Inspired: Eva Green Gothic Glamour
She has played a queen, a warrior, a Bond villain and in her latest venture, the sinister but stunning Vanessa Ives in TV drama Penny Dreadful. Eva Green epitomises the natural beauty and seemingly effortless glamour of Frenchwomen while her glossy dark hair and feline eyes hint at a more exotic tangle of genetic ancestry. She could just as easily convince us she is an Egyptian queen or an Israeli secret agent.
Though there are no shortcuts to finding a job working alongside Josh Hartnett daily, there are definitely ways to emulate Eva’s luscious gothic hair, flawless skin and classic makeup.
Inspired: Eva Green Gothic Glamour
Start with high-quality, dependable skincare that nourishes, protects and targets environmental damage by strengthening and hydrating skin. Women all over the world know that Dermalogica is the go-to brand for serious anti-ageing and high-tech ingredients. Use Dermalogica Skin Refining Masque once a week to tighten, tone and thoroughly cleanse your face. Manager of the International Dermal Institute, Emma Hobson recommends the Skin Refining Mask “ideally , 10 to 15 minutes once a week is sufficient. Masks can truly make a big impact on your skin.”
Protect, moisturise and prevent wrinkles around the delicate eye area with Dermalogica Intensive Eye Repair. Avoid using too much and be sure to dab it on rather than rubbing the skin around the eyes. “Depending on genetics and premature ageing, using an eye cream should start around the age of 25,” Hobson advises.
Embrace the latest trend seen on the Cannes red carpet, where Eva outshone her competition in dramatic red dress and lips, by wearing your dark mane in a chic fishtail braid. Struggling with length, volume and braiding skills? Take a shortcut and clip in Lady Jayne Fishtail Braid 45cm in Dark Brown.
Inspired: Eva Green Gothic Glamour
Achieve Eva’s blemish-free complexion by applying theBalm, Time Balm Concealer in Medium 02 to trouble-prone areas such as the bridge of the nose, under the eyes and chin. Allow this to set for a minute before applying Dior’s BB Cream for light, even coverage that won’t melt under the spotlights. Follow with a sweep of cheeky theBalm Mary-Lou Manizer to the upper cheeks and cupid’s bow of the lips.
Inspired: Eva Green Gothic Glamour
Finally, if you’re inspired by gothic but not prepared to wear smouldering eyes and blood-red lips, keep the look tame by painting your nails a chic black. Adopt theBalm I Take My Coffee Matte and Black for a matte finish. If sparkling is more appealing, try Orly’s Goth (black with silver sparkle).
