I ended my last post with an interesting revelation – that Eylure now make false eyelashes for men. I thought it would be fun to do a little research into male cosmetics, and see how far the macho grooming scene has come…
We all know that when it comes to making a Hollywood
blockbuster, both actors and actresses are sent to makeup. This is nothing new
– the theatre has been slapping stage makeup on men for centuries. But what are
our Hollywood heartthrobs up to when the camera's switched off?
You may be shouting at your screen that male makeup is
nothing new – we’ve all heard of Boy George, Adam Ant, and David Bowie after
all.
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| Adam Ant shunning the 'natural' look |
But I’m not talking about performance makeup, I’m talking
about the sort of makeup you don’t even realise is there. The makeup we ladies
have been slyly applying for years…
Guyliner, manscara, foundation, bronzers...they’re out there
in their truck loads, and they’re gaining massive popularity with celebrities
and ordinary folk alike.
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| Guyliner |
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| Manscara |
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| Foundation specifically made for men's skin |
There are even websites dedicated to supplying our chaps
with beautifying products. In fact, Men’s Makeup UK features a ‘man palette’,
with tones such as chiffon, walnut, and clove…
What’s your fella’s skin tone?!
And then there’s the ‘Men Pen’ – apparently a must-have for
male actors and models, this wonder wand is a cosmetic concealer stick
specifically designed for men.
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| The 'Men Pen'...bigger than women's concealer! |
So, who’s guilty of hogging the bathroom mirror? We all know
Russell Brand, Alex Zane, and The Killers’ front man Brandon Flowers are
partial to a touch of eyeliner - it’s almost part of their theatrical
personality.
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| Russel Brand looking carefully dishevelled |
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| Brandon Flowers |
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| Pretty boy Alex Zane |
But it’s these famous faces that are more surprising…
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| Daniel Radcliffe |
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| Zack Efron |
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| Baby face Justin Beiber |
Where are the blemishes, pimples, and dry skin? Underneath piles of foundation, that's where.
It’s clear this is a trend that is on the rise, and from a
makeup artist’s point of view I find it fascinating. Applying makeup to male
skin is bound to require different techniques, which I’m always keen to
explore. But when it comes to stumbling across manscara in my guy’s wash bag,
I’m not so sure…
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