JADE KISNORBO, makeup artist
Australian celebrity hair and makeup artist Jade Kisnorbo has worked with the best – from actress Rachel Griffiths, Megan Gale and Jesinta Franklin and Jessica Mauboy, to name a few.
Here are her favourite products that you need for the races and why:
The Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
This skin mist is a super-hydrating product no matter your age, and is perfect for creating a flawless and hydrated base.
The Kosås Wet Lip Oil Plumping Treatment Gloss
This lip oil contains loads of hyaluronic acid. It not only plumps, but is really hydrating and comes in many different colours.
Kosås Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer
This is the only concealer I know that is creamy and flawless in its finish.
Chanel Le Lift Eye Cream and Patches
Chanel’s eye cream and patches are ideal to prep your eyes for big days like the races.
THE 60s ARE BACK
GET THE LOOK
Brigitte Bardot-inspired mascara and lashes are big this spring season, with Chanel’s recent runway show in Paris a sign of what’s to come. “If you want to add depth to your eyes, opt for a waterproof mascara and apply it to both top and bottom lashes,” said Kisnorbo. “Add colour to your eye lid for those who are more confident in their mission to adopt a 60s styling.”
WHAT JADE TAKES TO THE RACES
Jade never leaves the house without Charlotte Tilbury’s Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder – “This powder will stop your skin from looking oily all day long,” and Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Cheat Liner in Pillow Talk – “This liner has a wide colour range and is not too drying on your lips.”
NEW PRODUCTS TO TRY
Holme Beauty Base Primer
Founded by make-up artist and educator Hilary Holmes, the best-selling Holme Beauty Base Primer gives us dewy and matte all at once. “It’s a tinted primer, rich in skin-loving ingredients that will give you the ultimate base for your makeup to grip and last,” said Kisnorbo. The multitasking primer is available in two shades, BANG for fairer skin and BOOM for darker skin, and can also be used as a liquid bronzer and to warm up your foundation shade. They’re all about empowerment and inclusivity when it comes to beauty. #BackYourBeauty
Ultra Violette Queen Screen Luminising Sun Serum
This all-day sun serum doesn’t interfere with your makeup application and gives perfect protection on any day out – but especially at the track on a spring day.
Nudestix All Over Matte stick
“The shade called Bondi Bae is my personal favourite as this colour melts into my foundation and lasts all day,” said Kisnorbo.
“My two favourites for the races are Charlotte Tilbury and Pat McGrath lipsticks. Both brands have a great range, good pigment and wear very well.”
iS CLINICAL PerfecTint Powder SPF 40
Available in five shades with sheer coverage, this product layers easily over makeup and gives UVA/UBA protection, too. Ideal for those who don’t want sunscreen and prefer SPF 40 powder to do the trick.
NONI SMITH, makeup artist
What makeup works well with millinery such as fedoras, boaters and wide-brim hats?
“A natural, subtle face will go with any hat style. A wide-brimmed hat will create shadow, so keeping eyes natural avoiding a heavy eye will be more flattering for the daytime,” said Smith.
“If you are wearing a sculptural piece or a wide brimmed hat and want more drama, a clean winged eye with mascara is my go-to for daytime as it gives definition. I love the Clarins Graphic Ink Liner in black for this and the Supra Volume Mascara.”
How can we get a 90s-inspired look for eyes this season?
“The 90s eyes were so varied, from super-grunge smokey lived-in looks, to all the shades of blue and teal,
The Clarins Eye Quartet in Midnight Gradation or Teal Gradation is great to try the blue or teal colour trend, as you can go as light or as intense as you like,” said Smith.
“The supermodel look was monochromatic with an emphasis on plums and burgundies and about elongating and shading. For this, I’d try the Clarins Eye Quartet in fairy-tale nude or rosewood gradation with lashings of mascara top and bottom. A black liner on the waterline and extended out from the corner gives extra intensity for the evening.”
TRE DALLAS, makeup artist
How do we create a natural polished skin look for the races this year?
“Use a sheet mask on top of your skin prep routine to hydrate and give your skin a boosted glow. Try La Mer Treatment Lotion Mask. Always follow with a primer to help your foundation last all day. Try Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer. It’s my favourite product. The eyeliner I love using in the waterline is Charlotte Tilbury. These products will make your eyes appear larger and fresh. If you prefer the cat-eye look, I highly recommend Shiseido Archliner Ink. This will give you great precision and is long lasting, which is something we need when at the track all day.”
What beauty product should you take to the races that will work all day?
“It is not very sexy, but a must-have beauty product is eyelash glue. Nothing ruins a day on the track more than eyelashes falling off due to high winds, dust, allergies or rain. Compact powder is also essential.”
How do we keep our hair spring chic?
“I’m loving two hair styles – either the straight, blunt bob or long, low pony. I am a traditionalist and prefer hats to be worn. These two looks are fashionable and also practical when wearing chic spring hats. “
