Get the Look: Marina's Dusk Apparition

Want to sparkle like a star this spring? Then check out the hot look that top makeup artist Caroline Barnes has created for the gorgeous new face of the Max Colour Effects range, Marina Diamondis. Smoky eyes are a classic look, but this fun take on the trend has a fashion-forward twist. “The look is young, fresh and beautiful – with an edge,” says Caroline.

Here’s how to work it:

1.Make eyes dazzle with Max Colour Effect Dip-In Eyeshadow in Ibiza Sunrise and sweep it into the inner corners.

2.Next sweep Max Colour Effect Dip-In Eyeshadow in Bronzed Glow from the centre of the lid towards the outer edges and along the lower lash line and blend with finger tips to soften the look.

3.Add drama and smudge Max Factor Kohl Eye Pencil along the lower lash line

4.Layer lashes with two coats of False Lash Effect.

5.Glaze lips with Max Colour Effect Lipgloss in Chocolate Brownie to give dusky eyes a rich classy look.

Q&A with Marina

How do you feel about being Max Factor’s Max Colour Effect ‘Big Night Out’ ambassador?

I’m really excited about being an ambassador for Max Factor’s vibrant Max Colour Effect collection as it is fun and celebrates individuality - two things close to my heart. The campaign, Max Colour Effect ‘Big Night Out’, is encouraging girls to be braver with colour, after all, colour is what life should be about; it allows us to play around with our looks and embrace identity.

Tell us a little bit more about your involvement in the Max Colour Effect ‘Big Night Out’ campaign?

‘Big Night Out’ kicked off with me having my own amazing new make-up look created by Caroline Barnes, Max Factor’s make-up artist, for an exclusive Max Colour Effect gig – which I absolutely loved plus I picked up some fab tips. Over the next few months you’ll be seeing more cool looks created for me by Caroline, so keep your eyes peeled! We’re on a mission to inspire girls to embrace make-up colour when getting ready for fun nights out – or if like me, anytime, a la my pink neon lips! Life would be incredibly boring if we didn’t have a collection like Max Colour Effect – all girls should try hot red lips and aqua eyes one night to bronze lips and golden eyes the next, in the spirit of celebrating individual style.

What are your favourite Max Colour Effect products?

There are so many to choose from – especially for the girl who loves colour - my make-up bag is literally jam-packed with the very cool and colourful Max Colour Effect. If I had to choose then I think I’d pick three: the Dip In Eye-shadows which come in a host of punchy colours and are really easy to apply, either as a block of rich colour across the entire lid or as a subtle shimmer across the lash line; a handful of the versatile Lip Glosses as they deliver a pop of vibrant colour on the lips – from orange through to pink – and can give a slick of gloss on top of lipstick – and finally, the cute pots of mini nail polishes as I’m really into clashing and on-trend nail colours.

Do you do anything differently with your beauty regime in summer and winter?

My beauty regime doesn’t really vary according to what season it is; it depends on what look I want to create. If you want to wear something, go for it - the weather shouldn’t determine your look!