How to: rock-chic make-up for all ages

In our last blog, make-up artist Carla Rep showed us how to create fresh looking basic make-up for mature skin and how a little extra effort can go a long way with striking eye make-up. In this blog we're using the same base to create a third look: rock-chic. Rock-chic is a common term in fashion and describes a fashion style that combines typical elements from the rock 'n roll style - black, leather, studs - with chic elements like sequins, rich fabrics and lace. A strong look like this craves statement make-up. Our make-up artist Carla Rep creates a rock-chic look that's suitable for women of all ages. 

First, a summary of the most important make-up basics for mature skin:

- Preferably use liquid or creamy make-up. Powders are dry, accentuate wrinkles and tend to stick to tiny hairs more. 

- Add a bit of liquid foundation to your moisturizer and apply to the face using hands and fingers for a natural base. 

- Use a pink color blush for a fresh look. 

- Always choose matte eye-shadow and accentuate the outer corners of the eyes for an optical lift. 

- Use black mascara instead of dark brown. 

- Avoid metallic or matte lipsticks. 

- Use lipliner to fake fuller lips. 

Read our blog with '2 easy make-up looks for mature skin' to get all the info for creating a perfect basic make-up look.

For this rock-chic look Carla keeps it soft around the eyes with some pink blush on the eyes (yes that's right, blush on the eyes!) to add a hint of freshness. The eyes are accentuated with dark grey eye-pencil with an emphasis on the outer corners for an optical lifting effect. Want to emphasize the eyes more? Use a fine eye-shadow brush to layer dark grey eye-shadow over the eye-pencil line. A bit of highlighter under the outside arch of your brows adds a fresh touch and some glamour.

- Apply lipliner just outside of the natural lip line. This trick will give your lips a fuller look. 

- Combine two of your favorite hues to create a new perfect lip color. Apply layer by layer until the desired effect is created.

- Blend well using your finger or a brush and don't forget to blend in the lipliner as well. 

Enjoy your look for a longer period by using a setting spray.