"Oftentimes, makeup is simply a matter of enhancing and accentuating with a variety of hues - and some proverbial painting techniques have more transformative effects than others. Since it's all about color theory, you can usually use products beyond what the label says: eyeliner can become lip liner, lipstick can double as eyeshadow, and - as I recently learned backstage at New York Fashion Week - blush can work as a color corrector."
"Everything during NYFW typically runs late, but I learned this game-changing beauty tip because I arrived early at PatBo - before the pre-show chaos set in. Models were still in robes, sipping Voss water, getting nails done and skin prepped. Lead makeup artist Olivia Madorma had a moment to chat, and she walked me through the show's beauty direction. "PatBo's designs are loud and beautiful, so we wanted [a makeup look] that enhanced models' natural beauty," she tells Bustle."
Makeup functions as an art form where color theory allows many products to serve multiple purposes. Using makeup beyond labeled intent—like eyeliner as lip liner or lipstick as eyeshadow—can yield surprising results. A backstage example at NYFW showed that applying blush up toward the under-eye brightens the complexion, diminishes visible darkness, and cancels unwanted tones while creating a natural flushed glow. This technique produced a brighter, more awake appearance without foundation or concealer. Blush can serve as a quick color-correcting trick, though it is not a direct replacement for dedicated color correctors.
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