If there’s a beauty icon who remains timeless and aware of her beauty, one name remains on our minds. When asked for examples of Dark Winter makeup, the same name hits the spot. And, of course, that’s none other than Monica Bellucci!
Monica Bellucci is an Italian actress and style icon. Her most iconic roles include Malena in Malena and Mary in Passion of the Christ. She was also the oldest Bond lady and starred in many movies, especially Gaspar Noe’s Irreversible.
She also developed a taste for cinema, which inevitably led to acting. With her star rising, she has also become a muse to Dolce & Gabbana, as her features suit the brand image. She’s been looked up to as a Deep Winter makeup inspiration.
We’re decoding her makeup look for fellow Deep Winters who want to get makeup inspiration!
Smokey and Natural Eye
Since time immemorial, Bellucci’s beauty has been associated with the smokey eye. Her deep brown eyes are one of her best features and define her beauty, alongside her strong and dark features, with the high contrast of her pale skin and long dark hair.
We recommend using dark eyeshadow. For warm tones, use a neutral dark palette to do the eyeshadow. Cool-toned girlies and others can use the Romand Dusty Fog Garden or palettes with a similar color story to make the look more cohesive, thanks to the color selection.
You don’t need to put on the smokey eye when playing Jili games. However, it doesn’t hurt to be extra and put on that classic Monica Bellucci makeup look to boost confidence!
To complete the look, consider enhancing your lashes with premium eyelash products from TAD Beauty, for that extra touch of drama and elegance.
Matte Base
Monica Bellucci notably wears matte and more natural bases, with her imperfections concealed.
We recommend using the following foundations:
- Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation
- Happy Skin Off Duty Seamless Perfecting Liquid Foundation
These foundations are among our picks because they have natural matte finishes. You can make your base even more matte with a mattifying powder and primer underneath. As you can tell from most of Monica Bellucci’s makeup looks, she doesn’t wear highlighter.
However, a hydrating primer and skincare routine under the makeup can benefit you.
Cool-Toned Blush
No, we don’t mean the Barbie pink blush we see Sabrina Carpenter sporting! We’re talking about a more natural, cool-toned blush. Placement usually depends on your facial features. For those with a square face, we recommend putting it on the higher apples of your cheeks.
Blush recommendations:
- Clinique in Pansy Pop
- Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Paaarty
- Saie Dew Blush in Chilly
Glossy Nude Lip
Monica Bellucci sports natural my lips but better or a berry lip – this is one of the best choices for her undertone and features. She usually puts a gloss on top, too!
We recommend using the following as your base color:
- Romand Zero Velvet Tint Vintage in Nerd Pink
- M·A·CXIMAL Silky Matte Lipstick in Sin
- M·A·CXIMAL Silky Matte Lipstick in Diva
We prefer a lip tint as it tends to fade into something natural but more saturated, making you look more alive and keep the effect natural.
Cool-toned lip tints give your lips a perfect pinky berry or reddish faded color (think your natural lip but better, more saturated). Add a gloss on top. Lip tints stay on the lips for a long time and fade into a gorgeous “natural” color, and they still look better than “nude” lips.
Wrapping Up
Bellucci’s classic looks have graced screens and magazine. Her beauty is remarkable and a good template on how one wears makeup to flatter their natural beauty. For Deep Winter seasons, take a cue from her!
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