Makeup like Brezhnev's. How Vera Brezhnev's makeup was created for the Cannes Film Festival

Today, a beautiful Monday morning, we will start with an equally wonderful master class on makeup in the style of Vera Brezhneva. Well, admit it honestly: who among us girls hasn’t dreamed of being at least a little like this blond diva?

And now, thanks to the advice leading makeup artist M.A.S Russia and CIS Anton Zimin, we have such an opportunity! Makeup by Vera Brezhneva We went through one of her latest and probably most stylish photo shoots step by step and selected all the products necessary for it. So, let's begin!

Anton Zimin, leading makeup artist at MAS Russia and CIS

How to repeat Vera Brezhneva's makeup step by step:

In order to recreate Vera Brezhneva's makeup, start by applying skincare and foundation.

1. Apply a light moisturizing lotion with SPF protection (for example, M.A.C LIGHTFUL MARINE-BRIGHT SPF 30 MOISTURIZER).

Next, use a compact cushion foundation to even out your skin tone. Cushion is a new, but already loved by many, makeup product. Thanks to a formula rich in moisturizing ingredients, the cushion cares for your skin and gives you a healthy, satiny glow. Secure the result with M.A.C Pro Longwear Powder, it will give a matte effect, like in Vera’s makeup, and prolong its durability.

2. Eyes are the main focus in makeup by Vera Brezhneva and to ensure your look remains perfect throughout the day, even out your eyelid skin with primer M.A.C PREP + PRIME 24-HOUR EXTEND EYE BASE.

Next you will need three shades of eyeshadow. To create it, it is more convenient to use a palette of already collected eyeshadow shades that harmoniously match each other. Apply a delicate peach shade using brushes (No. 239) in the inner corners of the eyes and under the eyebrow. Use the same brush to apply a more saturated lilac to the entire moving eyelid and blend it slightly. Mark the outer corners of the eye with a dark, brown-plum shade, giving an elongated shape, and blend well with brushes (No. 217). Repeat the combination along the lower eyelash contour, only with a thinner line.

3. For greater expressiveness, use black pencil (M.A.C Eye Kohl Pencil shade Smolder) draw the inner line of the lower eyelid.

4. Create a classic black liner using gel eyeliner.

5. For a dramatic effect you will need false eyelashes M.A.C #36. Then coat your lashes using mascara with a silicone brush for better separation.

6. To shape your eyebrows, use M.A.C Brow Palette Duo, highlight the main part of the eyebrows with a light shade, and draw the corners of the eyebrows with a darker shade using brushes No. 208. Comb and set the shape with eyebrow gel.

7. For lip makeup, use matte lipstick in a neutral pink shade. (M.A.C Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour in Back in Vogue).

8. Finish your makeup with a cool beige blush (a dark shade of powder will also work), giving your face a slight tan effect.

The 71st Cannes Film Festival brought together not only foreign celebrities, but also several soldiers from our front - among whom was Vera Brezhneva. She appeared on the red carpet at the premiere of the film “Three Faces” in a Versace dress and Messika jewelry. She combined this duet with a high bun and discreet makeup, the main accent of which was red lipstick. The makeup artist personally told us how the image was created. Lena Yasenkova.

“I started my makeup for the red carpet by evening out the skin - first I applied the Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter radiant base, then the foundation. I usually mix several shades to create the perfect tone - this time I used two versions of Light Wonder. I also like the contour best from makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury. Her Film Star Bronze & Glow palette has a dark bronzer and a subtle sandy highlighter - I use them together to create a smooth transition. But I achieved the shine using Dior luminizer. The skin looks very fresh thanks to it.”

“The main emphasis was on the lips. To get a rich red with a slightly carroty undertone, I mixed several products: Christian Louboutin matte lipstick, YSL lip varnish and outlined with a M.A.C pencil."

“I wanted to create a fresh and natural make-up - so for the eyebrows I only used pencil and High Definition wax. Plus I highlighted the edge of the eyelash and drew on a small arrow with Chanel eyeliner. I used Tom Ford eyeshadow as the basis for my eye makeup. The icing on the cake was the Stellary mascara, which perfectly separated and lengthened my lashes.”

“Then I applied a thin layer of La Mer powder in the T-zone to mattify the skin. Next step: apply bronzing powder from the same brand over the entire face to combine everything into a harmonious composition. And a little secret - red carpet makeup is not complete without body products. To give my skin a glow, I applied St. bronzer. Tropez."

Natural blondes often face a seemingly significant problem: light hair color comes with almost invisible eyebrows and eyelashes, and therefore an unmade-up face may not look bright and expressive enough. The natural makeup of Vera Brezhneva, a “star” and part-time blonde, proves by her example that you can look elegant, fresh, well-groomed and tasteful with a minimum of decorative cosmetics on your face! The main thing is to skillfully use some secret techniques and maintain a sense of proportion!

Good tone is the basis of any makeup

What can ruin even expertly executed makeup? Maybe beautifully shaded eyes or evenly defined lips? That's right - bad tone, and it is this that is the basis of everything. If your skin does not cause any special problems, there are no inflammations or enlarged pores, then you can only give it an aristocratic porcelain matte finish using a light veil of loose powder.

In the same case, if the skin condition is not ideal, do not forget about foundation (preferably a light, loose texture), and concealer will help hide small defects and blue shadows under the eyes. The shade of foundation or concealer should exactly match the shade of your skin and blend seamlessly with it.

Hot question: should I use blush or not? The answer is clear: yes! They help in the so-called sculpting of the face, making features more textured. But there is a fine line here, as with all stages of makeup a la naturel: the main thing is not to oversaturate the face with overly bright or dark colors. Choose a blush shade slightly darker than your foundation shade. Suitable: soft pink, pale coral, peach. Correctly selected blush will noticeably refresh natural makeup, adding a touch of sophistication and piquancy to it.

Invisible eye makeup

Emphasizing your eyes using natural makeup should be done very carefully. No bright and saturated shadows, gigantic in scope, “doll” eyelashes, sparkles and rainbow tints. Light eyes: gray, blue, green, perfectly set off beige, pale pink, pearl, light brown colors.

By applying shadow to the crease between the upper eyelid and eyebrow, you can give your eyes more expressiveness and visual depth. If you need to correct the shape of your eyes, it is best to use a well-sharpened black pencil, blending the eyeliner line very well.

When choosing mascara, it is better to choose a light everyday variation, without effects such as additional volume or false eyelashes. Ideally, it is better to do without it at all, but if there is a need, then just two or three strokes of the brush in the corners of the upper eyelashes will be enough. Don't forget about the eyebrows: no dark and clearly defined lines and inappropriate theatricality; The best option is to carefully comb your eyebrows with a brush and give them an even, beautiful shape using a transparent modeling gel.

Natural lips are always in fashion

Vera Brezhneva's everyday, most natural makeup and bright lips are incompatible. For lips, Vera chooses regular moisturizing hygienic lipsticks or balms, and to add volume, you can apply a drop of colorless gloss to the middle of the lower lip.

If we are talking about an evening version of makeup in the “nude” style, then you can turn to (no shine or pearl!) lipsticks with a pleasant silky texture, in delicate shades: light pink, pale coral.

The more invisible the lipstick is on the lips, the more organic the makeup will look as a whole.

To ensure that your lips are always beautiful and soft, do not forget to periodically pamper them with delicious sugar scrubs, and in cold weather, do not ignore protective oils and balms.

And, perhaps, finally, the basic rule that helps any woman (even if you have not yet become a “star”) always look “excellent”: true beauty does not depend at all on the amount of decorative cosmetics, the shade of lipstick or the ability to clearly line the eyes. In addition to light everyday makeup, do not forget about cosmetic procedures, necessary at any age, a healthy and balanced diet, eradication of bad habits, exercise, healthy sleep and always a good mood!

Beloved by many, the singer and actress Vera Brezhneva most often uses fairly standard shades of makeup - her favorite options remain brown smokey and simple makeup with winged eyeliner and bright lipstick. Of course, she tries on different looks for different photo shoots, but most often in life she can be seen with just such makeup - natural, which emphasizes the natural beauty of her blue eyes. I am very impressed by this naturalness compared to the mass of other flashy-looking Russian celebrities.

Vera Brezhneva has an interesting eye shape, the outer corners of which are slightly lowered down. She skillfully corrects this feature by straightening out the eye line using two simple techniques. I tried to visually show this using my eyes as an example.

Two nuances of Vera Brezhneva's makeup

1. Since, as I already said, the shape of Vera Brezhneva’s eyes has the outer corners downward, she corrects this with makeup. To do this, a “new” fold of the eyelid is drawn, just above the line of the “native” fold, going a little higher to the outer corner of the eye to horizontally align the line of the eye. You can draw with both a pencil and shadows, the main thing is that it is convenient to shade. The resulting new line needs to be shaded quite carefully, but at the same time in such a way that the new border of the eyelid is visible.
2. The second nuance that helps to “raise” the outer corners of the eyes is the arrows. Moreover, it is better to use a “soft” version of the arrows, with a smoothly curved corner, which will become like an extension of the eyelashes. The arrow should thicken at the outer edge of the eye, visually “raising” the eyelash line.

I also like her long blonde hair. You probably already realized that I have a “special” passion for blonde hair and its owners. I believe that blondes are the most beautiful, gentle and angelic creatures. And also because I love the dark elves led by Drizzt Do Urden and the house of Targaryen: D I dream of one day walking around with long white hair... Eeeeeh.....

Naturalness, which all fashion magazines and media never stop talking about, has been at the peak of popularity for more than one season in a row. This trait has long been part of the image of one of the most popular Russian stars of modern show business - Vera Brezhneva. Let's try to figure out how to recreate Vera Brezhneva's makeup at home and also look feminine and gentle.

It is known that the singer did not always look so luxurious. In the early photographs of Vera Brezhneva without makeup, you can see the most ordinary, unremarkable girl. This fact only once again proves that a woman’s beauty is in her own hands. It is worth noting that the star is not afraid to post photos of herself without makeup on social networks, which only makes her respect this woman even more.

Features and distinctive features of Vera Brezhneva's makeup

It is not at all necessary to bribe others with outrageous behavior in order to be remembered. An image can be feminine and naturally unobtrusive in nature and still remain unique. Restraint in makeup is one of the diva’s characteristics and this has similarities with everyday makeup. At first glance, it may seem that there are no cosmetics at all. In fact, we see an example of a carefully designed nude/nude makeup . With the proper skills, such makeup will take you from 10 to 20 minutes. Not much time for a fresh and neat look, is there?

Natural makeup is designed to highlight your strengths and hide your flaws. This is not contouring, when you can simply draw a “new” face for yourself - the secret lies in more elegant techniques: the competent selection of products that suit you in color and texture, as well as the ability to identify your shortcomings and turn them into advantages. For example, the singer, using ordinary eye shadow, corrects the unusual shape of her eyes, the outer corners of which are slightly drooping, by shifting the crease line of the upper eyelid slightly upward. And using the brown palette of shadows in, emphasizes their color and makes them sparkle even brighter. The basis for such a beautiful look is the perfect complexion.

Good sleep, proper nutrition, time for physical activity - all this is in the singer’s schedule and is designed to help maintain natural beauty. But if your own habits are still far from perfect (and with them the condition of your skin), but you want to look “excellent,” modern cosmetics and our step-by-step lesson on creating makeup in the style of Vera Brezhneva will help out.

Step-by-step instruction

In daytime makeup, the look should be light and natural, so preference should be given to natural shades: brown, beige, light pink, golden. To create your own makeup like Vera Brezhneva’s, follow these steps step by step:

Prepare your face for makeup: cleanse and moisturize. Allow your skincare product to absorb.
Next, apply a primer to make your makeup last longer. When choosing a product, you should start from the characteristics of your skin and personal preferences. A good option for giving a slight glow to the skin “from the inside” would be, which can later be used in makeup and as a highlighter.
Use concealer to hide imperfections, redness or dark circles under your eyes.
Apply foundation using a brush or damp sponge. You should opt for products with a light texture or BB cream.
To refresh your face, add a delicate cream blush, for example. Peach, coral or pink tones are suitable. Don’t overdo it with color saturation: too bright cheekbones and cheekbones can ruin everything.
Shape your eyebrows with a few strokes of a pencil or with shadows matched to your hair color. Can be additionally fixed with gel.
Carefully paint the space between eyelashes with a black pencil, then use a dark brown shade to correct the shape of the eyes. Be sure to blend all the lines well - nude makeup does not allow clear lines.
For durability of the shadows, do not forget to apply a special base to the eyelid.
Emphasize the crease of the upper eyelid with matte shadows. With their help, draw the lower eyelash contour with a soft brush, approximately to the middle of the pupil. Apply shadows of a lighter color to the moving eyelid and carefully blend the transition of the two shades. You can apply shadows with a slight shimmer effect to the inner corner of the eye and under the eyebrow.
Add mascara. You should not choose mascara with the effect of false eyelashes or super voluminous: such a choice is inappropriate for daytime makeup.
To prevent your lips from “falling out” of your look, you should opt for a hygienic lipstick or balm with a tint, or neutral-colored lipsticks.
Set your makeup with powder.

Don't forget that the skin on your lips is very delicate and requires special care: in addition to regular moisturizing, it needs periodic scrubbing.

You can see examples of Vera Brezhneva’s daytime makeup in the photo and video below.

Evening makeup option

For Vera Brezhneva's evening makeup, you should follow the same instructions as above, with the only difference being that in this case you can expand the color range: instead of flesh tones, use brighter colors of either eye shadow or lipstick. The emphasis must be left on one thing. In the photo below you can see examples of the diva's evening looks.

This video tutorial will help you easily repeat Vera Brezhneva's evening makeup