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Halloween Makeup Idea: Ethereal Pastels Meet ’80s Rock
For us makeup lovers, Halloween is a favorite night to get a little crazy with our brushes. Here at Nordstrom, we have an army of super-talented makeup artists and Beauty Stylists, so we met with a couple of them—along with some up-for-anything co-workers—for a mini photo shoot to create four Halloween makeup ideas. From amping up the volume on glam to letting the imagination (and eyeshadow) run wild, we’re sharing each this week to inspire getting into the spirit this October 31.
Our first look features the Twiggy-esque Katie Joy Blanksma. Our final result straddles the line between woodland fairy and a character from Jem and the Holograms. We love it. Our artist who created this look, Samantha Ruud, shares her steps and product recommendations for creating it yourself.
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How To Highlight and Contour with Foundation to Sculpt and Define Your Face | Beauty on Set
Contouring. It’s one of the things that seems to confuse people the most, based on what we always hear. For a beginner, it’s no wonder why, if you’ve seen those tutorials out there that have you start out with crazy colors all over your face and then blend-blend-blend until your arm falls off. Or other how-tos, which have you messing with powders that can be easy to overdo when you’re first trying it out. There’s an easier, better way.
Contouring is all about using light tricks to add definition to your facial structure right where you want it—and it’s also all about being subtle. Contouring with foundation is a genius technique that has been used by pros on photo shoots for years. Read on for our simple tips to get an understated and beautiful contoured look for day.