Beauty trends come and go, but some looks are truly timeless. Here are three iconic styles — and how to interpret them with a modern twist.
Cleopatra
Cleopatra's makeup is all about drama and definition. Start with a bronzed base and highlights on the cheekbones and brow bone. Make the brows a strong focal point using a brow gel that extends the arch slightly. Add brass and gold tones to the lids, then finish with the key detail: a sharp, bold cat-eye liner drawn out far towards the temples. Keep lips neutral so the eyes command all the attention. Want that definition without quite as much liner effort? Xlash Eyelash Serum gives naturally longer and darker lashes that enhance the effect.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn's look is pure Hollywood glamour. Fresh, dewy skin with medium-coverage foundation, peach-toned blush, and brows brushed upward to accentuate the arch. The liner is long and low, with a wing that extends past the upper lid for a seductive, eye-widening effect. For a modern twist, try a deep brown or dark green instead of black — the result feels just as striking but more contemporary. Finish with the classic red lip: contour from the corners and highlight the centre for fuller lips.
Grace Jones
Grace Jones is anything but restrained. Heavy contouring along the cheekbones and jawline, blush swept from the temples down towards the mouth, and eyes that command attention with electric shades of purple, blue, and deep tones all the way up to the brow bone. The liner is sharp, deeply black, and extended far beyond the eyes at an upward angle. Complete the look with a dark, glossy lip that matches the eye palette. Use the Micro Sculpting Brow Pencil to lengthen and define the brows into her signature shape — no thinning required.
Whatever icon you draw inspiration from, the key is always a well-cared-for base, the right products, and the confidence to experiment.
