Matin Maulawizada, lead makeup artist for this season’s Pamella Roland show, was inspired by the designer’s collection, a visual narrative of the history of the Tzar and Russian Court.  He developed a flawless makeup look that showcased the simplicity of women’s beauty in tandem with the “opulence of St. Petersburg.”

Flawless Face:  A fresh, “no makeup look” was key to balancing the collection’s bold accents

·         First, Matin applied Laura Mercier Foundation Primer ($32) to create the perfect canvas for makeup application.

·         Then, depending on the model’s complexion, he used Laura Mercier Crème Smooth Foundation ($50) or Laura MercierSilk Crème Foundation ($43) to hydrate and protect the skin.

·         Next, he used Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage ($30) to perfect the skin, concealing any problem areas.

·         He applied Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder ($35) to set and finish the look.

·         To give the skin a healthy color, Matin brushed Laura Mercier Crème Cheek Colour in Blaze($24) and Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour in Sweet Mandarin ($24) onto the cheekbones. 

·         Matin then contoured the apples of the cheeks with the Bronzer Veil from Laura Mercier Bonne Mine Healthy Glow for Face & Cheeks Crème Colour Palette ($48). (The Bonne Mine Palette not only provides a healthy, natural glow, but 100 percent of the profits from its sales are donated to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund.)

Enchanting Eyes: Matin used varying shades of gold to highlight the eyes

·         Matin gently brushed Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Colour in Gilded Moonlight ($24) onto the eyelid. 

·         He then applied Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc in Golden Mosaic ($38) to the eyelids, leaving them gleaming with a warm, natural sheen.

·         To complete the eyes, he swept on a coat of Laura Mercier Gold Mascara (created exclusively for the Pamella Roland show), to dramatically lengthen and define lashes.

·         Laura Mercier Eye Brow Pencil ($20) was applied to define the models’ eyebrows as needed.

Lustrous Lips: Deep Wine lips created a modern look that “tied all the colors together”

• Matin applied Laura Mercier Lip Silk ($22) to the models’ lips to create a smooth and nourished base.   

• He contoured and shaded the lips using Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Coffee Bean ($20).
• Adding the final touch, he applied Laura Mercier Lip Pencil in Deep Wine ($20) to achieve bold, modern look.