Monday, March 21, 2011
Super Simple Smoky Eye
Products Used
Face
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand Beige
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder in Medium
MAC Powder Blush in Pinch O' Peach
MAC Creme Color Base in Pearl
Eyes
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
MAC Paint Pot in Constructivist
MAC Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe
MAC Eyeshadow in Carbon
MAC Eyeshadow in Vanilla
L'oreal Lineur Intense Liquid Liner
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara
Lips
MAC Lipstick in Angel
NYX Megashine Lipgloss in Sweetheart
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Carrie Bradshaw Inspired Look Using Coastal Scents 78 Palette
I recently watched Sex and the City 2 for the third or fourth time.....and although it's not my favorite in the series, the ladies never fail to have amazing outfits, hair, and makeup!!! I was particularly struck by the scene where Carrie dolls herself up to go and meet Aidan for dinner...her eye makeup is very sultry - it's kind of smoky eyes meets Arabic eyes. It's a very dramatic, yet sophisticated look. I decided to recreate it using inexpensive products. I actually tracked down the eyeliner Carrie buys when she's at the souq in Abu Dhabi - it's Blue Heaven Kajal Black Eyeliner and its manufactured in India. I ordered a package of 6 for $7 (including S&H) off eBay! I am very impressed with it - it glides on smoothly and is super pigmented. It has excellent staying power when applied to the waterline, but be warned it is pretty smudgey!
FACE
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
NARS Laguna Bronzer
Coastal Scents 78 Palette
MAC Fix+
EYES
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
Coastal Scents 78 Palette
MAC Reflects Gold Glitter
Blue Heaven Kajal Black Eyeliner
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara
Revlon False Lashes
LIPS
NYX Round Lipstick in Thalia
MAC Lipglass in Big Kiss
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Top MAC Products for Dramatic Looks
I finally had a chance to put together Part II and I apologize for taking so long!! As I mentioned in the last video, this time I recommend some products that are dynamite for evening/dramatic looks. Coming up with recommendations was a bit more challenging as these are the looks to really experiment and everyone just has different tastes/preferences. Anywho, hope you enjoy and if some of these colors aren't to your taste then perhaps you'll just have to head down to MAC and see what jumps out at you!!
Products Mentioned
Eyeshadows:
1. Carbon (perfect for smoking out the outer corner of your eye or as a dramatic shadow)
2. Knight Divine (use with any colour to create a smoky eye - pop it right under your crease or also use to smoke out outer corner of your eye)
3. Contrast (love this color for a navy smoky - pat all over your eyelid with a shader brush)
4. Satin Taupe a.k.a. Satan's Toupee (pat all over your eyelid with a shader brush. for a more dramatic look, apply Constructivist paint pot first)
5. Parfait Amour (I use this on a purple smoky eye and usually blend it with a darker purple or use it in combination with neutral shadows for a pop of colour)
Other Products:
1. Blackground Paintpot (use as a base under your smoky eye - apply to entire lid with finger or blending brush)
2. Constructivist Paintpot (see above....also looks great with colours like woodwinked, twinks, and tempting...)
3. Blacktrack Fluidline (apply to upper lashline and waterline line using an angle brush)
4. Myth lipstick (I usually top this lipstick off with NYX's Megashine Lipgloss in "Crystal" or "Sweetheart")
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Top Ten MAC Products for Everyday Use
As I was doing my friend, Bohdana's makeup for New Year's Eve, she mentioned to me that she would love to shop at MAC, but feels really overwhelmed and doesn't know where to begin. I figured there are more of you ladies out there who don't really know where to start when it comes to purchasing MAC products so I put together this two part series on top MAC products.
In this part, I talk about what I think are the best products for everyday use. All the shadows I mention are basic neutrals that work great if you work in a professional environment (like me). The other products I mention go a long way in pulling the rest of your look together....Hope this helps and stay tuned for Part II!!
Top MAC Eyeshadows:
1. Carbon (apply this with an angle brush to lower lash line or use to set the liner in your water line)
2. Vanilla (Use this as a highlight under my brow or in combination with Ricepaper as a wash of color all over your lid)
3. Ricepaper (see above)
4. Cork (apply in the crease using a blending brush)
5. Scene (apply to outer corner and up into crease to make look a little more dramatic)
Top MAC Products
1. Fix + Spray (spritz over entire face after applying foundation, concealer, and blush, but before applying eye makeup)
2. Painterly Paint Pot (apply to entire lid - from upper lash line to under the brow)
3. Select Cover-up (use ring finger to pat concealer on blemishes and on under eye circles)
4. Cream Color Base in Pearl (use ring to dab product along tops of cheek bones and down centre of the nose)
5. Creme D'Nude Lipstick (apply a few coats for maximum impact!)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Products I'm Loving - December
I received some really awesome beauty-related products for Christmas so I thought I would share with you guys why I love them so much!! (I guess the loose powder is technically a present from myself!!)
Clarisonic Mia:
http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/sonic-cleansing-system-mia.php
Beauty Blender:
http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/beauty-blender/beauty-blender-the-sponge/16766&cat=0&page=1
Review for Beauty Blender:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hYGZ-FCkN0
NYX For Your Eyes Only Palettes:
http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/nyx-cosmetics/nyx-for-your-eyes-only-10-color-eyeshadow-palette/17207&cat=0&page=1
MAC Iridescent Powder:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/595/Iridescent-PowderLoose/index.tmpl
Clarisonic Mia:
http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/sonic-cleansing-system-mia.php
Beauty Blender:
http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/beauty-blender/beauty-blender-the-sponge/16766&cat=0&page=1
Review for Beauty Blender:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hYGZ-FCkN0
NYX For Your Eyes Only Palettes:
http://www.cherryculture.com/cosmetics/makeup/nyx-cosmetics/nyx-for-your-eyes-only-10-color-eyeshadow-palette/17207&cat=0&page=1
MAC Iridescent Powder:
http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/159/595/Iridescent-PowderLoose/index.tmpl
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Sephora Inspired Holiday Look
I was inspired by this pic: Sephora Holiday Catalogue 2010
Products Used:
FACE
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Mattifying Foundation in #25
Coastal Scents 72 Palette
EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
NYX eyeshadow in "Silver"
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Barracuda"
MAC Skinfinish Natural Powder in Medium
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Black Dog"
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in "Zero"
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in "Carbon Black"
Ardell Lashes in #105
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in "Glam Rock"
LIPS
MAC Cremestick Liner in "Red Enriched"
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in "Ruby"
MAC Clear Lipgloss
Products Used:
FACE
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + Mattifying Foundation in #25
Coastal Scents 72 Palette
EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
NYX eyeshadow in "Silver"
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Barracuda"
MAC Skinfinish Natural Powder in Medium
Urban Decay eyeshadow in "Black Dog"
Urban Decay 24/7 eye pencil in "Zero"
L'oreal Voluminous Mascara in "Carbon Black"
Ardell Lashes in #105
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in "Glam Rock"
LIPS
MAC Cremestick Liner in "Red Enriched"
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in "Ruby"
MAC Clear Lipgloss
Sunday, December 5, 2010
HOLIDAY LOOK - Black & Gold
Products used:
FACE
Coastal Scents Camo Quad in Medium
Makeup Forever Mat Velvet + Foundation in #25
MAC Blush in "Pinch O' Peach"
MAC Pigment in "Naked"
EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Paint Pot in Blackground
MAC Eyeshadow in "Carbon"
MAC Eyeshadow in "Goldmine"
MAC Eyeshadow in "Brule"
Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in "Zero"
MAC Glitter in "Reflects Gold"
Sephora Lash Plumper Mascara in "Black"
Revlon False Lashes #91155
LIPS
MAC Lip Pencil in "Whirl"
MAC Tinted Lipglass in "Pop Mode"
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