Summer 2011 Makeup Suggestions with Swatches

I wanted to make a list of my favorite products for summer that are both limited edition and permanent products. If the product is limited edition, I tried to include a permanent alternative for you all to check out. I hope you all find this helpful. I know this video is pretty long, but I wanted to show you guys a variety of products without being restricted by time. Enjoy!



Products Mentioned:

• Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder SPF 15 (Pressed or Loose)
• Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer
• Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar
• Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Blissful
• Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush
• Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel - Bronze Corail
• Mac Bronzer in Refined Golden
• Mac Eyeshadow in Woodwinked
• Mac Paint Pot in Rubenesque
• Estee Lauder Dual Ended Pencil in Pink and Teal
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #12
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash
• Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Pink Passion
• Jack Black Lip Balm
• Carmex Lip Balm
• Estee Lauder Coral Sun Lipstick
• Mac Vegas Volt Lipstick
• Mac Exxxhibitionist Kissable Lip Color
• Mac Made to Order Lipstick
• Mac Fresh Salmon Lipstick
• Mac So Vain Kissable Lip Color
• Mac Ravshing Lipstick
• Buxom Plumping Lip Crayon in Athens
• Dior Addict Model Lipstick
• Mac Petals and Peackcocks Lipstick
• Laura Mercier Hibiscus Bloom Gel Lipstick
• Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion, Mary Kay Eye Primer, Too Faced Shadow Insurance

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

Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Makeup for the Girl on the Go

We are all busy people. Now, I know all my readers are women - I know I have some men out there who read my blog. So, don't take offense to the title of this post please! I just wanted something catchy to grab your attention since I have been gone for sooooo long! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who has been patient with me this week! This makeup is for those of us who don't want to sacrifice looking put together because we have an early morning flight, an exam, a stressful day ahead of us or we just hit snooze one too many times on the alarm clock this morning! I tried to use minimal products while maintaining a sleek, put together, easy go-to look. I wanted you guys to feel put together even when you don't have a ton of time to spend applying everything perfectly! I hope you find this helpful! Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Powder in Real Sand
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Bronzer in Refined Golden

Eyes:

• Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #15
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara in Black
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe

Lips:

• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

Romantic Valentines Day Look using Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Benefit Sugarbomb Blush
• Chanel Bronze Universal / Soleil Tan de Chanel Cream Bronzer
• Laura Mercier Palace Pink Highlight
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

Eyes:

• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette:
• Unveil
• First Date
• Kiss the Bride
• Bouquet Toss
• Soulmates
• Clinique Cream Liner in Deep Brown 
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Mac Chromographic Pencil  NC15/NW20
• Mac Tecknacolor Eye Pencil in Purple Dash

Lips:

• Dior Rose Hollywood
• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

A Bare Minerals Face of the Day

I wanted to do a quick look for you all before I head out the door to enjoy my weekend. This is a Bare Minerals Face of the Day using mostly Bare Minerals products. I know that the Bare Minerals brand is widely available and really popular, so I wanted to give you all a quick look with the Bare Minerals ALL WRAPPED UP Collection that I reviewed yesterday! The colors are truly gorgeous and very wearable! Enjoy!!!!


Products Used:
Face:

• Bare Minerals Mineral Foundation in Medium Beige
• Laura Mercier Camouflage Underpot - 3
• Bare Minerals Mineral Blush in Glee

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Bare Minerals ALL WRAPPED UP Collection: Garland, Tinsel, Present, the Gift, Bauble
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Buxom Blacket Black Mascara
• Tarte Rest Assured

Lips:

• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

Easy Eyeliner Trick to Angelina Jolie's Perfect Sultry Eyes

Now, now, now. I know I don't look like Angelina Jolie...the idea I was going for was the heavy liner trick she loves to do. You know, that heavy eyeliner look that makes her eyes look super sultry and sexy. Well, here is a quick and easy way to do it that takes very little effort. I was attempting to recreate her look picture below. However, this eyeliner trick can be re-created with any look. Just try it!

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40 (Now Discontinued - Heartbroken!)
• Laura Mercier Loose Mineral Powder in Real Sand
• Nars Multiple in Orgasm
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder

Eyes:

•  Laura Mercier Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette
• Mac Eyeshadow in Patina
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash

Lips:

• Bare Minerals in Wearable Nude
• Buxom Lipgloss in Dolly

Jessica Alba Fierce Cat Eye

I wanted to do a Jessica Alba inspired look today! First of all, I love the cat eye look and it's been really popular recently with celebrities and makeup lines. I mean, everyone remembers Mac's Fabulous Felines collection, right? Well, I wanted to re-create Jessica Alba's super sexy cat eye because it just looked stunning on her! Enjoy!

To purchase any of the products featured in my video, please go to the Bella Liberté Store!

Products Used
Face:

• Chanel Pro Lumiere in Shell 30
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand
• Too Faced Pixie Perfect Bronzer
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder

Eyes:

• Mac Eyeshadow in Show Stopper
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
• Mac Eyeshadow in Charcoal Brown
• Urban Decay Naked Palette in Sin
• Make Up Forever Lash Fibers
• Make Up Forever Smoky Lash Mascara in Very Black
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero

Lips:

• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

Quick and Easy Makeup for Work

This is a quick Work Appropriate Makeup tutorial. If you're like me and you don't have a lot of time in the morning to put on a ton of makeup, you will love this look. Everything is super simple and easy to do!

 
Quick Makeup Look for Work from Bella Liberte on Vimeo.

Products Used:

Eyes:

• Rock & Republic Eyeshadow in Asphalt
• Benefit Cream Shadow in Birthday Suit
• Mac's Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Pencil in Baked
• Clinique Gel Eyeliner in Black
• Make Up Forever Smoky Black Mascara in Black

Face/Cheek:

• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand
• Mac Blush in Blunt
• Mac's Beauty Powder in Briar Rose

 Lips:

• Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

A Long Video with all the Basics

This is a video meant to help those of you with questions regarding foundations, tinted moisturizers, contouring, bronzers, and highlighting. As you will see from the photos below, this tutorial is meant to teach you the basics of a flawless face, a beautiful contour and a glowing highlight. I like to call is Makeup Basics 101.

Makeup Basics 101 from Bella Liberte on Vimeo.

Foundations/Tinted Moisturizers/Powders:

·      Pixi Illuminating Tint and Concealer in Nude Glow No. 3

·      Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer spf 20 oil free in Sand

·      Mac Studio Stick Foundation SPF 15 in NC40

·      Bare Minerals Powder Foundation spf 15 in medium beige

·      Laura Mercier Mineral Powder spf 15 in Real Sand

·      Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40

·      Chanel Pro Lumiere in Shell 30

Conceal:

·      Make Up Forever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette

·      Mac Select Moisture Cover Concealer in NW 25

Contour:

·      Mac Blush in Blunt (Only available at Mac Pro Stores)

·      Benefit Hoola

·      Mac Accentuate and Sculpt – Shape and Sculpt Powder

·      Mac Bronzing Powder in Bronze

·      Mac Bronzing Powder in Refined Golden

·      Mac Mineralize Skin Finish in Dark

·      Chanel Bronze Universal Cream Bronzer

Highlight:

·      Mac Lustre Drops in Touche Bronzante

·      Benefit High Beam

·      Mac Iridescent Pressed Powder

·      Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc in Peach Mosaic

Others:

·       Make Up Forever Smoky Black Extra Black Mascara

·      Benefit Sugarbomb Blush

·      Buxon Lip Gloss in Dolly