How to be as hot as Leon Kennedy in RE4, using makeup
“Over here, strange-ah! Got somethin’ that might interest ya. Hee hee heh heh ha ha huh.”
What’s up, mirror-friend! Not sure how you got in there this time, but I’m glad you’re here! Settle down, I hope you’re comfortable — I’ve been looking for a conversation buddy to discuss the aesthetic of the dreamiest video game protagonist of all time.
That’s right! We’re talking about Leon Scott Kennedy, specifically as he is depicted in Resident Evil 4.
What is it that renders this guy so attractive? When I first fell for Leon in 2005, he cut an unimposing figure in drab neutrals that blend with the surrounding environments of the game. He loses his swaggy leather bomber jacket around an hour into play, then traverses the remaining village, castle, and secret biochemical research island facility in a nondescript utilitarian action-guy fit. He’s a laconic character, often verbally unreactive to outlandish occurrences, and when he does speak, well… You’ve all played the game, you know about the dialogue. Leon’s hair, perpetually Teen Beat perfect in defiance of persistent enemy attempts to remove his entire head, is an obvious mark of allure, but there’s more to his appeal than that. You don’t get ported and rereleased and remade into 18 years worth of continuance if you’re not seriously compelling from the start. With an eye to style, let’s break down the enduring attraction of RE4’s Leon Scott Kennedy!
First of all, Leon has great skin. If we’re going to rip off his steeze, we’ll have to up our own epidermis game with a hydrating sheet mask. Wash and dry your face, but forgo your usual moisturizer before applying.
Don’t hassle me about the pose; I was trying for some sort of Ganado moment here. What’s the fun of a sheet mask
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