Punch Punch Pork FOTD

I seem to have a thing for pink/purple and gold looks at the moment.  The only product I can remember using is Shiro's Punch Punch Pork eyeshadow.

Poisonberry FOTD

I'm on holiday at the moment and have hardly been wearing any makeup as it's so hot!  I also didn't bring my camera as I don't want to risk having it in my suitcase, so any make I have done, I haven't been able to photograph.  I did this look a week or so ago I didn't write down the products I used.  I know it's Lime Crime's Poisonberry on my lips, and some of the shadows are from Shiro.  The green liner is Urban Decay, and my highlighter, Pink Gold, is a recent purchase from Laura Mercier.  I was going to do a review of the highlighter, but I have yet to get decent photographs of it.  It's such a subtle, pretty highlighter, and it's my go to product at the moment!

Dear Cupcake FOTD

Due to the launch of the They're Real Push Up Liner, my work makeup hasn't been terribly interesting.  We've been given a set look to wear on shifts, which is obviously all about the liner.  So that's neutral shadows with black liner, and bright pink lips.  However, as I don't own Dare Me lipstick, I have to add that once I get to work, so haven't been able to take any pictures.

This was another number generated look.  I'm not a massive fan of MAC's Dear Cupcake, as I've always found it pretty dry and powdery.  For this look I used it on top of Illamasqua's cream pigment in Androgen, which got rid of any issues.  I tried using Nic Cage Raking Leaves On A Brisk October Morning as a liner mixed with sealing gel, but none of the sparkle transferred, which sucked.  Lesson learnt!

Face
YLS Touche Eclat Foundation BR10
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift White and Light 1
Urban Decay Ultra Definition Finishing Powder Light
MAC Spaced Out blush
Shiro Cake (as highlight)

Eyes
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Illamasqua cream pigment in Androgen
MAC eyeshadows in Dear Cupcake and Sweet Chestnut
Shiro eyeshadows in Steve O'Lantern, Cake, and Nic Cage Raking Leaves on a Brisk October Morning
Urban Decay Theodora palette (Spell 1)
Illamasqua Sealing Gel
Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in Corrupt
Lancome Hypnose Star mascara
MUFE Aqua Brow

Lips
Shiro Rick Rolled intertube

Dramatic purple and antique gold FOTD

Apologies for the hair in the close up picture.  I was in a bit of a rush this morning and didn't realise it was there until I reviewed the photos this evening!  

I mixed Urban Decay's 24/7 pencil in Psychedelic Sister and NYX's Jumbo pencil in Milk to get a light purple cream base for my crease.  I need to pick up Benefit's cream shadow in Always a Bridesmaid, as it's the second time I've mixed this combo.

Face
Benefit Porefessional primer
Benefit Big Easy foundation in Light
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift concealer in White and Light 1
Benefit Boi-ing concealer shade 1
Benefit Sugarbomb blush
Benefit High Beam 

Eyes
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
Benefit The Sexiest Neutrals palette
MAC eyeshadow in Woodwinked
Urban Decay 24/7 pencils in Psychedelic Sister and Zero
Rimmel Glam eyes black liquid liner
Benefit They're Real mascara
Benefit Brow-zings Light

Lips
Benefit Benetint
Benefit Sugarbomb gloss

Emma Stone inspired tutorial

I saw this pic of Emma Stone and fell in love with the look.  I of course had to pull out my beloved Sleek Vintage Romance palette and give it a go.  My version is slightly more wearable as I didn't bring the purple up so far and I passed on the false lashes.  I also opted for bright pink lips instead.

Products Used
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Sleek Vintage Romance palette -
                                                   Meet in Madrid (medium-pale gold)
                                                   Marry in Monte Carlo (medium fuschia)
                                                   Bliss in Barcelona (medium-dark blue toned purple)
                                                   Love in London (medium black)
Boots Natural Collection eyeshadow in Sea Shell (light, matte nude)
Rimmel Glam Eyes black liquid liner
Illamasqua Sophie pencil (black)
Benefit They're Real mascara

1.  After priming the lid, apply Marry in Monte Carlo in the crease with a fluffy blending brush.

2.  Pat Meet in Madrid onto the lid using a flat shader brush.

3.  With a tapered blending brush, apply Bliss in Barcelona on top of the fuchsia shadow, leaving some fuchsia showing at the top.

4.  Apply Sea Shell on the brow bone and blend downwards softening the fuchsia.

5.  Using a clean flat shader brush, apply Marry in Monte Carlo under the eye.  Place Bliss in Barcelona on top of this along the outer half of the lower lash line.

6.  Taking the tapered blending brush, apply Love in London to the outer crease to darken.

7.  With a clean brush, blend until there are no harsh lines.

8.  Line your lid with black liquid liner, and then add black pencil liner to the upper and lower waterlines.

9.  Add mascara and you're done!

Face
YSL Touche Eclat foundation in BR10
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift concealers in White and Light 1
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural Light
Illamasqua Velvet Blusher in Peaked

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Sleek Vintage Romance palette (Meet in Madrid, Marry in Monte Carlo, Bliss in Barcelona, Love in London)
Boots Natural Collection eyeshadow in Sea Shell 
Rimmel Glam Eyes black liquid liner
Illamasqua Sophie pencil
Benefit They're Real mascara
MUFE Aqua Brow

Lips
MAC lipstick in Show Orchid
Dior Adict gloss 856 (Iconic Red)

Smokey burgundy FOTD

The last week has been super busy for me.  First I had a Look Good Feel Better workshop, which was really great.  Then I spent 3 days in Taunton training ready to start with Benefit this later this week.  They've really changed as a company since I worked for them many moons ago.  I haven't really had the chance to even think about blog stuff until now!

Now that life is settling back down I can catch up on some review posts I've got planned, and get back on track with sharing my looks again.  I didn't have time to set up my camera before rushing out today, so I'm afraid today's pictures are taken on my phone and kind of rubbish. 

Face

Benefit Big Easy BB Cream in Fair

Illamasqua Skin Base Lift White and Light 1

Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder Light

Illamasqua Rumour blush

Benefit Sugarbomb blush

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Lightscapade

Eyes

NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base

Lancome Ombre Hypnôse Dazzling Eye Colour in Topaze Dore

Urban Decay Naked 3 palette

Sleek Garden of Eden palette

Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in Demolition

Illamasqua pencil in Vow
Rimmel glam eyes black liquid liner

Lancome Hypnose Star mascara

MUFE Aqua Brow

Lips

Dior Creatuer lipstick

Sparkling eyes and dark lips FOTD

Super simple look today.  Although you can see the shimmer in the Lancome shadow, the photos really don't do it justice.  I don't think I'll ever cease to be amazed by how pretty it is!

Face
YSL Touche Eclat foundation BR10
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift White and Light 1
Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder Light
Benefit Dandelion blush

Illamasqua Rumour blush

Eyes
NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base
Lancome ombre hypnose dazzling eye colour in Topaz Dore

Boots Natural Collection eyeshadow in Sea Shell

Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in Demolition

Illamasqua pencil in Vow

Lancome Hypnose Star mascara

Sleek brow set in Light

Lips

MAC lip liner Vino

Inglot lipstick 175

Deep gold and red FOTD

I love pairing greeny golds with rich reds.  When swatched, Diggy Diggy Hole and Getting Wood look quite different, but on the lid they look very similar, so I patted Rupee over Diggy Diggy Hole on the inner half of the lid to make it look a little greener.  I used Nic Cage Raking Leaves on a Brisk October Morning as a liner, mixing it with Illamasqua's sealing gel.  I was hoping the sparkle would transfer, but it really didn't.

Face
YSL Touche Eclat foundation BR10
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift White and Light 1
Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder Light

Sleek Antique blush

Shiro Cake as highlighter

Eyes

NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base
NYX jumbo pencil in Milk

Shiro eyeshadows in Diggy Diggy Hole, Rupee, Getting Wood, What's This Leaver Do?, War of Five Armies, Nic Cage Raking Leaves on a Brisk October Morning, and Cake

Illamasqua sealing gel

Urban Decay 24/7 pencil liners in Mildew and Corrupt

Lancome Hypnose Star mascara

MUFE Aqua Brow

Lips

MUFE Star Collection gloss S14

S

Triforce FOTD

Eeep, super late update from me today.  I don't know where my evening has gone!  MUFE Aqua Brow photographs so much better than my Sleek Brow Set.

Face
YSL Touche Eclat foundation BR10
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift White and Light 1
Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder Light

MAC Alpha Girl beauty powder blush

Eyes

NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base
NYX jumbo pencil in Milk

Barbara Daley eyeshadow pen in Airforce

Shiro eyeshadows in Triforce, Kokiri Emerald, Diamonds, A Terrible Fate, and You Know Nothing

Urban Decay 24/7 pencil liners in Loaded and Abyss

Rimmel Glam Eyes black liquid liner

Lancome Hypnose Star mascara

MUFE Aqua Brow

Lips

Dior Petal lip gloss

Soft purple FOTD

I haven't quite figured out my new camera, so I'm struggling to get good makeup photos at the moment.  I should have some time to sit down and have a proper play with it tomorrow.  I'm starting to feel a little better now, so hopefully I'll be back on top of my makeup game soon.

Benefit creaseless cream eyeshadows are so under rated.  These last even better on my oily lids than Maybelline's Colour Tattoos! 

Face
Maybelline Baby Skin primer
YSL Touche Eclat foundation BR10
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift White and Light 1
Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder Light
Illamasqua Rumour blush
Benefit Dandelion blush
Benefit Highbeam

Eyes
Nars smudge proof eyeshadow primer
Benefit Sexiest Nudes palette
Rimmel glam eyes black liquid liner
Illamasqua pencil in Vow
Lancome Hypnose Star mascara
Sleek brow set in Light

Lips
Benefit Posietint

Everything shimmery FOTD

Usually I go for either or when it comes to shimmer on lips and eyes, but the finer shimmer in the Lancome shadow and the Chanel gloss together don't seem to overpower the look.  This was a fairly fresh look, which as rather fitting as we actually got some sunshine today!

Face
Laura Mercier foundation primer
YSL Touche Eclat foundation BR10
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift White and Light 1
Urban Decay Naked Skin Ultra Definition Loose Finishing Powder Light
Illamasqua Rumour blush
MAC Azalea Blossom ombre blush
MAC Lightscapade Mineralize Skin Finish

Eyes
NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base
Lancome Ombre Hypnôse Dazzling Eye Colour in Topaz Dore
MAC pigment in Mutiny
MAC eyeshadow in Parfait Armour 
Urban Decay eyeshadows in Tornado and Aura
Rimmel Glam Eyes black liquid liner
Illamasqua pencil in Vow
Lancome Hypnose Eyes mascara
MUFE Aqua Brow

Lips
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick
Chanel Aragonite gloss

Blue, gold and pink tutorial

I got quite a few requests for tutorial of yesterdays look.  Trying out a sightly different format for the tutorial today.

Products Used

Illamasqua Skin Base Lift in White and Light 1

Sephora Du Luxe Punk eyeshadow (deep pink)

Sleek Originals palette (black, dark shimmery blue, deep shimmering gold)

Boots Natural Collection Soft Pink eyeshadow (pale pink)

Illamasqua gel liner in Infinity (black)

Illamasqua Sophie pencil (black)

Lancome Hypnose Star mascara

Primark black and gold glitter liner

Barbara Daley eyeshadow pen in Air Force (medium grey cream shadow)

Active Cosmetics Razzle Dazzle lashes

Random eyeshadow glue

MUFE Aqua brow (not show in this tutorial, but thought I'd share what's on my brows!)

I prepped my lid with NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base as I have the oiliest lids ever.  For most I would have thought that the grey cream eyeshadow will be enough of a base.

1.  Apply your grey cream shadow all over the lid.  I used the brush on the end of the eyeshadow pencil to do this.  If you're just using a regular cream shadow, and synthetic flat shader brush works best.

2.  Using an eyeliner brush, draw a line where your crease is in black gel liner.  I removed any excess and blended it up slightly.  Darken the inner and outer corners of the lid.  This doesn't have to be super tidy.

3.  Using a tapered blending brush (I used MAC 226, which is limited edition.  Damn you MAC!) apply the deep pink shadow to the crease, just above the gel liner.

4.  Pat a pale pink shadow under the brow, and blend down into the darker pink.  I favour MAC's 275 as it's super dense and allows me to really blend the colours.  Add more of the deeper pink if you need to.

5.  Part your gold color onto the center of your lid using a flat shader brush (MAC 242).  The Sleek shadow I've used is a little chunky, so really takes some effort.  You can see here how I need to add an extra layer (which I did, after taking photos).

6.  With a clean shader brush, pat your dark blue shadow on the inner and outer lid.  Be careful not to over-blend this.  I used a patting motion to blend so as not to make the colours muddy.

7.  Using the same brush, apply  blue shadow on top of the black gel liner.  I used the narrow side of the brush to run the shadow along, and then used short pushing motions to blend it up into the pink.

8.  To add some depth, take a black eyeshadow on an angled brush (MAC 266) and run it along the crease where the gel liner is.  Again, use small, gentle pushing motions to blend it up into the blue.  You don't want to take this colour up very far.  I also added it to the very inner and outer corners of the lid.

9.  Clean up any fall out from under your eye, running a makeup remover wipe along the edge of your eye where your wing will me.  Add your concealer under the eye and along that edge.  I just used my finger.

10.  Taking your gel liner again, use your preferred liner brush to line your top lid.  This line can be as dramatic as you like!

11.  Run some of the blue shadow under your lower lash line.

 12.  Line under your eye with blank gel liner, taking the liner into a point at the inner corner of the eye.

13.  Line your upper and lower water lines with black pencil.

14.  Add black and gold glitter liner to your lower lash line, along the black gel.  I'm rubbish at photographing glitter, so you can't really see it in these pictures.  

15.  Add mascara and lashes, and you're done!

Finally, a dramatic FOTD

I've been stuck in a bit of a makeup rut recently, but yesterday I felt inspired.  The look here is pictured with false lashes, but I took them off when wearing the look out, as I was wearing my glasses and the lashes kept rubbing against them.  I'm trying to wear my glasses more often, but it does mean that I can't wear my false lashes as much, which sucks.  I didn't get any full face pictures as I didn't have time before I went out, but I wore Benefit's Sugarbomb blush, and Guerlain's Madame Fascine gloss.

Products Used
NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base
Barbara Daley eyeshadow pen in Airforce
Sleek Originals palette
Sephora eyeshadow in Du Luxe Punk
Illamasqua gel liner in Infinity
Primark black and gold glitter liner
Illamasqua pencil in Sophie
Lancome Hypnose Star mascara
MUFE Aqua Brow
Illamasqua Skin Base Lift in White and Light 1
Active Cosmetics false lashes