Heads turn. The music stops. There’s a whisper in the crowd. Who is she? Those smoking eyes, her killer lashes, the strong, deep eyebrows… it’s rock chic, baby. And we can tell you how to get it on!
By Christina Butcher
Out of ‘Dior-dinary’ – Mascara to get your lashes doing the leg work
It’s dark, sexy and has enough weight to accentuate your eyes but is also fine so that your lashes won’t clump. It’s Christian Dior’s Dior Show New Look and it’s a winner. At $52 it’s not cheap, but neither is the luxe look you get from this gorgeous product.
Built-in length with Lash Architect 4D mascara from L’Oréal
This mascara has it all. Lash Architect 4D gives you all four dimensions that you need for Rock Chic eyes: Volume, length, texture and curl. L’Oréal have architecturally designed the new brush to catch and colour every lash – even into the smallest corner of your eye. The Black Lacquer colour creates that ‘false lash’ look and is even waterproof, so it will hold onto your lashes all night long.RRP $25.95.
Maybelline lines the way with EyeStudio Master Precise Eyeliner
To really captivate with your Rock Chic look, you need eyeliner. It’s a must, and so is Maybelline’s EyeStudio Master Precise Eyeliner. Its ink technology keeps pigments super-saturated so it never skips and never dries out. The 0.4mm brush gives you the precision you need yet the quality of the product ensures it will stay on for hours. It is also safe for sensitive eyes and contact lenses. Perfection in a pen. RRP $13.95.
Pure gold dust – Eles Mineral Makeup – Metallic Temptress eye shadow
Without eyeshadow, your Rock Chic look will be missing that special something. Complete the look with Eles Mineral Makeup – Metallic Temptress eye shadow. It gives a smoky attitude to your eyes with the extra impact of the metallic undertones. Metallic Temptress is available in a number of colours, but the Titanium 013 shade hits Rock Chic like a bass drum. Available online or at selected salons and spas RRP $26.90
Brow Wow!
Give your eyebrows that striking beauty of Rock Chic with the BYS Brow and Eye Pencil. For attention-grabbing density and depth, use small strokes to fill in any gaps in your eyebrows to create the perfect shape. Available in three shades to suit blondes, brunettes and redheads, this multitasking pencil can also be used an eyeliner or crème shadow. BYS is available online and is stocked at selected pharmacies.
Expert Insight
Rae Morris, internally renowned make up artist and L’Oreal Paris Make-up Director know the importance of eyebrows. “Eyebrows have the power to change your entire face, so treat them as an integral part of your face, not just an extra feature.”
Revlon’s Gucci Westman does it again
Revlon Expressionists by Revlon Global Artistic Director and runway makeup guru, Gucci Westman (Autumn 2012 collection), is the definitive eyeshadow. For sleek Rock Chic eyes that pull attention and give your face the depth and mystery, this is a winner. At Rescu, we love the new Revlon Luxurious Color Diamond Lust Eye Shadow in this year’s Expressionists line. Available from retailers RRP $13.95 – $26.95.
Clinique – Rock Chic Fantastique
Clinique’s Quickliner For Eyes Intense range holds the key to the Rock Chic look. The strength and depth of shade and colour that comes from this product emphasizes your eyes and – because of the extensive range of colour choices – is compatible with any eye shadow and skin type. Quickliner For Eyes is available in Intense Black, Intense Plum, Intense Chocolate, Intense Charcoal, Intense Ivy and Intense Midnight. Available from retailers RRP $36.
Expert Insight
Smokey Eye on the go with Bobbi Brown
- Blend your base shade across your whole eye starting from the lashline.
- Next apply a darker shade on top. Make sure the lid has depth but it’s not black.
- Apply a black eyeliner close to the lashes, in a pretty strong line to the outside corner.
- Next apply lots of mascara.
Bobbi Brown’s secret tip: Apply a little sparkle shadow to the centre of your eyelids
James Kaliardos, Make-up Artist for L’Oréal Paris advises there’s “One rule with intense eye shadow shades – keep lips looking netural with a nude lipgloss or a lipstick. Choose where you want the attention to be drawn – your eyes or your lips.”
