Today I felt like going all out with my makeup so I did! If you are interested in any of the products I'm wearing, see my reviews below and check out my beauty shop at the top of this blog for where to buy!
I started off with Makeup Forever Step 1: Redness Correcting Primer. This primer is green, so it hides redness which I tend to have a lot of since my skin is so pale and sensitive. I love the smell of this product and it applies smoothly.
I then applied Make Up For Ever Ultra HD foundation in the shade Pink Porcelain. I applied it with a kabuki brush but I have also been using my beauty blender often lately. The beauty blender is best for this foundation because it can be a little heavy for me. With the kabuki brush I like to pump two squirts onto the back of my hand then dab it in various areas of my face. I then stipple the makeup all over and finally brush it in circular motions. This foundation is a bit pricey but it shows up flawlessly in photos. I have also heard its the foundation Kim Kardashian uses if you're into that twit.
The undereye concealer I used is Rimmel Wake Me Up in Ivory. As stated in a previous post, this is a new product for me; so far its worked moderately well. Concealer should be applied in an upside down triangle under the eye to give a properly balanced look.
My contour is thanks to ModelCo Highlighting Trio from a previous Ipsy bag. This product is a cream base which was new to me when I tried it. I like that I can clearly map out where I want to contour before blending. For blending I used Luxie Beauty Large Angled Face Brush. I use this brush for powder contouring as well.
My eyeshadow is from NYX through Ipsy in three colors. The first color was used on my lid and the second was used on my crease line as well as under my eye. I have been using this shadow a lot; it is a nice neutral shade suitable for every day wear.
The waterline is lined with Coastal Scents Xpress Line Cosmetic Pencil then followed with the black from the NYX shadow on top. Dabbing black shadow on top of liner will help it stay in place on the waterline.
The above are brushes I use on the eye area. The first is Real Techniques Fine Liner Brush which I use with gel liner for my upper eye. The second is the Crown Brush Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet Brush. I like to use the bigger side for my lid; sometimes I use the smaller side for the crease but I don't find it blends super well. For the crease I prefer to use the Beau Gachis Paris Smudge Brush. When applying the crease color, its important to blend a lot in a wind shield wiper motion. I like to make a triangle shape in my outer corner with the crease shade.
My eyebrows are filled in with a NYC eyebrow pencil then lightly brushed with the Crown Brush Brow Duo Brush. When filling in the eyebrows, I think its important to not fill them in too fully. I like to keep my brows looking as natural as possible.
The mascara I am currently loving is Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara. The brush is great because the one end is larger.
The lips are done in NYX Mauve liner and Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Honey Bare.
When I really want my makeup to last, I finish up with Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray. It helps your makeup last through almost anything.
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