There's some fierce competition here!I was debating just adding thist tut to the regular section but thought hey what the heck...
Those who have seen my other tut or fotds know I like my makeup classy and simple. This one is no different! Just a smokey eye with neutral lips, and really not much on the face this time. As per usual, no MAC makeup, but I've tried to include close shots of the colours I used so you can match the colours to those already in your collections. Mmmmmk? Here we go! Hope you enjoy!
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The Look:
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The Products:
More detail of products and colours used are in the steps that follow. All of my products are drugstore variety, including the giant eyeshadow/pigment pallet.
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The Steps:
1) FACE
I won't give too much detail on face prep as most people are set in their ways on how they apply their foundation/concealer/etc. and chances are they know what works best for them anyway. For me, I begin by mixing Revlon Skinlights in 01 Natural Light with a moisturizer - Olay Sensitive Moisture Therapy Cream. I apply it all over the entire face.
I may or may not put on foundation afterwards. Like I said, prep your face however you like to. This time I skipped the foundation and went right to concealer. I used Covergirl Fresh Complexion in Classic Ivory. Cover any dark circles or discolouration under the eyes, creases of the nose, and any blemishes. As you can see, I really go crazy with my concealer!
Make sure to blend very well, I just used my fingertips.
I'll put on some bronzer and blush too... but not yet. I usually have to touch up my face after doing my eyes, so we'll just wait and finish the rest later.
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1) EYES
Ok eyes! Start by sweeping a shimmery peach across the entire lid. I actually used one of the colours from my blush compact, Covergirl Instant Cheekbones in Peach Parfait.
Next, put a medium to dark brown across the lid.
And thennn... use a blue or purple (depends how you see it!) in the crease and just lightly over the lid. If you have deep set eyes like me, I extend the darker colour a little bit higher than the crease so it doesn't get completely lost when I open my eyes...
I have combined two different shadows in the next step. The lighter colour is used as a highlight on the browbone and the darker burgundy is used on the lid. I started applying the burgundy near the lashes and blended it up towards the crease.
I then used a dark navy/green as liner on the top and bottom lashes.
Blend it!
Lastly, apply a shimmery light purple to the inner corners of the eye and blend outwards across the lid. I used Revlon Illuminance cream shadow in Wild Orchids.
Oh wait.. one more step! haha... curl the eyelashes and apply mascara. I use Covergirl fantastic lash.
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3) Back to the FACE
Ok, now that I've finished my eyes I can go back and put on my bronzer and blush. I didn't do anything fancy with it, just used my big powder brush (left) for the bronzer and the blush brush (second from the left) for the blush. Again, I only used the lighter shade from the blush compact (didn't want to bother trying to blend the three together). I applied both the bronzer and the blush to the apples of my cheeks and blended up the cheekbones, and then swept just a little bit over my forehead and chin. I used L'oreal Glam Bronze bronzing powder in Enchanting Sunrise.
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4) LIPS
Nothing fancy here either, just some clear gloss. That's it!
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5) THE FINISHED PRODUCT
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The end!
Those who have seen my other tut or fotds know I like my makeup classy and simple. This one is no different! Just a smokey eye with neutral lips, and really not much on the face this time. As per usual, no MAC makeup, but I've tried to include close shots of the colours I used so you can match the colours to those already in your collections. Mmmmmk? Here we go! Hope you enjoy!
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The Look:
__________________________________________________ _________
The Products:
More detail of products and colours used are in the steps that follow. All of my products are drugstore variety, including the giant eyeshadow/pigment pallet.
__________________________________________________ _________
The Steps:
1) FACE
I won't give too much detail on face prep as most people are set in their ways on how they apply their foundation/concealer/etc. and chances are they know what works best for them anyway. For me, I begin by mixing Revlon Skinlights in 01 Natural Light with a moisturizer - Olay Sensitive Moisture Therapy Cream. I apply it all over the entire face.
I may or may not put on foundation afterwards. Like I said, prep your face however you like to. This time I skipped the foundation and went right to concealer. I used Covergirl Fresh Complexion in Classic Ivory. Cover any dark circles or discolouration under the eyes, creases of the nose, and any blemishes. As you can see, I really go crazy with my concealer!
Make sure to blend very well, I just used my fingertips.I'll put on some bronzer and blush too... but not yet. I usually have to touch up my face after doing my eyes, so we'll just wait and finish the rest later.
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1) EYES
Ok eyes! Start by sweeping a shimmery peach across the entire lid. I actually used one of the colours from my blush compact, Covergirl Instant Cheekbones in Peach Parfait.
Next, put a medium to dark brown across the lid.
And thennn... use a blue or purple (depends how you see it!) in the crease and just lightly over the lid. If you have deep set eyes like me, I extend the darker colour a little bit higher than the crease so it doesn't get completely lost when I open my eyes...
I have combined two different shadows in the next step. The lighter colour is used as a highlight on the browbone and the darker burgundy is used on the lid. I started applying the burgundy near the lashes and blended it up towards the crease.
I then used a dark navy/green as liner on the top and bottom lashes.
Blend it!
Lastly, apply a shimmery light purple to the inner corners of the eye and blend outwards across the lid. I used Revlon Illuminance cream shadow in Wild Orchids.
Oh wait.. one more step! haha... curl the eyelashes and apply mascara. I use Covergirl fantastic lash.
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3) Back to the FACE
Ok, now that I've finished my eyes I can go back and put on my bronzer and blush. I didn't do anything fancy with it, just used my big powder brush (left) for the bronzer and the blush brush (second from the left) for the blush. Again, I only used the lighter shade from the blush compact (didn't want to bother trying to blend the three together). I applied both the bronzer and the blush to the apples of my cheeks and blended up the cheekbones, and then swept just a little bit over my forehead and chin. I used L'oreal Glam Bronze bronzing powder in Enchanting Sunrise.
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4) LIPS
Nothing fancy here either, just some clear gloss. That's it!
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5) THE FINISHED PRODUCT
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The end!
Great job.
