TRANSLUCENT CHARM

hether it’s the Greek’s bygone methods of crushing mulberries to induce a light flush on the cheeks, or Cleopatra’s use of heavy metals to devise kohl eyeliners, make-up has been used as a powerful tool for centuries to express an attitude that is confident and spirited. This Spring/Summer ’18, the runway was filled with boldly coloured looks that screamed extravagance. So #extra, yet incredibly wearable on visibly au naturel skin. As renowned make-up artist Val Garland once said, “The modern woman uses make-up to show she’s in charge; she’s loud and proud.” Tenacious make-up proffers a complex view of a woman that is, by nature, multifaceted, for a strong woman does not come in a prescriptive form.

GLOWING SECRET

Although punchy shades made strong statements across runways, natural, glow-from-within beauty was still de rigueur, complementing the pops of colour, and spoke of a subtle assertiveness. According to Lyne Desnoyers, executive director of make-up artistry at MAC Cosmetics, this “transparency” trend is “the new way to balance a make-up look”. It’s