A killer smokey eye, brushed up brows, subdued lips, pinky cheeks and always bronzed… add some beachy waves and Elle Ferguson is ready to step out. And it’s a look we never grow tired of. In fact, it’s a look we aspire to on the reg. So much so that we decided to take a little peek inside her makeup bag to see just what steps she takes (and what products she uses) to get that ‘Elle Effect’.
“For me, I love mixing brands from high luxury beauty brands to cheaper more accessible brands. I’m super lucky that I get to work with some amazing makeup artists and I ALWAYS ask questions as they are painting my face… I love learning about beauty… I’m that girl that loves to read all the beauty articles! But I have learnt what works for my skin and what makes Elle have her Elle Effect – and that’s why I wanted to share it with you…”
Below, we take a look at the ultimate makeup how-to when it comes to Elle’s everyday beauty look…
STEP 1
Been using the Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer from Sephora. Keeps my makeup so fresh all day.
STEP 2
Next up I mix this Stila Cosmetics Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Illuminating Beauty Balm with BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector together to make my base glow.
STEP 3
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5 mixed with BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal.
STEP 4
MAC Cosmetics Foundation Brush 190.
STEP 5
The BECCA The One Perfecting Brush is beyond at blending your foundation in.
STEP 6
MAC Cosmetics Concealer in nc30 for any blemishes or red marks.
STEP 7
MAC Cosmetics Medium Dark Mineralise Skin Finish over foundation and concealer.
STEP 8
Napoleon Perdis Mega Powder Brush 50r.
STEP 9
Nars Bronzer in Laguna.
STEP 10
MAC Cosmetics Bronzer Brush.
STEP 11
Ellis Faas concealer in s201 from Mecca Cosmetics for under my eyes.
STEP 12
BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Moonstone on the outer corners of my eyes.
STEP 13
Brows: Benefit Gimme Brow and Garbo and Kelly Brow Gel in Clear.
STEP 14
On my eyes, RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Lunar from Mecca Cosmetics.
STEP 15
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler.
STEP 16
Mascara: L’Oréal Paradise in Extatic Black.
STEP 17
Before I do my bottom lashes, I apply MAC Cosmetics Nude Liner in Ab5 to my waterline to open my eyes up.
STEP 18
Cheeks: By Rosie Jane Essentials Cheek & Lip Gloss in Rose and Nars Blush in Orgasm.
STEP 19
Lips lined in Charlotte Tilbury Lip Liner in Bitten Kiss.
STEP 20
Lips: Dior lip balm in 004 Coral.
STEP 21
Finale: MAC Cosmetics Prep + Prime.
All images: Elle Ferguson and Elle Effect
Disclaimer: We’ve linked in all the products Elle uses in order to make it easier for those wanting to legit get the look. In doing so, we’ve used a mixture of affiliate links and non-affiliate links.
