The Hunger Games Inspired Make Up Tutorial: Cinna's Gold Eyeliner
The Hunger Games movie comes out in a few weeks and let me tell you, that movie is hot. Not just because it's one of the most anticipated films but also because of the cast which includes Mr. Lenny Kravitz.
I actually googled Lenny the other day and was astonished to find out that he is 47 years old! He still looks smokin'! In the movie, he plays Cinna who wears gold eyeliner. This look is definitely a bit O.T.T. (over the top) and kind of crazy but we've toned it down and made it wearable for you chicks. We've got to say, we're loving the glitter and glitz of the gold.
For this look, we're using Make Up For Ever Metal Powder in #1 (US$22.00). It's an intense, pigmented, loose mineral powder that we'll mix with Make Up For Ever Eye Seal (US$21.00).
When you're mixing a loose powder with a transformer to make a liquid liner, simply tap some of the powder onto a surface and add about two drops of the transformer to the powder. Mix with a brush. We're using a Quo angled brush.
Step 1: Gold Liner
This look requires a thick, gold line across the upper lid. It might look a bit messy, don't freak out just yet though. If you need some pointers on doing a sleek, cat eyeliner check out this tutorial here or try this easy trick. You don't need to wing this line out very far, just bring it across from the outer to the inner corner of your eye. The line should be thicker on the outer corner and should blend into the lash line towards the inner corner.
Over top of this, we lightly dusted on a sheer coat of the gold pigment to make it more natural and not as stark against my skin tone.
Step 2: Liner and Mascara
On top of the thick gold line, use a black eyeliner to draw a thinner line as close to the lash line as possible We used Maybelline EyeStudio Master Precise Ink Pen Eyeliner (C$9.29) for this step. A liquid liner is probably easiest to use since it won't smudge like a pencil might.
Lastly, we used a coat of mascara for a longer lashes with more volume and to widen and brighten the eyes, making them really pop. We used CoverGirl LashBlast (C$6.50).
Final Look!
What do you think of this makeup look? Is it something you'd wear?
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Love this!!! It really works on you. I am going to have to try this next time I have a night out! Thank you for sharing. | |
that colour liner is great with your eye colour! | |
cute. | |
Alex, you look amazing! I love the gold eyeliner... I think its beautiful wearable for a lot of people. I remember when people wore yellow eyeliner - it was subtle and brightened the eyes | |
I JUST finished reading the book (at 3AM because I actually couldn't put it down), so I totally get the reference! I wonder how this will look on my East Indian/Olive skin tone. Will definitely be trying it out! | |
That looks gorgeous Alex! | |
That is a great color, i never thought gold would look fabulous...its is:) | |
This looks absolutely stupendous on you! I can't wait to try this. So simple, but really pretty. Especially on us brown eyes babes! :) | |
I think that looks just gorgeous! I would definitely wear that, except that given my cooler skin tone I think I'd try the same idea with silver. | |
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