Extreme Smoke         

Smoky eyes shouldn’t require incredible skill to create. “It’s supposed to be a bit rock ’n’ roll and without defined lines,” explains Jodi Urichuk, makeup artist for L’Oréal Paris. Whether you’re drawn to natural tones or a darker, edgier look, spread a cream eyeshadow over the entire eyelid with the help of a small dense brush, says Urichuk, and don’t be afraid to go a little heavy with it. The final touch? A bit of mascara—or none at all.

Pencil Thin       

Yes, pencil-lined lips are back. How they differ from their predecessors, according to Grace Lee, lead makeup artist for Maybelline New York, is that “in the 1990s, lipliners created a pretty noticeable contrast with lipstick that was often too pale. I call that ‘the Oreo mouth’! Now, the liner and lipstick melt into each other in a much more harmonious way.” Apply your lipstick first, and then use a lipliner that’s a slightly darker shade to avoid an obvious separation.

Snow Queen     

Whether softly frosted at Mark Fast, ultra-graphic at Maison Laponte or straight-up bejewelled at Coperni, eyelids coated in metallic sparkles were white-hot this season. “Rely on your jewellery to choose the shade that suits you best,” says Lee. “If you tend to wear silver accessories, go with silver or frosted shadows. If you’re more into gold, go with eyeshadow shades with golden or yellow undertones.” Or try a full-on 1990s Drew Barrymore look—also ultra-fashionable right now—and finish with a couple of swipes of rich burgundy lipstick.

Red-Hot Lips       

This season, ultra-pigmented creamy-red lips are stealing the show. “Coating your lips in a bright red is like putting on a pencil skirt that makes you look amazing,” says Urichuk. “Your posture changes, and you emanate confidence!” All you need to complete the look, she adds, is “unified and luminous skin and a thin line of eyeliner or, if you prefer a modern effect, eyes that are completely makeup-free.”

Monochromatic Softness     

The best way to get reacquainted with makeup is the mono- chromatic “soft glam” makeover, which suits every skin tone and level of expertise. “I like to blend a bit of the I Explore shade of Rouge Signature from L’Oréal Paris with my fingertips onto my lips, eyelids and cheekbones,” says Urichuk. She suggests completing the look with a taupe, chestnut or chocolate-brown shadow liner along the lash line and a swipe of lipgloss. It’s as simple as it is sublime!

Strong Lines        

It’s hard to resist the avant-garde-meets-classic eye makeup spotted on the runways at Christian Dior, Erdem and Courrèges. The key to recreating these looks at home? Practice! “You can draw the shape you want with a brown or grey pencil before covering it with pigment-rich ebony eyeliner,” says Lee. “Most importantly, keep a cotton swab handy to clean up any mess.” The pro also suggests finishing the look with a simple nude lipstick.

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