The Makeup Mole

Makeup by Kay Montano - Photographer: Miles Aldridge

Claudia Schiffer is back in a big way and sometimes it feels like it’s 1995 all over again! I’m having a moment with the supermodels right now (more on that later) and I am loving seeing those gorgeous glamazons back on billboards, red carpets and magazine covers.

Today we have a very special treat as lovely London-based makeup artist Kay Montano has kindly given me a breakdown of this month’s German Vogue cover that she recently shot with Claudia Schiffer and Miles Aldridge. Complete with this season’s must-have accessory (if the latest Chanel Haute Couture show is anything to go by) a lace net on the eyes, Claudia has the most body-slammin’ red lip I’ve seen in ages. This is courtesy of the immaculate new Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick coming out later this year (and which already has me salivating).

Here’s what Kay used to get Claudia cover-ready:

Skincare

• Jurlique Soothing Day Care Lotion

Foundation

• MyFace MyMix foundation in F2

 Concealer

• MyFace MyCover concealer in F2

Powder

• Jurlique Rose powder

Blush

• MyFace blush in Holiday

Eyes

• Chanel Prelude quad (new for Autumn/Winter)
• Chanel Sublime de Chanel mascara in Noir

Lips

• Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous lipcolour in La Fascinante (available in the UK on the 30^th September 2011).

Makeup by Kay Montano

I nearly passed out when I saw this incredible pic of Gwyneth Paltrow for Vanity Fair’s  jewellery calendar, out this week. Gwyneth has always been a very patrician beauty, but here she looks smouldering and just damn sexy in nothing but a pair of tights and some – yes, you guessed it, gorgeous jewellery. Kay Montano was the makeup artist responsible for Gwyneth’s walk on the bombshell side, and in a Makeup Mole exclusive, here’s what she used:

Skincare

• Liz Earle Superskin moisturiser

Foundation

• MyFace MyMix foundation in F2

Concealer

• Clinique Airbrush
• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-3

Powder

• Jurlique Rose Powder on T-zone

Blush

• Chanel Rose Temptation blush

Eyes

• MyFace Black Eyeliner
• Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in Prelude (from the upcoming Autumn collection)
• Chanel Inimitable mascara in Noir
• Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

Lips

• Bobbi Brown Blush lipliner
• Jurlique Love Balm mixed with MyFace Vintage Pink lipstick

Christina Ricci at the Met Ball

Makeup by Kabuki

Christina Ricci looked I think, the best I have ever seen her at last week’s Met Ball. Wearing an incredibly dramatic black lace Zac Posen gown with a full, heart-stopping train, her hair and makeup were just perfection.

Makeup artist Kabuki (who is Kylie Minogue’s go-to makeup guy) was responsible for making the most of her elfin beauty. He said:

“Christina was great. I told her that I like to show off and she replied that she did too, so we were on the same page from the beginning. She said she wanted the eyes a bit on the strong side, like a silent movie actress. The make-up references from stylist Christopher Niquet were reminiscent of 19th century portraits, the women looked very misty and romantic…

The incredible gown had yet to arrive at the hotel room, but I had seen a picture of Christina in it – with no hair and make-up – and she looked like a million dollars.

So, with Christopher’s references, Christina’s request for strong eyes and that fabulous gown on my mind, I proceeded to design the make-up look. I wanted to continue the sheer effect of the transparent fabric of the gown into the make-up. I achieved this by layering shades of gray and beige shadow and using lots of black mascara.”

Here’s what he used:

Skin prep

• NARS Aqua Gel Hydrator
• Homeoplasmine on lips (an MM fave! From Paris pharmacies)

Foundation

• MyFace Mymix foundation in Fair 02

Powder

• Myface Mymatch Powder in Fair

Cheeks

• Contoured with Smashbox Bronze Lights Suntan Matte

Eyes

• Bamboom Paint by MAC all over lid
• Myface Hi- Def Eye pencil in Black outlining the lash line, blended with a brush. Then blended the pencil into the crease outer corner.
• Went over pencil lightly with a matte grey and beige eyeshadow from the Viseart Neutral Shadow palette.
• Curled lashes with a Japonesque curler, and lots of Diorshow mascara.

Brows

• Used a MAC Alcohol Mixing Medium to mix a colour combination from brown, black and grey Aqua colours by Kryolan, and then painting them on with fine strokes.

Lips

• NARS Roman Holiday Velvet Matte Pencil

Makeup by Kay Montano

Thandie Newton (this month’s UK Instyle cover girl) looked even more breathtaking than usual at last week’s Met Ball. Seriously, does the woman ever age? Wearing a black lace bespoke Stella Macartney gown she had her makeup done by her long-time makeup artist, Kay Montano. Here’s what Kay used:

Foundation: Olay Touch of Foundation

Powder: Illamasqua Loose Powder in LP235

Blush: MyFace Cosmetics blush in A Her Name is Rio

Eyes

• MyFace EyeTouch Eyeshadow trio in Midnight Hour
• MyFace Hi-Def Pencil in Black
• Chanel Inimitable Obscure mascara in Black
• Chanel Ecriture de Chanel black liner

Lips: MyFace Lip Pop gloss in 136

I’ve posted this breakdown before but I couldn’t resist posting it again, as it was on the cover of the Observer magazine in the UK this weekend. It’s such an extraordinary photo, and an extraordinary makeup – done by none other than Kay Montano! Here’s what she used on the world’s biggest pop star.

Kay Montano on the Hello Kitty Shoot: “Gaga art directs everything! She is a stream of ideas and suggested I paint Japanese cartoon style eyes on her eyelids which added a surreal edge to what would otherwise have been a cutesie look.”

Base: Chanel Vitalumiere in No. 20 Clair

Powder: Chanel Traslucent powder to create the perfect base

Eyes: Make Up For Ever Flash Colors 12 color box of crème makeup to paint exaggerated green Japanese eyes on her eyelids, with MAC Prep+Prime to set

Eyeliner: Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

Mascara: Chanel Exceptionnel mascara in black

Lashes: 2 sets of MAC eyelashes, one on the browbone to create false top lash

Lips: Chanel Coco Pink lipstick (US exclusive), then silver (Fardel silver powder mixed with water).

Makeup by Kay Montano

I have another Beauty Breakdown treat for all you little makeup munchkins today! For the first time, one of my favourite actresses, Thandie Newton, has allowed a film crew in to catch her preparing for an event. And not only do I have the fabulous footage (seen here exclusively for Beauty and the Dirt), but I have a breakdown as well, courtesy of her long-time makeup artist, Kay Montano.

Thandie looks phenom, as always – seriously I have never, EVER seen her look anything than unbelievable. Here’s what Kay used:

Foundation

• Olay Touch of Foundation

Powder

• Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Powder in Golden Orange
• Blush – Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Pink Truffle

Eyes

• Chanel Eyeshadow duo in Taupe Gris
• Myface Eye pencil in Black
• Bobbi Brown Long Wear Black Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink
• Chanel Inimitable Mascara in Black

Lips

• MyFace Lip Pop Gloss in 136

Makeup by Kay Montano

Kay’s been in a busy lady, getting not only Thandie Newton ready for the BAFTAS last night but Amy Adams as well. I love me a bit of Amy Adams – Sunshine Cleaning was one of my favourite movies I saw last year, and anyone who can pull off being not only Amelia Earhart, but Amelia Earhart as Ben Stiller’s love interest is a true star in my book! A new mum, she looked radiant on the red carpet in a peach Elie Saab dress.

Here’s what Kay used:

Skin Prep

• Bobbi Brown Enriched Vitamin Face Base

Foundation

• Myface MyMix foundation in F1

Powder

• Jurlique Rose scented powder

Blush

• Chanel Fresque blush

Eyes

• Myface Eye pencil in Brown
• Chanel Tapue Gris eyeshadow duo
• Bobbi Brown Longwear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink
• Chanel Inimitable mascara

Eyebrows

• Bobbi Brown Taupe eyeshadow to shape eyebrows

Lips

• Myface Lipliner in Nude
• Myface Lip Pop gloss in 136

Makeup by Kay Montano

Anne Hathaway is looking fierce on the cover of the UK’s ELLE magazine this month, resplendent in THAT Balmain dress and a smokin’ smoky eye. Here’s what her makeup artist Kay Montano used to create it:

Foundation – Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation

Powder – Chanel Translucent loose powder

Blush – Chanel Joues Contraste in Rose Petale

Eyes

• Chanel Ombre Contrast duo in Bleu Tendre
• Eye pencil in Noir
• Ecriture de Chanel in Noir
• Inimitable Obscur mascara in Noir

Lips – Chanel Extrait de Gloss in Insouciance.