Explore these three stunning makeovers where marieclaire.fr readers tested blonde hair transformations—from chestnut tie-dye to platinum blonde and California balayage. Makeup artist Frédérique Alcaraz from Couleur Caramel shares her professional tips to perfectly complement each blonde shade. 1/3 
Marwan Moussa Alexia transitioned to an illuminated blonde with a California balayage. Frédérique Alcaraz, makeup artist for Couleur Caramel, crafted this look and offers her expert advice to enhance your sun-kissed blonde.
With Alexia's fair complexion, I focused on a fresh, luminous base using a BB cream to deeply rehydrate the skin, finished with a light veil of powder. Using a flat brush, I blended two eyeshadows across the eyelid, then softened the edges with a ball brush in circular motions for seamless diffusion.
Along the lash line and waterline, I applied black kohl kajal to intensify her striking blue-green eyes with yellow flecks. The bold black contrasts beautifully against her skin, creating glamorous big smoky eyes. For lips, a pink gloss delivers a fresh pop, balanced by black mascara with a false-lash effect for ultimate glamour.
Couleur Caramel products used for Alexia's look:
BB cream n°12, powder n°230, blush n°59, mascara n°51, gloss n°823, mixed eyeshadows n°36 and n°136, and black kohl kajal.
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Marwan Moussa To brighten Karine's ultra-light platinum blonde, Frédérique Alcaraz provides these tailored tips:
Karine's porcelain complexion pairs perfectly with her hair, so we preserved its delicacy. Her large hazel eyes shine with intensified eye makeup, creating contrast against her pale skin and platinum tones while keeping lips bare for balance.
A subtle, candy-pink blush adds a "healthy glow" without overpowering her fresh luminosity. I lined inside and along the eyes with kohl kajal, blending softly, then added taupe shadow and precise eyeliner—her favorite for definition. I also reshaped her eyebrows to add structure, essential for platinum blondes.
Couleur Caramel products used for Karine's look:
Make-up base with organic almond oil, stick n°12, loose silk powder, blush n°61, mascara n°51, nude lipstick n°254, black cake eyeliner, eye shadow n°36, and black kohl kajal.
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Marwan Moussa Frédérique Alcaraz's makeup tips to illuminate Catherine's new chestnut tie-dye:
For Catherine's combination, sensitive skin, I started with a velvet foundation primer to mattify and ensure longevity without excess powder. A foundation stick concealed redness and imperfections, blended with a lighter shade to maintain brightness.
Her golden complexion got a light silk powder veil and salmon blush. On lids, I mixed aubergine, bluish-gray, and brown shadows to complement her green-gray-blue eyes. A white pencil inside enlarged them, highlighting the green. A nude lipstick keeps her small, pretty mouth natural, emphasizing her eyes and spacious lids—ideal with her fresh hair color.
Couleur Caramel products used for Catherine's look:
Velvet smoothing base, sticks n°14 and n°13, blush n°59, eyeshadows n°53, n°56, and n°36, white pencil, mascara n°51, and nude lipstick n°257.
