The Hunger Games Inspired Make Up Tutorial: Cinna's Gold Eyeliner

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday March 14, 201235 comments


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?
More by Alexandra C.
More on Makeup Tutorials

Facebook Comments


35 Comments

on March 16, 2012  sinna  677 said:

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.

on March 16, 2012  so_adorkable_  2,602 said:

that colour liner is great with your eye colour!

on March 16, 2012  LadyChick234234  3,701 said:

cute.

on March 16, 2012  TashaCat  6,762 said:

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

on March 16, 2012  Oendrila  997 said:

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!

on March 16, 2012  Kagoory  1,784 said:

That looks gorgeous Alex!

on March 16, 2012  AngelinaRosaries  2,303 said:

That is a great color, i never thought gold would look fabulous...its is:)

on March 15, 2012  amyknows  2,352 said:

This looks absolutely stupendous on you! I can't wait to try this. So simple, but really pretty. Especially on us brown eyes babes! :)

on March 15, 2012  LEHA  1,658 said:

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.

on March 15, 2012  MizzRobin  13,788 said:


I think this color looks great on you and complements your eye color and skin tone!

Add Comment:

Name:
Blog URL: