Makeup Rules: 16 Celebrities who prove less is indeed more

Makeup Rules: Celebrities who prove less is indeed more

MF editorial team

30 Sep 2015

updated the 6 October 2015 à 22:22

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Heidi Klum
The model does not need much to look gorgeous. Yet she wanted to try some strange experiences like this strange blue eye shadow.
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Eva Green
The French lady drowns her green eyes under that purple eye shadow.
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Jessie J
Pay attention to her choice of lipstick trying something new. Tired of the classic red or pink, the singer wanted to test a pastel purple colour, but her complexion did not complement it at all.
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Scarlett Johansson
Everyone has the right to make mistakes, even an icon like Scarlett Johansson! In her youth, beauty went together with quantity. Today, she understands the meaning of natural charm.
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Christina Aguilera
For MTV Movie Awards in 2001, the singer wanted to try a rhinestone carnival and bright colours. It was a little indigestible. Today, she is probably better advised, as she has mastered her style better.
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Kristen Stewart
With the heavy eyeliner, Kirsten Stewart gives a very authoritative air. It's a shame as it only requires a simple mascara and discreet eye makeup to illuminate her face.
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Tyra Banks
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Rita Ora
Rimmel London chose Rita Ora to be their muse. But with these layers of makeup, the singer looks like a clown.
However, she knows very well how to use the colour in small amounts.
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Leighton Meester
The Gossip Girl star is probably less of a perfectionist than her character in the series when it comes to makeup. By trial and error, she finds that when she puts on a simple mascara and discreet pink lipstick, it's a success.
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Aishwarya Rai
In wanting to match her eye look with the colour of her dress, the Indian star instead looks tired. When she used beige tones, she shined.
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Hilary Swank
Her talents as an actress are not to be questioned, but with makeup, Hilary Swank sometimes misses the step. As here, where the blue pencil weighed down her eyes, instead of brightening it.
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Salma Hayek
The Mexican actress can raise the temperature of the room at a single glance. But when she tries the smoky effect, her face immediately becomes sad.
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Solange Knowles
The sister of Beyoncé can go from one extreme to another in an instant.
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Bryce Dallas Howard
The Jurassic World actress went overboard with makeup too. A simple look gives her a more sensual side, instead of gothic.
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Cara Delevingne
Cara Delevingne wore this red eyeshadow on the red carpet, but is it a little too much?
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Courtney Cox
The Friends star added a few years of age to her by forcing on the black-rimmed eye. Trying too hard to make it work, didn't quite have the sexy effect she wanted.

In makeup, some looks don’t work for everyone. These people prove that less is more when it comes to dolling up your face.

“Less is more” is a saying people should take more seriously – especially on the red carpet.

Behind the flashing cameras, stars continuously try to reinvent themselves to attract all the attention. But in the midst of their gowns and smiles, their makeup is sometimes a little too heavy handed and does not spare them.

Some smoky eyes are too pronounced, with poorly coordinated colours or red lips that are too bold. Unfortunately for stars, their popularity ratings do not protect anyone.

Heidi Klum, Eva Green and Courtney Cox have also committed missteps wanting to shine at all costs. In contrast, we find them in nude makeup which aims to be as natural as possible. And when the this happens, the nude makeup look seems like a good response to a botched beauty treatment.

But again, beware of the simplicity of the technique as it also requires time and expertise.

So with that, here’s a roundup of celebrities who’ve learned the hard way that less is indeed more.

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