3.  Achieve matte overall finish using loose translucent powder and large quality powder brush. Disperse a light dusting to remove any shine without excess depositing in creases or looking to dry and "cakey".

* Need to stay polished on the go? TRY Vincent Longo Pressed Powder

Don't forget that using good quality tools make all the difference in the world in getting the results you want...this look needs to be flawless.  Quality brushes and well performing makeup is half the battle to any great look.

4. Add blush color for soft dimension (two tones are ideal and will work together to create more natural looking dimension).   Place deeper shade along the side of cheek bone letting it fade as you approach the side of your face (don't extend it too far, you don't want that eighties over sculpted look).  Take the second lighter tone and use it in the apple of the cheek. 

* There are many great blush/ bronzer duos available, but if you want dimension without the 'sun kissed" appearance, TRY Vincent Longo Day Play, Duo Compact Blush.

The Eyes:  

Because classic modern beauty eye makeup style is clean and not overdone, "matte" skin and eye color flattering tones work best.  Once again neutral earth tone shadows work well to flatter and bring sophistication, as well as, define your eyes.

On translucent powder dusted eyelids apply (for dry base and staying power):
1. Eye shadow: Light earth tone shade shadow from lash line to just below brow bone (blend into brow bone not the the brow)

2. Medium shade of same color family blended in crease area of upper lid and just under lower lash line (thickest line under middle of lower lashes that tapers and gently blends out to corners). Optional, for more definition, try dark shade of same color family placed close to and along upper lash line. 

* TRY NARS Eyeshadow Duo ('Dream Lover' shown above... there is some shimmer in this duo)

3.  Liner: Classic modern eye makeup style is a very precise look, so make sure that you line the top lash line with dark eyeliner, as close to your lash line as possible, so it becomes one with your lash line and functions to thicken your lashes. 

TRY tarte double ended pencil eye liner in 'Classic Black/Khaki" .

4. Be sure to use a good eyelash curler to make the eyes as large and wide open as possible.
TRY Eyelash Curler

5.  Apply Mascara:  Two coats of black, or black/brown mascara that is non clumpy, non flaky and keeps the look of naturally tapering lashes. Use very sparingly on lower lashes.
TRY this inexpensive favorite L'Oreal Lash Out Lengthening and Separating Mascara, Black OR
For more on application techniques, click here.

The Lips: 

Classic, clean, polished ...  What color?  Anything that brings the word "sophisticated" to mind.  Lined lips with sheer berry/brown tones often work well with this eye makeup style. 

1. Start with a lip primer to moisten and protect the lips.
TRY CARGO+care Lip Base.
2. Line lips with a shade as close to lip color as possible.
TRY DuWop Neutral Pencils "Teardrop".
3.  Apply matte or sheer crème in mauve to berry/brown tones  TRY:CARGO Celebrity Charity Collection Lipsticks in beautiful tones for a great cause ("Ce Ce" by Courtney Cox Arquette shown above). If you like red, this one has been designed to work with any skin tone Paula Dorf Lip Color For Lips, "Gilda" .  Make sure you use a lip liner for a clean precisely defined mouth.   
Optional: Add modern flare to lips by using great gloss DuWop Venom Gloss For Lips, Hyacinth (shown above).

When it comes to classic modern eye makeup styles their is emphasis on both design precision, with techniques like  blending and balance, as well as beauty precision.  It is very important to have a sense of yourself to make effective, feature enhancing product choices.  This approach applies to classic modern beauty style period, because balance, precision, harmony, and effective choices are all manners of detailing that are critical to the polished delivery of this high impact style.

The right palette and tools go a long way to deliver this eye makeup style with success and ease. Here are a few great product suggestions (copy and paste into search box):

		SHOPPING LIST:
	Face	Sue Devitt 70% Triple Seaweed Gel Foundation.
		Tarte Clean Slate, Face Primer
		Vincent Longo Pressed Powder
		Vincent Longo Day Play, Duo Compact Blush.
	Eyes	NARS Eyeshadow Duo
		Tarte double ended pencil eye liner in 'Classic Black/Khaki
		Tart Eyelash Curler
		L'Oreal Lash Out Lengthening and Separating Mascara, Black
	Lips	CARGO+care Lip Base
		DuWop Neutral Pencils "Teardrop"
		CARGO Celebrity Charity Collection Lipsticks
		DuWop Venom Gloss For Lips, Hyacinth  search:

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