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

April Fools Day Sales and Promotions

It's April Fools Day and some of the online retailers are bringing out the sales and promotions! Here are a few of my favorites that I hope you all will look into...

• Rescue Beauty Loung - Pre-Order Sold Out Nail Polishes for 48-hours!

• Includes: Stormy, Bikini Bottom, Purple Haze, Bruized, and Black Russian
• Set to ship mid-April, early May

• Tarte - 30% Off with code AprilFool

• Urban Outfitters - 10% Off with code AprilFools

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

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

Classic Smokey Eye with The Balm Shady Lady Palette Vol. 3

This is a super simple classic smokey eye using TheBalm Shady Lady Volume 3. This is one of my go-to favorite looks and super easy to achieve. If you struggle with how to get a pretty yet simple smokey eye then this is the tutorial for you! I used three colors on the yes and did minimal blending and work. I hope you all enjoy!

Products Used:
Face:

• Nars Sheer Glow in Punjab
• Tarte 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful
• Bare Minerals Faux Tan Bronzer
• Nars Albatross Highlight
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque

Eyes:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion in Eden
• The Balm Shady Lady Volume 3 Palette:
• Come-Hither Heather
• Envious Erin
• Guilty Gwen
• Clinique Cream Liner in True Black
• Mac Impeccable Brow Pencil in Taupe
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Mascara
• Benefit Bad Gal Waterproof Eyeliner

Lips:

• Mac Kissable Lip Color in Super

Pretty Cheeks - Loving Tarte's 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush in Blissful!

Wow. When I saw these at Sephora, I'll admit...I was skeptical. I love Tarte's lip stains and cheek stains, but their eye shadows haven't convinced me yet that they know how to make amazing powder products. I was so wrong to ever doubt them!

Like most Tarte Products, the Tarte 12-Hour Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blushes are awesome for your skin. They are made from natural clay, which claims to have 12-hour lasting power. My experience wasn't 12-hour lasting power, but more around six-to-seven hours of wear. (which I think is pretty good considering it's the middle of winter where I am and scarves and hats are requires and frequently rubbing up against my cheeks when it comes to bundling.) I'd imagine in the winter or even spring, this blush would hold up really nicely on the skin!

Tarte also claims that their new blushes work great for oily skin because the clay in the product reduces the amount of oil buildup on the skin. I don't have oily skin, so I can't really comment on this. I would be interested if any of our readers with oily skin noticed a difference!

It's also important to note that Tarte's products are paraben free, sulfate free, contain no synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals, phtalates, GMOs or Triclosan. (Yeah, you'd probably need a dermatologist to tell you what all that stuff is! But it can't be good stuff!) On the topic of skin, this blush also includes ingredients that help your skin like, Vitamin A, C, and E! Wooo! I love when products are kind to my sensitive skin! (And by the way, no problems for me and I do have sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions!)

Overall, I really love this blush. It hasn't replaced my love for Nars Blushes, but it has made me consider picking up a few more of these Tarte ones. I love products that are nice to my skin and help it, not hurt it. There is something extremely rewarding about being kind to my skin. Let me know if you have any other questions! Again, I highly recommend this blush!

Tarte's 12-Hour Long-Wear Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful

Tarte's 12-Hour Long-Wear Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful

Tarte's 12-Hour Long-Wear Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful

Tarte's 12-Hour Long-Wear Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful - With Flash

Tarte's 12-Hour Long-Wear Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful - On Cheeks with Flash

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

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

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

How to Use Creams on your Skin!

I have been getting a lot of questions about how to use cream products on the skin and make them last all day! I decided to make this tutorial to help with all the questions about cream products! Enjoy!

 

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

Products Used:
Face:

• Chanel Teint Innocence in Beige 40
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand and Pale Yellow Powder
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque
• Nars Multiple in Cococabana
• Nars Multiple in Portofino
• Chanel Cream Bronzer in Bronze Universal 
• Mac Prep and Prime Transparent Powder

Eyes:

• Benefit Birthday Suit
• Mac Pigment in Mauvement
• Mac Showstopper
• Urban Decay Naked Palette - Virgin 
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Zero
• Mac Eyeshadow in Carbon
• Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Mascara in Very Black
• Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Brunette
• Tarte Rest Assured Eye Brightening Duo Kit - Pencil and Liquid

Lips:

• Mac Lip Liner in Half Red
• Nars Multiple in Portofino
• Lip Fusion Lip Gloss in Crave

Sales and Coupon Codes!

Tarte Cosmetics!

• 40% Off Entire Site from December 6-13th! Coupon Code: FFDEC
• Check out our review of the Tarte Royal Collection before buying!

Urban Decay!

• 25% Off Entire Site from December 6-12th! Coupon Code 1FFNF

Tarte's The Royal Collection Palette Review

Tarte's The Royal Collection is a limited edition palette that includes the following:

• 16 New Eyeshadows
• Clean Slate Natural Face Primer
• MultiplEYE Clinically Proven Lash Enhancing Primer
• Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes
• Clinically Proven Natural Mascara, Black
• Deluxe Vitamin-Infused Lip Gloss

From Right to Left: Starting with Top Left Color

The palette has a wide variety of colors and the eye shadows themselves range from shimmer to matte finishes. They are all very pigmented, easy to blend and go on very smoothly. There are not any colors that I would not consider wearing from this palette, which is rare in a palette. The one draw back to the eye shadows that I have noticed, specifically in the shimmer shades is that there tends to be quite a bit of fall out when applying. Even after brushing away the fall out color, the crystals tend to want to stay behind which can be a bit annoying.

The Clean Slate Natural Face Primer feels really good on, but does feel a little greasy. It does do a nice job of making your foundation look smoother when applied after the primer.

I was not a fan of the Deluxe Lights, Camera, Lashes black mascara. It went on clumpy and did not seem to really do much to lengthen my lashes beyond what the multiplEYE primer did.

The multiplEYE primer is fabulous! I would highly recommend it. It not only made my lashes longer, but also made each lash look thicker as a whole. One of my favorite things about this palette. The primer is white and when applied, some lashes will remain white in areas, but when coated with mascara the white does not show.

The Deluxe Vitamin-Infused Lip Gloss is a nice pinky color. However, the lip gloss was a little gummy when it went on and stayed that way while wearing it. I tried it over lipstick and it faired a little better when applied over the lipstick.

Battle of the Brands: Make Up For Ever Professional Lash Fibers vs. Tarte MultiplEYE Prime 2

Make Up Forever Lash Fibers VS Tarte MultiplEYE Primer (Prime 2)

Smokey Green Shimmer with Bold Lashes

My cousin, Macey, was nice enough to be my model for this next tutorial. She wanted a smokey green eye makeup that would suit her very exotic and pretty almond shaped eyes. She "suffers" from ridiculously long eyelashes...poor her! :)

What you will learn in this tutorial:

• How to create the perfect smokey green eye
• How to put lashes on models

Products Used:
Face:

• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Real Sand - Buy!
• Makeup Forever 5 Camouflage Cream Palette - Buy!
• Benefit Hoola Bronzer - Buy!
• Nars Blush in Amour - Buy!
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque - Buy!
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder - Buy!

Eyes:

• Avon Supershock Gel Liner in Khaki Shimmer
• Mac Eyeshadow in Humid
• Tarte Royal Collection - Buy!
• Green/Gray in Palette
• Mac Eyeshadow in Brule
• Clinique Gel Liner in True Black - Buy!
• Makeup Forever Smoky Lash Mascara in Very Black - Buy!
• Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Bourbon - Buy!
• Sossi Lashes in #503
• Duo Eyelash Adhesive

Lips

• Mac Lipstick in Viva Glam V

Mature Makeup with Tarte Royal Collection

My mom was brave enough to let me do her makeup. With a more mature skin, it's important to avoid super shimmery colors on the eyes. In general, I've discovery more matte and satin finish shadows look better on the eye than shadows with too much shimmer. My mom was a great sport and participated all the way through! Enjoy!

What you will learn in this tutorial:

• How to apply makeup to more mature skin
• How to shape misshapen eyebrows.

Products Used:
Face

• Tarte Clean Slate Natural Face Primer - Buy!
• Laura Mercier Mineral Powder in Rich Vanilla - Buy!
• Makeup Forever 5 Camouflage Concealer Palette - Buy!
• Benefit Bronzer in Hoola - Buy!
• Nars Blush in Desire - Buy!

Eyes

• Laura Mercier Eye Basics in Cotton- Buy!
• Tarte MultiplEYE Natural Lash Enhancer Prime 2 - Buy! 
• Tarte Royal Collection (Tarte Royal Collection Exclusive) - Buy!
• Purple/Gray
• Soft Brown
• Light Soft Beige
• Clinique Gel Liner in Deep Brown 04 - Buy!
• Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes (Really dislike!)
• Makeup Forever Smokey Lash Mascara Very Black - Buy!
• Anastasia Beverley Hills Brow Express in Brunette 2 - Buy!
• Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer in Sand with Pale Yellow Powder - Buy!
• Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light to Medium Bisque - Buy!

Lips

• Dior Addict in Rose Hollywood #753
• Tarte Lipgloss in Pink (Tarte Royal Collection Exclusive)- Buy!