Top 6 films that will inspire makeup experiments
For a cozy weekend
For a pleasant weekend, we have collected several films in which the role of makeup is difficult to overestimate. We remember classic and modern films to get inspired for new beauty looks.
"Breakfast at Tiffany's", 1961
The signature image of the main character, played by the beautiful Audrey Hepburn, is well known to everyone. Classic graceful black eyeliner, thickly painted eyelashes with black mascara, combed eyebrows and lipstick in a neutral shade. Interestingly, Audrey’s skin required special attention. On set, make-up artist Wally Westmore used a lighter shade of foundation than the actress's natural skin color. The thing is that without this trick the camera focused only on Audrey's eyes, which is why the face on the screen looked flat.
"Euphoria", 2019
The American television series became famous not only for its sharp plot, but also for its original makeup solutions, which appealed to many makeup artists around the world. Makeup artist Doniella Davy was responsible for the beauty images of the heroines - thanks to her, each of the girls got their own recognizable makeup.
Tears of glitter appeared on the face of the main character Ru, played by Zendaya, and the eyelids of Jules, a transgender girl played by the famous model Hunter Schafer, were decorated with either clouds or bright lines drawn with neon eyeliner.
"Showgirls", 1995
Paul Verhoeven's cult film about the world of show business will become a real inspiration for everyone who works in the beauty industry. Makeup images of dancers at an elite strip club in Las Vegas can be considered an encyclopedia of 90s makeup. The girls' stage makeup includes the most spectacular solutions: yellow-red flames on the eyelids, blue false eyelashes, elaborate wide arrows with sparkles and even curly colored eyebrows.
"Contempt", 1963
Another legendary image for the world of fashion and beauty was born in the film “Contempt”, the main character of which was the sex symbol of all times, Brigitte Bardot. French casual makeup, consisting of smokey eyes, wide winged eyeliner, highlighted eyebrows and chocolate lipstick, has won the hearts of many girls over the past 60 years.
"Sorry to Bother You", 2018
It is interesting that makeup artist Christine Coleman, who also worked on the set of Euphoria, was responsible for the makeup in the film Sorry to Bother You. Therefore, it is not surprising that in this film you will find original patterns on the eyelids, combinations of bright colors, neon and rhinestones on the faces of the main characters. By the way, “Sorry to Bother You” is an American black comedy that reveals the problems of everyday racism, so it’s definitely worth watching the film.
Desperately Seeking Susan, 1985
This film has been called the encyclopedia of 80s fashion more than once, because it contains all the most iconic images of that bright time. After the release of this film on wide screens, Madonna, who played the main role in it, became for many not just an idol, but also a role model in terms of style. Catchy makeup with deeply lined eyes, bright red lips and careless hair - this is exactly what a rebel of the 80s looked like!