E! illustration/Urban DecayAll the it girls in Hollywood right now are loving bold and fearless makeup with a colorful, almost messy eye look and a porcelain-like flawless complexion. No one knows that better than Urban Decay, a brand whose signature is exactly that. Recently, the brand launched the new Ghosting collection with a campaign starring our current favorite it girl, Mika Abdalla.
In a sea of no-makeup makeup looks trending on the red carpet, we want to be brave this fall and try to inject some fun back into our makeup looks. We spoke to Alexandra French, celebrity makeup artist and Urban Decay's Global Makeup Artist in Residence, on the topic to get all of her expert advice.
She's known for her bold eye looks and perfect complexion on clients like Olivia Rodrigo, Alexa Demie, Katy Perry, Sophie Thatcher, Meg Stalter, KATSEYE's Daniela, and more.
She didn't just give us all her expert tips to do a bold and fearless look; she also let us know why this new Ghosting collection is so special. "As a makeup artist, this is incredible for me because my makeup looks are always eyes and lip forward—so, skin needs to look like skin," French told E!.
- Start with Celebrity MUA-Approved Colorful Eye Pencil: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
- Add Shimmer To Your Lid & Pack It on With Your Fingers: Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Glittery Eyeshadow
- Make Sure Your Look Lasts All Day with the Urban Decay All Nighter Ghosting Setting Powder Spray
Application Tips for Bold Makeup:
French's celebrity makeup looks always have that signature flawless complexion. To get there, she recommends controlling the shine in the T-zone and leaving the apples of the cheek and high points of the face glowy. "I also love using my finger to apply any shimmery or sheen-style eyeshadow; it helps you pick up the most pigment without any fallout. And always set your makeup with a setting spray," she told E!.
Before applying any product, though, French starts with constructing a character for the makeup look with her client. "I started my career in film and creating characters, and I still bring that mindset to clients when creating a beauty look," she said. "I love creating characters with these girls—it's always so much fun and makes the makeup way more interesting."
Expert-Loved Bold Makeup Products:
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
"I always highly recommend the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Eyeliner Pencil. The color payoff is incredible. There isn’t another pencil eyeliner like this on the market," French told E!.
Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Glittery Eyeshadow
French recommends any of the MoonDust eyeshadows if "you like a little extra shimmer." Don't forget to apply them with your fingers for an extra oomph without any fallout.
Urban Decay 24/7 Glaze-On Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadow
The celebrity makeup artist called out the 24/7 Glaze-On Shimmer Liquid Eyeshadow as a beautiful, glittery option for your eyes.
Urban Decay 24/7 Liquid Stick Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner + Brush
"To finish any look, I recommend tightening with the 24/7 Liquid Stick in Onyx," French told us. The retractable waterproof eyeliner (and accompanying brush) is perfect for the waterline.
Urban Decay Tube Job Lash Augmenting Tubing Mascara
French tops off the look with the TubeJob Mascara. Take your pick from its many neutral, soft, and colorful shades, depending on how bold your look is!
Prime, Set, & Touch-Up Your Bold Look:
To make sure your fearless makeup lasts, it's important to ensure you lock it in with a primer, powder, and setting spray. Urban Decay's new Ghosting line features all three products that promise to enhance your look, while not leaving a single trace behind. Effortless and cool, exactly what we're looking for.
"Rather than adding obvious coverage, the collection focuses on a soft-focus blurring effect, light diffusion, weightless texture, and transparent finishes across all skin tones," French told E!.
"This new technology helps make the skin look incredible without adding a ton of products, so your complexion will look and feel like skin."
Urban Decay All Nighter Ghosting Setting Powder Spray
This is a 2-in-1 setting spray and powder that promises to deliver an instant blur without any dry time. Plus, it's available in three tints to achieve that coveted even tone for up to 24-hour wear.
Urban Decay All Nighter Ghosting Lightweight Setting Powder
The Ghosting Setting Powder is a truly matte setting powder that promises to be lightweight, non-drying, and will make your pores, lines, and texture disappear.
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