Here, a peek backstage with the fabulously creative artists of MAC Cosmetics during the showings of Fall 2008 Fashion Collections.

Costume National - Paris


“The look is super graphic - a powerful woman, but feminine at the same time.” Karim Raman - Key Artist

FACE
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M∙A∙C Face and Body Foundation was applied to the skin. A straight contour was added to the cheekbones and down the nose using M∙A∙C Powder Blush in Taupe, mixed with M∙A∙C Sculpting Powder in Shadester.
EYE
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M∙A∙C Fluidline in Blacktrack was applied in a precise line to the top and bottom lash lines without closing it at the corners, with M∙A∙C Eyeliner Brush 209. The Fluidline was then brushed into a square shape in the inner corners of the eyes. M∙A∙C Eye Kohl in Smolder was applied to the upper and lower water lines.
LIPS
TipM∙A∙C PRO Lip Erase applied to lips, following by M∙A∙C Lipglass in Clear, patted on top.


Collette Dinnigan - Paris

“The look is quite 80s, a Helmut Newton woman.” – Christine Corbel

FACE

TipM∙A∙C Face and Body Foundation was applied to the skin.

EYE

TipM∙A∙C Eye Pencil in Ebony was applied to the bottom lash line and winged up and out, then smudged. M∙A∙C Tempting Eye Shadow was then blended on top of the liner and brushed out towards the temples and hairline. M∙A∙C PRO Metal Pigment in Rose Gold was applied to the lids. Lashes were curled with Full Lash Curler and coated with M∙A∙C PRO Lash in Coal Black.

LIPS

TipLip Gloss in Lust was used to create shiny lips.