State of Grace
Step backstage where bold liners in interesting shapes, futuristic brows and softly smudged lipstick are looks that take you from a grand performance and beyond

Sleep to Dream

For a new take on soft and smoky eyes, try ringing your peepers with intense shadow in hues of black and inky navy, blending out at the edges to create an almost wash-like effect. A touch of luminosity on the inner rim of the eye prevents this from going too heavy, while glossy, pale lips balance the drama.

Makeup: All by ARMANI BEAUTY. Armani Prima Glow-On Moisturizing Balm, My Armani to Go New Iconic Cushion, Neo-Nude A-Line in 20 Armani Contour and 11 Armani Highlight, Eyes to Kill Solo Eyeshadow in 1, 2 and 10, Eye Tint Eyeshadow in Gold Ashes, Eccentrico Mascara in 1, Flash Lacquer Crystal Shine Gloss in 103 & 522

Brows that Wow

The eyebrows are now fair game when it comes to picking a standout feature of your face. Why stick with the usual ombré or 3D brows when you can play with graphic shapes — like these lightning bolt-inspired ones — for a look that whimsical and subtly subversive.

Makeup: All by KAT VON D BEAUTY. Lock-It Foundation, Shade + Light Crème Contour, 24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade in Graphite, Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in Muñeca.

Keep it Eye-Conic

Negative space eyeliner has been trending for seasons, but there's a certain sparse minimalism that works regardless of the trend. Play with proportion and thickness for interesting lines that bend and curve in the most flattering, eye-catching ways.

Makeup: All by KAT VON D BEAUTY. Lock-It Foundation and Concealer Crème, Metal Crush Extreme Highlighter in Gold Skool, Brow Struck Dimension Powder in Medium Brown, Dagger Tattoo Liner, Tattoo Liner, Lash Liner, Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Noble

Gleam Queen

An '80s inspired sophistication has timeless appeal, but a lived-in after hours take brings it to this decade. Be the life of the party (and the after-party) with full brows, moody contouring on the eyes and smudged out lipstick that extends slightly beyond the lip contours.

Makeup: All by YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTÉ. All Hours Concealer & Foundation Stick, Touch Éclat and Touch Éclat Blur Primer, Baby Doll Kiss and Blush in Corail Affranchi, Couture Contouring Palette in Rosy Contouring, Couture Brow Palette in Medium to Dark, Couture Variation Palette in Paris, Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils in Burgundy, Rouge Pur Couture The Slim in Rouge Paradoxe, Glaze and Gloss in Let Me Shine.

An '80s inspired sophistication has timeless appeal, but a lived-in after hours take brings it to this decade. Be the life of the party (and the after-party) with full brows, moody contouring on the eyes and smudged out lipstick that extends slightly beyond the lip contours.

Makeup: All by YVES SAINT LAURENT BEAUTÉ. All Hours Concealer & Foundation Stick, Touch Éclat and Touch Éclat Blur Primer, Baby Doll Kiss and Blush in Corail Affranchi, Couture Contouring Palette in Rosy Contouring, Couture Brow Palette in Medium to Dark, Couture Variation Palette in Paris, Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils in Burgundy, Rouge Pur Couture The Slim in Rouge Paradoxe, Glaze and Gloss in Let Me Shine.

Paint by Numbers

If you have an artistic streak, let it show with this inventive, paint-splattered eye created with a soft pencil and felt liner. On an otherwise bare face — skip the mascara and the heavy shadow — it has a fresh, wide-eyed appeal.

Makeup: All by DIOR. Backstage Face & Body Foundation, Diorskin Nude Luminizer in Nude Glow, Backstage Brow Palette in 001 Light, Backstage Eye Prime, Diorshow On Stage Liner in Matte White, Diorshow Khôl in White Khôl, Lip Glow in Matte Pink