Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic recently conducted a master class to demonstrate the soft glam look for which Kim is famous. Now Cosmopolitan has provided 10 steps for creating it.
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1. Contour
Kim Kardashian is widely revered as one of the premier beauty influencers, yet her signature look wasn’t always her signature look. To achieve it, it took practice and cooperation from makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic in perfecting it.
Contouring is a form of makeup that uses shading and highlighting techniques to reshape the face, using shadow to slim and shape features while adding highlighter for additional pull forward.
Kim K-approved contouring requires starting by applying light powder bronzer all along your nose. Once that is dry, apply a stripe of light blush along your cheekbones – be sure to select something similar or lighter such as Patrick Ta’s Sheer Velvet Blush in Orgasm as this can create the most flattering results.
2. Bake
Once you had conquered contouring and strobing, another beauty technique has taken center stage: baking. First seen in drag circles for decades before becoming widely popularized through Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic’s use of it to set foundation and concealer for her clients, “baking” has emerged into mainstream beauty techniques.
Process involves applying an ample amount of translucent powder below and in the T-zone and letting it set for 10 minutes before dusting off with a fluffy brush – this allows your body heat to melt the loose powder into position for a creaseless and picture-perfect result.
Ash posted a YouTube video to demonstrate her process, showing off her messy work space filled with beauty samples and prototypes for products she plans to launch soon.
3. Blush
Blush has quickly become one of the most beloved makeup colors. It can instantly give your complexion an improved complexion while adding an irresistibly lovely glow that bronzer and highlighter cannot match.
However, it’s essential that you learn how to apply blush in an effort that appears natural. First and foremost, always start off with clean and moisturized skin; this will enable your makeup application to blend in more seamlessly and last longer.
Once that’s complete, add a light powder blush that complements your skin tone and has blue or pink undertones – ideally matching both to ensure the desired result. When applying blush, smile to locate the apple of your cheeks before gently blending upwards for a natural flush effect. Finally, finish this look off by applying highlighter along your cheekbones and nose, as well as soft lips.
4. Eyebrows
Eyebrows are an integral component of facial structure; they serve to frame your eyes and balance out your features. A great brow shape can alter your entire appearance and even distract from flaws in other parts of the face.
Whatever look you’re going for – from classic arched brows to dramatic arches with tapered tails – using the appropriate shade is essential. A shade lighter than your hair works best, though darker tones are acceptable too.
Mario Dedivanovic has been Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist since 2008 and knows her beauty routine inside and out. Using various liquid, cream and powder products he can achieve an all-over glow to her complexion that gives an impressive, natural and youthful glow to Kim.
5. Eyeshadow
Kim Kardashian stands out in the world of celebrity beauty as one of the most instantly recognisable faces. From her signature sculpted complexion to her iconic smoky eyes, the business mogul has cemented herself as one of the most widely recognized makeup aesthetics worldwide.
Kardashian first debuted her cropped bangs at a Fashion Week event in March 2007 while wearing fanned eyebrows and thick eyeliner.
To achieve the look, begin with a medium-coverage foundation in natural tones with a natural finish and dust on a light powder to set your foundation or concealer in place. Doing this helps your concealer or foundation stay put without creasing and creates that famous Kardashian glow! Once that step has been taken, apply matte neutral shades on lids for that signature Kardashian glow and complete the look by applying mascara and liner.
6. Mascara
Mascara is an essential makeup component that adds the final touches to any eye look, as well as being used as an easy and quick makeup fix. Be it adding drama or just making eyes appear bigger and brighter, it should always be in every beauty bag, work tote, or makeup counter.
Recently, a mascara trend has been making waves on TikTok; while it might appear random at first, it actually serves as a codeword to discuss relationships without getting caught by its censorship filters. Since starting less than two weeks ago, this seemingly meaningless trend has amassed millions of views and caused actress Julia Fox some problems. We explain what exactly the mascara trend means as well as some recommendations for attaining Kardashian-esque lashes.
7. Lipstick
Kim Kardashian is known to opt for timeless looks such as contouring, smoky eyes, and nude lips when it comes to makeup trends she tries out. No matter the season or trend she tests out, her signature aesthetic remains consistent throughout.
She uses a highlighter two or three shades lighter than her skin tone to highlight the under eyes and tip of her nose, then uses blush for adding a healthy flush of color on the apples of her cheeks – preferring one from Patrick Ta.
To complete her dewy glow, she finishes off her look with translucent powder to set everything in place and also uses setting spray from Glamazon Beauty called Mystical Veil as an alternative setting mist. This spray provides seamless foundation and concealer coverage while remaining lightweight enough for everyday wear.
8. Concealer
Concealer is one of the essential makeup tools, whether for covering up blemishes, dark circles, or redness. And according to grooming and beauty expert Todd Harris (who has worked with Lorde and Katie Holmes among others), drugstore concealers often achieve excellent results just as effectively as more costly options.
When shopping for concealers, look for ones that are creamy and moisturizing like this budget-friendly option that’s packed with skin-nourishing hyaluronic acid for a soft-matte finish and long wear time. Kim Kardashian West and Mario Dedivanovic love using it; you can find it at Ulta!
9. Foundation
Kim Kardashian recently showcased her bold new haircut and makeup look that seems to take inspiration from Cleopatra, featuring light rusty lip shade with rose pink blush for an eye-catching finish.
Foundation is one of the key elements to nailing Kardashian makeup, and one of its essential steps. Kardashian has flawless, natural-looking skin so selecting an appropriate foundation with medium coverage and natural finish should do just fine. We suggest opting for medium coverage with natural finish options.
Mario Dedivanovic has worked with Kim since she was a teenager, creating her signature Kardashian makeup look and wedding-day makeup style: soft glam makeup style featuring glowing skin, sculpted cheekbones and nude lip color – an effortless look you can easily recreate yourself using only a few products and techniques.
10. Powder
Kardashian makeup begins with applying powder. This process, known by Kim as “baking”, involves dusting a layer of powder over foundation and concealer before leaving it sit for several minutes so that its oils adhere to your skin to create an even, flawless complexion.
After applying powder to her forehead and nose, she contoured using the lighter end of her KKW Beauty Creme Contour & Highlight Set before brushing some over her eyebrows and lashes to complete her look.
She understands the power of image is what keeps people interested, which is why she always makes an effort to make every appearance count, whether she’s trying out new body products for Skims shapewear line or hosting a master class with Mario Dedivanovic makeup artist.
