Kick-start of Rimmel London Look Search at Sungai Wang on May 16 (Part 1)

The air was buzzing with excitement as the crowd gathered in Sungai Wang for the pre-selection of 2010 Spotlite Teen Idol Competition, which also marked the official start of our Rimmel London Look Search. The twenty female participants looked amazing with the help of Rimmel London's professional make-up artist, Ling.


Family members and friends of the contestants were constantly cheering and supporting their loved ones throughout the competition! Some from the crowd even brought whistles, and blew them loudly when their favorite appeared on stage.

The crowd gave a roaring welcome to hosts, Kyan and Suki from radio station, OneFM as they gave the welcome on stage.



The contestants then started their catwalk on stage, and introduced themselves to the judges and the crowd. Everyone looked lovely and confident in their school-girl themed outfit.








Don't you think everyone looked gorgeous??!!!


Stay tuned for more exciting information on the pre-selection and the winner of the KL pre-selection! Pictures of these female contestants performing in the talent show will be coming your way in our next post!

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Exclusive Interview with Rimmel London make-up artist Ling

Ling, a professional make-up artist who has a short stunt in Fashion design and retailing before venturing into the make-up industry 5 years ago, has bagged many outstanding credentials under her belt, including working alongside famed fashion designers in MIFA, creative directors and models in various TV commercials, and editors of stylish fashion magazines just to name a few.

Today, she has taken time out from her colourful schedule to talk to us, lending her expertise in this exclusive interview conducted just for you girls, especially those competing in our Rimmel London Look Search!

Q: To you what is the Rimmel London Look?

A: The Rimmel London Look is edgy and fashionable. Rimmel London is an experimental and bold brand when it comes to the usage of different colours. For example, their eyeshadow pallets come with a variety of bold and daring colour combination, that can be blended and combined to achieve different looks.

Q:What do you think the judges will be looking for in the search?

A: I believe the judges will be focusing on the finer details, so it is important for each contestant to pay attention to both the make-up skills applied and the overall presentation of their look.

It will be a great bonus if they can also ensure that their outfit and make-up bonds well to showcase their unique personality. It is also equally important to identify the key feature you'd want to highlight. If a contestant wants to highlight their eyes, then it is recommended that nude colors are used for the lip and cheek.

As for the skin, less is definitely more. Use foundation sparingly and apply it as thinly as possible for a fresher and cleaner youthful effect.

Q: What is your favorite Rimmel London product?

A: For me, it's mascara. Rimmel London has a galaxy range of mascaras for different types of lashes and they all work wonders! They all have different brushes that will give the contestants different results. I always use two different mascaras to make lashes look long and full of volume.




Q: What are the key looks that are associated with the Rimmel London Search?

A: Since most of the competitors will be 16 to 22 years of age. It is important that the make-up matches with the competitors age group. When your younger you are able to experiment and take more risks! Show the judges your personality by using your face as a canvas to express yourself.

Q: What type of (eye / cheek) colours suit Asian skin?

A: An orange peachy blush generally looks good on the fairer asian skin tone. It is a great way to look fresher and make your cheeks pop. Competitors with fairer skin will look good with colder hues such as light blue, light pink and sliver. For darker skin tones, I would recommend warmer hues like brown, orange and gold.

Q: What are some of the make up trends this Summer?

A: There are always countless of new make-up trends being featured on the runways. However, what works for the models might not necessarily work for Asian skin. It is best to use make-up products that suit you and that highlight the competitors outstanding features. It is important for the contestants to work with what they have and use make-up products to accentuate them.

Q: Do you think make-up plays an important role in a woman's live?

A: Yes, i think it does! It is a great confidence booster! When used correctly, make-up can transform a person and it also helps hide that embarrassing spot during important occasions.

Q:What are some essential tools to use when applying make-up?

A: I cannot live without my eyelash curler! It is the most important tool in my make-up kit. It is also very important to apply your make-up under white light to see things more clearly.

Having a three-steps skin care routine is also equally important to keep the skin clean , which is a good canvas for applying make-up. Always remember to prep and prime your face before applying foundation. Contact lenses and lashes also help make Asian eyes to appear much larger.

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Now there you have it girls, these precious and useful make up tips and tricks brought to you exclusively by Rimmel London. Hope this will help you perform your best in the Rimmel London search!

So go on girls, time to take out that Rimmel London make-up kit and experiment! Remember it is all about having fun! Good Luck!

Rimmel London Make-up tutorial with Ling

Hey girls! Today with the help of Rimmel London's professional makeup artist, Ling, we are going to teach you how to transform from an everyday plain Jane to catwalk super darling! With the pre-selection rounds around the corner, this tutorial will be able to give you a head start on the competition.

Before you start, it is important to prep your face by making sure it is cleansed, toned and moisturized. A clean and oil free face will enable the makeup to transfer easily on to your skin and last longer.

Step 1:

Apply a Rimmel London liquid foundation of your choice onto your face with your fingers, as this makes application easier as the heat from your finger tips will help the foundation melt and settle into your skin.

Make sure to blend in well so that the foundation are even on your face. Remember to use it sparingly and only on troubled areas for a cleaner and refreshing feel.

Step 2:

Next use a concealer, to hide blemishes and dark circles. A concealer brush is used to blend and evenly distribute the concealer on troubled areas.

Step 3:

For the finishing touch, add press powder with a powder brush. Apply the press powder in a slow pressing motion to avoid your foundation from streaking.




Step 4:

The final step for the foundation is to contour your face. By using a press powder that is one shade darker than your skin tone and a contouring brush you will be able make your face appear slimmer ad smaller. Apply the press powder on your jawline and to your inner cheekbones. Remember to create faint and natural lines.

Step 5:

Moving on to your eyes. Use a black eyeliner to line the your lash line. This will enable your lashes to look fuller and darker.




Step 6:

After you have successfully lined your lash line, apply an eyeshadow color of your choice to your eyelids. Start with the outer corners and slowly work your way inward. Always apply a white eyeshadow as your base so that the colour of your selected eye shadow will pop. Ling has chosen a dark purple to complement the models fair skin tone.



Step 7:

Use a blending brush to blend the darker and lighter colours together. Here Ling has used a greyish black for the lower eyelids. It is important that the colour is blended to soften the edges.



Step 8:

To make your eyes appear larger and to complete your eye make-up it is important to curl your lashes so that they appear longer. As Ling has highlighted in her interview, the lash curler is a must-have tool. Be sure to curl your lashes in three steps - inner lash line, middle and end of your lashes for a smooth lifting effect.


Step 9:

After you have curled your lashes, apply a Rimmel London mascara of your choice. Here Ling has chosen to use two types of mascaras with different brush-tips (Sexy Curves & Volume Flash The MAX) to give the lashes extended length and extra volume. Apply a generous amount of mascara on both your top and bottom lashes.


Step 10:

Draw and fill in your eyebrows with a Rimmel London eyebrow pencil, with colour of your choice. Remember to start darker at the outer corner of your eyebrows and lighter as you more inwards. This ensures that your eyebrows will appear more natural.


Step 11:

Apply a peachy blush to the apple of your cheeks, in a sweeping upward motion.




Step 12:

Line your lip with a nude lip pencil to contour the shape of your lip. Next, use a Rimmel London lip color of your choice to fill in your lips.



The result of the makeup session was a great success! Ling has transformed our model with the help of Rimmel London products! This showstopping look will surely turn heads at the Rimmel London search.

Now that you have heard and learnt from the professiona, its time to get to work! Remeber, practice makes perfect!

Good luck and see you on the 16th of May for the pre-selections!

Bold Behaviour Eye Make-up Tutorial

Hello ladies! Today we are going to conduct a simple tutorial illustrating how you can use the Colour Rush Quad Eye Shadow in 014 Bold Behavior. These eye shadows deliver intense colours that are crease proof and most importantly blend easily. It is perfect for creating different looks to deliver a winning colour combination every time.

Step 1

• Start by applying some primer on your eyelids so that the colours will pop and last longer.
• Use an eyeshadow brush to brush the pearlish white eyeshadow over your eyelids and on your brow bone.
• Finally apply the purple eyeshadow evenly on your lids starting with the outer corners and slowly work your way to the inner corners of your eyes.
• Remember to use a blending brush to blend away harsh edges.
  

Step 2

• For the second step use the dark purplish grey eyeshadow and highlight your brow bone to add more definition and depth in your eyes.
  

Step 3

• Next use a small eyeshadow brush to apply the aqua green eyeshadow on to your lower lash line and inner tear ducts.
• Remember to use a blending brush to blend the colours in.
  

The end result, bold and dramatic eyes with a daring colour combination. You will be sure to turn heads at the Rimmel London Look search with these breathtaking eyes.



Now go on and try it for yourself! Remember practice makes perfect! So get on to practice and perfect your look in time for the Rimmel London Look search. Stay tuned for more eye make-up tutorials!

Rimmel London for License To Style @ One Utama

Hey girls! Exciting news! Rimmel London was the official make-up sponsor for One Utama's fashion show License To Style. We were lucky enough to attend the soiree and take snap shots of the models who were dolled up in Rimmel London make-up.






The Rimmel London make-up team was led by professional make-up artist Ling.

Ling and her make-up team will also be there through out the Rimmel London search so if you like what you see, it's time to gear up for the pre-selection rounds!









Stay tuned, because our next posts will be about how you can achieve the looks that you see here! We will be talking to Ling in an intimate interview where she will be sharing some trade secrets with us!