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Zoffe · 02-16-2008, 11:57 AM #1 (**permalink**)

I'm not realy a big fan of Valentine's day... Honestly, I don't care about it all... But it's a great excuse for playing with pink makeup!

I liked this look a lot but it's actually really simple

If you think it's more fun to watch a video, you can find it here:

YouTube - Pink + Red V-Day inspired makeup

Start with a clean, moisturized face

My newly dyed black hair doesn't exactly make me look "colorful" so let's do something about that!

I'm a big fan of ArtDeco's "Eyeshadow base" so that's the base I'll be using. Any base without color will work just fine but remember to use a base!!

Apply a little bit all over your eyelids from lashline to eyebrow.

Let the base dry for a couple of minutes. That's important if you're using ArtDeco's base!
Next: White eyeshadow. I'm using GOSH "#244" eyeshadow. Any shimmery white eyeshadow will do the job

I'm using Smashbox's #3 eyeshadow brush for this. It's just a big fluffy brush

I apply from lashline to browbone on both eyes, like this:
(Don't you just love close-up-shots without face makeup? xD )

Now it's time for some piiiink!

I take my MAC Fuchsia pigment, my homemade mixing medium(1 part glycerin, 3 parts water) and a flat, stiff brush.

I apply it to my outer+middle lid and a bit above my crease like so:

Next I take my pink eyeshadow from GOSH. It's #281. Using Fuchsia pigment dry will work too but I think it's easier to control an eyeshadow

I apply the eyeshadow on top of Fuchsia pigment when it's completely dry and blend upwards.

See the difference?

My left eye is blended, my right isn't

Now you can just blend the other eye too and look crazy while taking a picture... That'll get you this:

Pick up some more of the white shadow and blend it into the pink with a big, fluffy brush:

And this is what you'll get:

Now pick up some MAC "Passionate" eyeshadow...

.. And apply it to the outer corners of your eyes to create a bit more depth:

Now it's time for highlight. I choose MAC "Helium" but you can use the white color
too.

Apply it to your browbone and blend it with the pink.

Next is the red liner. I use GOSH "Fox" effect powder + home made mixing medium.

I line my eyes using a small liner brush. It's from GOSH.

I use a white kohl pencil from GOSH to line my waterline.

I apply mascara (Diorshow Blackout) and face makeup.
I use GOSH Velvet touch foundation primer, Lancome Teint Idole 010 foundation and Maybelline pure powder.
If you wanna see how I do my foundation, there's a tutorial here:
http://specktra.net/f191/bright-blues-86396/

I fill in my brows with a black Rimmel eyeshadow and an angled brush

And I now look like this!

:

I use Maybelline Dream Mousse blush in "Dolly pink" + MAC "Fuchsia" pigment on my cheeks:

I use Pink Poodle and Helium on my lips...

I mixed them on my hand and applied with a lip brush:

I'll upload how to put the little stone on later... I'm in a terrible hurry!!
Oh, I also added some pink Wet 'n Wild glitter to my lips.. I'll post a picture of that too ;D

And let's take a look at the finished product

I hope this was helpful to somebody

Comments, question and requests are always welcome!!

CC is appreciated, I'd really like to know how to get better at this tutorial-thing!

pepe · 02-16-2008, 12:44 PM #2 (**permalink**)

nice tut,
that is such a pretty look on you. Plus I am really happy to see somebody use Gosh cosmetics, it is a really good brand and easy to obtain where I live ( Prague, Czech republic ). Lovely !!

Sound Of Vision · 02-17-2008, 01:42 PM #3 (**permalink**)

Hey Sofie, you did great! And you look gorgeous!

dr.kitten · 02-17-2008, 01:55 PM #4 (**permalink**)

great tut, i'm definitely going to try this! i like how you pared it down to basic steps and it's only a few colors, very beginner-friendly!

matsubie · 02-17-2008, 02:37 PM #5 (**permalink**)

great tut! gorgeous.

MACATTAK · 02-17-2008, 03:11 PM #6 (**permalink**)

Great tutorial! I loved this look on you & that liner color is amazing!

chocolategoddes · 02-17-2008, 03:19 PM #7 (**permalink**)

really cute, i've never heard of GOSH. still, thanks for the tut!

Zoffe · 02-18-2008, 06:41 AM #8 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by pepe

nice tut,
that is such a pretty look on you. Plus I am really happy to see somebody use Gosh cosmetics, it is a really good brand and easy to obtain where I live ( Prague, Czech republic ). Lovely !!

Thank you so much

I buy a lot of GOSH products, I think they're great!

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Originally Posted by Sound Of Vision

Hey Sofie, you did great! And you look gorgeous!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by dr.kitten

great tut, i'm definitely going to try this! i like how you pared it down to basic steps and it's only a few colors, very beginner-friendly!

Thank you

Yeah, it's deff one of my more simple looks, hehe ;D

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Originally Posted by matsubie

great tut! gorgeous.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by MACATTAK

Great tutorial! I loved this look on you & that liner color is amazing!

Thanks! I'm in love with the red effect powder! It looks great as blush and in lip gloss too

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes

really cute, i've never heard of GOSH. still, thanks for the tut!

Thank you

It's a Danish brand and I don't know if it's available in stores in the states, but I know you can get it online if you're interested

goshcosmetics.com . I did a swatch post here: http://specktra.net/f217/gosh-swatch...53/#post970444 . Let me know if you want swatches of anything else!

Ketchup38 · 02-18-2008, 01:22 PM #9 (**permalink**)

One of my fav tuts so far....love the way you broke it down!
Beautiful look!

DigitalFaery · 02-18-2008, 03:33 PM #10 (**permalink**)

The red liner does the trick, its really pretty!!
Also a big fan of GOSH cosmetics, i just love their eyeshadowcolours. i think the brand is a good alternative for people who can't afford MAC but still want colorfull e/s and stuff.

.k. · 02-18-2008, 05:25 PM #11 (**permalink**)

ooo so pretty! i really like it! thanks!

Zoffe · 02-19-2008, 03:03 AM #12 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Ketchup38

One of my fav tuts so far....love the way you broke it down!
Beautiful look!

Thank you, I'm happy you like it!!

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Originally Posted by DigitalFaery

The red liner does the trick, its really pretty!!
Also a big fan of GOSH cosmetics, i just love their eyeshadowcolours. i think the brand is a good alternative for people who can't afford MAC but still want colorfull e/s and stuff.

Thanks!
Yay, another GOSH-fan ;D

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Originally Posted by .k.

ooo so pretty! i really like it! thanks!

Thank YOU

MissChievous · 02-20-2008, 04:39 AM #13 (**permalink**)

Gorgeous!

Ciara · 02-23-2008, 10:14 PM #14 (**permalink**)

thanks for the tut
its a very pretty look

Bianca · 02-26-2008, 06:57 AM #15 (**permalink**)

stunning and your looks are very inspiring (I have the same coloring as you)

Moppit · 02-26-2008, 10:31 AM #16 (**permalink**)

WOW, that is a fantastic tutorial!!! A perfect Valentine's Day look and pinks are my favourite.

I just got a Fuchsia pigment in the mail yesterday so it is the perfect time to give your tutorial a try.

Thanks!

mreichert · 02-26-2008, 11:09 AM #17 (**permalink**)

Absolutely beautiful! Pinks look SO good on you

Zoffe · 02-26-2008, 11:12 AM #18 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by MissChievous

Gorgeous!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Ciara

thanks for the tut
its a very pretty look

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

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Originally Posted by Bianca

stunning and your looks are very inspiring (I have the same coloring as you)

Thank you so much! It means a lot that I can inspire

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Originally Posted by Moppit

WOW, that is a fantastic tutorial!!! A perfect Valentine's Day look and pinks are my favourite.

I just got a Fuchsia pigment in the mail yesterday so it is the perfect time to give your tutorial a try.

Thanks!

Thank you, thank you, thank you ;D
I love Fuchsia! I think it's such a great pink for both soft and bold looks

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Originally Posted by mreichert

Absolutely beautiful! Pinks look SO good on you

Thanks!!