Statement makeup looks we’re loving right now

The face is a sacred and telling tale about current times, duality and self expression. The face tells so much, it hides everything, and in moments of vulnerability completely exposes the heart. But the face is also a canvas for artists, culture and changing times. That is what takes place in these portraits by Ashna Khan in collaboration with 9Solutions, Qasim Liaquat and the alluring models Alicia Khan, Zara Peerzada, Fareeha Sheikh and Atikah Gardezi.

It truly is a surreal, enchanting journey that is expressed through these captivating portraits, with each carrying a different mood and aesthetic.

With eccentric, edgy and artistic makeup, fantastical lighting and a focus directly on the face, these portraits look back at the viewer in a battle to be seen. They exist not as spectacle or a simple set of pictures but as a question of what or who is being seen and for what?

Bronze Mystery

This mysterious makeup look will surely turn heads. This day time smokey eye has been created with the truest bronze eye makeup with a very subtle golden shimmer. The super pigmented eyeshadow gives depth to eyes and creates mystery, blends like a dream and is very smooth on days when you want that little something on your eyes, bronze never lets you down. It makes you eyes stand out and give them a little mysterious look. Never fades during the day or night.

Aqua Wave

Turquoise is always tricky yet fun. On medium and deep skin tones it looks fresh and vibrant especially mixed with red bold lips like created on the model. Serving up a playful yet effortlessly stylish vibe, this look takes creativity to the next level. Spray generously tinted blue hairspray on sleek back hair to complete the look.

Fluorescent Crease

Reimagine your colour vision, style your look with a pale face and big hair do. Nude eyes are made to return this season, gracing the eyes of models bringing the ’90s trend back with some grown-up glamour. Elsewhere, peach lacquered lips with metal-shine spoke of female empowerment and in line with the high-shine theme big curled hair oozed luxury. When well executed, nude make-up can make your look feel expensive with little effort. Chic sheens can brighten eyes, make lips rich with a peach colour palette and inject festive glamour into any look whether minimalist or maximalist in style.

Lemonade Cat Eye

As much as you may love experimenting with neutral eye shadow shades, it is time to switch things up with a few bright makeup looks. Coloured eye shadow may not appeal to a few but the right shade pairings can make you a believer. Pink and yellow eye shadow, it’s your time to shine. If your first thought is that the combination of pink and yellow is a bit too much, put your doubts to rest. Whether you’re a fan of classic halo eyes or can’t get enough of trendy ombré eyeshadow, there are a myriad of ways to make your eye makeup the star of the show. Pink and yellow eyeshadow looks can help you revamp your makeup looks completely.

High- Octane

For this high-octane look, the makeup artist applied the white eyeshadow wet with a liner brush, stroked close along the lash line, and then winged outwards to create a futuristic flick. It is a fresh, festive alternative to black liner look. Pair with nude lacquered lips. The textured wet look on the face is the catwalk style of the season, though it can be a tricky trend to wear. The makeup artist gives the dark-haired stunner an exquisite dewy makeup look.

Credits:
Photography: Ashna khan & Rizwan Dar
Hair and make up: Qasim Liaqat
Styling: 9Solutions
Talent: Alicia khan, Atika gardezi, Fareeha sheikh, Zara Pee