Feb 28, 2014

MAKEUP LOOK + TUTORIAL | Icy Winter Blue LOOK w/ L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows

MAKEUP LOOK + TUTORIAL | Icy Winter Blue LOOK w/ L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadows




 Eyes:  

★ PRIME:
I applied Kat Von D High Voltage Eye Primer in Skin all over my lid up to the brow bone as a base - Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush. I also applied NYX Black Bean Jumbo Eye Pencil on my lid as a base. MAC 242 Small Shader Brush

★ COLOR:
For the crease and browbone area I applied MAC Wild By Nature Eyeshadow (matte caramel brown) to help with blending. Inglot 4SS Large Blending Brush

For my inner lid and tearduct I used MAC Suave Intentions Eyeshadow (shimmery light blue). MAC 239 Eye Shader Brush
 
Then on the middle of my lid I applied L'Oreal Infallible® 24 HR Eye Shadow in Timeless Blue Spark (shimmery medium blue). MAC 242 Small Shader Brush

Then on the outer lid and crease I used MAC Blue Flame Eyeshadow (satin dark blue). MAC 219 Pencil Brush + Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush

On the outer V I used Urban Decay Blackout Eyeshadow (matte black). Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush

I used bareMinerals All-Over Face Color in Clear Radiance (shimmery light pink) for my highlight. MAC 252 Large Shader Brush

For my lower lashline I used L'Oreal Infallible® 24 HR Eye Shadow in Purple Priority (shimmery deep purple). Sigma Waterline Liner Brush + Hakuhodo J5529 Small Blending Brush 


BROWS:
My brows are filled in with Anastasia Brow Pencil in Brunette (matte brown). Paula Dorf Eye Definer Flat Top Brush

DEFINE:
For my lower waterline I used L'Oreal Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner 24H in Blackest Black (matte black). Sigma E05 Eyeliner Brush
On my upper lashline I used L'Oreal Infallible The Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner topped with Lit Cosmetics Seeing Stars Glitter with STILA Stay All Day® Liquid Eye Primer. Sigma E11 Eye Liner Brush
I used Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara for my lashes and added Eylure Naturalites Super Full 100 Eyelashes for effect. Duo Lash Adhesive.





Lips: 

POLISH:

I applied Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Move (glossy pink).




Face: 

FINISH:
I primed my skin with Le Blanc De Chanel Sheer Illuminating Base - hands.
I used Guerlain Lingerie De Peau Invisible Skin Fusion Foundation SPF 20 in Shade 24 - Sigma Round Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face. I set my t-zone with Marc Jacobs Beauty Perfection Powder - Featherweight Foundation in Fawn Cocoa 500. Hakuhodo J505 Blush Brush

I used Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush  (shimmery coral pink) for my cheeks - Chanel #2 Powder/Contour Brush. I used MAC Perfectly Poised Mineralize Skinfinish (shimmery pinky bronze) for my highlight. Hakuhodo J5521 Blush Brush




Feb 17, 2014

MAKEUP LOOK + TUTORIAL | Sexy Siren

MAKEUP LOOK + TUTORIAL | Sexy Siren





Eyes:  

★ PRIME:
I applied Urban Decay Anti-Aging Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. I then applied MAC Pro Longwear Concealer - NW35 under my brow for a highlight - bareMinerals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush - and on my entire lid area as a base - Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush. 

★ COLOR:
In the crease I used Salted Caramel Eyeshadow - from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (matte light brown). Hakuhodo J5522 Large Blending Brush
 
Then also in the crease I applied Milk Chocolate Eyeshadow - from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (matte warm medium brown). Hakuhodo BJ142 Blending Brush

For the tearduct area I applied Tarte Amazonian Clay Shadow Stick in Shimmering sand (shimmery nude) topped with Marzipan Eyeshadow - from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (shimmery champagne). MAC 242 Small Shader Brush

For the lid I used Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eye Shadow in Vintage Black Gold (light black w/ gold pearly sheen). MAC 242 Small Shader Brush + Stila Stay All Day® Liquid Eye Primer


Then on the outer lid and crease I applied Triple Fudge Eyeshadow - from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (matte dark brown). Sonia Kashuk Large Crease Brush

To help with blending I used Semi-Sweet Eyeshadow - from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (matte dark brown). Wayne Goss No. 6 Blending Brush

I used White Chocolate Eyeshadow - from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (matte vanilla) for my highlight. MAC 252 Large Shader Brush

For my lower lashline I used Triple Fudge Eyeshadow - from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette (matte dark brown). MAC 212 Flat Definer Brush 

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with Anastasia Brow Pencil in Brunette (matte brown). Paula Dorf Eye Definer Flat Top Brush

DEFINE:
For my lower waterline I used L'Oreal Infallible Gel Lacquer Liner 24H in Blackest Black (matte black). Sigma E05 Eyeliner Brush
I used Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara for my lashes and added House of Lashes Femme Fatale Eyelashes for effect. Duo Lash Adhesive.




Lips: 

POLISH:
I first outlined my lips with MAC Redd Lip Liner (matte red).
I then applied MAC Russian Red Lipstick (matte blue red).
I contoured the outer edges on my lips with MAC Vino Lip Liner (matte burgundy).
Then I topped it off with MAC Red Russian Lipglass (glossy blue red).


 


Face: 

FINISH:
I primed my skin with Le Blanc De Chanel Sheer Illuminating Base - hands.
I used Guerlain Lingerie De Peau Invisible Skin Fusion Foundation SPF 20 in Shade 24 - Sigma Round Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush - for my face. I set my t-zone with Marc Jacobs Beauty Perfection Powder - Featherweight Foundation in Fawn Cocoa 500. Hakuhodo J505 Blush Brush

I used Tarte Smooth Operator™ Amazonian Clay Waterproof Concealer in Medium - Stila #33 One Step Complexion Brush + Beautyblender® - under my eyes, on the bridge of my nose and center of my forehead. I topped the concealer with Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlight Powder in Banana (matte light yellow). Hakuhodo J505 Blush Brush

For the contour on my forehead, hollows of my cheeks and along the bridge of my nose I used Fashion Fair Fast Finish® Stick Foundation in Nutmeg - Real Techniques Expert Face Brush + Sigma P84 - Precision Angled™ Brush.
I then topped the contour areas with Anastasia Beverly Hills Highlight Powder in Fawn (matte medium brown) - Sigma Angled Top Kabuki Brush. I used IT Cosmetics Vitality Brightening Anti-Aging Face Disk - Blush (shimmery coral pink) for my cheeks - Chanel #2 Powder/Contour Brush.


 

Feb 4, 2014

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E20S – Short Shader:
Apply color onto small areas of the eye such as the outer eyelid. Also use to smudge the lower lash line.

E30S – Pencil:
Soften pencil liners along the top and bottom lash lines, add shadow to line the eyes, or use to highlight inner corner of eyes.

E44 – Firm Blender:
Intense, even blending of the crease for strong color application. 





E57 – Firm Shader:
Apply intense colors all over lid for a controlled color finish.

E58 – Cream Color:
Long brush head is best used to apply cream products for a diffused finish.

E59 – Wide Shader:
Apply intense color for a fast, strong application of the full lid.



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F63 – Airbrush Blender:
Delivers an airbrushed application of concealer for a diffused, well-blended finish.

F64 – Soft Blend Concealer:
Best for buffing and evening out concealer applied with a light hand on large areas or all-over finish of the face.

F66 – Angled Buff Concealer:
Gives a soft, light to medium coverage under the eyes and around the nose.
 


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F68 – Pin-Point Concealer:
Best for coverage of small spots that needs extra concealing.

F69 – Angled Pixel Concealer:
Apply concealer in a patting motion for best results on areas such as the sides of the nose.

F71 – Detail Concealer:
Use with a soft, light sweeping motion for a subtle touch of concealer.



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E32 – Exact Blend:
Blend intense color onto to the outer corners of the eye.

E37 – All Over Blend:
Best for going over your entire lid to blend any harsh lines.

E38 – Diffused Crease:
Blend strong color into crease for a diffused effect.
 




E39 – Buff and Blend:
Best for blending of smaller areas for a precise finish.

E48 – Pointed Crease:
Use tip of brush to pick up darker shades and apply using a rolling motion for crease control.

E71 – Highlight Diffuser:
Best to highlight areas such as the brow bone with shorter side of brush or to soften edges.
 

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 E34 - Domed Utility:
Best used for applying intense color to the crease or to add depth to the outer crease using darker shades.

E54 - Medium Sweeper:
Pack and blend eye product to the lid for an overall controlled and blended finish.

E52 - Soft Focus Shader:
Great for sweeping neutral shades all over lid for a soft effect.
  





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