Okay so last weekend I was just chilling, scrolling on my phone, you know how it is. Saw these crazy pics pop up everywhere – Sharon Stone with no makeup at all right next to her all glammed up on a red carpet. I mean, wow. The difference was wild. Got me thinking, could I even come close to that kinda transformation with just my basic stash?
So This Was My Plan
Right, first thing I did was hunt down more photos. Needed proper “before” inspo – fresh face Sharon, maybe a bit tired, lines showing. Like real life, right? Not the fake perfect stuff. Then, found a classic red-carpet shot of hers all polished. I saved ’em both side-by-side on my phone. That was my target.
Next, I raided my makeup bag. Honestly, it’s not super fancy. I have:
- That drugstore foundation that’s usually a bit too orange
- A concealer stick I swear was drying out
- A random eyebrow pencil (where’s the other one?)
- A cheap neutral eyeshadow palette
- Mascara that’s probably older than it should be
- And my trusty red lipstick, looking kinda battered
Not exactly Sharon Stone’s makeup artist kit, but hey, challenge accepted!
Let The Messy Makeup Magic Begin
Started by washing my face. Didn’t even bother with moisturizer – wanted that rough “no makeup” vibe like her pics. Took a selfie right then and there under the harsh bathroom light. Oh man, saw every pore and dark circle. This was gonna be a stretch.
Grabbed the foundation first. Squeezed waaaaay too much out like an idiot. Panic-blended it with my fingers. It felt sticky. Ended up wiping half off with a tissue – still looked kinda cakey. Not smooth at all. Applied the dried-up concealer under my eyes. Just smudged it around. Probably didn’t help much.
Eyebrows next. Used the lone brown pencil and hoped for the best. Drew some shaky lines trying to look neat like Sharon’s arches. They were okay, I guess. Kinda sisters, not twins, you know?
Now eyeshadow. Looked at her fancy smoky eye thing. My little palette had like a light brown and a darker brown. Dabbed the light one all over with my finger. Attempted to put the dark one in the crease. Got impatient. Just smudged the dark color on my outer corner instead. Looked messy. Whatever. Slapped on the old mascara. Coated the lashes good – a couple clumps, but at least they were dark.
Saved the lipstick for last. My brave red. Went on bold and bright. Tried to do that perfect line. Spoiler: it wasn’t. Bit wobbly. Blotted it with my finger to sorta fix it.
Finally, stood back and took another selfie with the same lighting. Stuck my chin out a bit trying to look fancy.
Time For The Big Reveal… Sort Of
Okay, loaded both selfies onto my computer. Put my fresh-scrubbed “no makeup” shot right next to the “full Sharon attempt” shot.
First reaction? Laughed out loud. It was NOT Sharon Stone. Not even close. The foundation was definitely too orange. The brows were uneven. The “smoky eye” was more like smudgy dirt. My tired eyes were still showing under that weak concealer.
But here’s the thing: Even though it wasn’t professional and kinda messy, the difference between the two photos was actually huge. Like, bigger than I expected. My skin tone was way more even (orange tone aside). Eyes looked way darker and more defined. The lips made the whole face pop. I suddenly didn’t look like I’d just crawled out of bed, even with the flaws. That cheap mascara actually did its job.
It definitely wasn’t that effortless, polished Sharon Stone glam. My attempt was rough and amateurish. But seeing those two photos side-by-side made me get it. Makeup isn’t about becoming a totally different person (unless you’re super skilled!), it’s about the contrast. Seeing my own tired face next to something brighter, bolder? Even my mediocre try made a statement. That transformation moment is real, even when it’s homemade and a little messy. Sharon’s pros just do it on another level!
