How to Get Makeup Looks Like Beyonce and the “Single Ladies” Dancers from the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)
Written by Leora Edut Friday, 18 September 2009 00:48
Backstage at the VMAs in the hair and makeup section, you could picture complete chaos. Picture 38 dancers for Beyonce’s performance of “Single Ladies” and 8 to 10 makeup artists. One hour before Beyonce was set to hit the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA), the makeup team was told to change the look from a natural cat eye and dark lip to smoky eyes and a neutral lip. The team did an amazing job and pulled it off!
Here is how the final look for Beyonce and the “Single Ladies” dancers at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) was created:
First foundation was applied to the face and highlighted with shimmer and translucent powder. Cheekbones were contoured with a cool brownish/gray shadow. When you are on T.V., this really helps to accentuate a person’s best features.
After this step was complete we used MAC “Woodwinked” eye shadow on the lid and even in the inner corner of the eye to give the eye a reflective effect on stage. We then took a black kohl eyeliner and rimmed the entire eye. On the top of the eyelid we extended the liner, giving a cat-eye concept.
We took a white latex cheese wedge shaped sponge with some eye makeup remover and removed makeup from the outer corners of the eye, giving the eye a defined angle. To top the look off, we finished with MAC Sappilicous gloss, which is a neutral brown. The girls all loved their looks and they coordinated perfectly with their sparkly leotards on stage!
About the Expert:
Leora Edut has been transforming people's looks since 1995. She began her career with MAC Cosmetics, training with some of New York City's top makeup artists. After several years there, she branched out on her own and began working with celebrities, fashion, and corporate clients. She has traveled worldwide doing shows for Redken in Las Vegas and Ports International in China. Leora has been personal makeup artist to several artists on major record labels. She has worked with Rihanna, Kate Voegele, and Dawn Richards for both print media and television appearances. For more information, please visit online at www.makeupbyleora.com.
*Photos courtesy of Leora Edut.
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