Makeup artist Asya is here to you show you her makeup ‘best of’. She works with a range of clients, models and photographers but what she enjoys most is one-on-one consultations and teaching her clients how to master their own makeup techniques. “All of us should be able to feel like the most beautiful woman in the world every day. And on the days when that’s a bit harder, luckily we have makeup,“ she says.
I have 7 iconic products for you which should be the cornerstone of your cosmetic collection. Whether you want to spend 5 minutes or 50 on your makeup, whether you’re getting ready for the day ahead or an evening out, beauty enthusiasts really can’t go wrong with these legendary products.
A legendary foundation with high coverage and long-lasting wear, this classic product has been a cosmetic staple for decades. The key benefit of Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place is its reliable coverage and beautiful matt finish, making it perfect for weddings, balls and parties. If, however, you prefer lighter coverage and a glossier finish for daily wear, you can mix it with a little brightening primer or moisturising cream. That way you can create something that’s completely tailored to your needs.
The iconic blusher NARS Blush, with the daring name of Orgasm and neutral undertones, will suit any woman. The combination of a beautifully healthy colour and glitter pigment makes it a truly universal product with which you simply can’t go wrong. Just be careful if you have very textured or oily skin, in which case you should opt for the NARS Blush cream version. It will give your complexion a healthy colour and juicy glow and even looks beautiful on your eyelids.
A luxurious palette with neutral, earthy and pink notes that can be used for everyday wear or for a subtly smoky evening look. Even the matt shades in the Lancôme Hypnôse Palette 5 Couleurs palette contain brightening pigments which literally melt onto your eyelids, creating a beautifully brightened effect. In short, the benefit of this high-end decorative product is its quality – the shades are easy to apply, they mix well and your makeup looks tasteful and luxurious with a minimum amount of time and effort.
A mascara for jumbo lash lovers. Yves Saint Laurent Lash Clash Extreme Volume creates long, striking lashes and you can layer it to create the fashionable ‘clumpy lashes’ look. The other colour versions are also really interesting; we’ve already tried out the blue one for you.
A MAC lipstick belongs in everyone’s handbag, especially one from the Lustreglass range. As the shiny case suggests, MAC Cosmetics Rethink Pink Lustreglass Lipstick offers a shiny finish whilst also being extremely nourishing and soft on your lips. Not only does it deliver colour, but basically you can apply it without looking. As soft as butter – the ideal choice for winter, when every drop of nourishment matters.
The beautiful Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess highlighter in its warm beige shade will primarily suit women with lighter skin. This beautifully soft powder glides easily onto your skin, creating an almost wet look, which adds juiciness and life to your overall makeup. In addition to the tops of your cheekbones, don’t be afraid also to apply the product to your eyelids, the middle of your nose and your upper lip. A healthy glow is never enough.
Setting sprays have long been a staple in our cosmetic bags; many of them also deliver a mattifying effect. But if we’re not after a matt, powdered look, but rather a long-lasting product, the glossy version of Urban Decay All Nighter is exactly what we need. The atomiser itself is also brilliant, creating a fine mist without disturbing your painstakingly created beautiful makeup. Shake well before use, spray on generously and leave to dry before heading out into the night.
Did you like our selection of luxurious, legendary products? Do you already have some of these beauty icons at home or are you just about to start shopping?