'Make-up is not always about being bold’, says Emmanuelle Geoffrey, international make-up artist. Unnati Joshi reports
Many women make the mistake of trying out all trends at the same time; an extremely sculpted face with a very strong eye and lip. I believe in finding a balance; try the dark lip trend, for example, but keep the rest of your makeup light and fresh. And I also believe that just because it is a trend, doesn’t mean it will suit you. I believe that trends can be adapted and personalized to a woman. If you don’t feel comfortable wearing a dark purple lipstick, try wearing a purple gloss instead; that way you are still on trend but you don't become a fashion victim,” said Emmanuelle Geoffrey, the lookbook expert from the house of Christian Dior.
Geoffrey was in town for the opening of the brand’s first boutique store at Select Citywalk, Saket. We also asked her about the easiest way to turn a day look into something that works for a night-out, to which she said, “Just create more contrast on your eyes by using a eyeshadow palette in a more intense shade. This has eyeshadows, shimmer and a cream liner to easily make your day makeup look more sophisticated. Apply a deep mascara and a brighter lip colour and you are set for a fun evening out.”
Talking about the latest trends, the international makeup artist said, “Graphic eyeliner, dark lip or a softly sculpted complexion and strobing are the current trends.” Also, she felt, no woman should leave home without a mascara, lipstick and a blush.
We also asked her if there is an age that she thinks is too soon for girls to begin wearing makeup on a regular basis, “That is something I face very often during my travels and which can be a bit tricky. I believe that makeup should be used to enhance beauty but it seems that young girls are wanting to grow up too fast in this world and want to be older more quickly; again, the media has a big influence on the younger generations and it seems that young girls are being ‘forced’ to look and act older than they are. Why rush itIJ That being said, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with a young teenager using a coloured lip balm, a touch of mascara and a hint of blush on the cheeks,” she answered.
Talking about her career, Geoffrey told us, “I think for me the biggest challenge has been that many people think being a makeup artist is all just glitz and glamour but in reality, it has taken a lot of hard work, dedication and sacrifice to get where I am. I wouldn’t have been able to do it if it hadn’t been for the support of my husband, family and friends.”