10 Pro Makeup Tips to Channel Your Inner Lara Croft

Fashion trends are ever-evolving, seamlessly blending past and present styles to create fresh, exciting looks. We draw inspiration from various sources, including runways, red carpets, and celebrity makeup artists. Today, we bring you some innovative ideas from Gita Bass, the makeup artist behind Alicia Vikander’s iconic Lara Croft look, to help you elevate your daily beauty routine using products you already own.

Experiment with Bright Eyeliner

Tired of the usual black and brown eyeliners? This season, vibrant shades are in vogue. Embrace the trend with bold colors like deep blue, purple, or emerald green. Pair them with black mascara and a neutral face palette for a stunning, effortless look that truly pops.

Achieve Radiant Skin with a Luminizer

Glowing, dewy skin is a major trend this year. Gita Bass recommends mixing a few drops of luminizer with your foundation for a flawless, radiant complexion. For fair skin, opt for pearlescent shades or light champagne hues. If you have warm undertones, go for gold or bronze luminizers to enhance your natural glow.

Refresh Your Look with Soft Blush

While aiming for that coveted glow, ensure your skin looks healthy and vibrant. Avoid going overboard with pallor. Apply a cream blush in a rosy shade to the apples of your cheeks, then set it with a powder blush in the same hue for long-lasting wear. This technique adds a touch of freshness to your overall look.

Bold Brows: The Ultimate Accessory

Well-defined brows can elevate your entire makeup look, creating a natural yet striking appearance. If you’re a brunette, use a brow pencil one shade lighter than your hair color. Blondes should opt for a shade darker. Draw fine, hair-like strokes, then set with brow powder and gel for a polished finish that frames your face beautifully.

Add Glitter Along Your Lower Lash Line

Glitter is incredibly popular and perfect for creating a festive mood. Line your upper lash line with black liner, let it dry, and then apply a thin line of glitter on top. Gita also suggests adding a small glittery line along your lower lash line to make your eyes sparkle even more, adding a touch of magic to your look.

Smoky Eyes in Non-Traditional Colors

This year, it’s all about being bold. Smoky eyes aren’t limited to just black and brown. Experiment with shades like emerald green, deep blue, and purple. When paired with glitter, these colors create a mesmerizing, otherworldly effect that is sure to turn heads.

Create Gothic Lips with Eyeliner

Have a favorite berry-colored lipstick? Use it to create trendy gothic lips. First, line your lips with black eyeliner, then fill them in with your lipstick. The result is a super dark berry or plum shade that’s more long-lasting than regular black lipstick, adding a touch of drama to your look.

Try Brick-Colored Lips for a 90s Vibe

Brick-colored lips are back this spring, straight from the bold 90s. If you don’t want to invest in a new lipstick, try mixing a warm red shade with a creamy brown eyeliner. The color should be more brown than red. This look is stunning on pale skin, reminiscent of Winona Ryder’s gothic phase, bringing a touch of nostalgia to your makeup routine.

Lengthen Your Lashes

Stock up on mascara because long, luscious lashes are in this year. Gita Bass suggests applying several coats: first, wiggle the wand at the roots to create a base, then hold it vertically to coat the tips. This technique creates the illusion of long, thin lashes and opens up your eyes even more, giving you a wide-eyed, awake look.

Thicken Your Eyeliner

Revamp your classic thin cat-eye by thickening the upper line and extending it to your lower lashes. If you struggle to create the perfect shape with liquid liner, use a pencil liner instead, as it’s easier to correct and smudge. Trace over it with liquid or gel liner for sharp, precise lines, as noted by the makeup artist, to achieve a bold, defined look.

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