I was trying to go for a really soft, natural look. A lot of people don't like the nude lip look, but I do. So does the bf and I think it actually looks good on me(bf editing: yes it does). I might be wrong, but oh well. Maybe I'm just walking around looking like a clown, haha!
Foundation Primer: Sephora Anti Shine Foundation Primer. I love love love this, it definitely helps me look less shiny! I have two deluxe sized samples, but I'm sure I will repurchase once I run out. I apply this with clean hands.
Foundation: Yves Saint Laurent Le Teint Touch Eclat in B30 Beige. This was a foil sample that I got from Sephora. I really like how well it matches me, although it will be better once I get a bit darker. I didn't like that it's a bit too liquidy for my taste. I touched my nose by mistake and removed a bit of it, that was way too easy! I need my foundation to be a bit more "bullet proof"! I applied the foundation with my beloved Beauty Blender!
Concealer: Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat in N2. I used this as a highlighter. I applied it on top of my foundation, on the bridge of the nose, under my eyes and a bit on my forehead and chin. I think that it did work well and those areas do look slightly highlighted, which is clearly what I was going for. Applied with my fingers and blended with my Beauty Blender.
Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil. I got this from a mystery bag from Sephora. It's a deluxe sized sample and I love it so much, it already has a dent in it! I love how well it works as a contour! I applied this on my cheeks, around the hair line, on the jaw line and on the temples. Applied with Sigma's F40 Large Angled Contour Brush.
Blush: elf HD Blush in Superstar, applied with elf's Large Stipple Brush. Careful with this one, because a little goes a long long way and you can end up looking like a clown! We all hate clownface!
Highlighters: Smashbox Soft Lights in Illuminate(don't think they sell it anymore since I can't find a link for it ) on the bridge of the nose, forehead, chin and below the eyes. I applied this with Soho's Powder Brush. Benefit Sunbeam on the cheek bones. I usually apply this with my ring finger(clean hands of course) and blend it in, by lightly tapping the fingers across the cheek bones.
Eye Primer: Urban Decay Primer Potion(Original). I can't choose between Lorac's Behind the Scenes Eye Primer, Too Faced's Shadow Insurance and UD's Primer Potion, since they all work great, at least for me. I can't spot a difference on the wear or pigmentation. The only difference is the brand, prices and maybe texture of the product. Applied primer all over my eyelids with my ring finger.
Eyeliner: elf Cream Eyeliner in Black all across the lash line, applied with Coastal Scent's Angled Brush. I don't really love this eyeliner from elf,it gets the job done and wears well, but I think it's not as pigmented as I want it to be! I want my black liner to be the blackest black ever! Essence Kajal Pencil in White applied to my waterline. This is not pigmented at all and I had to warm it up a bit (holding it in front of a light bulb) for it to give me some pigmentation, I definitely need a more skin colored liner for the waterline, white can look a bit creepy.
Mascara: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes. When I first got this mascara I didn't "love it", but after a few tries I definitely fell in love!
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Scratch on the brow bone and lid, Shag on the lid, Underground blended onto the crease. All from the Deluxe Shadow Box palette.
Lips: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture in 24.
Brows: Jane Iredale PurePressed Eyeshadow in Dark Suede, this is my go-to eyebrow color, it's not too dramatic and not too boring, best of all, it stays in place all day! I applied it with Soho's Eyeliner Brush.
That eye looks SO creepy! And I forgot to apply mascara to my lower lash line! I should be punished for this! I promise, it's not a daily thing!
Disclaimer: I purchased this with my own money, and this is my own personal opinion :)
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ReplyDeleteAwww so sweet of you ^^ Thank you very much :) Will definitely check it out
DeleteYou're welcome lady :D
DeleteI think this look is lovely on you, especially the nude lip.
ReplyDeletehaha thanks :)With nude lips you either love it or hate it XD
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DeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks :D
DeleteThe nude lips look GREAT on you. Definitely. I love your hair too, btw. =0)
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Thank you :) Yup was having one of those rare good hair days XD
DeleteThe nude lip looks great on you, also loving your eye makeup!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I'm glad you like it :) The camera I used to take these pictures, doesn't really pick up detail all that well and I don't have the best lightning, meaning: it looks better in real life :)
DeleteSuch a pretty face. your makeup looks great! :)
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Aww thank you very much :) Glad you like it ^^ Thanks for dropping by, will check you back and follow ^^
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