Beleza: The Brazilian Art of Beauty
The recent soccer madness has directed the spotlight on Brazil. It’s the perfect time to be inspired by the dark-haired, honey-skinned beauty of the Brazilians and the riotous colours of Carnivale. Sweep out the dull greys, beige and greige, and embrace supercharged colours!
Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio are the poster girls for glossy, lustrous dark hair and long, tanned limbs. Take a leaf out of their Victoria’s Secret notebook, and take your mane a few shades darker to enhance its fuller, shinier appearance. Schwarzkopf Mousse in Dark Brown 400 and L’Oreal Brasilia (Darkest Brown) are fantastic options for an easy at-home transformation. Both leave the hair shiny and fuller-looking. Style those coffee-coloured locks into big, beachy waves a la Gisele using Kerastase Oleo-Curl Creme D’huile.
- Beleza: The Brazilian Art of Beauty
Beleza: The Brazilian Art of Beauty
While being born with naturally high cheekbones and feline eyes is the ultimate dream, a little bit of smart contouring with bronzer, illuminator, shadows and eyebrow liner.
Beleza: The Brazilian Art of Beauty
A sweep of L’Oreal (www.loreal.com) Glam Bronze from the top of the ear toward the outer corners of the lip will deepen the natural shadow under the cheekbones. Avoid any harsh lines by blending with a brush under natural light. A touch of Jane Iredale (janeiredale.com) mineral blush stick on the apples of the cheek flatters the contours and enhances the roundness of the cheeks.
Beleza: The Brazilian Art of Beauty
In honor of the world-famous Carnivale, get Rio-ravenous lips with ck One Wanted (electric pink), Lip Lock (deep red) and Bite Me (tangerine). Start your eye makeup using a neutral palette – with a sweep of darker brown over the crease and edges of the upper eyelid. A touch of pale beige or cream on the inner corner of the eye enhances the whiteness of the eyes. You can depend on nyx’s Sex Bomb Palette . Add a sweep of ’Diors Art Pen in Cruise Blue. This is a party, remember?
Beleza: The Brazilian Art of Beauty
The subtle gold shimmer of Maybelline New York’s Colour Tattoo in Barely Branded will have you dreaming of where the jungle meets the golden sands in Alter do Chao.
