Mask and Makeup: We Put Everything on the Look

With the mask, which has become essential, the eye captures all the attention. So we light it, we sculpt it gently, we give it depth thanks to the super multifaceted palettes and advice from the pros who tell us how to play the pencil in the rules of the art.

"Stay yourself"

“With a mask, we will, of course, enhance our gaze, but be careful not to force the line too much, especially if you are not used to it. You have to stay yourself. The simplest things are often the most effective. I recommend underlining the root of the lashes with a black, brown or navy pencil, then taking with a very fine brush a little eyeshadow of the same shade and blending it in the pencil for a natural mini smoky, easier to realize that a graphic eyeliner stroke . And if you want to increase in intensity, you do the same thing under the eye. Finally, we put a lot, a lot of waterproof mascara if we wear glasses. "

The extra tip: “We don't wear the mask all the time, so we must not forget the rest of the face. We just change our habits a little. Do not choose a cream foundation , but oil-free and without transfer. Similarly, no cream blush, but infuse "blush water" on the cheeks. The recipe: turn the brush in a powder blush and crush it against the mirror to bring the pigments into the heart of the hair. Place a drop of the Advanced Night Repair Serum (€ 85 for 30 ml) on the back of his hand, brush the brush over it, then on his cheeks. There remains the color, not the material. Finally, do not neglect the mouth. We color it entirely with a waterproof pencil and, at the last moment, we add a layer of lipsticksatin. Another option: liquid matte lipstick, which is left to dry. When you remove the mask, you just put a touch of gloss. "

“Play smoky light”

“When I saw masked people passing by during confinement , I thought of this period in ancient Egypt where women emphasized the look. The timeless option is, of course, black eyeliner, but you have to be used to it. Mascara and pencil are good alternatives. The most daring will explore the idea of ​​color with the Cobalt Blue liner (€ 37) or a line of Chanel Fervent blue waterproof pencil.(25 €) inside the eyes, for example - or a little colored mascara. You can also apply a make-up on the crease of the eye and create a degraded effect with the blurring provided in the palettes and which reproduces the effect of the finger pulp. But beware, we put on a lightly pigmented eyeshadow that is easier to work with. "


The extra tip: "If you really want to emphasize your eyes, you can dare smoky eyes. It will accentuate the sexy side and may be imperfect. I always start with a slightly greasy pencil that I degrade with my finger, then I apply the eyeshadow to prevent it from sticking if it is placed on the surface of the eyelid. With bluish surgical masks, I would bet on black. You can also mix the colors and match your make-up to your fancy mask: this helps to play down the situation. ”

“Work on symmetry”

“The eyebrows play a major role, bringing balance and symmetry to the face. When the latter is half masked, they are all the more important. Leaving them fallow gives an unkempt image. Today, eyebrow makeup is an essential part of the makeup routine: it sends a message of optimism and energy to the rest of the world. I recommend using a tinted gel based on microfibers, such as Gimme Brow (Benefit, € 27.50). It will fill the holes and tame unruly hairs. For me, this product is the new lipstick. The only one who doesn't need anything else to instantly give a clean look. ”

The extra tip: “You can also opt for the latest Brow Lamination trend , that is to say, eyebrows stretched with a gel towards the base of the hair and temples to open the eyes and bring uniformity and texture. Or simply by working them with a lighter tone powder, accompanied by a deeper pencil line. ”

“Color gently”

“The era is tough enough, we need softness, insists Nicolas Degennes, conductor of Givenchy makeup . The mask closes the face. It is necessary to open the look, to redraw it slightly, especially the eyebrows, because they structure the face. For him, finished the dramatic smoky and all that is too busy. Pencil inside the eye? Okay, but not black - in color. Eyeshadow made up? Yes, but with warm tones, cinnamon, browns, golds or pastels. Finally, he also urges us to "wake up the invisible" while not forgetting either the complexion or the mouth.