[Christina Victoria]

Chanel is actually my top brand of make-up, MAC is my second. I find that while Chanel products are expensive, they are top quality, and create flawless-looking makeup. I also find that Chanel works better on my skin (Normal/Dry) and stays on all day.

Foundation // Powder :: I start with my MAC 'SPF Tinted Moisturizer', and wait about 5 minutes or so for it to absorb. Then, I dab on some of my Chanel 'Base Lumiere Illuminating Makeup Base', which gives me an instant healthy glow. I then put on a bit of my Chanel 'Teint Fluide Universel Multi-Vitamin SPF 15 Natural Makeup' foundation, and blend it gently into my skin. This foundation is amazing, and covers up any flaws or imperfections. For dark circles under my eyes, I use MAC's Concealer powder. For touch ups for the day I use Shisedo's 'Powdery Foundation'.

Bronzer // Blush :: I take a lot of time to contour my cheeks with the 168 Brush, and my MAC Bronzing powder in 'Bronze'. Once I get the contoured, bronze-beauty look that I want, I put a bit of my Chanel Powder Blush in 'Mocha' on the apples of my cheeks, towards the temples. To highlight, I use my MAC 'Shroom' eyeshadow on the tops of my cheekbones. I also brush on a bit of my MAC 'Shimpagne' Mineral Skin Finish, along with 'Gold Deposit' and 'Porcelain Pink' (Applied with the 187 Brush). If I'm going to a formal party, I use a bit of my NARS 'Outlaw' blush.

Eyes :: I usually just do smokey eyes, using MAC's eyeshadows :: 'Shroom', 'Phloof', 'Smut', 'Black Tied', and 'Scene'; and my Chanel single eyeshadow, 'Tatou'. I line my eyes with my MAC Powepoint Eyeliner in 'Engraved', going along my lower lash line and waterline. Then, using my Playboy Liquid-pencil liner in 'Size 2, Right?' (Found it at Henri Bendel's in New York City!) along my upper lash line, extending out a bit to create a subtle wing. I then create the smokey effect by using Smut as an all over base, blending with Scene and Black tied, and adding a little Shroom and Phloof for a frosty effect, and to highlight my browbones, and inner corners of my eyes. Then I use my Jordanna (99 cents, haha!) brow pencil in brown to fill in my brows. For Mascara, I use Victoria's Secret 'Very Sexy Lashes Intensifying Mascara' in 'Black'.

Lips :: For lipstick, I use MAC 'Myth'. Then, I go over my lips with MAC 'C-Thru' Lipglass, or Chanel 'Whisper' Glossimer. For lip gliner I use Chanel's Precision Lip Definer Crayon in 'Nude', MAC's 'Stripdown', 'Spice', or 'Oak'.

Hope this helps.