Showing posts with label Benefit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Benefit. Show all posts

Friday, April 15, 2011

Pink for Warm Skin Tones Makeup Tutorial

I really wanted to to do a tutorial using pinks for those with warm undertones. I have warm undertones and I find it very difficult to wear pink shades, so this is my take on how to make pink wearable for those with warm undertones. This look coincidentally is also a very summer trend look. The eyes are very neutral and "beachy" while the lips fit the bright colored lips that were seen on the runway this Spring! My best advice for picking the perfect pink lipstick is to look for one with yellow or gold undertones because it works best with warm skin tones. The shade I chose is a limited edition shade from Mac called Something New, however in the video I offer several alternative shades in case you didn't get your hands on Something New when it was released this past January with the Stylishly Yours Collection. I hope this is helpful and you all enjoy it!




Products Used:
Face:
  • Nars Sheer Glow - Punjab
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector - Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bobbi Brown Concealer  - Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Mac Refined Golden
  • Mac Cream Color Base in Virgin Isle
  • Mac Luster Drops in Sun Rush
Eyes:
  • Mac Rubenesque Paint Pot
  • Mac Paradisco Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette - Buck Eyeshadow
  • Mac Sushi Flower Eyeshadow
  • Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
  • Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil - Brunette
  • Mac Clear Brow Gel
Lips:
  • Mac Something New Lipstick
  • NYX 835 Pinky
  • Mac Lipglass Revealing

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Face of the Day - Shimmer Chrome and Smokey Blue

Yesterday I was in the mood to use one of my new Bobbi Brown Metallic Cream Eyeshadows. I decided to use Chrome Patina which is a shimmery brown with blue undertones. I first applied all my eye makeup as usual and then I applied Bobbi Brown's Chrome Patina on top of the lid of my eye for this effect. I think it looks really cool and is a lot easier to work with than a Mac glitter with a super similar effect. I decided to go for soft cheeks and lips to compliment the semi-smokey bold eye. This is what I came up with. Enjoy!


Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Nars Portofino Multiple
  • Chanel Bronze Universal (Soleil Tan de Chanel)
Eyes:
  • Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Cotton
  • Mac Omega Eyeshadow (All over Lid)
  • Mac Prussian Eyeshadow (Lower and Upper Lash Line)
  • Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow (Crease)
  • Mac Paradisco Eyesahdow (Crease - Blended Out)
  • Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow (Highlight)
  • Bobbi Brown Chrome Patina Metallic Cream Eyeshadow (All over lid on top of Omega)
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black (Top lash line)
  • Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner in Black (Water Line)
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara (Lower Lashes)
  • Diorshow Blackout Mascara (Top Lashes)
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette (Brows)
Lips:
  • Mac Bodly Bare Lip Liner (Fill in Entire Lips)
  • Mac Viva Glam V Lipstick
  • YSL Golden Gloss

Monday, April 11, 2011

Mac Quite Cute Overview and Tutorial with Swatches

I was not super excited about the Mac Quite Cute Collection which released last Thursday, April 7th. However, I did manage to find a few items to add to my growing collection of makeup. I started with the star of the entire collection Mac's Candy Yum Yum, a matte bright cool pink lipstick. At first I was not extremely crazy about the lipstick, but once I put a clear gloss over it, my mind quickly changed. I didn't think the lipstick was that special until I arrived back at my apartment and realized I had nothing quite like Mac's Candy Yum Yum! I have swatches below to show you just how unique it is! I also decided to pick up Mac's Giggly Mineralize Blush which is surprisingly pretty on my cheeks despite it's cool undertones. My last and final purchase from the Quite Cute Collection was Mac's Bodly Bare lip liner, which reminds me a lot of Half Red lip liner yet for all nude lipsticks! (How exciting since I love Mac Half Red Lip Liner and I call it "Universal Lip Liner"). Below are comparisons of Mac's Giggle Mineralize Blush with a few of my other cool tone blushes. Be sure to check out the video for a tutorial on the look as well as my thoughts on the entire Quite Cute collection. Enjoy!

Mac Candy Yum Yum, Mac Boldy Bare and Mac Giggly
Mac Candy Yum Yum, Mac Boldy Bare and Mac Giggly
Mac Candy Yum Yum, Mac Boldy Bare and Mac Giggly
Left to Right: Mac Giggly, Mac Boldy Bare, Mac Candy Yum Yum
Left to Right: Mac Briar Rose, Mac Gentle, Mac Giggly
Left to Right (All Mac): Candy Yum Yum, Something New, Petals and Peacocks, Girl About Town, Show Orchid, Candy Yum Yum



Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Mac Vibrancy Eye Primer (New)
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit - Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Mac Giggly Mineralize Blush
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion
  • Mac Naked Pigment
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette - Buck
  • Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow
  • Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
  • Dior Blackout Mascara
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
  • Mac Prep and Prime Vibrancy Eye Primer
Lips:
  • Mac Candy Yum Yum Lipstick
  • NYX Fuschia Lip Liner
  • YSL Golden Gloss

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Kim Kardashian Inspired Face of the Day

I went to my school's annual Barrister's Ball this last Friday. This was my first Barrister's Ball and sadly my last. It was held at my city's very large aquarium which made for a lovely evening dancing among sharks, beluga whales and sting rays! Despite the famous nautical backdrop, there was no theme to the festivity so I decided to re-wear my blue dress from the Masquerade Ball I attended a few months ago. Instead of applying the same deep blue smokey eye I featured in my "Masquerade Makeup" Tutorial, I decided to go with something a bit more fun. I opted for an inspired look by Kim Kardashian. I wanted my makeup to be fun and playful since I planned on curling my hair into beachy spirals. I added a bit of purple to the eye to pull in the color of my navy dress. Below are photos of my completed look and the inspiration photo. I hope you all enjoy!


Products Used:
Face:
  • Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
  • Mac Vibrancy Eye Primer
  • Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Nars Albatross (Highlight)
  • Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar (Cheeks)
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer (Contour)
Eyes:
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked (lid) and Buck (crease)
  • Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow (Crease)
  • Mac Satellite Dreams Eyeshadow (Crease)
  • Benefit Bad Gal Waterpoof Liner (Lower Lash Line and Water Line)
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black (Top Lash Line)
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Dior Diorshow Blackout
  • Sassi #503 Lashes
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Lips:
  • NYX #816 Fuschia (All over lips)
  • Mac Girl About Town
  • Mac Athena's Kiss Lip Glass

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Catching Fire (Hunger Games Trilogy) Inspired Makeup

Ok, this is the most unconventional video I have made as of yet. The video posted below is not a makeup tutorial, but rather a book review, haul (I got an iPad 2), and makeup Face of the Day. I was bored/sick this last weekend and happened to lay in bed read the entire Hunger Games Trilogy. This makeup is inspired by Katniss Everdeen, a 16-year-old Hunger Games participant. I was inspired by a description of Katniess's makeup in the second book entitled Catching Fire. (Don't worry I won't give anything away to spoil the book for anyone)! At point during the second book, Katniss meets with her stylist named Cinna who dresses her and puts makeup on her for a public event. Katniss states with regard to her makeup: "But now my face is almost obscured by the dramatic highlights and dark shadows. High arching eyebrows, sharp cheek bones, smoldering eyes, deep purple lips."

This is my take her on her makeup pursuant to that description. Katniss is described in the book as a thin girl with dark brown hair, gray eyes and tan skin. In the book she often wears her hair back in a braid. I tried to re-create her look as close as possible. If you're looking for a great trilogy to read, then check out the Hunger Games! It's absolutely fantastic! (It will be made into a movie and released in May of 2012!) If you are interested in the plot of the trilogy, check out my video. Enjoy!




Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer and Pale Yellow Powder in Sand
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Mac Fawntastic Cream Color Base
  • Nars Albatross
  • Bare Minerals Faux Tan Bronzer
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
  • Mac Briar Rose Beauty Powder
Eyes:
  • Mac Carbon Eyeshadow (On top of Feline)
  • Mac Feline Eye Kohl (All over lid)
  • Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner (Waterline)
  • Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
  • Tokidoki Sabochan Liquid Eyeliner (For making smooth line)
  • Sassi Lashes #62
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Baked (Inner Corner Lower Lashline)
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Lucky (Outter Corner Lower Lashline)
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette (Eyebrows)
  • Nars Albatross Highlight (Brow Bone)
Lips:
  • Mac Revenge is Sweet Lipglass
  • Mac Magenta Lip Liner
  • Mac Violetta Lipstick

Monday, April 4, 2011

Urban Decay Naked Palette and Spring/Summer Bright Lips

I've received a lot of requests for more neutral, wearable eye looks with the Urban Decay Naked Palette. Here is an easy take on a neutral eye with a bright lip. I hope you all enjoy!




Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Mac Luster Drops in Sun Rush
  • Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
  • Bare Minerals Faux Tan
  • Nars Luster Blush
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette:
    • Buck
    • Naked
    • Hustle
    • Toasted
    • Virgin
  • Benefit Waterproof Bad Gal Liner
  • Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Lips:
  • Mac Kissable Lip Color in Exxx-hibitionist
  • Mac Redd Lip Liner

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Spring/Summer Makeup Tutorial and How to Conceal Under Eye Circles

This is a tutorial for those who live in warmer climates who are not experiencing 9 months of winter. Unfortunately, I live in a city where it could snow any day of the week all the way up until mid-May. Therefore, I am stuck in my winter coat and scarf but dreaming of my bathing suit and sun dresses. However, back in Texas where I am from originally - it's nice and warm and many of you are ready for some more summer looks. I created this look to help transition everyone from bitter cold to poolside parties! :) Enjoy!




Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bobbi Brown Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Eyes:
  • Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #12
  • Mac Melon Pigment
  • Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow
  • Mac Sushi Flower Eyeshadow
  • Mac Fig 1 Eyeshadow
  • Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eyeshadow in Rehab
  • Clinque Cream Liner in Deep Brown
  • Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black
Lips:
  • Tarte Lipstain in Enchanted
  • Mac Beet Lipliner

Monday, March 28, 2011

Impromptu Haul/Makeup Tutorial - Pop of Color Makeup

This is an impromptu haul/makeup tutorial. I wanted to show you some new products I recently purchased, but I also wanted to do a tutorial, so I sort of combined the two and did a bit of talking about about the products and showed you how to apply them. Enjoy!




Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocense in Beige 40
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand
  • Benefit Bella Bamba Blush
  • BareMinerals Faux Tan
Eyes:
  • Mac Taupe Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
  • Urban Decay Primmer Potion in Eden
  • Mac Print Eyeshadow
  • Mac Patina Eyeshadow
  • Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eyeshadow in Clinic
  • Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Graphite Shimmer Ink #15
  • Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
Lips:
  • Dior Addict Rose Shocking #972

Sunday, March 27, 2011

A Saturday Night Face of the Day

Last night I went out with my friend shopping and for dinner. I decided to do my makeup really dramatic and fun. I try to embrace the times when I can really play up my makeup. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to film a tutorial, but I wanted to still share my creation. I added the hat last minute to my look because I thought it just kept the entire look playful. The fingernail polish was done a little haphazard last minute, so I thought it was kind of funny that some of my nails were painted with Zoya's Bekka and others were painted with Rescue Beauty Lounge's Iconoclast. I decided to take a photo before I'd completed the "clean up" stage of my manicure - as you can see. haha. Enjoy!


Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Chanel Espiégle Blush #65
  • Nars Albatross Highlight
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Mac Technakohl Eyeliner in Plum (eyelid as base for Sketch)
  • Mac Sketch Eyeshadow (eyelid)
  • Mac Black Tied Eyeshadow (outer V)
  • Mac Odalisque Eyeshadow (lower lashline)
  • Mac Motorhead Eyeshadow (lower lashline)
  • Mac Brulé Eyeshadow (highlight on brow bone)
  • Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow (highlight inner corner of eye)
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
  • Clinique Cream Liner in Black (top liner and bottom liner)
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers (top lashes)
  • Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara (top lashes)
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara (bottom lashes)
Lips:
  • Buxom Gloss in Dolly

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Mac Indigo Pink Lips with a Smokey Gray-Brown Eye

I have been dying to use my Mac Indigo Pink Lip Glass in a tutorial and I have finally gotten the opportunity. I decided to go for a deep smokey brown-gray eye. I wanted my eyes to be smokey, but wearable, so I kept the eyeliner simple and less harsh. I also wanted the lips to really shine and be the focal point of this look. I hope I achieved my goal! Enjoy!


Products Used:
Face:
  • Benefit That Gal Primer
  • Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
  • Mac Mineralize Blush in Gentle
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
  • Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
Eyes:
  • Mac Impeccable Brown Pencil in Taupe
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Mac Soba Eyeshadow
  • Mac Charcoal Brown Eyeshadow
  • Mac Stove Pipe Black Eyeshadow
  • Mac Show Stopper Eyeshadow
  • Mac Ricepaper Eyesahdow
  • Clinique Cream Liner in Deep Brown
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
  • Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Lips:
  • Mac Indigo Pink Lip Glass