Ultima Beauty: March 2019

Dear Reader,

The horrors you will encounter in this post are too numerous to list and you may prefer not to read it at all.

As a dedicated blogger, I have pledged to record and chronicle the depressing makeup of the Netflix adaption of A Series of Unfortunate Events. So I must delve deep into the cavernous depths of ASOUE. You on the other hand, may delve into some happier post.

(Paraphrased from Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Book the Eleventh: The Grim Grotto)

Now that we have kicked off Season three with Kit Snicket's makeup, we are on to the ever so "in" style of Esme Gigi Genevieve Squalor.

Her first look (whilst travelling through the Mortmain Mountains) is from the end of The Carnivorous Carnival in Season two. That tutorial is here

So we are starting with her first "official" makeup from Season three.

(Picture via my Netflix account. Lucy Punch as Esme Squalor from A Series of Unfortunate Events S3 E1 The Slippery Slope: Part 1)

Esme's first look is from the campground on top of Mount Fraught, where she is plotting with Count Olaf and the rest of his theater troupe.

And this is the makeup look we'll be recreating today (minus the pigtails, jewelry and fur snowsuit).

In case you are developing "Mount Fraught Syndrome" you can check out my step-by-step video tutorial here

What Will You Need?

1. Eyelid Primer & Gray and Silver Eyeshadows: Start with a thin layer of primer on lids and then press a gray shimmer shadow of outer 2/3 of the eyelid and top that with a silver shimmer eyeshadow.

2. Golden Bronze & Dark Gray Eyeshadow: Place a golden bronze-y shadow on the remaining 1/3 of the inner eye and then gently carve out the crease and the outer "v" of the eye with a matte gray eyeshadow, and blend.

3. Liquid Liner, White Liner & Black and Silver Shadow: Line upper lash line with a black liquid eyeliner pen and wing it out slightly, take a white eyeliner pencil and run it along the lower waterline, then use a black eyeshadow to trace the lower lash line to add intensity, then trace the silver shadow from the lids under the black shadow.

4. White Shadow, Lengthening Mascara & Dramatic Lashes: Take a shimmer white shadow and highlight the browbone, use a lengthening mascara on the top and bottom lashes, then apply false lashes, the cornerstone of any Esme look.

5. Contour Shade, Highlighter & Red Lipstick: Use a light brown shade to contour under cheekbones, then take a bright white highlighter and hit the tops of the cheekbones and under the eyes, finally, use a bright red liquid lipstick on the lips.

And...

Now you're ready to terrorize orphans on mountain tops while looking for the last safe place and the elusive sugar bowl.

Once again, you can check out the video tutorial for this look here

Products used in Esme's look:

Almay: Truly Lasting Color Liquid Makeup in Ivory
Elizabeth Mott: Thank Me Later Eye Primer
Too Faced: Boss Lady Beauty Agenda Palette
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Fa La La La
Beau Gachis: Concealer Brush
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Glittered
Too Faced: Eyeshadow in Party Over Here
MAC: Steel Eyeshadow
Sonia Kashuk: Small Eyeshadow Brush No.7
MAC: 217 Blending Brush
Doucce: Fierce And Fine Graphic Pen in Black
N.Y.C Color Cosmetics: White Eyeliner Pencil
MAC: Black Tied Eyeshadow
Tru Rituals: Dual Ended Eyeshadow Brush
Real Techniques: Accent Brush
Urban Decay: Polyester Bride Eyeshadow
Coastal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Medium Shadow Brush
PUR: Fully Charged Magnetic Mascara
E.L.F.: Dramatic Lash Kit
NYX: Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
Beaute Basics: C405 Contour Blush Brush
Beau Gachis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)
NYX: Xtreme Lip Cream in Absolute Red

That is Part 1 of our Esme Squalor looks from The Slippery Slope.

Stayed tuned for Part 2 and the rest of Season three's makeup looks.

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And if you're interested in more misfortune, check out my other ASOUE posts:

Hostile Hospital Esme

Carnivorous Carnival Esme