FOTD #2. Black Smokey Eye

FACE / 

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation Punjab
Cinema Secrets Cream Foundation #301-63A (highlight)
Cinema Secrets Cream Foundation #202-20 (contour)
Ben Nye Banana Powder
Illamasqua Sculpting Powder Duo Lumos & Heliopolis

EYES /

MAC Carbon Shadow

MAC Bronze Shadow

MAC Nylon Shadow

MAC Ricepaper Shadow

MAC Brule Shadow

Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Waterproof Liner Black

Benefit They're Real Mascara

BROWS / 

Illamasqua Thunder Brow Powder

MAC Studio Finish NC30 Concealer

MAC Brule Shadow

LIPS / 

MAC Lady Gaga 1 Lipstick

Essence Clear Lip Gloss

TECHNIQUE #1. Black Liner

NO LINER / LINER / COMPLETE

I used to be deathly scared of lining the inner rim of my eyes because I always thought it made me look even more tired and I didn't need another 'hundred people telling me my eye bags were huge. 

But a day off playing with makeup has actually changed my mind about it.

With proper concealing methods, lining the inner rims actually makes the best kind of difference to the eyes. Giving it a deeper more sultry gaze whilst defining the eyes and making it 'pop'.

You always want to make sure you line the top too, this makes the top lashes look extremely full and thick.

TIPS / 

Always dry the inner rims of the eyes with a cotton tip before you apply liner, this really helps the product stick to the actual skin (rim) and helps it last so much longer. 

Make sure the under eye (bag) area is properly set with powder, this ensures that the oils from the  face makeup don't cause the liner to smear and smudge - prevent the liner from running down.

Look for a long wearing waterproof formula that is soft, this way you don't have to rub and tug your eye area, causing it any irritation.

FOTD #1. Sultry Bronze

FACE / 

Giorgio Armarni Luminous Silk Foundation #6
Cinema Secrets Cream Foundation #301-63A (highlight)
Cinema Secrets Cream Foundation #202-20 (contour)
MAC Studio Fix Powder NC20
Illamasqua Sculpting Powder Duo Lumos & Heliopolis

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

The Balm Cabana Boy Blush

EYES /

Illamasqua Heroine Shadow

MAC Cork Shadow

MAC Romp Shadow

MAC Goldmine Shadow

MAC Ricepaper Shadow

MAC Brule Shadow

Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Waterproof Liner

Benefit They're Real Mascara

BROWS / 

Illamasqua Thunder Brow Powder

MAC Studio Finish NC30 Concealer

MAC Brule Shadow

Benefit Speed Brow Gel

LIPS / 

Lucas Paw Paw Ointment

Illamasqua Fable Lipstick

WIP #3 EDITORIAL

Before / After
A bold smokey cat eye look inspired by the 1950/1960's bombshell Bridget Bardot.

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WIP #2 BRIDAL

 

Before / After.

A beautiful and fresh bridal look.

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