Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s beauty philosophy was simple. Skin first, minimal eye makeup, softly defined features and, on occasion, a confident red lip. Nothing overly complicated and nothing that distracted from the overall look. Her makeup always complemented her wardrobe rather than competing with it.
If Carolyn were getting ready using the Studio 10 Ready in 5 Set, the approach would likely be exactly the same. Polished, natural and focused on enhancing what is already there.
Start with fresh, healthy, well moisturised skin. Carolyn’s makeup always looked effortless because the skin underneath it was well cared for. The goal is never to mask the skin, but to create a smooth, healthy looking canvas.
Begin with Hydra Peptide Fusion Daily Defence SPF30. This acts as your morning skincare routine in one step, hydrating the skin while protecting it with SPF. The formula also contains subtle skin correcting pigments that help neutralise redness and dullness so the complexion already appears brighter and more even before foundation is applied.
Next move to the Skin Repair Perfect Canvas Treatment Foundation SPF30 to gently even the skin tone. For Carolyn’s natural approach, mix a small amount of the foundation with Hydra Peptide Fusion to create a light tinted moisturiser. Apply this all over the face to softly even the complexion while still allowing natural skin to show through.
This is key to achieving truly natural makeup. Skin should still look like skin. A few freckles, natural texture or the occasional imperfection coming through keeps the look authentic and fresh.
For any areas that genuinely need more coverage, apply the foundation neat and very precisely. Focus only on the areas that require it rather than covering the entire face. This targeted approach keeps the overall look light and believable.
Next, add warmth and life back into the complexion using Plumping Blush Glow-plexion. Carolyn’s makeup always had a subtle freshness to it. It never looked flat or overly sculpted. A small amount applied to the apples of the cheeks creates a healthy flush and restores natural colour to the face, giving that softly lifted, well rested look.
Brows should remain understated but polished. Carolyn rarely appeared overly made up around the eyes, but her features were always quietly defined. Use the Brow Lift Perfecting Brow Pencil to run lightly through the brows and gently restore their shape. The aim is not to heavily fill them in, but simply to add structure where needed. Keep the strokes light so the brows still look like your own.
And then, for special occasions, the signature Carolyn red lip. For this limited edition Love Story - Ready in 5 Set we've included the complimentary lipstick to complete the look.
For events and formal appearances, Carolyn often chose a classic red. It was confident, elegant and instantly elevated the entire look. When wearing a red lip, keep everything else restrained. This is one of the golden rules of this style of makeup.
Skip eyeshadow entirely and keep the eyes clean and minimal so the lip remains the focal point.
Finish the look with Wake Up & Glow Lip & Cheek Tint in the shade Poppy. The vibrant red instantly brightens the complexion while still maintaining that polished, modern minimalism Carolyn was known for.
Paired with fresh skin, softly defined brows and minimal eye makeup, it creates a look that is timeless, confident and unmistakably Carolyn.
The beauty of this approach is that it works for every age and every chapter. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy understood something that Studio10 was built around: that the most powerful makeup is the kind that enhances who you already are, not who you used to be.
Skin that looks cared for; features that are quietly defined and a confidence that comes through in every product choice. The Studio10 Love Story - Ready in 5 Set was made for exactly this: effortless, considered beauty that celebrates the face you have right now. After all, looking like yourself, only better, will never go out of style.
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