Beauty Box 5

Unless you have been living under a rock you have seen Beyonce’s new video Formation and you have already formulated your own opinions over the song topic. We also have all seen her Super Bowl Halftime Show with Coldplay and Bruno Mars. Beyonce’s performance was certainly memorable (hello backround dancers rockin’ afros) and the ladies at BB5 thought her make-up was absolutely flawless. Time to recreate! 

One thing we did notice was that her make-up looked different at every angle. When she first graced the screen it looked like Queen Bey had a mauvey look and then in the next shot her make-up looked all copper. She for sure had strobed and highlighted skin that illuminated the entire stage even while she was about to fall (sorry Bey we had to) and a halo eye. It really takes a lot to be Beyonce and we don’t have her resources or Sir John, so keep in mind this will be an imitation and not an exact duplication. So, here’s what Erin at team BB5 used to imitate Yonce’s show stopping look:

Eyes:      

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

L’oreal Paris True Match concealer in medium/deep

Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Saddle

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Espresso

MAC Cosmetics Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Amorous Alloy

MAC Cosmetics Irresistibly Charming Glitter and Pigments in Gold - Blonde’s Gold

MAC Cosmetics Eye Pencil in Coffee

False Eyelashes #747 Medium

Duo Eyelash Adhesive Dark Tone

Benefit Bad Gal Lash  

Face:

MAC Cosmetics Prep+Prime

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Foundation in NC45

Mirabella Perfecting Powder in Translucent 

Manna Kadar Cosmetics 3-in-1 pigment

Nars Bronzing Powder in Laguna    

Lips:

MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner in Cork

MAC Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Persistence

MAC Cosmetics Irresistibly Charming Glitter and Pigments in Gold - Blonde’s Gold

Begin this look by filling in your eyebrows and sculpting them with a concealer. Then begin your shadow process. One word to keep in mind for this look is BLENDING. Beyonce had no harsh lines and everything was blended to perfection even on her lips. The halo-like eyeshadow cannot be recreated without intense blending. I used a brush from MAC cosmetics #224 to buff the shadows in my crease, brush #135 to create the halo, and brush #252 to pat the pigment in the center of the eyelid. Of course always use an eyeshadow primer before applying eyeshadow. I used one from Elizabeth Mott that came in the February Beauty Box 5- Thank Me Later. Also, it didn’t appear that Yonce had on false lashes but, to me, no look is complete without some full eyelashes. So, I got a very natural pair of lashes, #747 in size medium, and used a dark adhesive. The great thing about #747 falsies is they come in different sizes like XS, S, M, and L. So they are really perfect for any eye shape.  

Beyonce had a bronzed cheek and crazy highlight. So instead of using a blush, I used a bronzer, which keeps the look warm. Then I added Manna Kadar 3-in-1 pigment in Fantasy (which came in the February Beauty Box) as my highlight to get the same strobed skin. Beyonce’s skin could be seen from space, so I added a lot of highlight.

Finish this look with a dark brown liner and a nude lipstick. Everyone’s shade of nude will be different, so I recommend testing a lot of shades before deciding on the perfect nude lip. Once the lip is applied, press the same pigment used on your eyes into the center of your lips to create the cyber look.      

Okay, ladies now let’s get in formation!! #swag