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the catwalk BEAUTY TIPS FROM BEYONCE’S MAKEUP ARTIST
Based on her string of hit collaborations, Beyonce Q: Does what we’re seeing with deconstructed beauty trends
appears to know how to spot royal talent. In her reflect the times?
treasure chest of stylists and beauty gurus there’s New A: Look at Snapchat. It’s all about raw: no lighting, looking
York-based makeup artist Sir John Barnett (yes, that’s his imperfect. It’s the opposite of Instagram. If you look at the
birth name, but he’s simply known as Sir John in the beauty “Lemonade” album, it’s about a political or emotional lore
industry), who has worked with makeup visionaries Pat that, even though it speaks to every woman, it’s one woman’s
McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury and celebrities such as Margot journey, vulnerability and strength. So I feel like it’s all
Robbie, Viola Davis, Karlie Kloss and others. running parallel: politics, beauty, what’s happening in society.
Looking back in history, there’s so much in fashion and
Most recently, Barnett, who has a background in art beauty that runs parallel with what is happening in society.
history and painting, created signature beauty looks for Q: Because there’s so much physical activity happening
Beyonce’s new visual album “Lemonade,” her new world tour onstage, what’s the key to Beyonce’s tour makeup, and how
and her Met Gala red-carpet appearance. might someone use these beauty tricks this summer?
Here’s an edited excerpt from a recent conversation A: Working on the “Formation Tour,” many of the
with Barnett. shows are in outdoor stadiums. These are uncontrolled
Q: How would you describe Beyonce’s beauty evolution? Does environments. So what you want to do is lock in your makeup.
it speak to the direction in which beauty is going? That means using a cream foundation with a powder over it,
A: We’ve all grown up with Beyonce, and a lot of this runs some kind of invisible setting powder or something very sheer.
parallel with every woman. The aesthetics in the late ’90s You don’t necessarily need heavy coverage foundation. Also,
was completely different. It was more about a made-up if you use a cream blush, also use a powder blush. I use
(makeup) appearance, and there was a heightened level of cream eye shadow, and then I set it with powder eye shadow.
perfection. And now, within the last few years, it’s been about This duality helps your makeup become quite waterproof.
a deconstruction of such a glamorous sort of perfection. It’s
not about being perfect anymore. It’s about a more realistic L’Oreal Paris Infallible Silkissime Eye Liner is really
approach, making something raw. amazing as an eye shadow base or as a colored liner. These
things don’t move. I use some of these products literally
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the lip color stays tattooed on. I mean, she has a microphone
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Q: How do you suggest women amp up their look this
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Jewel tones are also big. If, say, you want to introduce a little
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about makeup is that you don’t need a full face of everything.
DR. MICHELLE MCCARROLL Q: Do you prefer to use cream or powder highlighter?
Board Certified Podiatrist A: I like to use cream highlighter. It makes (a person) look
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and light in your complexion, it doesn’t start with shimmery
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increase your cell turnover, keeping your skin hydrated,
making sure you’re getting enough antioxidants, that you
have an anti-inflammatory diet, moisturizer. All of these
things add to overall radiance from head to toe.
Based on her string of hit collaborations, Beyonce Q: Does what we’re seeing with deconstructed beauty trends
appears to know how to spot royal talent. In her reflect the times?
treasure chest of stylists and beauty gurus there’s New A: Look at Snapchat. It’s all about raw: no lighting, looking
York-based makeup artist Sir John Barnett (yes, that’s his imperfect. It’s the opposite of Instagram. If you look at the
birth name, but he’s simply known as Sir John in the beauty “Lemonade” album, it’s about a political or emotional lore
industry), who has worked with makeup visionaries Pat that, even though it speaks to every woman, it’s one woman’s
McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury and celebrities such as Margot journey, vulnerability and strength. So I feel like it’s all
Robbie, Viola Davis, Karlie Kloss and others. running parallel: politics, beauty, what’s happening in society.
Looking back in history, there’s so much in fashion and
Most recently, Barnett, who has a background in art beauty that runs parallel with what is happening in society.
history and painting, created signature beauty looks for Q: Because there’s so much physical activity happening
Beyonce’s new visual album “Lemonade,” her new world tour onstage, what’s the key to Beyonce’s tour makeup, and how
and her Met Gala red-carpet appearance. might someone use these beauty tricks this summer?
Here’s an edited excerpt from a recent conversation A: Working on the “Formation Tour,” many of the
with Barnett. shows are in outdoor stadiums. These are uncontrolled
Q: How would you describe Beyonce’s beauty evolution? Does environments. So what you want to do is lock in your makeup.
it speak to the direction in which beauty is going? That means using a cream foundation with a powder over it,
A: We’ve all grown up with Beyonce, and a lot of this runs some kind of invisible setting powder or something very sheer.
parallel with every woman. The aesthetics in the late ’90s You don’t necessarily need heavy coverage foundation. Also,
was completely different. It was more about a made-up if you use a cream blush, also use a powder blush. I use
(makeup) appearance, and there was a heightened level of cream eye shadow, and then I set it with powder eye shadow.
perfection. And now, within the last few years, it’s been about This duality helps your makeup become quite waterproof.
a deconstruction of such a glamorous sort of perfection. It’s
not about being perfect anymore. It’s about a more realistic L’Oreal Paris Infallible Silkissime Eye Liner is really
approach, making something raw. amazing as an eye shadow base or as a colored liner. These
things don’t move. I use some of these products literally
DON’T RISK when (Beyonce has) been submersed in water or swimming
in a pool, and we need to get the shot and make sure (her
INFECTIONSpa Pedicures & Manicures makeup) doesn’t run because we’re working on a really
Immediate appointments available. Call today! aggressive timeline. And it works. For lips, L’Oreal Paris
610.841.3535 Infallible Pro-Last Lip Color is really amazing at making sure
the lip color stays tattooed on. I mean, she has a microphone
ed ose ail pa,llc in her face every day.
Q: How do you suggest women amp up their look this
The ONLY nail spa owned & managed by summer when they want to go glam?
a podiatrist in North-East Pennsylvania A: It’s all about metallics. Chrome, gold, rose-gold are huge
right now. Glitter is also having a resurgence, but there’s a
610.841.4360 | redrosenailspa.com time and a place for it. Even if you’re a minimalist, you can
1251 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Ste 301 use glitter as a liner, a very thin band of liner across the top lid.
Jewel tones are also big. If, say, you want to introduce a little
Allentown, PA 18103 color, use emerald instead of black. What’s important to know
about makeup is that you don’t need a full face of everything.
DR. MICHELLE MCCARROLL Q: Do you prefer to use cream or powder highlighter?
Board Certified Podiatrist A: I like to use cream highlighter. It makes (a person) look
610.841.3535 | thatfootdoctor.com like she’s lit from within. To usher in that sense of brilliance
and light in your complexion, it doesn’t start with shimmery
products. It starts with proper skin care, making sure you
increase your cell turnover, keeping your skin hydrated,
making sure you’re getting enough antioxidants, that you
have an anti-inflammatory diet, moisturizer. All of these
things add to overall radiance from head to toe.
