Showing posts with label Maybelline. Show all posts
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Monday, November 30, 2015

Twenty Five Days of Beauty- Makeup Tutorial + Adding a Pop of Color

DAY TWO OF THE TWENTY FIVE DAYS OF BEAUTY
Makeup Tutorial Using a Pop of Color
                                                        
When showing the Kat Von D- Mi Vida Loca Remix palette to my cousin, she made the following comment, “Who would actually use that blue shade.” Our conversation inspired this makeup look to show how adding a pop of color does not have to be scary. Of course, you can use this technique to add any color you want, however, for this look, I chose the the “blue” my cousin specifically referenced.



EYE MAKEUP
Since we are adding a pop of color under the lower lash line, you want to keep this area of the eye very neutral and basic.


1. Apply MAC Soft Brown into the crease using window-wiper motions from corner to corner, rounding out the shadow at the outer corner. I used a Sigma E40 Blending brush.

2. Apply Kat Von D shadows in Strutter and Noble more precisely into the crease to give a soft cut-crease effect. Use window-wiper motions to apply the shadow and circle motions to blend out the edges. Make sure to keep this shadow underneath the transition shadow. Once again, round out the shadow at the outer corner. I used a MAC 217 blending crease brush.

3. Apply an eyeshadow base to the lid from corner to corner. I used the Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Barely Branded. I used a small, flat concealer brush.

4. Apply Light Bronze eyeshadow from the LORAC PRO palette to the lid by packing on the shadow from corner to corner. Pack on the shadow by patting your brush up and down on the lid. I used a MAC 242 brush.

5. Re-apply Kat Von D shadows in Strutter and Noble lightly into the crease to intensify the crease after applying the lid color. Round out the shadow in the outer corner. I used a MAC 217 blending crease brush again.

6. Add false lashes. Since we are not applying eyeliner, apply the lashes as close as possible to the last line. *TIP- pinch the band of the lashes gently to eye. I used Red Cherry #5.




LOWER LASH LINE
This is where we are going to add the pop of color; whatever color of your choosing.


1. Apply an eyeliner that matches the color of the shadow you are using. I used Sephora Waterproof eyeliner in Summer Cruise.


2. Apply Synth from the Kat Von D palette lightly on the shadow to prevent the liner from moving. Take your time doing this as you do not want to poke yourself in the eye. I used a MAC 212 flat liner brush.


3. Using a pencil brush, apply Synth directly under the lash line. Do not be afraid to extend this shadow lower than you normally would as this is the star of the look. Since these shadows are extremely pigmented, build up this color slowly. Make sure to tap off your brush before each application to prevent fall out. 


4. Blend Hyperballad on top and underneath the previous shadow. I used a Sigma E40 brush to blend the two shadows together.


5. Apply mascara to the lower lashes.


Hope you enjoyed this look! Comment and Subscribe! X&O

THE AFTERMATH




Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Best in Beauty- Under Eye Concealers

When it comes to concealers, I can be very picky. I like a full coverage but natural, demi-matte finish that brightens and conceals. My under eye area tends to get dry so I have to moisturize every time I apply my concealer. 




Application:    After applying a generous amount of concealer in an upside down triangle under my eyes, I ALWAYS blend out the concealer with a Beauty Blender. I feel this technique gives off an air-brushed look that blends out any and all edges seamlessly. I gently bounce a damp beauty blender over the concealer, pressing the product into the skin and the creases under the eye. 

*BEST IN BEAUTY TIP #1- Look up while pressing the concealer directly under the eyes so the product is pushed into the creases). Look up when applying setting powder under the eyes as well.

Concealer Shade: I normally purchase two different shades when trying out a concealer; a shade that is about two shades lighter and a shade that is about 3-4 shades lighter. The reason for this is two fold: 
(1) I prefer a lighter, brighter under eye; and 
(2) I use the lightest color directly under the eyes and use the other shade underneath to help ombre and blend the concealer into the foundation for a more air brushed look.


HIGH END CONCEALERS

  1. MAC Prolongwear Concealer
"NC" are cool, neutral toned concealers/ "NW" are
warm toned. $21.00 
I believe this is the first concealer I have ever tried and it was love at first sight. The concealer is long wearing, opaque, and does not crease. This is my holy grail, #1 favorite concealer. Although you can feel the concealer under your eyes, it photographs beautifully. My suggestion with this product is to make sure your under eye area is moisturized prior to use as it may appear cakey if the area is dry. The only thing that would make this product perfect in my book is if it was packaged with the same formula in a tube with a sponge applicator as opposed to a pump in a glass tube (I’ve had way too many close calls where the concealer almost cracked on the floor).





$28.00

2. Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer

Love, love, love! The applicator of this product is a dream. The sponge application is long and flat on both sides. I find this allows for an even coverage and applies the concealer quicker due to applicator’s size. This product blends out perfectly and completely evenly. I really cannot find any cons to this product other than I wish more product was included as I went through several tubes quite quickly. 










3. Sephora Collection Bight Future Gel Serum Concealer


$14.00
The Sephora Collection has improved their formula on most of their products, specifically their concealer as it made my Top 3 High End Concealers list. The formula is amazing; if MAC Prolongwear Concealer and Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer had a baby, it would be this concealer. The only con to this product is the applicator. It does not pick up a lot of product and does not smoothly cover the under eye area. I actually use the applicator wand from the Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer to apply this product.













DRUGSTORE CONCEALERS


$8.99
  1. Maybelline Master Conceal Camouflaging Concealer
By far, this is the most opaque, thick but natural looking concealer that the drugstore has to offer. The product comes in a tube that has to be squeezed to release product. I place a generous dot of product on the back of my hand and use a brush to apply it under my eyes. I apply the color “Light” right underneath my eyes and then apply “Light-Medium” in an upside down “triangle” shape under the eye and I let the concealer set for about 30 seconds before blending it out.



2. Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

$6.99
This concealer surprised me in a good way. Upon applying the product under my eyes, my first impression was that the concealer was going to be too sheer. I was surprised because the concealer blended out beautifully for a very natural look. If I want a more hi-lighted, full coverage look, I add another layer subsequent to the first layer drying. This concealer builds ups beautifully and will not crease or look cakey. I use the color “Medium”. My favorite feature of this concealer is the applicator. It places and moves the product exactly where you put it. 



3. Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer

$9.99
There is a great range of colors that this concealer comes in. Although I have tried a few of their shades, my two favorite shades are “Neutralizer” (neutral, yellow undertone) and “Brightener” (brightening, pink undertone). The applicator is also unlike any other concealer listed above where there is a circular sponge that you sweep under the eye, applying the product. You have control of how much product you want to use by turning the applicator accordingly and you have control of exactly where you want the product and how opaque. The only downfall for me is that I do not think it blends seamlessly with only one coat. I believe to get an even layer, two coats must be applied and blended.



Hope you guys enjoyed this post! Let me know below what your favorite concealers are and if you have any questions. 

Stay Beautiful,
X&O