A beauty tutorial by Esther, she started her career as makeup and hairstylist in 1999 and since then she has worked for many national and international magazines like L’Officiel, Vogue, and Elle.
I’ve known Esther for many years and worked with her on many photoshoots. A while ago I asked her if she could give me some makeup tips for different occasions.
Esther (48) about this look: “I start this look with a proper prep: the magic cream by Charlotte Tilbury, this hydrates my skin and protects it with an SPF, it also gives my skin a magic glow to start with. Next, some skin veil and matching concealer by Ellis Faas, apply with a damp sponge to have a beautiful lightweight base to build your makeup on. Red blemishes and spots are covered with a bit of the Laura Mercier secret camouflage. Just mix the perfect tone and apply it with a very small brush.
With the glowing Pretty Skin Palette by Charlotte Tilbury, I give my cheeks some color and a nice bit of glow. Of course, I use the bronzer as well. My brows are quick and easy done with the Legendary Brows by Charlotte Tilbury, choose a tone that suits you well, not too dark. Then my eyes with the Caviar Sticks by Laura Mercier, to give them a bit of color and definition. When you apply it, get a nice blending brush and keep fading the color, re-apply until you get the desired look. First, put on the Plum Color and then get the Sugar Frost to light the inner corner of your eye, towards the middle of your eyelid.
And then the eyeliner, always a good idea, but with hooded eyes, and/or a mature skin it is important to make them eye appropriate, so go for it, but do not wing it as far as you did in your 20’s. Of course finish your eye makeup by using a good amount of mascara, don’t be shy. My lips get a nice base with the Pillow Talk Lip Cheat pencil by Charlotte Tilbury. Finish your lips with some gloss by Kjaer Weis, Tenderness, a beautiful cool-toned rose color.
Makeup by Esther van Maanen
Hairstyling by Mark van Westerop for Pro-Solo hair artist
Kimono by Blandat Studio
