Thursday, May 29, 2014

Gray & Blue Drama with Winged Eyeliner



Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)

Eyes
Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Glacier Gray   Lid: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Stone         
Crease: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Blue Metal (discontinued)
Outer V: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Midnight Star
Highlight Under Brow: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Crystalline
Highlight in Inner Corners: Mary Mineral Eyeshadow in Crystalline & Sterling
Bottom Lid: Same as Outer V (Midnight Star)

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black
Upper Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Gel Eyeliner in Black Point
Bottom Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Supreme Volumizing Mascara

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Power in Light-Medium
Blush: #1 Mary Kay Cream Blush in Sheer Bliss #2 ELF Blush in Fuchsia Fusion (FYI: There is lots of glitter in this ELF blush but if you blend well it will knock most of that glitter off.)
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: NYX Butter Lipstick in Lollies
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Plus Lipgloss in Au Natural


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Shimmery Neutrals


This is a really simple look that is easy to achieve. It's a great look for everyday and it can easily be glammed up for a night out too.





Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)


Eyes
Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Beach Blonde (This is my favorite and most used Cream Eyeshadow. It is perfect as a base for almost anything and can even be worn alone.)                 
Lid: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Rose Gold (*NEW)          
Crease: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sienna (This is currently Discontinued but still available. Get one of the these before they are gone!! It is very similar to Saddle by Mac but much less expensive.)
Highlight Under Brow: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Honey Spice
Bottom Lid: Same as Crease Color

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Espresso along the lash line
Upper Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Espresso Last
I chose this combo because I wanted something dark as my liner but I wasn't feel black or brown. So I went with an "off" black color (Espresso) and then the Brown Waterline. I'm really happy with the result!
Bottom Waterline: Rimmel Nude (This made a HUGE impact in this look!)
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara in I love black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium
Blush: Coral by Bobbi Brown (One of my Favorite Coral Blushes!!)
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: None
Lipstick: #1 Mary Kay Cream Lipstick in Icy Peach (discontinued) #2 NYX Butter Lipstick in Lollies (This is becoming a favorite of mine!)
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Plus in Au Natural 


Friday, May 23, 2014

New Gold Look


The camera does this look no justice!! With this look I got to use some brand new colors from Mary Kay which came out just this month. Enjoy!

Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)

Eyes
Primer #2: Avon Eyeshadow Primer
Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Apricot Twist                  
Lid: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Rose Gold (*NEW)           
Crease: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Driftwood (*NEW)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Honey Spice
Bottom Lid: Mixture of Lid & Crease Colors

Eyeliners
Upper Lid and Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point
I used the same eyeliner on the outer third of my bottom waterline
My bottom lids are tattooed Black .
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Supreme Volumizing Mascara

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium
Blush: #1 Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Golden Copper #2 Milani Luminouso
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Mary Kay Lip Liner in Cinnamon
Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimension Lipstick in Tuscan Rose (*NEW)
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Pink Sateen & Sweet Raisin 


Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Shy Blush Pink


Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)

Eyes
Second Primer: Avon Eye Primer in Soft Beige (which I think is the only color they have)
Base: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Strawberry Milk
Lid: Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color (yes, it's a blush) in Shy Blush         
Crease: Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Stone
Outer V: Same as Crease
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Mary Kay Mineral Eye Color in Crystalline
Bottom Lid: Same as Crease Color

Eyeliners
Upper Lid and Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made To Last Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Charcoal Definition
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: #1 Maybelline Greaty Lash Lots of Lashes in Black #2 Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black (#1 is for definition and #2 is for Volume)

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium
Blush: Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Shy Blush
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Rimmel East End Snob
Lipstick: Mary Kay Weekender Lip Pencil in Pink Sand (discontinued but it is a Pink Nude)
Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Pink Sateen




Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Funky Purple

Today I went for a little funky, dark purple look with thicker eyeliner and a bold lip. Hold on to your hats, there is a lot of Mary Kay involved as well as the new MK@Play line! I'll also show you the brushes I use for Bronzing vs Contouring. Here we go:
 Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)

Eyes
Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyecolor in Beach Blonde                  
Lid:  Mary Kay Cream Eyecolor in Violet Storm
Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sweet Plum
Center of Lid Only: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Shimmering Lilac    
Crease: Dark Color from the MK@Play On The Horizon Pallet
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Light Color from the same pallet
Bottom Lid: The same Dark color from the pallet that we used in the crease


Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black (Here's a tip: After using your Gel Eyeliner, clean your eyeliner brush with Eye Makeup Remover)
Upper Waterline: Mary Kay Eyeliner in Black
Lower Waterline: Outer Third is Mary Kay Eyeliner in Black, Inner Third is Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Purple Fix
My bottom lids are tattooed Black.
Mascara: #1 Mary Kay Lash Love in I love black #2 Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium for Bronzing & Contouring. Here't the difference: Bronzing adds color to your face and is soft. You can use it to give yourself a sun-kissed glow or add a little more color when your foundation is too light, etc. Contouring is a bit "sharper" -though you do want to blend the lines out and not look like you were just drawing straight lines on your face- and can be used to make your face appear thinner, nose shorter or longer, forehead smaller, etc. The possibilities are endless! The brush I typically use for bronzing (which I use on the contour points as well) is the Real Techniques Buffing Brush and the little brush I like to use for contouring is the Mary Kay Compact Powder Brush. (I also use the Real Techniques Contour Brush for both purposes on occasion.)
RT Buffing Brush & MK Compact Powder Brush

Blush: Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Bold Berry
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Mary Kay Lip Liner in Plum (my favorite Plum Lipliner)
Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Mystic Plum (If you haven't tried these, do yourself a favor and get one!! I have quite a collection and 2 more ordered and on the way!)
Lipgloss: MK@Play Jelly Lipgloss in Berry Me (These last FOREVER)



Bonus Jonas!!
If you'd like a basic Contour & Highlight video, check this out. PS, forgive the roots! I was in need of a touch up coloring!! :-) 





Sweet Pink



Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)

Eyes
Base: Jordana 12 Hour Jumbo Eye Pencil in Eternal White (Using White as a base is a great idea when working with colors you really want to pop!)                  
Lid:   Cover Girl Shadow Pot in 305 (it's basically a hot pink) plus Love by Ulta        
Crease: Majesty by Ulta (mid tone purple)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Silk by Ulta
Bottom Lid: Majesty by Ulta

Eyeliners:
Upper lid: I used a shadow instead of a liner and applied it with an angled flat brush. Black Out by Ulta
Upper Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Liner in Black Point
Lower Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Jumbo Eye Pencil in Eternal White
Lower Lid: My Lower Lids are tattooed Black
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Supreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Bronzer: First I applied a Cream Bronzer when I applied my foundation which was Cover Girl TruBlend Fix Stick Concealer in Deep then I set it with Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium
Blush: I doubled up on Blush again. First I used Mary Kay Cream Blush in Soft Bliss then I used Cover Girl Cheekers in Plum Push (which I love-its a great plum without being over the top)
Highlight: (Shocker) Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Rimmel Lip Liner in East End Snob
Lipstick: Mixture of #1 ELF Matte Lip Color (the skinny stick) in Natural & #2 Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Elusive
Lipgloss: Mary Kay Pink Sateen


Wearable Green Pop





This is one of my favorite makeup looks lately. I absolutely love green eyeshadow anyway, but the way its blends so well with the Sienna crease color just makes it pop and subtle all at the same time! I use corals and nudes throughout the rest of the look with a strong brown. Here's how I do it!

Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)

Eyes
Base: I put my foundation all over my lids to even out the skin tone before beginning. Then I used Maybelline Color Tattoo in a Seafoam Green (It was limited Edition last year and the name has come off-Sorry!! I'll put in a picture!)               
Lid: Cover Girl Shadow Pot in 325 (It's a turquoisey-green color-why don't they name these with color names??)          
Crease: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Sienna (Get this while you can!! It will be phasing out beginning 5/16/2014. It is similar to Saddle by Mac but SO much less expensive).
Outer V: I usually use Mary Kay's Mineral Eyeshadow in Granite which is a Gray, but I totally spaced today and didn't do that. Just an FYI :-)

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Honey Spice (this is an absolute MUST HAVE! It is one of my favorites!)
Bottom Lid: Mixture of the Crease and Lid colors

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Brown
Upper Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eye Pencil in Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes in Nude
Mascara: Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara in I love black

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium
Blush: Louminosa by Milani
Highlight:: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Rimmel East End Snob
Lipstick: Rimmel Airy Fairy

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Coral & Blush Look


Today I wanted experiment with a cream blush and a "new to me" lipstick, Icy Peach by Mary Kay. I really liked how it turned out. Here's how I did it:

Foundation & Primers:
Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer
Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Ivory 7
Mary Kay Liquid Illuminater in Shade 1 (discontinued, but there are lots of dupes on the market)

Eyes
Base: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yogurt all of the lids                   
Lid:   Mixture of Seashell & Hopeless Romantic by Ulta             
Crease: Betty Lou Manizer Bronzer by the Balm (yes, I used a Bronzer as an eyeshadow)
Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm
Bottom Lid: Betty Lou Manizer Bronzer by the Balm

Eyeliners
Upper Lid: Mary Kay Eye Liner in Bronze Upper Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eye Liner in Espresso Last
Lower Waterline: Rimmel Nude    Lower Lid: My lower lids are tattooed Black
Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Supreme Volumizing Mascara in Blac,

Cheeks
Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light-Medium
Blush: Mary Kay Cream Blush in Sheer Bliss (I'm in LOVE with this stuff. It's great when it's hot outside too. The cream blushes tend to last longer when everything else is melting off!)
Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips
Liner: Mary Kay Lip Liner in Dusty Pink (discontinued)
Lipstick: Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Icy Peach (discontinued)
Lipgloss: Almay color + care Liquid Lip Balm in Cantaloupe Cream