How luxurious and wise this woman was, since her fame was not covered with dust a long time ago, but she is still alive! The image of the powerful queen still inspires designers, make-up artists, stylists, photographers and artists. Yes, and many ordinary women like the bright beauty of the legendary Egyptian woman. Of course, Cleopatra’s makeup is too extravagant for everyday style, but if you have a theme party, a photo shoot, or you decide to surprise your beloved man with an unusual transformation, this image can be very useful.
Queen of the Nile
Cleopatra lived many centuries ago. Contemporaries described her with the most admiring words. Not in vain did the queen gain the fame of a fatal heartbreaker, for she was used to delight, seduce, and take whatever she wanted. A significant role in this was played not only by the character of Cleopatra, but also by her bright appearance. As was customary at that time, the queen actively dyed her eyes, richly decorated her blue-black hair with gold and gems, wore luxurious clothes. A verbal portrait of our heroine will help you understand which direction to move if you decide to make Cleopatra's makeup. Photos step by step tell you how the process is going.
The influence of elizabeth
A lot of films have been made about the great queen. But the most successful is considered to be this role in the performance of Elizabeth Taylor. It is this actress that is most often meant when they talk about Cleopatra.
Therefore, in our article we will focus on it. May beautiful Elizabeth inspire you if you decide to do Cleopatra’s makeup. Photo of the real queen, of course, does not exist, but there are plenty of shots from the film with Elizabeth Taylor.
Cleopatra's colors
Cleopatra was vibrant, but this woman definitely had a good taste. Its colors are considered turquoise and gold. But in makeup you can not do without black.
What will help when working? Let's start by reviewing the contents of the makeup bag. It’s great if you find a palette of shadows in turquoise colors. If there are none, green and blue may be suitable.
Eyeliner and eyeliner are very useful in work. A mascara is better to choose the one that maximizes the volume. If possible, use false eyelashes, and do not hesitate to choose the longest and fluffiest ones.
Perhaps with some party you still have cosmetics with gold? Everything that is suitable is suitable: shadows with a shimmer, glitter pencils, flickering powder. In a word, everything that glitters is simply necessary for us.
Rhinestones and beads that stick to the skin can be very useful. Of course, we need a special glue for them (glue for false eyelashes is suitable).
In addition, you can not do without the usual means: a pencil or eyebrow eye shadow, lipstick, nude blush.
Base
Before you start doing Cleopatra’s makeup with your own hands, put your face in order. The easiest way to use the usual means.
Cleopatra was most likely swarthy. But you do not have to try to copy her appearance. Better apply a “native” tone that suits your skin.
Active blush for this makeup is not useful, use the most delicate. Apply a small amount under the cheekbones and blend well.
Eye makeup
In the image, the main emphasis will be placed on the eyes. Color the eyebrows with shadows or a soft pencil, after giving them the perfect shape.
Under the eyebrows, apply light shades of beige, peach or golden.
The same shadows can be used to study the inner corners of the eyes. Cleopatra's makeup allows for other shades for this area, for example, light pink or light gray.
Paint the outer corners of the eyes with a rich color: bright honey or turquoise. Highlight the center of the moving eyelid with turquoise a few tones lighter or cover it with gray shadows with a shimmer. Ordinary mother-of-pearl will do. Gently blend in the direction from the inside corner to the outside.
Draw a thin outline along the eyelash growth line with a black pencil. Cleopatra's makeup is the case when you don’t have to worry about the arrow being thin. You can safely draw volumetric arrows with sharp neat corners. Double arrows are also relevant, the main thing is that the corners look one way, in the direction of the temple. You can bring the lower eyelid.
It remains to take care of the eyelashes. Apply mascara. If possible, use false cilia in bundles.
Lips
We complete Cleopatra’s makeup with lipstick, gloss or tint. Lips can be either a natural shade or a brighter one, for example a warm dark burgundy. The most extravagant lovers of the culture of Ancient Egypt can experiment even with turquoise lipstick. Gold will also be an excellent solution. By the way, it is quite possible to use pearly lipsticks for this image, which today are not considered trendy. For such makeup, golden overflows will be quite appropriate.
But with shades of cold pink and lilac colors you should not experiment.
Hairstyle
You probably noticed that Cleopatra's makeup, the photo of which is presented in our article, is a single whole with hair styling and accessories. If you intend to fully maintain the style, take care of the hairstyle. The best choice is a square or shoulder-length hair braided into thin pigtails. The queen was a burning brunette, and therefore it is better to choose a wig or tinted hair balm in black.
Accessories
Cleopatra's makeup will be complemented by heavy gold metal earrings decorated with turquoise, small golden hairpins, and a diadem.
Small rhinestones can be glued into the corners of the eyes or under the outer corners of the eyebrows. The costume will complete the image with jewelry: bracelets, necklaces, rings.