After a number of requests about my make-up process, here is a tutorial for the best damn pilot in the galaxy, Hera Syndulla! This is my first make-up tutorial, and my microphone was acting up, so please bear with me!
When cosplaying Hera I always try to find the balance between her animated perfection and the realities of my distinctive facial shape. Rather than trying to directly translate her onto my face through extreme contouring, I try to focus on capturing the essence of her in a believable and relatable way. No skinny '90's brows for me!
This is a waterbased tutorial, as I'm not a fan of alcohol based, but I promise you that I managed to get 12+ hours of wear out of this each day at Star Wars Celebration. Beyond the base-make-up and sealer, I mostly use every day beauty make-up which makes this fairly easy to do on a budget or using make-up that you possibly already have. There is a full list of products below. Feel free to comment if you have any questions. Safe flying, Rebels!
(My lekku are still in need of a lot of love post-SWCO, so apologies for their bitty state.)
Products Used:
Smashbox Photo Finish
Nyx Eye Waterproof Primer
Mac Chromacake - True Chartreuse
Nyx Dewy Finish
Ben Nye Final Seal
Kryolan Anti-Shine Powder
Nyx Eyeshadows - Kush, Covet, Dank, Money Maker
Mac Pressed Pigment - To Boldly Go, zinc
Nyx Vivid Bright Eyeliner - Vivid Envy
Nyx Slide-On eye pencil - Golden Olive
Smashbox Brow Tech Matte Pencil - Brunette
Bobbi Brown Brow Gel - Taupe
Mac Blusher - Luna Luster
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Bourjois Paris Liquid Eyeliner - Ultra Black
Nyx Liquid Suede - Thorn
Urban Decay - Neo
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