Showing posts with label Laura Mercier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laura Mercier. Show all posts

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Smokey Gray Eyes with Brown-Red Lips

This is just a simple look for anyone wanting to do a smokey gray eye. I would wear this look out, to work or to school. I think the gray eyeshadow really works well with the brown-red tone of the Mac Kissable Lip Color in Temper Tantra. Enjoy!




Products Used:
Face:
  •  Laura Mercier Hydrating Primer
  • Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Benefit Sugarbomb Blush
  • Bare Minerals Faux Tan
Eyes:
  • Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Print
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Omega
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
  • Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Mac Eye Kohl in Feline
  • Avon Supershock Eyeliner in Steel
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
Lips:
  • Mac Kissable Lip Color in Temper Tantra

Friday, January 7, 2011

Mac Peacocky Collection Face of the Day #2!

So, this is my makeup for today - I decided to use two Mega Metal Shadows I had yet to try out and the same kissable lip color I used the day before!!! I love these shadows! They are truly amazing and sooooooo blendable!!! Everyone must have at least one in their collection!

 

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 #65 Blush
  • Bare Minerals Faux Tan
Eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Mac Spectacle of Yourself Mega Metal Eyeshadow
  • Mac Ego Mega Metal Eyeshadow
  • Mac Soba Eyeshadow
  • Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Lucky
  • Benefit Waterproof Bad Gal Liner
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
  • Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
Lips:
  • Mac Kissable Lip Color in Super

Mac Peacocky Collection Face of the Day

I received a lot of requests for this look after my Mac Peacocky Collection Overview with Swatches Video. I originally filmed this look as a tutorial only to realize when I'd finished that I'd failed to actually press record on my camera. Needless to say, here are the photos and products I used for this look. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bare Minerals Well Rested
  • Chanel #65 Espiégle Blush
  • D-Squared Scult and Contour (Dark Contour)
 Eyes:
  • Mac Odalisque Mega Metal Eyeshadow
  • Mac Dandizette Mega Metal Eyeshadow
  • Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
  • Mac Soba Eyeshadow
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
  • Anastasia Hollywood Brow Gel
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
  • Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara in Black
Lips:
  • Mac Kissable Lipcolor in Super

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Smokey Burgundy Purple Makeup Tutorial

I wanted to do a smokey burgundy purple look that would transition well from day to night. I think I achieved that goal. I hope you all enjoy!

 

Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Nars Desire Blush
  • Bare Minerals Faux Tan Bronzer
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bobbi Brown Concealer in Sand
  • Bare Minerals Well Rested
Eyes:
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
  • Mac Sable Eyeshadow
  • Mac Sketch Eyeshadow
  • Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
  • Mac Feline Eye Kohl 
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black
 Lips:
  • Mac Revenge is Sweet Lip Glass

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Bright Fiesta Makeup

I was inspired by a headband I received from my mom after she visited San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has a large population of Latinos and a vibrant culture. I decided to do a bright and fun fiesta makeup to celebrate the vibrant Latino culture. Enjoy!


Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bobbi Brown Concealer in Sand
  • Bare Minerals Well Rested
  • Bare Minerals Faux Tan
  • Nars Albatross Highlight
  • Chanel Espiélge Blush #65 (Limited Edition - Available Now)
Eyes:
  • Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
  • Anastasia Clear Brow Gel
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
  • Mac Eyeshadow in New Minted
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Fig 1
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Sushi Flower
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Blue Storm
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
  • Mac Eyeliner in Fascinating
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara
Lips:
  • Mac Lipglass in Strange Potion

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Wearable Purple by Request

I received a request for a wearable purple look, so I decided to take the time this weekend to fulfill the request. I hope you all find it helpful and I hope it will encourage you all to think about using bright colors in your everyday wear! Enjoy!!!



Products Used:
Face:
  • Mary Kay Timewise Moisturizer
  • Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation in Real Sand
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
  • Mac Cream Color Base in Virgin Isle
  • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Eyes:
  • Mary Kay Eye Primer
  • Mary Kay Eyeshadow in Granite
  • Urban Decay Book of Shadows III New York Palette - Psychedelic Sister, Rockstar and Perversion
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
  • Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
  • Mac Feline Eye Khol Pencil
  • Mac NC15/NW20 Chromographic Pencil 
  • Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara
Lips:
  • Mac Lipglass in ChaCha

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Smokey Brown with Coral Lips

Who said smokey eyes only went with nude lips? I think nude lips are kind of going out of style. I decided to put a twist on the smokey eye with a bright coral lip and some orange cheeks. I hope you all enjoy!!! My alternative choices to a nude lip include a mauve purple, a bright coral, a red or even a light lip gloss!


 



Products Used:
Face:
  • Benefit That Gal Primer
  • Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
  • Laura Mercier Underpot - 3
  • The Balm Bambini Blush in Hot Momma
 Eyes:
  • Lorac Little Black Palette - Three darker colors - Champagne, Copper, Brown
  • Laura Mercier Eyebrow Pencil in Brunette
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Brulé
  • Benefit Waterpoof Badgal Liner
  • Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
  • Diorshow Iconic Mascara
Lips:
  • Mac Lipstick in Toxic Tale (Limited Edition)
  • Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Plush

Monday, December 20, 2010

A Green and Golden Holiday Makeup

I know, I know...you probably have seen a thousand holiday tutorials, but I wanted to do one last fun spectacular holiday look for you! I hope you all enjoy!!!






Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
  • Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand
  • Benefit Bella Bamba Blush
  • Bare Minerals in Bronzer in Faux Tan
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
Eyes:
  • Benefit Gem-N-Eye Eye Pencil
  • Mac Eyeshadow in Velvet Moss
  • Mac Reflect Antique Gold Glitter
  • The Balm Eyeshadow in shadyLady - Taupe
  • The Balm Eyeshadow in Mary-Lou Manizer
  • Benefit Waterproof badgal Liner
  • Benefit badgal Lash Mascara in Black
  • Tarte Rest Assured - Pencil End
Lips
  • Mac Lip Liner in Ginger Root
  • Mac Lipstick in Viva Glam V
  • Mac Lip Gelee in Resort Life

Saturday, December 18, 2010

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

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Should we match our nail polish to our lipsticks?

Ok, no video tutorial today because I have TWO finals today. Booo. However, I did make this quick face of the day with you and offer this question...

I decided to match my lipstick shade to my nail polish. Is this totally bizarre or is this an amazing idea?

Sorry my hair is so in my face in this photo! Ahhh! Looks like I am being attacked!




Products Used:
Face:
  • Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40 (Being discontinued! Heartbreak Hotel!)
  • Benefit Blush in Sugarbomb - Sooooo pretty!
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit - Pale Yellow Powder with Sand Concealer
Eyes:
  • Mac's Eyeshadows in Sable, Soba, & Shroom
  • Laura Mercier Eyebrown Pencil in Brunette
  • Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash
  • Clinique Cream Liner in Deep Brown
  • Tarte Rest Assured - Pencil Side
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Bourbon
Lips:
  • Mac's Lipstick in Snob
  • Bare Minerals Lipstick in Wearable Nude
  • Mac Lip Liner in Soar
  • Too Faced Glamour Gloss in Plush
Nails:
  • Ulta's Pink Slip

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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

Monday, December 13, 2010

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

Friday, December 10, 2010

Jennifer Lopez Makeup as American Idol Judge

I am not a big American Idol fan, but I am not going to lie - now that Jennifer Lopez is on it, I might watch it more! It doesn't hurt that Stephen Tyler from Aerosmith is going to be a judge tooooooo! Anyway, I saw this promotion video for the upcoming episodes and I just had to re-create Jennifer Lopez's amazing makeup! She's always gorgeous and I loved the red lips!

Enjoy!






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



Products Used:
Face
  • Pixi Tint and Concealer
  • Mac Golden Bronze Loose Powder
  • Bare Minerals Faux Tan
  • Nars Cococabana Multiple
  • Too Faced Pixie Perfect Bronzer
  • Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand and Pale Yellow Powder
  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
 Eyes
  • Too Faced Pixie Perfect Quad - Warm Brown and Deep Brown
  • Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin
  • Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Zero
  • Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash in Very Black
  • Sassi Lashes #505
  • Duo Lash Glue
  • Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
Lips
  • L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick in Beyonce #339