If you’ve been keeping up to speed with this year’s Met Gala looks, you’re bound to have seen Kim Kardashian’s. Her black, head-to-toe Balenciaga ensemble reached far and wide on social media.
It was only natural for fans of Mario Dedivanovic (Kim’s long-term makeup artist) to be disappointed, after all he has served up some seriously iconic Met Gala make-up looks in previous years (including the iconic ‘blingy sexy robot’ inspired look at the 2016 Met Gala). Why should this year’s Gala be an exception? Why wasn't his lauded make-up prowess allowed to shine on the pink carpet once more?
Well, it tuns out he was still very much part of Kim's glam squad on the day, even if his work remained hidden. Did he tone things down? Did hold back? Of course not. It’s Mario Dedivanovic: a full glam look - mask or no mask - was inevitable. Here’s a glimpse at what was hiding underneath…
Mario opted for a fanned out, feline smoky eye for Kim (complete with an inky black winged liner). Her cheeks – and we expect no less from the queen of contour herself – were also contoured with expert precision.
From the looks of his Instagram feed he was using his own Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette. The palette features a rainbow of 12 warm shades, ranging from a milky café au lait to a deep mahogany. The texture is buttery, the finish matte and opaque. Shop this Kim-Kardashian-approved beauty buy below:
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If you simply can't get your head around Kim wearing a full face of expertly applied make-up under an opaque mask then you're not alone. The memes have been out in full force. Thankfully, Mario has taken them all in good humour (and even joined in by re-posting a few of his favourites).
We’re just happy to have gotten a peek at Mario’s work that night. Already hooked on the Make-Up By Mario range? Shop a few of our favourite buys below:
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1 of 5Makeup By Mario Master Eye Prep & Set, £23.50
Mario's self-professed secret to a flawless, clean and long-wearing eye look, the Master Eye Prep & Set helps prime and lock looks in place with three different formulas to choose from.
2 of 5Makeup by Mario Pro Volume Lip Gloss, £19
Laced with a cocktail of glossy oils for easy application, this multidimensional lip lacquer glides on effortlessly to grant a creamy, pearlised sheen.
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Extremely pigmented and long-lasting, Makeup By Mario's Master Pigment Pro Pencil gives you the power to create a professional-level look with ease — whether you fancy clean, slick lines or a smudged and smoky finish.
4 of 5Makeup By Mario Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette, £41
The backbone of any MUA's make up collection, the Master Mattes Eyeshadow Palette holds Mario's go-to mattes, each uniquely shaded and tailored to flatter all skin tones, from light to deep.
5 of 5Makeup By Mario Master Metals Eyeshadow Palette, £41
Synonymous with intense high coverage and molten metal payoff, these next-level pans can be used dry or wet to transform them into pearlised liquid foils.
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