Bobbi Brown Cosmetics :: Pretty Powerful

Yana Zak - Pre-Med Student/Model

I am outgoing

Because I can chat up a storm with almost anyone.

My Story

My red hair is what people first notice about me, but it’s my determination that leaves the lasting impression. I study hard (one day, you’ll see an MD after my name) because I am driven to succeed. My success is not only measured in my grades, but also with my satisfaction on all that I accomplish. I have high standards, but why shouldn’t I? It only motivates me more. My parents moved to this country from the Ukraine to give me a better life than they had, so I am all the more resolved to do well in my education and future career. When I feel less-than-pretty, I can count on a simple manicure and pedicure to bounce right back. I believe in the power of a great moisturizer – for all it can do for my skin… and confidence.

Step 1: Moisturizer

Begin with Hydrating Eye Cream and Hydrating Face Cream to infuse skin with an immediate burst of freshness while also ensuring your concealer and foundation apply smoothly.

Step 2: Corrector & Concealer

Using a Concealer Brush, brighten under eye darkness and neutralize any discoloration with Light Bisque Corrector; gently pat it with your fingers to blend it into skin.

For a wide-awake look, follow with Warm Ivory Creamy Concealer; apply it as close to the lashline as possible, focusing on the innermost corner of the eye; blend again with fingertips.

Step 3: Foundation

Use your fingers or a makeup sponge to spot-apply Warm Ivory Moisture Rich Foundation SPF 15 on uneven areas of skin or where there is redness (usually around the nose and mouth).

For full, yet natural-looking, coverage, use a Foundation Brush to apply and blend foundation.

Step 4: Powder

Ensure the staying power of your concealer and foundation with a light dusting of Pale Yellow Sheer Finish Pressed Powder.

Use an Eye Blender Brush or Mini Powder Puff to apply powder to the under eye area, and a Powder Brush to apply powder to the rest of the face.

Step 5: Bronzer & Blush

To give cheeks a subtle flush of color, apply Pink Sugar Blush with a Blush Brush to the apples of cheeks; blend up towards the hairline then downwards to soften the color.

Step 6: Lipstick & Liner

For an alluring pop of color, Bobbi used Bikini Pink Rich Lip Color SPF 12 as a base, then added a subtle sheen with Popsicle Brightening Lip Gloss.

Step 7: Brows

Brows were softly filled in with Taupe Eye Shadow using an Eye Brow Brush to subtly enhance Yana’s natural brow color.

Step 8: Eye Shadow

Yana’s eyes have a stunning cat-like quality to them, so Bobbi enhanced them with a light dusting of White Eye Shadow over the brow bone and Champagne Quartz Metallic Eye Shadow on the lid with an Eye Sweep Brush.

Step 9: Eye Liner

To add a touch of retro glamour, Bobbi used an Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush to sweep Black Ink Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner along the upper lashline, angling it upward and extending it past the corner of Yana’s eyes.

Bobbi Tip: “Winged eye liner looks most modern when paired with subdued eye shadow colors.”

Step 10: Mascara

Bobbi finished with Black Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara for a perfect smudge- and flake-free look.