Napoleon Perdis makeup fans rejoice. Australia’s leading makeup artist is returning to Australia for two exclusive makeup master classes this month.
It’s been three years since Napoleon’s last master class series. The Brisbane event on September 28 at the Edward Street Concept Store is already sold out but there are some tickets left for the Sydney event on September 29 at Napoleon Perdis Alexandria HQ.
This season, fans of the brand will have the opportunity to mingle with like-minded makeup lovers over canapés and cocktails while they watch Napoleon reveal his latest complexion-perfection technique: Couture Contouring.
Fans will also be treated to a signed note from Napoleon and a gift bag worth $140. Tickets are $500, which is redeemable on product and there will be discounts on some specially created packs.
Napoleon will also be taking to the stage as keynote speaker for Sydney’s International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) on September 24 and 25.
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Couture conturing comes under the spotlight in the unique makeup collection created especially for the world premiere season of The Australian Ballet Company’s Romeo & Juliet.
Napoleon wanted to capture the young lovers’ all consuming passion. This inspired the creation of his new Love Unleashed makeup collection. “In my eyes, the modern day Juliet is filled with passion, excitement and lust. She wants to look and feel irresistible for her Romeo,” says Napoleon.
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THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
WIN
Napoleon Perdis and Styling You is giving four Styling You readers the chance to each win a $155 pack of Napoleon Perdis makeup from the Love Unleashed collection.
Each pack includes the three shades – Quick Silver, Fool’s Gold and Wild Bronze – of Crème de la crème Eye Shadow ($35 each). These soft cream eye shadows deliver long-lasting color. The light-reflecting undertones work to create heavenly eyes that sparkle and captivate.
… PLUS
The Ultimate Contour Palette ($45). This palette allows you to color, highlight and shape your face for an instant image upgrade – and includes easy-to-follow instructions. It’s enhanced with nourishing marine extracts and free of parabens.
TO ENTER
Just leave a comment below. I’d love to know: what’s the one makeup question you’d ask Napoleon Perdis if you got the chance? Australian entries only, sorry. The winner will be drawn at random using random.org, notified via email and name posted here. Competition closes 8am Thursday, September 22.
Now you know that I usually reply to all comments on my blog, don’t you? The exception is with competitions as I’ve got to use my non-existent maths’ brain to add up entries. So, know this, I’ve read and loved each of your comments. Thank-you!
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Napoleon Perdis prestige products are available at Napoleon Perdis Concept Stores, David Jones and more than 875 pharmacies and salons throughout Australia. Ph 1800 814 572 or visit www.napoleonperdis.com
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It’s enhanced with nourishing marine extracts and free of parabens.which essentials would I pick and why?
Is there such thing as Professional concealer? And how is it different to regular concealer?
What are the rules for knowing What Not to Put of Your Face
how can i become your assitant and shadow you in everything you do
What is the best way to hide dark circles around the eyes without it looking obvious
How to apply eyeliner and mascara correctly, so it doesn’t look like I had my 4 year old help me!
How to make my unnatural thin lips look as big as my unfortunately natural big hips.
How do you stop panda eye?
Do you keep your mascara in the fridge? Or is that just an old wives tale?
I would ask what are the absoulte best things to wear in different seasons!!
How long do I keep my napoleon products for after opening
Who is his favorite muse for his make up?
When it comes to acne scarring, the kind that leaves small holes in the skin, what do you recommend to cover these without clogging them?
How do I get the healthy glow, dewy foundation look without my skin just looking oily?
How do I stop myself from eating my lippie off ??
What can primer really do?
How old is too old for mascara?
How can I make my face look shorter
What tricks can I learn to apply make-up quickly in the mornings before heading off to work?
How do I make myself look like I’m 20 again?? 🙂
How can I look like someone who hasn’t been up all night with a baby?
What’s your thoughts on permanent makeup?
I find I have problem with a mark on my face which I haven’t found a product to cover it completly. Napolean Perdis can you help
I was in the loo when God handed out long eyelashes. What can I do to make my eyelashes look long and luxurious?
Where does the ispiration for the make-up colours come from?
How do I make my small eyes look bigger?
I would like to know how to pick the right foundation to avoid getting a line on my jaw line.
What can you do about this? *points to face*
Id love some tips on how to use eyeliner perfectly. I manage ok but with some tips it would be so much better
How does a girl ‘make-up’ her mind over which Napoleon Perdis product is best for her?
How do you best prevent colour from bleeding around your lips. Gloss seems to be the worst culprit.
What is the best way to cover dark sun spots
“Any chance you can make me look like Jen Hawkins?”
Why does everyone want to look like someone else – it’s like a lion being envious of a tigers stripes! I’d like to know how Napoleon Perdis makeup can emphasise my strong points, celebrate and feature them.
how do I find the right colour foundation, my skin always seems to be changing and I always feel Im not using the right tone
How to flawlessly apply the right amount of blush, so I look smouldering hot, instead of nearly edging on clown-like.
If you could choose only 3 Napoleon Perdis products to take with you on holiday, which essentials would you pick and why?
Teach me how to get that flawless looking skin!!!
I have a house full of cracked mirrors! Are you handy?
Why does my makeup always slide off? And how can I prevent that from happening?
What is something make up can never hide?
You have daughter’s,At what age do you let them start using makeup?
If you were stuck in Hollywood for the weekend, the airline lost your luggage, and you only had $100 to spend, what beauty products would you buy?
What’s the best way to apply blush?
Freckles! What IS the best way to hide them them??
at what age do you go from wearing colours to wearing natural colours?
Napolean you will need to sail the world for this old bird to look a million dollars.Please try if you can
“What’s the most common question you get asked?”
If I could ask Napoleon for just one tip, it would be “what are the make-up essentials to take out with you for a day/night out to maintain your look?”
Do you have a concealer product that hides the darkness of my eyes that the effect is 24hours?
I see some dark areas on my eyes.I want to look refresh what should i do? I want some natural look. I hope you can give me a lot of tips.
What is the best way to stop make-up from smudging when outdoors on a hot, humid day?
Is Orange Lippie EVER a good look on ANYONE???
Can you please show me the basics of eyeshadow and eyeliner application?
Go ahead. Make my day!
I just like good quality cosmetics.
Is there hope for me yet?
How do I create that hot smokey eyes look?
How can I make thin lips appear naturally fuller?
Should I put concealer on my black circles before or after putting on my foundation?
I would love to know the quickest and easiest way to loo a million dollars!
I meant look!
If I have only 5 minutes what is the best make up routine I can have in the morning?
Is there anything that will REALLY hide those perpetual dark circles under my eyes – so many products promise they will, but I am yet to find one that does!
What is the best way of applying eyeshadow to flatter a Eurasian eye?
What are the bare minimum must have makeup brushes?
How do I make my complexion look luminous, hide bags and redness with minimal products and time?
What’s the best way to hide the ‘bags’ under my eyes – I sleep well but always seem to suffer this unsightly look
How can I prevent my rudolph nose from shining half an hour after applying foundation??
How do i accentuate my green eyes to make them look bigger and brighter?
What is the best way to cover those unsightly blemishes without looking like you have used mountains of makeup to cover them?
How can i enhance my eyes and do you sell anti aging products or is there a foundation that has an anti aging ingredient?
What is the one make-up ‘secret’ every girl should know?
Whats your best make up tip, to enhance everybody’s natural beauty??
What make-up do you recommend for warmer climates?
How do I get the most out of my mascara, without it going clumpy and leaving me looking like someone has stuck marbles to my lashes?
What is the ultimate makeup/application to enhance the natural beauty of those with sun kissed (freckly) faces?
How can the bags under the eyes from sleepless nights be concealed?
The best way to hide blackheads and shine.
Since going from black to blonde hair, my whole makeup kit needs a total overhaul! Can you help me choose colours to suit my new look?
How do I apply eyeliner?
I have never been able to, so just avoid wearing it all together.
What is the best way to wear makeup and have sun protection without having shiny/glossy skin?
How do I master neutral tones of eyeshadow when I’m used to using bold stand-out colours?
What shade of lipstick would best suit my complexion?
If you could give one very important tip on using bronzer what would it be?
Can you make me look gorgeous just like your models?
what colours best suit me?
I would ask how I can create gorgeous glowy skin. I always seem to look shiny or like a disco ball when I attempt it.
Tough to choose just one! lol.
I woudl probably go with “How do I create a flawless complexion look?” because everything I have tried doesn’t work. (I have red cheeks, dark circles under my eyes and whilst I get it to look ok, I would love advice on making it better)
Hi Napoleon. Eyeliner. I’ve always struggled to get it to look right – not a hard line but not just a giant smudge. Can you give me some tips on how to apply it correctly?
Can you be in my bathroom, ready and waiting with all the tools of your trade, whenever I need to get made up? thanks dude 😉
How do you know when to change products as you age, is there a rough estimate? Thanks!
I would ask Napolean Perdis what is the trick to completely concealing darkness around the eyes?? Because even after concealing and foundation and a bit of powder, I can still see dark areas and I find it so annoying. I want to look refreshed and vibrant not tired and worn out.
Can you fix a face that cracks mirrors?
How do I change my makeup application now I am in my 40’s so that I look age appropriate, youthful and up-to-date?
After many years I still have not found the best way of losing the dark circles under my eyes.
How do I achieve a flawless natural look in 5 minutes?
How do I get my eyeliner to stay put and not travel to places that eyeliner should not go?
How do I do a shimmery eye without looking like a teenager!!
I have rosy cheeks. I want to know how to use them to my avantage and feel fabulous, naturally.
How do i make my eyes POP and look amazing but without too much make-up?????
This season has some great BRIGHT eye shadows! How do you use them for a fun look without looking cheap/tacky?
I would love to know how to pick the perfect foundation for your skin. I find it extremely hard to match colours.
I would ask Napoleon to recommend foundation that would suit me.
What is the best way to hide freckles.
I’ve just hit 30 and had a child, so I’d love to know a look that suits my age, without being too mum-ish!
Aging is no fun, so how do I put on my make-up to suite me now, please!
Is there an easy tip for achieving smokey eyes?
I would love to know how to apply blush properly and how to contour cheeks… 🙂
What are the best makeup techniques and looks to help me look sexy and strong rather than sweet and cute which is how i usually appear.
I would ask how on earth I am supposed to blend eyeshadows to create a smokey eye – every time I try, I look like I’ve gone a few rounds in the ring with Anthony Mundine!
The real question is, how do I get a professional look on an amateur budget?
I would like to know how to get the perfect eyebrows
Apart from spakfiller and surgery
Can I make-up to make me look younger?
My usual makeup is not working now I’ve hit the big 4 – 0. What would you suggest.
How can i keep my makeup look young and modern ?
is there anything you recommend for on the spot toning down redness ? 🙂
How can I apply lip liner to define my lips but still have it look pretty natural?
What is the best eye product to make my eyes stand out more?
Which celebrity have you discovered in your experience to have the most beautiful skin?
How do I wear eye make up without looking like a panda 2 hours later. I have flat asian eyes and it happens all the time!
Napoleon, please tell me, which of your products do you recommend as being exactly right for me?
Why do I always sneeze just after applying mascara
Is eyeliner supposed to go on the eyelid or on the bottom of the eye or both?
For years I have been trying my best to conceal the dark circles under my eyes to no avail. It would be an absolute dream come true to know how to effectively conceal them.
can you apply liquid foundation using a powder brush?
how on earth do you apply liquid eyeliner – i have been trying for years and just cannot master the art!
Napoleon, please, please, please tell me, how do I master the eyeline flick so I can channel my inner 50s bombshell?!!
I’m yet to master concealing my dark circled eyes. Napoleon, what is YOUR trick to conquer and disguise!
How do you apply blush for a natural finish, I never wear it as I always end up looking like a clown!
How do you do a quick makeup for a fresh and casual look?
Could you do my makeup & make me look younger?
Do you have any makeup tips that would make a nose look smaller?
how many colour eyeshadows are too mant to wear at once?
How do I apply a thin line of eyeliner on my top eyelid to make it look professional? I have given up trying as I almost always apply the eyeliner way too thick!
Napoleon – I have small brown eyes and very fair skin, how do I acheieve the smokey look without looking like I belong on the set of True Blood, or making my eyes look even smaller than they are?
How does a woman apply skin toned eye shadow properly to her cleavage to give the optical illusion of ‘largeness’! My wife wants to try it but doesn’t know how!!!
Is it true that professional make up artists apply blush not only to one’s cheeks but also very subtly to the temples, hair line and beneath the chin, to give natural colour consistency?
When is a woman to old for blue eyeshadow?
Napoleon, what do you think is the biggest make-up mistake women make?
Napoleon, I need shading tips to make my broad nose look slimmed down to elegance. How should I go about it?
How’s the brand name come about?
What are the best colour eyes shadows for light blue eyes?
What are the three most important products in a girl’s basic make-up kit?
I’d love to know the best kind of foundation to use: liquid, cream, powder, mineral, matte finish?
So many options!
How do you blend two colour eyeshadow and make it look flawless?
How can I make my lips look fuller?
Whats your best makeup tips for keeping make up on in hot weather?
I was born with a lazy eye; I’d ask him how to use makeup to minimise it’s ‘laziness’ and draw attention away from it.
I would ask Napoleon how to incorporate bright colours for eyes without looking ridiculous?
“How do you conceal dark bags under your eyes without over doing it so it still looks natural?”
I would ask him how to cover under eye dark circles without it looking terrible. I was born with them..
Could you give me some super styling cougariffic ideas for a chemo patient to make her feel more glamorous:(
Can you please bring your make-up course to Adelaide? as I’m dying to do!
How do I make my eyes pop?
Can bronzer cover my dark circles?
how do i make small lips appear bigger
What inspired you into starting yur own make-up brand.
I have heaps of freckles, I’d love to cover most but don’t mind a few showing….don’t want totally flawless! How to achieve?
How do you create that perfect smokey eye look?
How can I achieve a flawless everyday look with make-up, that looks like I’m not wearing make-up?
spill your secrets, how do you make women look so gorgeous!?!!
What’s the one thing you can’t skip on a makeup routine?
If you could only have one makeup product to use daily, what would it be?
The one question I would ask Napoleon and continues to remain a huge challenge for me is how to conceal shadows under my eyes. It’s the one make up challenge I face every day!
Who do you think is the most beautiful woman on earth and why?
I’d ask Napoleon: how do you find inspiration?
What is the one make-up product every woman should use?
Is mineral makeup really just as good as liquid makeup?
Which eyeshadow colours suit my skintone best? (I’m not sure I trust my own judgement!)
How do you get your eyebrows so perfect?
What is the one piece of advice he wishes that all women would follow?
How to apply makeup properly….never wear it, never learnt 🙁
I’d ask Napoleon Perdis to give me a total new makeover
I would ask him how I can look and feel irresistible for my Romeo! His advice is golden <3
I’d ask Napoleon Perdis where to start – I am a mess!!
do you test on animals
I’d ask how to contour to create some cheekbone definition.
I would ask Napoleon Perdis how can you keep your makeup looking fresh over the hot summer months especially in climates that are humid? and what makeup should you wear/ and techniques to look best in photos as I have no idea. 🙂
I’d ask what products I should be using to best play up my features. It would be an amazing experience to meet him and get to share some of his extensive knowledge.
Which is the best tip to being under the sun and have a long last makeup ? and how can i make my eyes look sparkling ?
I would ask Napoleon Perdis How many years of practice does it take to master the art of make-up application. I have been applying my make-up for 20 years but yet i still can’t get my look right that best suits me. What advice would you give me?
I would ask: “How can I achieve a natural look for every day? What products suit my skin?”
If I were to ask Napoleon one thing, I would find out what he thought about the bold eyes and nude lip, or both rule? What is ideal?
I’m a big fan of Mr Napoleon Perdis. If I was able to ask him one question pertinent to myself, I would ask him to design me a personalised lip wardrobe! I wear every colour from nudes to pinks to orange to reds and purples… but I don’t know what colours I *should* be wearing!
Can you please move to my house? why you ask so you can make me look beautiful everyday
I’d ask Napoleon:”Will my bum look big with this liquid eye-liner on?”
:)Thanks for the great giveaway, again. xx
I’d be asking him if he could show me have to get sculpted and chiselled cheeks with contouring
I’d ask: can I really wear pink on my eyes without looking like my eyes are tired?
I think I would ask if he could come and do my make up for me every morning!
I would ask him what foundation is best for extremely dry skin 🙂
I would ask what style of foundation looks best on my complexion
Hi Nikki, what a lovely competition. If I were to meet Napoleon Perdis, I think I would ask him what advice he would give to a Makeup Artist wanting to create a strong brand, because the strength in his brand is phenomenal
Please enter me… I would ask him the best product / technique for making me look less tired !
I have been a huge fan of Napeoleon’s for a long time, he is truly inspirational and tremendously talented. I still hope to get the opportunity to meet him in the flesh one day and if I did I wouldn’t hesitate to ask him for his opinion on what would be the most suitable makeup to compliment my features? He has an amazing eye and remarkable flair for making ladies look their best, therefore, his suggestions would be worth their weight in gold 🙂
Please enter me 🙂
I would ask him what is his number one, cannot live without beauty product!
thanks, Grace xx
How do I achieve a natural, sun smart make up look for the day?
Thanks Nikki! 🙂
I would ask how do you stop foundation from settling in your eye wrinkles and making them even more prominent?
Do I need to use different foundation for summer and winter? My skin is dry in winter and oily in summer.
I’d be so grateful to know of a quick and easy way to make your eyes “pop”. I never do anything much with mine (lack of time AND skill) but whenever I’ve had makeup professionally done they make it look so easy and appealing. Would be so happy to hear the Master share his tips!
Great giveaway! My question would be, how do I look like I’ve had 8 hours solid sleep when I’ve really been up and down to a baby all night?
Okay, so, the one question I would ask Napoleon Perdis would have to be, what defines the line that you could cross by wearing too much and/or to often make-up? Should we be able to accept ourselves for who we are naturally more than we do?
Thank-you ^_^ xx Bless
I have red hair, pale skin with some frekles and blue eyes. I have found it difficult to find a foundation that is not too yellow for my colouring, what colour foundation from the Napoleon Perdis range would he recommend?
What products would you recommend for me, and how do I use them properly? I am a stay at home mum with 3 kids and haven’t updated my look in years. These days it’s just a quick mascara and lippy before running out of the house. I am in need of help
I would ask how I create the smokey eyed effect without looking like I am about to head to a St Kilda street corner for the night.
Why did you discontinue my favourite lipstick – a gorgeous dusky deep pink – the only lipstick I’ve ever bought a replacement because I finished the lipstick. I bought the colour the sales assistant recommend but it wasn’t the same.. Why??
I would ask him where he draws his inspiration from for colours, and the designs he uses with facial features. I would also ask what is his favourite facial feature to highlight/work with.
How do you subtly work with a touchy teenage daughter, to end a really bad dose of raccoon eyes and tide line?
Mutton done up as lamb is not a good look. Can you help me grow old gracefully?
If Napoleon could only use one product to make someone look glam what would it be and why?
I need a fresh, modern look now I am in my early 40’s. basically i haven’t updated my “look” since my teens and could do with help!
How the heck I remove the black mascara…! I can never get that stuff off.
No matter how hard I try!
What tone of red lipstick best matches my skin tone. And should i use matt or gloss?
My question Nikki would be:
Napoleon I would love to know how to apply my makeup now I’m in my 50’s as I want to age gracefully not disgracefully!
Love your work!
Lynne
I would want to know how to apply my eye makeup to really make my eyes stand out.
How do I stop my eye make-up from smudging?? x
Is mascara on bottom eyelashes right or wrong or neither? I see some women with it on and it looks awful, whereas some look great…. these huge dilemmas….
I would love to know how to achieve that gorgeous luminous complexion that he created for the david jones spring/summer launch on Miranda Kerr, she looked gorgeous and I’d love to be able to recreate that look.
How do i do eyes? I’ve never been taught how to apply eye makeup and since my attempts always look terrible, i avoid eye make up completely. i’d love to know the secret to making eyes look great!
I would like to know the best way to apply liquid eyeliner so that it doesnt look like a 5 year old applied it?????lets face it we have all had the nightmare of it going sooooo wrong!
I adore Love Bite Lip Plump, do you giggle when you put it one someone for the first time? Results have a bite!! Capsicum pepper really plumps the lips.
What products would you suggest for a simple kit for my 13 y/o niece, and what cleansing routine would you also suggest.
I would love to know when blending makeup to get smokey effect how many colours should you use? and some tips for a dramatic effect without the smudge look.
I’d ask him how to get the soft, dewy, glowing make-up look!
I would ask what are the best products for both concealing and playing up my naturally rosey red cheeks without making them look like I’m constantly blushing.
Great giveaway!
I’d love to know, how do I shade, and darken my blonde eyebrows into perfect face framing arches using eyebrow powder?
Napoleon Perdis, as I am getting older my face is obviously changing. What is the best foundation and concealer to make my skin luminous and younger. Also to stop the lipstick bleeding on the top lip. Thankyou.
I’d be all like: “Hey Napopo, can you tell me how to make eyeshadow look good on my hooded eyelids? Thanks bro!” 🙂 Thanks for all the giveaways Nikki – you’ve got the hook-ups!
Could you advise me on what makeup is best and what colors I should use and avoid now I am in my forties? I’m looking for the prefect everyday face 🙂
…perfect 🙂
I’d probably ask how to apply foundation perfectly, or maybe what is the perfect red lipstick for me? I love red lips but am yet to find a good shade that doesn’t make me feel like I’ve kissed a clown 🙂
Oh great comp! I would ask – what is the secret to the ‘looking like you’re not really wearing makeup’ when really, you have a flawless base, bronzer, blush, mascara, eyeshadow & gloss!
I think i’m a bit all or nothing….!
wow, you are having a lot of giveaways at the moment! I would ask Napoleon what the best way to avoid the eagle is (tan face, white body), because he always seems to have his tan down pat.
Woohoo! I have two but My one question I would ask Is ‘how do I know what eye colours best suit yellow toned skin, being European I find it hard to wear colours other than browns’. I would also be itching to asked ‘what inspired you to become a make-up genius?’.
If you had to pick a colour to describe yourself what would it be?
Is it a mistake to take what works for you and always wear your make up that way? Perhaps 2 or 3 looks and use them depending on the situation. Help needed!
I would ask him what kind of makeup would suit me. And how to do it in 5-10 minutes and make it last for hours?
Fantastic giveaway .. I would like to ask Napoleon Perdis how to apply eye shadow without looking like a “clown”. I love make-up but have always struggled with eye shadow.
I have full lips and always look as though I’ve been playing dress ups with my mother’s makeup bag when I try to wear lipstick. I am beyond 40 and would like to be able to wear a bit of lippy and wear it well — even red!
Who is your fave celebrity to work with and who’s the worst?
Wow!! What an awesome give away! I love reading your blog & all the advice & tips 🙂
What foundation & shade would you recommend for me? I want a shade that suits and looks natural. Plus coverage that covers my blemishes but doesn’t look plastered on…
I’d ask Napoleon “how should I use the products in the prize pack to create the modern day Juliette look?”
I will ask for quick make up tips…
I would ask exactly what make up colours suit me the best as I really dont know. Nothing like getting expert advice from the worlds best expert
I’d ask how to apply eye colour nicely, I always look like I’ve got way too much make up on when I do my eyes, but I haven’t, clearly I’m just not applying it well.
Another amazing giveaway! I would ask how I can get that “wearing no makeup” I just wake up like this look – when quite obviously I don’t wake up looking fresh faced and flawless!!
I’d ask Napoleon Perdis what’s the one mistake most people make when choosing products/colours to suit them and how do we avoid making that same mistake? 😉
Nikki you always host such amazing giveaways – thank you!
The one makeup question I would ask Napoleon Perdis if I got the chance is – Jennifer Aniston always compliments her skin tone with gorgeous lilac-mauvey makeup shades. What shades would you recommend for someone with fair skin and a slightly yellow undertone? I really want the answer to this question! 🙂