
Nicole Kidman and Anya Taylor-Joy at the LACMA Gala: High Art Meets a High Pony
Two of our favorite looks from the LACMA Gala were elegant, timeless takes worn by actresses Nicole Kidman and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Aveda introduces its limited edition Spring/Summer 2016 Makeup Collection Indian Sunset, creating the next chapter in the ‘no-makeup look’—a pretty face with subtle color perfectly highlighting the face’s natural ...















Aveda introduces its limited edition Spring/Summer 2016 Makeup Collection Indian Sunset, creating the next chapter in the ‘no-makeup look’—a pretty face with subtle color perfectly highlighting the face’s natural beauty.
The makeup palette includes creamy and opaque tints that are stronger than white, but lighter than pastels; and blossoming pinks and oranges featuring ochre-based pales with fresh, almost neon-pinks for creating pragmatically chic looks.
Aveda makeup features plant-derived ingredients that help care for the skin and is formulated without parabens, talc or mineral oil.
The palette contains 11 limited‑edition shades and one current shade.
FOR LIPS
Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Color—Full-coverage lip formula is infused with plant and fruit waxes to help hydrate, plump, and smooth the appearance of fine lines by 26%. Refreshes with an updated certified organic peppermint and vanilla aroma. Featured in pink peppertree, a warm, bold pink.
Nourish-Mint Sheer Mineral Lip Color—Sheer coverage lip formula is infused with plant and fruit waxes to help smooth fine lines by 26%, hydrate, and plump. Refreshes with certified organic peppermint and vanilla aroma flavor. Featured in sheer clove, a cool, medium sand.
Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze—Infused with plant emollients and proven to help moisturize, plump and smooth the look of fine lines. Refreshes with an updated certified organic peppermint and vanilla aroma. Featured in rose dusk, a cool apricot and cherry nectar, a warm, lively pink.
Nourish-Mint Lip Liner—Luscious, creamy color shapes and defines while providing generous coverage and helping reduce feathering of other lip color. With plant waxes and fruit butters. Refreshes with an updated certified organic peppermint aroma flavor. Featured in spring rose, a cool almond color.
FOR EYES
Petal Essence Eye Definer—Drawn from jasmine petals and geranium leaves, aromatic flower waxes make this formula creamy, blendable and smooth. Line, define, accent, or shade—this pencil stays color-true on eyes or brows, while respecting the delicate skin around the eyes. Ophthalmologist-tested. Featured in violet blossom, a cold, vibrant purple; and sea fern, a cool, bold turquoise.
Petal Essence Single Eye Colors—Flower wax-infused, soft-to-the-touch shadow that is both color-true and crease-resistant—it builds and blends effortlessly, surrounded by a soft floral aroma. Talc and mineral oil-free. Ophthalmologist-tested. Featured in amethyst dawn, a warm, bold violet with satin finish; lilac glow, a warm, soft pearl with satin finish; desert clay, a cool, burnt orange with creamy matte finish; and peach nectar, a warm, gold sand with satin finish.
PEACH DUSK
Complexion: Create a luminous, natural complexion by pressing a small amount of Beautifying Composition Oil into the skin. Apply Inner Light Concealer where needed, and set lightly with Inner Light Mineral Loose Powder.
Eyes
• Prep the lids, and apply Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Peach Nectar to the centers of the lids, fading slightly past the creases, with the medium eye color brush.
• Highlight the inner top and bottom corners of the eyes by applying Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Lilac Glow with the eye smudger brush.
• Contour the eyes by applying Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Desert Clay along the creases, fading to the inner corners of the eyes.
• Apply Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Desert Clay along the bottom lash lines with the medium eye color brush.
• Apply Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Lilac Glow along the brow bones with the medium eye color brush.
• Apply Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Lilac Glow to the centers of the bottom lash lines over the Desert Clay shade with the medium eye color brush.
Lashes & Brows
• Curl the lashes, and apply Mosscara in Black Forest to the top and bottom lashes.
• If needed, fill in the brows by applying Petal Essence Eye Color Trio in Gobi Sands with the brow/lash brush.
Cheeks
• Apply Petal Essence Face Accents in Apricot Whisper along the cheekbones with the blush brush.
Lips
• Prep the lips, apply Nourish-Mint Lip Liner in Spring Rose, and diffuse with the medium eye color brush.
• Apply Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Color in Pink Peppertree to the centers of the lips with the medium eye color brush.
AMETHYST DAWN
Complexion
• Create a luminous, natural complexion by pressing a small amount of Beautifying Composition Oil into the skin. Apply Inner Light Concealer where needed, and set lightly with Inner Light Mineral Loose Powder.
Eyes
• Prep the lids, and apply Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Amethyst Dawn to the centers of the lids, fading slightly past the creases, with the medium eye color brush.
• Highlight the inner top and bottom corners of the eyes by applying Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Lilac Glow with the eye smudger brush.
• Apply Petal Essence Eye Definer in Violet Blossom along the bottom lash lines, and diffuse with the eye smudger brush.
• Set the liner by applying Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Amethyst Dawn with the eye smudger brush.
• Sweep Petal Essence Eye Definer in Sea Fern across the eye contour brush, and apply it to the inner and outer top corners of the eyes and lightly to the outer bottom corners. If needed, set lightly with Inner Light Mineral Loose Powder.
• Apply Petal Essence Single Eye Color in Lilac Glow along the brow bones with the medium eye color brush.
Lashes & Brows
• Curl the lashes, and apply Mosscara in Black Forest to the top and bottom lashes.
• If needed, fill in the brows by applying Petal Essence Eye Color Trio in Gobi Sands with the brow/lash brush.
Cheeks
• Apply Petal Essence Face Accents in Tesserae along the cheekbones with the blush brush.
Lips
• Prep the lips, and apply Nourish-Mint Sheer Mineral Lip Color in Sheer Clove to the centers of lips with the medium eye color brush and diffuse outward.
• Apply Nourish-Mint Rehydrating Lip Glaze in Rose Dusk to the centers of the lips, and diffuse outward with the medium eye color brush.
DON’T FORGET TO PROTECT
“SPF products are crucial for maintaining beautiful skin,” says Geason. For her clients, Geason recommends the new Daily Light Guard Defense Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30. It’s a dual protector that gives protection from UVA/UVB rays using 100% mineral-derived sunscreens and includes plant-based ingredients to help protect the skin from the visible damaging effects of pollution with a smooth, lightweight texture that goes on sheer and blends flawlessly into all skin tones.

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