Who would’ve thought anyone would want to look like a pirate two years ago. Oh my how the times change.[
The following is provided with much thanks to demoiselleangel on LiveJournal.
So a few days ago, I emailed M.A.C. Cosmetics to ask them how to achieve the Captain Jack Sparrow eye-liner look. I also suggested they package whatever products it was in a tie-in to the film. This was the reply I received; I like to think I brightened the day of at least one M.A.C. employee.
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My Email:
“Hi there; I have a bit of an unusual question for you. I noticed at the end of the film “Pirates of the Caribbean” that M.A.C. was listed as the makeup brand used. I was wondering what product/products were used on Johnny Depp to create Jack Sparrow’s smudged eye-liner type look? I’ve tried using a regular ol’ black eye-liner pencil with poor results. Is it a creme shadow and liquid liner? A wet-dry liner? Personally, I think it’d be fab publicity to package whatever product it is with a tie-in to “Pirates.” Lots of folks would be interested, believe me. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to listen to this rather unusual question. Cheers!”
M.A.C.’s Reply:
Thank you for taking the time to email us at M•A•C Cosmetics Online.
Johnny Depp’s smudged, smoky eye effect was a great, authentic pirates look indeed. We appreciate your recommendations and will forward your comments to our Corporate Management office.
We also appreciate the opportunity to explain, that while professional makeup artists and stylists frequently use M•A•C products, they are not always commissioned directly by M•A•C Cosmetics Inc. to provide makeup application services on celebrities or models. Therefore, we are not always informed by the makeup artists as to what was used on a celebrity, such as Johnny Depp, at any given time or for any one particular movie, photo shoot or personal appearance.
I’ve seen the movie and press photos for Pirates of the Caribbean and am happy to provide you with details on how to create a similar look with our products.
- Begin by applying Wedge matte eyeshadow (a warm taupe-beige) from lash line to brow bone using brush #252.
- Pat Blacktrack fluidline over your lid using brush #242, then blend for an undone, imperfect look.
- With brush #219, trace a thick line of Blacktrack along your lower lashes for a dramatic frame to the eye.
- Add Black Tied velvet eyeshadow (a midnight black with silver-white sparkle) along the inner half of your lash lines on the upper and lower lashlines with brush #219 for a touch of shimmered, almost wet looking texture.
- Add 2 coats of All Black Fibre Rich Lash to your lashes and your Johnny Depp pirate inspired look is complete.
There goes my theory - in the first film, I could’ve sworn it was Shu Uemura’s ME silver 945 e/s smudged on his lids. Oh well.
