Final Look: Skincare

These are the final images from my skincare photo shoot. This was a very easy shoot to create, especially after trialling it previously on the same model. The whole vibe of this look was very earthy and healthy. Unlike my trail, I decided to let my model's hair down as it nicely frames the face. I wound up using photoshop to make my model's skin as flawless as possible as the texture on the un-retouched shots was distracting and wouldn't be found in a skincare advert. 

Skincare Look Trial

These are the shoots from my skincare look trial. I've applied an even base and false lashes, I want to keep it minimal so the focus is on the skin. I styled my model's hair into a straight ponytail, keeping it off of the face. Though the hairstyle is nice and works well with this simple look, I think my model better suits her hair down which is how I intend to fashion it for my final skincare look. These images are un-retouched too, I wanted to see just how flawless I can make the base without the use of photography. I think my model has a healthy, evenly toned complexion however the texture of the skin isn't good. It's very bumpy and definitely requires some retouching which I will spend time doing on the final images.  

Skincare Look: Moodboard & Designs

For my additional look for this unit, I have opted to create a Chanel inspired Skincare Look. Chanel carry an incredibly reputable skincare line and I so I thought I would pay homage to it with a clean, fresh skincare look.
 When thinking about creating a look for Skincare, I considered what consumer's want to achieve out of their skincare products and how they want their skin to look. Some key words that come to mind, youthful, healthy, clear, hydrated.
This is the moodboard I created for the skincare look, the majority of it being the clear complexions of models.

This particular look requires am emphasis on the skin, therefore I have devised the one makeup design which will be flawless skin and a set of false lashes. I will carefully prep the skin according to my model's skin type before applying only foundation and concealer to create the perfect base. The false lashes are to add a little definition to the eyes.
 Because this look focuses on the skin and not an overall look, I want to use a simple hairstyle that won't distract from the overall look. The first hair design is a sleek ponytail, set high up on the head and off of the face. The second hairstyle is straight hair, let down, very simple and also off the face.  Thanks to the similarity in the texture of hair, I can shoot with both hairstyles and critique which works best in post production.

Makeup Design 1

Hair Design 1

Hair Design 2

Choosing an Additional Look

Aside from the 4 selected looks, I have the opportunity to decide what my final look will be based on. Still relating to my chosen brand, Chanel, I have the options to choose skincare, nails or perfume.

 I have chosen skincare as I feel this will really put my makeup skills to the test to create the ultimate flawless skin that would be believable as a skincare advertisement.  Chanel don't have very many skincare advertisements, below are the few I found online. I love how healthy and fresh faced the models look.  

Final Look: Day

Here is the outcome of my Chanel Day Look on my lovely model, Maddie. Here is a YouTube video I created, showing how I created this look... 

These are my final images from photographing Maddie. Her lovely long hair was so easy to work with and style into a low chignon which I think suits her nicely. The makeup is very simple, I used some soft fleshy tones from my Urban Decay makeup palettes on her eyes and a blend of three different MAC lipsticks on her lips. To give a little definition to the natural contour of her face, I used Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow. Fortunately Maddie has very clear skin so there wasn't a whole lot to edit via photoshop. I did however use the software to adjust the exposure of the images and erase the odd imperfection. 

 I am very pleased with the outcome of this shoot, especially the hair as I feel I really perfected this look which I'd only learnt the week prior in lesson. 

Lesson: Hairstyle for Day Look

For my Day Look, I want to create a low chignon on my model. Here is how I created my first chignon in class.

Products and Equipment:

• Hair brushes
• Hair grips and ties
• Assortment of accessories

Method:

1. Begin with an off centre parting
2. Section off the front of the hair, in line with the ears and secure out of the way
3. You may put some height in the crown section by back combing if necessary 
4. Brush the hair back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with a tie
5. Back comb it a little to help create shape
6. Roll the end of the pony tail up and over, securing with grips against the head
7. Use wide grips to tease the hair from the sides and secure
8. With the front section, either plait or twist and fasten back over the top of the chignon
9. Finally, decorate with accessories accordingly 

Day Look: Moodboard & Designs

I would define Day Makeup as very neutral and subtle. It should enhance the natural features and colours of the face without looking too dramatic or bold. A Day Makeup should look effortless and appear flawless in daylight, 

 This mood board reflects my inspiration for my Chanel inspired Day Look. I want the look to reflect sophisticated beauty, nothing too elaborate. 

From my mood board, I created the following two hair and makeup designs. The first makeup design includes a matte brown eyeshadow and dark red lip. The colour on the chart appears a lot harsher than I envision it working on a model's face. I propose a cool bronze flush on the cheeks and filled in, groomed brows. The hairstyle is a sleek bun, set high on top of the head. The hair would be sleeked using product such as mousse or wax and held firmly in place with hairspray. 

Upon reflection, I feel the lip colour is a little too harsh for a day makeup and the hair is quite a formal style that may not portray the natural, comfortable look I intend on achieving.  

Day Makeup 1

Day Hairstyle 1

I've taken the critique of my first designs into consideration when creating the following designs. The makeup chart, again, doesn't truly reflect how I imagine the colours will sit on a models skin. I have toned down the colour of the eye shadow and lipstick. I want a more nude/taupe lipstick which I think I can achieve with a blend of MAC Taupe & Retro. For the eyeshadow, I intend to use the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette which includes soft nude and pink tones. On the cheeks, I will use Charlotte Tilbury's Filmstar Bronze and Glow palette to contour and highlight the model's cheek bones. For my model's complexion, I want a porcelain-like finish that I find is so popular amongst Chanel makeup adverts. Chanel models' skin is also clean and flawless.
 For the hairstyle, I want to re-create a style I learnt in the technical lessons, a low chignon. It will be styled neatly with some loose strands hanging in curls around my model's face so not to look too formal.

Day Makeup 2

Day Hairstyle 2

Chanel: Inspiration for a 'Day Look'

I'm looking at Chanel adverts for inspiration for a 'Day Look'. Every model has a flawless base, a very healthy, often luminous glow. Any colour used, be in rouge, lipstick or eyeshadow, it is very subtle. There is little intensity with a Chanel day makeup, every image accentuates the model's natural beauty. The hair in these adverts is most often up and away from the face, all the models have a fair complexion and are either blonde or brunette. 

http://models.com/Work/chanel-chanel-beauty

Lesson: Creating my first 'Chanel' Look

This is the first look I created, inspired by Chanel, in lesson. It was spontaneously constructed with only a basic understanding of Chanel makeup looks. The styling is obviously not in accordance with the brand and the hair isn't styled accordingly either. I was entirely focusing on the makeup for this particular practical. I applied foundation before enhancing the cheekbones with bronzer and highlighter. I added a little shimmer around the eyes and a thick coat of mascara. I also filled in the brows, following my model's natural brow shape and applied a popping glossy pink lipstick to her lips. I went a little bit overboard on the photoshop, especially when it came to erasing the under eye area as my model had heavy lines. I am definitely going to use this unit to perfect my photoshop skills to create a realistic finish to my looks, should they need it.  

Famous For: Le Vernis

Chanel's Le Vernis Nail Colour's are incredibly popular polishes and have delivered some of the most sought after shades in the nail industry. Consumers are not only attracted to the high gloss and lasting hold of the varnishes but the colours produced are always  intense and trend adherent.

Each year, the world goes crazy for the latest shades released by Chanel, however there are five timeless classics that are always in high demand. They are Pirate, Beige, Black Satin, Particuliere and Rouge Noir.

In 2009, the release of Jade, a grassy green, sparked frenzy with waiting lists and sell outs internationally.

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Famous For: The First Red Lipstick

When looking to create her first line of lipsticks, Gabrielle Chanel's first point of purpose was the texture. She wanted to create hydrating balms that were comfortable yet pigmented. The first lipstick produced was a classic red colour, the black metal it was packaged in had a slider mechanism to access the lipstick. To identify the colour of the lipstick from the packaging, a sticker of the same colour was stuck to the bottom of the tube.

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Chanel meets Marilyn

"What do you wear to bed?" Marilyn was asked. "Just a few drops of No5" was her answer. After this famous answer in a 1954 interview, the popularity of Chanel's signature No5 fragrance increased hugely. Quite like the craze of celebrity associated products today, everybody wanted to smell like their favourite movie star, Marilyn.

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The Chanel Logo

Chanel's signature logo is of two opposing 'C' letters, interlocking. The logo was designed by Coco Chanel herself in 1925. It has remained the same every since and become the iconic symbol for Chanel, used on the packaging of every makeup product.
The design is simplistic and chic, it's also timeless which is why the logo has served so meaningfully since the 1920s. With the international recognition of the brand, you instantly associate the logo with Chanel.

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Who is Peter Philips?

Peter Philips is a Belgium born makeup artist who spent five years in the position of Creative Director of Chanel Makeup. He was the mastermind behind some of Chanel's most glamorous catwalk makeup looks and is also to thank for the creativity and quality of the brand's makeup products and collections. Working closely with Karl Lagerfeld, he helped achieve the most memorable catwalk creations.

F/W 2012

S/S 2013

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Introducing Lucia Pica

As of January 1st 2015, Lucia Pica has been the new Global Creative Makeup and Colour Designer at Chanel. She has replaced makeup artist Peter Philips who moved to Dior almost two years ago.

Pica is recognised for her use of colour as well as collaborations with photographers Alasdair McLellan and Jamie Hawkesworth.
Here are a series of images of Pica's work...

I love Lucia Pica's work, I'm especially inspired by the strong colour she likes to apply to the eyes. She may have eccentric tendencies but I think she'll fit in just perfectly at Chanel. I can't wait to see the incredible things she's going to do with their cosmetics.


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