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?
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on March 14, 2012  Becky  13,128 said:

totally something I'd wear! I love gold and bronzey eye colours! Maybe not office wear, but still extremely wearable! Aleandra you look beautiful!! The gold lids really bright out the your eyes :-)

on March 14, 2012  AlexJC  50 said:

@Takoda of course, 47 years young I should have said! I think was shocked more than he was 47 which is not too much younger than my father! And you don't look a day over 21 either Takoda! :)

on March 14, 2012  takoda  28,648 said:

Wow Alex this looks great on you!! I might give it a try if I had somewhere nice to go. Thanks for showing all of us this.
And by the way, 47 isn't that old!! I'm going to be 46 this summer and I don't feel a day over 21.LOL Now we both know we need our boots for that one.LOL

on March 14, 2012  Ali de Bold  STAFF said:

Alexandra, you look stunning!

on March 14, 2012  Aliza  14,011 said:

I love, love, love the gold eyeliner look! I use a different brand that has more glitter pigments in it but this is definitely a toned down wearable look.

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