In the grand scheme of seasonal beauty, Autumn can be counted on to usher in a staid, collegiate cool. But this Fall, there’s a desire to be seen. And reflective makeup acts as a personal spotlight, attracting just the right amount of attention. Why not go for an all out glow? “Touches of shine on the eyes and skin creates a high glam mood,” says Deanna Melluso, the New York City-based makeup artist who created the looks here. The perfect complement? A lipstick that leaves lips sumptuous — and visibly plumped — thanks to a mirror-like shine that actually gets more intense with wear.
If this sounds too good to be true, it’s not the stuff of myth, we assure you. Dior’s just-dropped slimline lipstick, Rouge Dior On Stage, has a high-tech formula with a unique finish. “It’s what we call double-phase,” says Peter Philips, the creative and image director of Christian Dior Makeup. A few seconds after it’s swiped on, “the true identity” of the shade will become apparent as polymers flash off, he explains, “boosting the shine effect.”
“Go just beyond the border. The shine on the edge gives a bit of volume.” — Peter Philips
An added bonus: Color is low transfer, which means it lasts — and liner isn’t necessary. “You can use a liner just because you want to draw the lip line, but you don’t have to,” Philips says. Here, Melluso added dimension by outlining with a darker hue before applying the pumped-up neutral 168 Copper Attraction. Blending edges with a small brush creates a diffused, ombre effect.
Sip on champagne, kiss with abandon — this lipstick won’t lose its fervor.
As for shades, anything goes. A high-gloss finish makes a bold, look-at-me statement that might just bring the action straight to you, whether you choose a nude or classic, racy red.
Rouge Dior On Stage lipstick, $48, comes in ten shades. Learn more at dior.com.
Photography by Thomas Chimney
Beauty Direction by Gwen Flamberg
Makeup by Deanna Melluso
Using Dior Beauty Fall Makeup Collection
