The 8 products Zoë Foster Blake’s makeup artist used for her 90s inspired glam

Aussie beauty icon, Zoë Foster Blake, is currently in New York doing press for her brand Gro-To Skincare. And while she’s been abroad she’s been giving us some beauty inspiration we can’t wait to try out.
One which really stands out (because it looks so easy to achieve) is a matte, neutral look she posted to her Instagram stories. She asked her New York-based makeup artist, Maria Riskakis, for “90s matte browns. No lashes, no shimmer”.
Maria gave us the inside scoop on all the products she used to create this simple yet elegant masterpiece, so we too can achieve this fresh, beautiful, 90s vibe.
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Skin prep: Go-To skincare, of course. The classic Zoe-glow is achieved by cleansing with Properly Clean, massaging in a few drops of Face Hero oil, popping on a Transformazing Sheet Mask (for about 20 minutes) and finishing off with a dollop of Very Useful Face Cream. This leaves her with a hydrated, illuminated base perfect for makeup. (gotoskincare.com/collections/face).
Foundation: Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation ($65, charlottetilbury.com). With skin like Zoë’s, it would be a crime to wear a full-coverage foundation. This foundation used by Maria gives a sheer, flawless finish. While the formula is illuminating, it doesn’t have an OTT shimmer, just a subtle, airbrushed glow.
Concealer: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer (mecca.com.au). This concealer is a cult favourite for a reason, it gives a luminous finish and has long-lasting and crease-proof coverage - perfect for a big day of meetings.
Bronzer: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Bronzer ($97, charlottetilbury.com). This palette has a bronzer and a highlighter, but Maria only used the bronzer on Zoë’s cheekbones for a sunkissed glow. This gives her some subtle definition without looking stark.
Cream blush: Charlotte Tilbury Beachstick ($55, charlottetilbury.com). Zoë has talked of her love of cream blushes before, saying that they ‘help you look more lively and awake’, while also not looking ageing the skin, as some powder blushes can do.
Powder Blush: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush. While this look has stayed away from shimmer for the most part, the ultra-glow, light-reflective powder makes Zoë’s skin look even more radiant than usual.
Eyes: Nars Eyeshadow Duo in Portobello ($54, mecca.com.au). This matte-powder duo was used on Zoë’s eyes with a light hand for a natural fill-in. The brown shades make her green eyes pop, while looking keeping in theme with the ‘neutral’ brief.
Brows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade ($33, sephora.com.au). Using a light hand, Maria used the long-lasting brow pomade to fill in Zoë’s brows.
Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk ($49, charlottetilbury.com). Beloved by Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham and Miranda Kerr, this lipstick is a celeb makeup bag staple. The shade gave Zoë’s lips a nude, matte and natural finish that modernises the 90s brown matte lipstick trend.
And here's the gorgeous finished product:
Would you try this look?
Main image credit: @riskakismakeup
47 Member Comments
I own a few Charlotte Tilbury products. Luxe and expensive but worth it.
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Very interesting articlesl
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I have never used any Charlotte Tilbury makeup before, she looks so goals though! Gorgeous!
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not quite a glam as i thought the 90s, however nice look.
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Having dry skin I am not a fan of matte look. I love dewy makeup looks.
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Her MUA did a great job at achieving such a natural look.
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She look's completely natural here in the main photo which I like on her but you wouldn't think she was wearing all that makeup when you look at her.
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I like her lip colour. It's so natural.
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It looks a bit like a no-make up look, but the foundation looks a tad heavy. Super glowy though!
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I would love to see the Charlotte Tilbury products
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Soft and chic. It suits her but it won't suit me at all.
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She always looks amazing!!! Not sure if it is glam though???
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It doesn't look a light foundation to me
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Zoë’s makeup looks lovely, but I wouldn't describe it as glam.
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What is 90s matte brown look mean?
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The foundation looks a bit heavy. I really want to try Pillow Talk lipcolour! BH, if you decide to do a trial of this lipcolour, I am volunteering! :D
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Me too. I'm so curious and interested in trying anything from Charlotte tilbury's makeup line.
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Pillow Talk is a Charlotte Tilbury lip colour, a high end brand that isn't listed on BH.
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I'm not too excited about the matte look. I prefer a foundation that is lighter with a healthier looking glow.
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I'm not keen on her look. Eyes and lip stick look nice but too much heavy foundation. I like the natural no obvious makeup look. I still prefer good skin care with a touch of make makeup
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If I had the luxury of a New York-based makeup artist, I wouldn't ask for a neutral look, that's for sure. I can't stand the look of nude lips. I wouldn't describe this as a 90s look.
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Makeup is so much fun
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Great tips and she does look great
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The Nars Creamy Concealer looks like it also works a treat! Good to know!
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