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).
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I have to say, recently I’ve been more and more and MORE attracted to Chanel cosmetics. This is just building tension. The climax will come in April when I’m back in melbourne and able to go makeup shopping once more. Tension!
They can barely put a foot wrong with me – every collection just seems to get better and better. I’m currently lusting after the blush Espiegle!
These images are incredible – Gaga never fails to impress but this is the most unique shot I’ve seen in a long time. This kind of make-up freaks me out but it looks hot!
It IS pretty full on but I love it. What’s even more amazing is that Kay had about half an hour to do it (they were on a very tight schedule), and Gaga was on the phone most of the time. That’s when you know someone has an extraordinary level of skill.