Yay - my first makeup tutorial!! This is the makeup look I have been wearing everyday for the past few weeks. I had a lot of fun making the video so I hope you guys enjoy!!
Products Used:
Face
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer in Light to Neutral
MAC Select Foundation in NC20
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
MAC Select Cover-up in NW20
NARS Laguna Bronzer
NARS Orgasm
MAC Cream Colour Base in Pearl
Eyes
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Palette
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in Black
Lips
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipstick in Sparkling Flamingo
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Hello Spring!
I was shopping at Wal-Mart the other day and this nail polish jumped out at me while I was perusing the makeup aisle! I thought it was so festive and springy that it came home with me! It's Revlon "Minted" and this polish is part of their Spring 2010 Collection. They had another polish called "Lilac Pastelle" which is a very light pastel purple. Both colors reminded me very much of Easter and I do enjoy painting my nails for seasons/holidays. Maybe, Lilac Pastelle will come home with me next time...
Happy Spring and Happy Easter!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Designer Cosmetics for Cheap!!
I recently stumbled upon this amazing website called All Cosmetics Wholesale. The site sells high end makeup at discount prices. It also specializes in selling discontinued rare products (which are much pricier because they are hard to find). It carries brands like MAC, Stila, Urban Decay, and Smashbox just to name a few.
I have placed two orders with them in the last couple of months and have been very happy with the results.
First Order:
Urban Decay Glitter Liner in "Glam Rock" (retail price: $23)
MAC Eye Kohl in "Velvet Underground" (retail price: $17.50)
What I paid: $21.29 CDN including shipping!
Second Order:
MAC Brush 168 Angled Contour Brush (retail price: $38.50)
What I paid: $24.74 CDN including shipping!
Both shipments came within ten days which I was quite pleased with as I chose the cheapest shipping option. The shipping cost for both orders was $5.75 USD. The products are definitely authentic and all of them came in their original packaging.
WARNING: Before you purchase, calculate the total cost (including shipping) and convert it to Canadian dollars just to make sure you are actually getting a good deal.
For MAC products: Go to http://www.maccosmetics.ca/, find product (or similar) and compare prices.
For almost every other brand:
Go http://www.sephora.com/, find the item, add it to basket, and click checkout. When you're in the checkout, click on "Canadian Checkout" which is underneath and to the right of your basket items. This will give you the price you'd pay for the item if you physically went into Sephora.
I really recommend checking this site out. They add new products daily, so if you don't find something you like on your first visit, keep checking back!
I really recommend checking this site out. They add new products daily, so if you don't find something you like on your first visit, keep checking back!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Makeup Brushes 101: Part II
A good brush makes all the difference in the application of your makeup. There are so many different types of brushes and each type has a specific function. I have slowly built up my brush collection and even though I have about 15 brushes, there are only about 5 that I really can't live without. So if you only want to invest in a few or are just starting out, here are my recommendations:
1. Shader Brush - this is a flat, stiff brush used for applying eyeshadow to your eyelid. It can also be used to apply cream base products to the lid (such as MAC's paints pots). If you buy a good quality shader brush, it should do an excellent job of depositing color on your lid. I have used MAC's 242 for several years and love it. I know MAC's 239 is another excellent choice. Trick: when applying shadow with your shader brush, do not swipe the color on. Pack it on by gently patting it onto the lid. This will deposit way more product and create less fallout under your eye!
2. Blending Brush - this is a densely packed, semi-stiff brush that is used for blending. This brush is best for blending color into the crease and outer corner of your eye. It can also be used to apply a wash of color from lid to brow. This is the brush where you do want to use swiping motions. I use MAC's 217
3. Angle Brush - this brush has a very thin, precise angled tip. This brush can be used with eye shadow to line your eyes in place of eyeliner. In fact, I rarely line the bottom of my eyes with liner anymore because shadow provides a much more subtle effect. This brush can also be used to apply gel liner and to fill your brows.
4. Buffer Brush (also called a "Kabuki" Brush) - this is a very full and dense dome-shaped brush. A good quality one is usually made out of goat hair. This brush is used to apply face powder and can be used in place of a powder brush. I like the buffer brush better because it picks up a little less product. I find that powder brushes tend to make your face look "cakey". I don't find this with a buffer brush. This brush can also be used to buffer out contour color so it's multi-purpose. I currently use a buffer brush from Coastal Scents and the quality is excellent.
5. Blush Brush - this is a soft, full rounded brush used for applying brush to the apples of your cheeks. For many years, I used one brush to apply both powder and blush. I really recommend against this because you don't want to be mixing the different pigments together.
Brushes I can live without...
1. Foundation Brush - I own MAC's 190 brush, but I prefer to apply my foundation with my fingers. I find that the brush leaves a bit of a streaky finish and I end up going back in with my fingers to make the application smoother anyway...
2. Concealer Brush - a long time ago, a MAC makeup artist convinced me to buy a concealer brush and I never use it. I find it deposits too much product and doesn't blend nicely. Once again, I prefer to apply my concealer with my ring-finger....I swear our hands are the best makeup tools and they're FREE!!!
I hope these posts helped out those who don't know where to start when it comes to makeup brushes. If you are interested in purchasing some good quality brushes, check out Coastal Scents or Sigma Makeup - they have fantastic brushes at affordable prices. If you have the money to spend, go ahead and splurge on MAC brushes because they are worth every penny!!
3. Angle Brush - this brush has a very thin, precise angled tip. This brush can be used with eye shadow to line your eyes in place of eyeliner. In fact, I rarely line the bottom of my eyes with liner anymore because shadow provides a much more subtle effect. This brush can also be used to apply gel liner and to fill your brows.
4. Buffer Brush (also called a "Kabuki" Brush) - this is a very full and dense dome-shaped brush. A good quality one is usually made out of goat hair. This brush is used to apply face powder and can be used in place of a powder brush. I like the buffer brush better because it picks up a little less product. I find that powder brushes tend to make your face look "cakey". I don't find this with a buffer brush. This brush can also be used to buffer out contour color so it's multi-purpose. I currently use a buffer brush from Coastal Scents and the quality is excellent.
5. Blush Brush - this is a soft, full rounded brush used for applying brush to the apples of your cheeks. For many years, I used one brush to apply both powder and blush. I really recommend against this because you don't want to be mixing the different pigments together.
Brushes I can live without...
1. Foundation Brush - I own MAC's 190 brush, but I prefer to apply my foundation with my fingers. I find that the brush leaves a bit of a streaky finish and I end up going back in with my fingers to make the application smoother anyway...
2. Concealer Brush - a long time ago, a MAC makeup artist convinced me to buy a concealer brush and I never use it. I find it deposits too much product and doesn't blend nicely. Once again, I prefer to apply my concealer with my ring-finger....I swear our hands are the best makeup tools and they're FREE!!!
I hope these posts helped out those who don't know where to start when it comes to makeup brushes. If you are interested in purchasing some good quality brushes, check out Coastal Scents or Sigma Makeup - they have fantastic brushes at affordable prices. If you have the money to spend, go ahead and splurge on MAC brushes because they are worth every penny!!
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