In many ways we should be thankful for contouring, the most ridiculed make-up technique since liplining. This style of making up affords mortals with puffy faces the illusion of good cheekbones, better jawline definition and more slender noses.
Photography:Jenkins Kuyoh
Make Up Artist:Cynthia Wairimu
Hair: Front Darling Kenya Elegant Braid Back SISTAR Kenya Marley Braids
Done At: Posh Palace Kenya by Doreen The Stylist
Nails: Soch Solo Of Posh Palace Kenya
In the past few years, we’ve all got used to using more complexion make-up, as they call it in the biz. Sculpting and highlighting products have become a new normal for many women’s cosmetics bags. But it is quite an effort. There are signs, though, that the grip of this fashion for a multitoned chiselled face is loosening.
In ancient Egypt, ground red ochre (a natural pigment) was mixed with fat to create a red tint that people would smear on their lips and their cheeks that popped against the harsh black kohl around their eyes. At the recent catwalk collections, many of the make-up artists used just a pop of pink on the cheeks. Chanel and Simone Rocha sent models out looking flushed.
Trendy makeup companies aimed at young women are trying to make it seem super cool again too, launching liquid and stick blushes that people are currently obsessing over. We were totally inspired by Rihannas look in the Met gala when creating this look but added our own touch to it as its a slightly over the top blush look.
So, here’s to blush, not only for its ability to survive a gruesome and lengthy history and come out as one of the most effective makeup items of our time, but also for constantly adapting to trends and the women who love to wear it.
Stay Stylish,
Kadenyi