M.A.C Senior Artists Vimi Joshi and Gordon Espinet On Make-up Trends 2008

Vimi Joshi and Gordon Espinet

Skin

‘‘It’s the no make-up look that is huge this year, it looks like you’ve got nothing on,’’ says Vimi Joshi, senior artist for MAC, Middle East and India. So foundation’s not just smoothed over the whole skin, it’s applied on strategic spots.
Vimi's pick: M.A.C Face and Body Foundation
Make-up artist Gordon Espinet, for M.A.C votes for an even skin tone, without shimmer. ‘‘The only sheen your face should have is the one that comes from your skin,’’ he says. He further describes it as ‘‘The glow that comes from within when you’ve got incredibly hydrated skin.’’
Gordon's pick: M.A.C Select Tint

Eyes

The eyes are in focus this year and they look super glam. ‘‘When the skin is plain and lips are sheer, the eyes are made up,’’ says Gordon. Stay away from harsh lines made with liquid liners or pencils. Opt for shadows, shades of brown, moss green, beige and taupe, with gold and precious metal shades highlighting the inner corners.
Gordon's picks: M.A.C Eye Shadows in Romp, Soba, Bronze; Velvet Moss; Brule and Satin Taupe; Goldmine, Electra
M.A.C’s favorite make-up trend for the season is maxed-out eyes, with big dark lashes, big dark brows or big dark eyeshadow. ‘‘The doe-eyed look is in,’’ says Vimi. An example: At a recent M.A.C trends show, Vimi gave a model a mermaid look, primping her eye with Minted Eye Kohl and Rollickin' Paint Pot before putting on Shimmermoss Eye Shadow and then highlighted the lash line with Reflects Turquatic Glitter.
She also added that, "Remember that exaggerated eye make-up is accompanied by minimal amounts of make-up elsewhere. So use an intense eyeshadow and minimal mascara, or massive amounts of mascara and false lashes, but a blank lid and brow."
Vimi's picks: M.A.C Plush Lash Mascara

Lips

"Lips are tricky this season", Gordon says. ‘‘Some of the greatest colors are in fashion, but they’re not easy for everyone to carry off,’’ he says. On the palette are corals, khakis and reddish hues. ‘‘Off shades of pinks, like orange and blue-toned pinks, are still very big,’’ he adds.
The in-your-face glossy sheen that’s been ruling make-up season after season has given way to a creamy matte lip, says Vimi.
Vimi and Gordon's picks: M.A.C Mattene Lipsticks in Seriously Rich, Tango, Orange Dare, Powersuit