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The Look @ Mara Hoffman

Make Up For Ever @ Mara Hoffman, Aqua Di Lara, & Qiss Qiss

On Saturday, Make Up For Ever did the makeup for Aqua Di Lara, Mara Hoffman, and Qiss Qiss. One lucky winner will win $148 worth of Make Up For Ever products (all shades used to create the looks at the shows).

From the shows, Make Up For Ever and Temptalia are giving away:

  • Aqua Cream #4
  • Aqua Cream #7
  • Aqua Cream #21
  • Aqua Cream #14
  • Star Powder #930
  • Aqua Cream #16
  • Lipstick #423

RULES: All entries must be submitted by July 26th, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. This contest is open to all readers as pursuant to your local state/country’s laws. Winner will be chosen randomly and notified via e-mail. This post will be updated with the winner once the winner confirms.

Two Ways to Win

You can do one, the other, or both to maximize your chances of winning…

1.) Leave a comment on this blog post tell me which look from the shows was your favorite!

2.) Follow me on Twitter & re-tweet the following: RT @temptalia Follow @temptalia & RT to win $148 in Make Up For Ever! Info + one more way to win: http://budurl.com/mufeswim

Congratulations to Lorena H.!

See more photos & breakdowns! (Swimsuits ahead!)


The Look @ Mara Hoffman


The Look @ Mara Hoffman

MAKE UP FOR EVER ALLIANCE artist, Lottie , served as the key make up artist for the Mara Hoffman swim show on Saturday, July 17th. This season, Hoffman’s muse goes on a mystical journey through the jungle, visiting crystal caves, rivers, oceans; a tongue-in-cheek Amazonian tribeswoman in a bikini following her White Horse spirit guide. Lottie took her inspiration from the bold swimwear, creating a “spacey” tribal make up look with bright accents of fuchsia and turquoise that put the focus on the eyes.

Complexion & Cheeks: The skin was bronzed and dewy with highlights on the brow bone and high cheek. Aqua Cream #7 in Fuchsia was applied lightly to the cheeks and blended heavily so only a slight pink flush remained.

Eyes: To create this tribal chic make up look, Lottie applied MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream #4 in white to the entire lid, up to the brow bone, blending it out. The eyes were defined using MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Eyes #0L in black on the bottom lash line only, and then MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash on both the top and bottom. Using a lip brush for added precision, Lottie drew small white dots at the top of the cheek bones starting from the outer corner of the eyes and over the blower bridge of the nose, following the natural shape of the eyes.

Lips: Lottie applied Lipstick #502, a matte nude lipstick, to keep the focus on the eyes.


The Look @ Aqua Di Lara


The Look @ Aqua Di Lara


The Look @ Aqua Di Lara

MAKE UP FOR EVER ALLIANCE artist, Lottie, created two beautiful make up looks for models at the Aqua Di Lara and Qiss Qiss swim show on Saturday, July 17th. The first look designed for Aqua Di Lara featured champagne and earth tones on the eyes with shimmery, metallic highlights. As a contrast, the models for Qiss Qiss had a defined eye with a rose pink contour and glossy pink lips. Both looks were glamorous and beautiful.

Complexion & Cheeks: The skin was bronzed with highlights.

Eyes: Lottie first applied MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream #14 to the outer corners of the lids and blended inward. Next she applied MAKE UP FOR EVER Eye Shadow #17 to the crease and then dusted the outer corners and crease with MAKE UP FOR EVER Star Powder #930 to add a golden brown shimmer. The inner corner of the eyes were then dusted with MAKE UP FOR EVER Star Powder #946 to add a lighter dimension of shimmer. The eyes were lined with MAKE UP FOR EVER Waterproof Liner #1 in black and the lashes were coated with MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash.

Lips: For a shimmery nude lip, Lottie applied MAKE UP FOR EVER Fascinating Lip Gloss #16 as the finishing touch.


The Look @ Qiss Qiss


The Look @ Qiss Qiss


The Look @ Qiss Qiss

Complexion & Cheeks: The cheeks were highlighted with MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microfinish Blush #6 to add a soft pink glow.

Eyes: Lottie applied MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Cream #16 to eye lid blending it into the crease and up to the brow bone. Next MAKE UP FOR EVER Eye Shadow #132 is swept onto the entire lid, crease and extended to the brow bone. MAKE UP FOR EVER Waterproof Liner #1 in black is applied to the top and bottom of each lash line. To finish, the lashes were coated with MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smoky Lash.

Lips: Lottie created a glossy, rosy lip by applying MAKE UP FOR EVER Lipstick #423 and topping it with Fascinating Lip Gloss #9.

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Katie Avatar

My favorite look was from Aqui Di Lara. It’s so gorgeous and more importantly, it’s a look that pretty much anyone can pull off (plus, it looks easy to replicate!).

Mel Avatar

LOVE the look at Mara Hoffman. If only because the eye, and the overall earthyness of it would be GORGEOUS for a casual night out or a date with my man. I’d probably edit out the tribal dots though.

dolce aria Avatar

I like the mara hoffman one. But then, little costume-y details like the white line draped across the face just catch my attention RIGHT off!

The glitter for the Aqui di Lara one(spelling?) is eye catching too. I just love the white dots though. Geometry in makeup is SO striking!

Mette Avatar

I loved the Look @ Aqua Di Lara – all the dewy champagny bronzy goodness just radiates the feel of sophisticated laid-back Riviera poolparties, or something of that like… 🙂

ace Avatar

i like the mara hoffman look- i thought that the white dots looked really god on the model, although im not going to try to replicate that PARTICULAR aspect at home… 🙂

Pinch Avatar

My favourite was the one with the little white spots! Not something I’d wear for school, but I really liked the overall style and thought it was cute and not over the top.

Now the shimmery browns, that’s something I’d wear! Beautiful!

Maja Avatar

I really like all the looks. I would wear all of those, but I guess if I had to choose, I would go for the look @ Mara Hoffman (minus the white dots). It’s nice, clean and classic.

Ann Avatar

I love the Mara Hoffman look. To make it look more wearable for myself, I would not have those white dots. hehe. Other than that, I love that look!

JuliaF Avatar

I liked the look at Mara Hoffman the best because it’s ethnic but still very wearable. Plus I love the bikini the model in the picture is wearing!

Kara Avatar

Aqua di Lara because the model and I have similar coloring and I would like to try that look out on myself. Thanks for the nice giveaway! Kara

Maggie Avatar

I like the Mara Hoffman look the best! The model looks so fresh-faced and lovely. The line of white dots is unusual, but I actually really like the way it looks – it makes the look really stand out from the crowd!

Hanna Avatar

I really liked The Look @ Aqua Di Lara for myself……However I do really think that the look from Mara Hoffman is the most interesting.

Indoorkitty Avatar

Oooh I love the champagne and earth @ Aqua Di Lara. But I’m a metallic gold / smokey eye fanatic, so that one was obvs. Thanks for putting out the giveaway Christine! xxxes and ooos

Kenny Avatar

I love the Qiss Qiss look because of the model-absolutely gorgeous! The rose colors look beautiful with her skin tone. This one is probably my favorite.
But I also really like Aqua Di Laura. Mainly because I prefer brown, earthy colors as a everyday look.

Beth Avatar

I LOVED the gold eye in The Look @ Aqua Di Lara but honestly, the eye makeup in The Look @ Mara Hoffman was just spot on. I’m definitely looking to try that out.

Carrie Avatar

I love the dots for Mara Hoffman….and I wish unconventional makeup like that would become more “normal” so that I could wear it around without people thinking I’m really weird!

Danielle Avatar

I love Aqua Di Lara the best! I love metallic shimmery colors and heavier applications of makeup, which is prater of why I love MakeUpForever

Victoria Avatar

I love the look at qiss qiss, I was in the pale lips for a while but now I’m into the rosy blush colors. I think I’m missing fall a little too early.

Samantha Kathleen Avatar

AHH. Mara Hoffman! DOTS. EXCITEMENT! I LOVE IT. I LOVE IT.

🙂 I almost bought some of these the other night, but now I guess I could use some luck to win some! 🙂

Bubblebee Avatar

My favorite is Mara Hoffman. It’s original and like having small pearls on the face. On both models showing this look, it is gorgeous.

katye Avatar

the first model’s makeup from mara hoffman looks beautiful. the smudged lower liner with minimal color on the upper lashline/lid looks edgy and fun at the same time.

Yasmin Avatar

i love the look @ Qiss Qiss so much!! although there’s colours on the face, but it still shows a very natural and light look. This is very suitable for anywhere, either everyday look or to the functions~

nikki c Avatar

i love the Look @ Aqua Di Lara
it’s beautiful
i’m gonna try to recreate this look soon
it’s something just barely out of my comfort zone because i like neutral and bronzey shadows but not that dramatic
usually just the teensyweensiest bit to bring a little bit of attention to my eyes:]

Sara Avatar

Hands down the look from Mara Hoffman wins, its so unique – alothogh its not wearable as a everyday look i see myself rocking this for a special party

Dalvys Avatar

I Really loved the Qiss Qiss lok. The colors really made the models features pop out without being too overpowering. It looked really nice and enhanced her beauty.

Chloe Avatar

My favourite is The Look @ Mara Hoffman, I think it’s creative and fun but still simple. I’ll definitely be recreating the eyes.

Renee Avatar

My look was Aqua Di Lara.
for the summer, i’ve been using A LOT of bronzey colors & i just love it!
so sophisticated & glamorous.

knownever Avatar

as far as the overall look is concerned i’m into what mara hoffman had going on though themakeup for her show leaves me a little cold. i really like the styling and accesories for her collection though!

Nikki Avatar

Qiss Qiss is the prettiest! I have blue eyes and would love to duplicate that look!! Also, just bought my first aqua cream this weekend (based on your review Chtistine!) LOVE it! Thanks a bunch for all of the great info!!!!

DOMINIQUE Avatar

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE AQUA DI LARA LOOK!!! GORGEOUS!!! I PRAY I WIN THIS!!! I AM LOOKING FORWARD AND HAVE BEEN WANTING TO GET INTO MUFE!!!

Gin Avatar

For me it is a tie…I love the tribal feel (aboriginal-ish perhaps?) of the Mara Hoffman look, but I also love the bronzy look of the Aqua Di Lara show. Both are gorgeous!

Clementine D. Avatar

I liked The Look @ Aqua Di Lara. Very neutral and brings out a really natural fresh bronzey golden glow/look. The fact that the shimmery highlights hit the natural places where light, made the shimmer not too dramatic (making it wearable for everyone).

With It Avatar

All of these looks are just gorgeous! If I have to choose one, I’d choose Aqua di Lara-probably because it is a look I could see myself trying for a night out on the town. 🙂

littleleeyah Avatar

I love mara hoffman. I really think make up is not only to enhanced with what u had, but also to have fun with it. It doesn’t have to create the pretty concept based on what “social programming” thought of, but purely drawing a canvas. 😀

Lane Avatar

i like the aqua di lara look best. it’s very bronzey & perfect for a swim show. plus the dewy skin is so perfect & flattering for summertime 🙂

Erin Avatar

I totally loved the look for the Mara Hoffman show! It bridged the story and the wardrobe and it looked thought-out but still” raw”.

Katya Avatar

Aqua Di Larais my favourite, I love bronze and gold, along with copper, are my favourite eye makeup colours for summer. Or year round really.

Hilana Avatar

The Mara Hoffman look is gorgeous. I am not a fan of shimmery bronzes because it can make a girl look super tired and run down very easily.

Zoffe Avatar

I liked the Quiss Quiss look the best because I think the application of that look was better than the others 😀
I think the idea of the white dots in the Mara Hoffmann look was neat though 🙂

joanne w Avatar

The Look @ Qiss Qiss was my favorite, it was subtle yet quite beautiful, a look that a person not on the runway could also pull off.

inaya Avatar

I adore the look at Aqua Di Lara. Too bad, I don’t have any aqua creams except #5. I love the whole Bronze Goddess look; runner up is Qiss Qiss for sure

Olivia Avatar

The one that caught my eye (and the one that I will attempt to do if I win the Make Up For Ever goodies) is The Look @ Aqua Di Lara. 🙂

maya pastori Avatar

I really like the Quiss Quiss look, very polished and appropriate for any occasion!
A mega thumb-up for Quiss Quiss…. =)

Petra Avatar

Probably the Mara Hoffman look. I see myself wearing that and looking good (without the white dots, obviously :)). The eye makeup and lip shade seem like something I’d do when in a rush.

Regina Reed Avatar

I’m not sure what it’s called, but the one where the girl had black liner on the bottom and looked like she had no other make up on. I wish I could pull that off!

Shanna Avatar

I LOVE the Mara Hoffman look. I’d never wear dots on my face like that (unless, of course, it was for a fashion show or Halloween haha), but hotdamn, I imagine that would look amazing on a runway. It’s not overdone but it’s seriously striking.

Karin Avatar

My favorite would be The Look @ Mara Hoffman because i just LOVE her natural makeup and comfy, printed bikini and jacket. Plus her hair is adorable!

Victoria Avatar

The look @ Mara Hoffman was the best, even though all the looks were beautiful. The dots are reminiscent of aboriginal rock paintings.

Glenda Avatar

Loved the Aqua Di Lara. I loved the way her skin looked so smooth with a healthy glow. The eye shadows made her brown eyes pop. GORGEOUS!

Vicki Avatar

I just love the The Look @ Qiss Qiss b/c I love purple eyeshadows & pink lip colours. Perfect for the summer flush of colour look!

Holly Avatar

Loved the Aqua Di Lara look!! Such a perfect look for a summer date or party. I bet it’d look beautiful sparkling in the light from a beach bonfire. 🙂

sara:) Avatar

okay, so sorry if there are 2 comments, i dont think there are, because the other one didnt show up , but my favorite look is the Mara Hoffman 🙂

Ashable Avatar

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livia.s Avatar

I love the look for aqua di lara, this look is amazing, it is something i can wear all the time, especially for winter, love it, I love all the products from MUFE, you guys are just amazing and creative.

Lulu Avatar

I love the Mara Hoffman look, the white dots aren’t too practical for an everyday look, but it looks so cute on the model especially when she smiles!

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