Test Shot Inspiration : Make-up

In my test shots i will do my models make up so it gives a smokey eyed effect in which Rihannah wears in many of her music videos also use a really dark lipstick for example, like in the picture below

The lipstick will give a good idea of what the colour scheme will look like on my final magazine front cover. The problems i might face are that the make up looks too much and over the top as the eyes and lips will draw the attention from the audience not just one main feature.  So throughout my photos i will take pictures with just the lipstick then with just the eye shadow and then with both of them and conclude what i want for my final photo to ensure the photo doesnt look too tacky or in fact draw too much attention this will ensure i will have the best possible photograph for my front cover.

 I want my models to base their make-up on the colour that they are wearing which will be based on the colour grey with a bright colour involved to stand out. With the smokey eyes, they appeal to me as it gives and strong effect however the shadowing also gives a soft effect as it comes out, also you can contrast different colours of eye shadow within the eye make-up when doing smokey eyes.Along with that i also like the fact the eye shadow goes underneither the eye as it bring out the eyes themselves more and their natural shape and shine. However the black eyeliner around the whole of the eyes can also shape the eye to what you wish and stands out mored than the eye shadow. 

For using lipstick I want to base the colouring on the bright colour i am going to use to stand out in the clothing and going to match it with the lipstick. I will use a foundation base on the lips to ensure a bright effect as the lips will then be the same colour as the skin tone, then i will apply a lip salve for a base coat and to soften the lips, followed by the lipstick itself ensuring i add alot of layers so the colour has a matte effect and shines through. For a final coat i will add lip gloss just to make the lips look healthy and appealing.