Heart Evangelista is, to state it lightly, always on the go. The Filipino darling is fresh from a jam-packed schedule at Milan and Paris Fashion Week, having attended some of the most highly anticipated shows like Saint Laurent, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Dior to name a few. Some of the biggest fashion houses call her their ‘perfect muse’, and not a season goes by without Evangelista’s show-stopping entrances on show grounds. Yet she still manages to keep things looking fresh, original and ever so dazzling. To put it plainly, there’s never a dull moment when she’s around.
Obviously, there are many things attributing to the philanthropist that we (along with her 16 million followers on Instagram) would love to emulate. Her sense of style aside, there’s her acting chops and gorgeous face that is beat to perfection. The last of the list is arguably the easiest to recreate. That is thanks, in no small part, to Evangelista’s regular ‘get ready with me’-style uploads, where she generously shares her go-to makeup products and reveals her beauty secrets. Whatever it is, her bold blush looks and signature glowy skin have us scrambling to follow her routines.
In honour of Heart Evangelista gracing our digital cover for this month, Vogue Singapore puts together some of her best beauty cues, for days when we yearn to look our most glamourous.
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Sun-kissed flush
Over-blushing rules in Evangelista’s book. She’s known for her bold blushers that spread across the apple of her cheeks all the way up to her temples. And for the Saint Laurent show during Paris Fashion Week, Evangelista swept the pigment across her nose where the sun naturally hits for an intense, sunkissed look that withstood the city’s dreary weather.
PSA: While there are no details about the exact blush shade she used for this look, fervent followers would know that her all-time favourite blush is NARS’ Deep Throat.
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All slicked back
The off-duty look has become synonymous with the slicked-back hairstyle, courtesy of fashion’s It-girls, Evangelista included. But why not? It’s chic, it’s sleek, and it is as convenient as it is practical on non-wash days. While the hairstyle usually features a centre part, Evangelista sprinkles in her own touch and pulls her hair all up and back. Reaching for a high-hold gel or strong hairspray might seem scary at first, but the result is worth trying something new.
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Glowy highlight
Beauty trends may come and go, but glowy, dewy skin is forever. It’s a lucky thing for Evangelista because that’s another one of her signatures. The brief is glass skin, and she nails it by cleverly using highlighter only on the highest points of her face. In turn, you’ll earn a natural glow and flattering dimensions, instead of super-reflective cheekbones.
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A bold dark lip
A face—or an entire outfit—can literally transform with a swipe of a bold lipstick. And for Evangelista, there’s something about adding a dramatic, gritty tone that juxtaposes her feminine features. For those who want to experiment with darker hues for the first time, here’s a tip: these colours need to be applied often and with precision, so a lip liner is recommended.
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Sparkly smokey eyes
Evangelista’s sparkly smoky eye look certainly lends itself to nights out or the year-end party season. So lustrous, it will shine beautifully in the pictures you take. But the smoky look can be elusive in practice, no thanks to messy fallouts and potential over-applications. The key is to use a light hand, apply the pigmented shade in buildable layers, blend, and repeat until desired. Note that a cream eyeshadow is easier to work with than powdered variations. For a look like Evangelista’s, swipe metallic sparkle from the centre of your lid to the inner corner—don’t be afraid of the contrast, that’s the boldness we want to achieve.
