Apply a waterproof pencil in the same color as the lipstick, then a matte liquid lipstick to hold the material. general very light and will spin if there is no base.

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Instructions for use of metallic varnish

That all those who want to surf the metal look without taking risks, lift the finger. The metallic varnish is what you need.

Not only does he glamorise everything in his path but he also refines his hands.

Applied as a classic manicure in two thin layers with top coat, it can last up to a week (especially if the next day spreads a second layer of top coat).

Golden, silvery, iridescent ... All shades combine with day or evening outfits.

A small problem during the installation? Do not panic.

Nathalie for Alessandro proposes to "rectify the excess varnish on the nail contour with a corrective marker dissolving or dip a very fine brush in solvent and voila. For the deposit, a solvent with acetone is the fastest to remove glitter, but because it is abrasive hydration is necessary. "

To do: soak a cotton solvent to deposit on the nail and wait a few seconds for the pigments to disperse, then rub left right and pull the cotton down.

Do not rub directly without giving the solvent time to do its work. Result: we have color everywhere on the fingertip.

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