It's hard for us to decide what we like about Adele more: her powerful, bring-you-to-tears music or her killer cat eye. But on the latest cover of Rolling Stone, we see Adele in her most stripped-down state yet-sans her signature eyeliner.
A Stripped-Down Cover Story
The cover is a close-up photo of Adele's bare face, made to look like she's just gotten out of the shower; she has a towel wrapped around her shoulders. Her hair looks like it's just been towel-dried in the most perfect way. Another shot, inside the magazine, has a similarly stripped-down vibe, with the 27-year-old singer lying down in a black dress, hand stretched out in a poignant "no photos please" pose.
Deeper Reflections: Fame and Feminism
In the interview, Adele opens up about her new album, her stance on feminism, why she wouldn't show off her body even if she were thinner, and the startling reason she's afraid of fame. "People think I hate being famous," Adele says, remembering how often she was compared to Amy Winehouse earlier in her career. "And I don't. I'm really frightened of it. I think it's really toxic, and I think it's really easy to be dragged into it.... Watching Amy deteriorate is one of the reasons I'm a bit frightened. We were all very entertained by her being a mess. I was fucking sad about it, but if someone showed me a picture of her looking bad, I'd look at it. If we hadn't looked, then they'd have stopped taking her said. That level of attention is really frightening, especially if you don't live around all that showbiz stuff."
Head over to Rolling Stone to read Adele's entire interview and why her lyrics are practically made to tug at your heartstrings.
The Art of Adele's Makeup: Iconic Looks and Expert Tips
When it comes to makeup, everyone is always on the search for the most popular items applied to the most popular celebs. It’s undeniable when we say that their makeup always seems to be astonishingly on point and perfect at all times, and it’s all thanks to their talented makeup artists. Stellar makeup artists such as Pat McGrath, Michael Ashton and Anthony H. Nyugen - what do they have in common? Certain celebs have nailed their beauty looks so well, that it’s tough not to link them with said makeup moment, from Ariana Grande’s never-ending ponytail to Kim Kardashian’s powerful contour. Adele and her characteristic winged eyeliner are the same way.
The "Hello" singer has resurfaced in the spotlight after appearing on the cover of Vogue, sporting her signature flawless eyeliner. Fortunately for us, Pat McGrath, the mastermind behind the eye look, has divulged the ingredients she used. Beauty Insider has watched the tutorials, read the interviews, and jotted down our notes!
The Perfect Base
Every great makeup look starts with a foolproof base, and that includes Adele’s makeup. According to the brand, the face filter product is a complexion enhancer (hybrid foundation) that mimics the glowing effects of Hollywood lights and social media filters. It’s made with porcelain flower extract to brighten and moisturise the face, fine powders to obscure the appearance of wrinkles and pores, and a lightweight glossy oil to hydrate the skin.
Flawless Cheeks: Blush and Highlighter
For Adele’s blush, Pat McGrath uses the Pat McGrath Divine Blush And Glow Trio in Galactic Sun. For a customised, multi-dimensional blush and highlighter look, she uses all three colours in this palette. Each palette blends two Divine Blush tones with a magnificent Divine Glow Highlighter, expertly chosen by Pat for outrageously brilliant illumination.
The Signature Winged Eyeliner
So, let’s finally talk about the one you have been waiting for. According to Michael Ashton, a makeup artist who had worked with Adele a decade ago, he created the style that would influence the musician’s entire career. He always advises beginning from the outside corner and moving inwards when applying eyeliner to one’s own eyes. Begin at the outside end of your lash line and work your way into the centre, then unite the two lines with a tiny line from the inner corner of your eye. Finish with the final flick, which should be done at an upward angle towards the temple. If the flick is coming down too far, Adele’s makeup artist suggests dragging it up at a 45-degree angle.
When it comes to creating the musician’s makeup, Ashton uses Chanel’s Calligraphie de Chanel Cream Eyeliner, Kate Tokyo Super Sharp Liner Pencil, and MAC Liquidlast Liner. Marc Jacobs Beauty’s global artistic ambassador suggests using Muji’s cotton buds with Bioderma’s Micellar Water to wipe up any messes and keep the sharpness of the flick.
How to: PERFECT WINGED EYELINER every single time!! (Simple Beginner Friendly Technique)
Luscious Lips: From Nude to Bold
Adele has rocked bold red lips earlier in her career, but she can effortlessly pull off a subtle nude just as well. Pat applies the Pat McGrath Permagel Ultra Lip Pencil in Buff from the outer border of the lips to the centre, mixing the colour in to provide depth. For Adele’s lips, she uses the Pat McGrath Mattetrance Lipstick in Christy.
Makeup trends will always evolve, and it’s hard to keep up with the latest ones to try out.