Drugstore Makeup Tutorial for Summer 2011!

LiveLoveLaughs1209 requested a drugstore makeup tutorial. At first I was like...drugstore? But I own very few drugstore products! However, I took the opportunity to get an education in affordable makeup. My naivete was short lived when the first product I purchased was a total DUD! So buyer's beware - Revlon Cream Shadow Quads are bad news bears! However, I found some really nice drugstore products that I am really starting to love! Enjoy!

 

Products Used:
Face:

• Cover Girl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation #325 Sandstone
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Brightening Eye Perfector in Light #10
• Milani Minerals Baked Bronzer in Soleil #5
• Milani Minerals Powder Blush with Brush #201 Luminous

Eyes:

• Revlon #20 Naturally Glamorous Eye Palette
• Light Champagne
• Cool Brown
• Deep Black-Brown
• Revlon Color Stay Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Black
• Avon Super Shock Eyeliner in Khaki Shimmer
• Maybelline Great Lash in Blackest Black
• L'Oreal Pencil Perfect Self Advancing Eyeliner in Black
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe (I forgot to buy a drugstore eyebrow pencil, sorry!)

Lips:

• L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick #421 Charismatic Coral
• Neutrogena Healthy Skin Lip Gloss #110 Fruity Pink

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

Mac Packed to Go with Bold Lip - Cool Tones

I really wanted to use pinks and purples in this tutorial using the Mac Packed To Go 6 Smokey Cool Palette. I decided to opt for a bold lip with more muted eyes. At first I wasn't in love with this look because I thought my eyes looked a bit tired. However, I think had I added a bit of A Brown Suit under the eye, the look would have been a little bit more wearable for my warm skin tone. So, my suggestion for warm toned people like me is this: use Mac A Brown Suit under the eye just at the outer corner of the lash line to make the eyes pop a bit more and not look so tired. Mac Tendersmoke is pretty, but mixed with A Brown Suit, I think it would look more wearable. I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Mac Giggly Blush
• Chanel Soleil Tan de Chanel - Bronze Corail
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Concealer in Natural with Pale Yellow Powder
  

Eyes:

• Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Cotton
• Mac 6 Cool Smokey Eye Palette:
• Tendersmoke
• Seedy Pearl
• A Brown Suit
• Carbon
• Mac Brulé Eyeshadow
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Make Up For Ever Aqua Smokey Lash
• Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
• Mac Taupe Impeccable Brow Pencil

Lips:

• Mac Up the Amp
• Mac Magenta Lip Liner
• Revlon Color Burst Lip Gloss in Orchid

Face of the Day - Pink Stained Lips and Gold Shimmery Eyes

This is an easy face of the day using golds on the eyes and browns, with a pink lip stain. Since summer is approaching, I have really wanted to do more looks using golds and pinks. I have been really drawn to antique golds in particular, like Mac's Antique Gold Glitter and Bobbi Brown's Antique Gold Metallic Eyeshadow. I decided to use Bobbi Brown's Metallic Cream Eyeshadow in Antique Gold for this look. I wanted the eyes to sparkle, but not be too crazy or out there that this look wasn't wearable. So instead of using a lip gloss or lipstick, I went for a pink lip stain. I think the results look really nice and it's one of my favorite face of the day's that I have done thus far. In my opinion, this look ended up being soft, yet chic and effortless with the metallic antique gold eyes and soft pink lip stain. Enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar
• Mac Bronze Bronzer

Eyes:

• Smashbox Photo Finish Eye Primer
• Smashbox 24K Eyeshadow
• Mac Soft Brown Eyeshadow
• Mac Ricepaper Eyeshadow
• Bobbi Brown Metallic Cream Shadow in Antique Gold
• Smashbox Cream Liner in Midnight Brown
•  Dior Diorshow Blackout Mascara
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Mac Taupe Impeccable Brow Pencil

Lips:

• Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Pink Passion

Trend Makeup - Stained Lips and Edgy-Messy Eyes

This is an edgy smokey look inspired by the makeup I have been seeing in a lot of magazines from Fashion Week. I've seen the red lip as a huge trend as well as a love of smokey, smudgy eyes. I decided instead of doing a full on red lip, I would keep the lips more wearable and trendy and go with a smudged out red lip. I hope you all enjoy!

 

Products Used:

Face:  

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Bobbi Brown Cream Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Fawntastic Cream Color Base
• Chanel Tan de Soleil de Chanel (Bronze Universal) Cream Bronzer
• Mac Ladyblush 
• Mac Prep and Prime Translucent Powder

Eyes:

• Mac Eyeshadows in Charcoal Brown, Soba, Stove Pipe Black, Ricepaper
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Mac Feline Eye Kohl
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• Dior Diorshow Blackout

Lips:

• Revlon Lipstick in Ruby

Face of the Day - Muted Colorful Eyes with Bright Lips

I wanted to do a look incorporating muted turquoise greens, grays and purples, however I didn't want the look to look clownish. I decided on this look because I thought the lips would bring some brightness while the eyes remained subtle and muted enough to be wearable. The trick to keeping your eyes simple is to use brown eyeliner instead of black eyeliner. It really helps to keep the eyes soft wand pretty. I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Laura Mercier Pressed Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Mac Beauty Powder in Briar Rose
• Mac Bronzer in Bronze

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Urban Decay Book of Shadows Volume III - New York Palette
• Money (Crease)
•  Loaded (Crease)
• Too Faced Romantic Eye Palette:
• Bouquet Toss (Highlight)
• Kiss the Bride (All over lid)
• The Balm Shady Lady Palette Volume III
• All the Way Annie (Lower Lash Line, Outer V)
• Rock & Republic Asphalt Eyeshadow (Crease and Outer V)
• Clinique Cream Liner in Deep Brown
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner (Waterline)
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Mac Chromographic Pencil in NC15/NW20

Lips:

• Mac Violetta Lipstick
• Revlon Lip Gloss in Orchid

Face of the Day - Simple Wearable Blue Smokey Eye

I have class this morning, but I wanted to do a quick Face of the Day for you all. This is my version of a wearable simple smokey blue eye that is perfect for daytime. I used only three shadows to create this look and minimal effort. I hope you all enjoy!

 

 

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Mineral Foundation in Real Sand
• Mac Refined Golden Bronzer
• Tarte Blissful 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush

Eyes:

• Mac Dandizette Mega Metal Eye Shadow
• The Balm Shady Lady Volume 3 - Safe Bet Annette
• Mac Brulé Eye Shadow
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Liner
• Make Up For Ever Lash Fibers
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara

Lips:

• Revlon Lip Gloss in Orchid

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick - Burst of Color and Dryness!!!

I must say, when I first started applying Revlon's Colorburst lipstick, I was feeling pretty good about it. I thought it might be comparable to MAC's Amplified Cream.  It went on smooth and creamy and simply felt great on my lips.  However, as time went on and I wore it, it just kinda felt dry on my lips and left them feeling really dry after removing the lipstick.  You would definitely need to exfoliate well before wearing this one.  So, no, I'd have to say.."not a fan!"

Product Details:

Available in 20 shades, including 5 new shades

Price:  $5.84

Revlon uses "Elastic color technology that is to provide immediate color release and provide weightless color"

Left:  030 Fuchsia, Right:  085 Ruby

Left:  085 Ruby, Right 030 Fucshia

Left:  085 Ruby, Right:  030 Fucshia

Left:  085 Ruby, Right:  030 Fucshia

Revlon Fusica

Revlon Fuscia

Revlon Ruby

Revlon Ruby

Lip Combo Review - Covergirl Divine Lipstick and Revlon Orchid Lipgloss

I have heard a lot of good reviews of Revlon lip products lately, so when I was at the store this afternoon I decided to pick up a Revlon lipgloss. While there, I found this lovely lipstick by CoverGirl. I decided I should do a lip combo with the two colors and review them each for you.

I ended up buying Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Orchid and CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Divine. These colors are both great for creating a nice cool-toned pink lipstick combination. I love the Revlon Colorburst because it's a fairly nude gloss with a light gold shimmer which just enhances the lips without making them look overly glossed. I also like how the Revlon Colorburst Lip Glosses are not sticky or gummy. They are really smooth on the lips. My only negative on this product has to do with packaging. I really dislike the applicator on the Revlon Colorburst Lip Glosses, I find it very difficult to apply the product. I also dislike the scent.

I really love the smooth and creamy texture of the CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks, however the creaminess does take away from lasting power. Additionally, I dislike the scent of the lipstick because it does not cover up the play-dough-like smell of the product. I also wish the tip of the CoverGirl Lip Perfection's bullet or applicator was less pointed and more rounded for easier application upon first use.

Please also note, CoverGirl's Lip Perfection Lipstick in Divine is a close dupe for Mac's Up the Amp and a little less pink than Mac's Peacocky! Yay!!!!

I hope you find this review helpful! Enjoy!

CoverGirl Divine + Revlon Orchid

CoverGirl Divine + Revlon Orchid