Friday, May 20, 2011

Backstage beauty at Dion Lee


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We caught up with make-up maestro Napoleon Perdis backstage at Dion Lee's Rosemount Australian Fashion Week show.


A dewy base and radiant glow were the key elements behind Dion's beauty look, which combined to create understated, baby doll glamour.

"It's about primer, concealer and light-patrol," Napoleon says. "It's easy and on the go."

Take note of our top tips to create this look at home.


Dewy base
Start by smoothing Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Primer over your face. Next, add a little radiance to your skin by applying a dollop of liquid illuminator (we love Napoleon Perdis Strobe Cream). For a flawless canvas, blend a concealer pen into any spots or red areas.


Peachy cheeks
For a natural, just-been-kissed flush, blend Napoleon Perdis Light Patrol into your dewy skin. Mix rose, pink ice and silver for a cool, luminous glow. Lightly blend the luminiser (with warm fingers — trust us!) across your cheek bones in a downwards motion — tracing from the top of your ear to the side of your lips.

Top tip: Suck in your cheeks and press your index fingers under your cheekbones. This will give you an idea of where you need to be shading.

"Add a liner or a lipstick to rock this look all year round," Napoleon says. "Clean, uniform and effortless — it's an evolution!"