'Emily in Paris' star Lily Collins has become a beauty icon for her effortlessly chic makeup, blending polish with playfulness. Creative and impactful, her various looks make for the perfect inspiration for those who prefer balance with a touch of drama. Want to recreate Lily's signature makeup style? Here are some beauty lessons you would not want to miss.
Want to make the eyes look more wide-open? Take a cue from Lily and skip black kajal on the waterline and opt for a pale or nude liner instead. It instantly brightens the eyes and makes them look bigger.
Additionally, softly define the lower lash line with brown eyeshadow rather than a harsh liner for that effortless 'Emily in Paris' vibe, then add mascara to the lower lashes for a subtle, doll-like finish. To take it a step further, tightline the upper waterline by working liner between the lashes; it fills in gaps and creates the illusion of fuller lashes without ever looking heavy.
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Lily Collins' brows are instantly recognisable. For thick but natural-looking eyebrows like hers, fill the front of the brows with a lighter shade and then define the arch and tail with a slightly deeper colour to add dimension. Keeping the beginning of the brows light helps maintain a soft, natural, hair-like look so it frames the eyes without looking over-sculpted.
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Rarely does Lily combine a bold eye and a bold lip. Instead, she chooses a solo star: if her lipsticks are dark or dramatic, her eyes get pale shimmer. When she doesn't go for pale shimmers with a statement lip, she opts for a matte, flesh-toned eyeshadow matching the tone of her blush, so the eyes and skin look cohesive and the lip colour can really shine.
Whenever Lily wears a dramatic eye or lip look, she keeps her base, especially the blush and bronzer, light, so that the look stays balanced and elegant.
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Clearly, Lily Collins' makeup philosophy proves that restraint can be powerful, and it's the tiny details which make a makeup look seem more polished. Be it wide-open eyes, iconic brows, or a perfectly balanced statement lip, her beauty rules are timeless. So, which Lily-inspired trick will you steal first, and what is your favourite Lily Collins makeup look?
