Green, Gold, & Wine

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine

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Eyes 

Base: Avon Eyeshadow Primer in Light Beige                   

Crease: Bella Taupe by Milani

Lid & Crease Area, Fill in the C Shape: Willow* in the the Outer Third of Lid

Lid: Center of Lid-Passion*  Inner Third of Lid-Copper Bronze* 

Then with my finger add Glisten** to center of lid for a little extra shimmer

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Lustre*

Inner Corner Extra Highlight: Loreal Silkissime Eyeliner in Gold for some POP!!

Bottom Lid: Willow* & Molten*

*Ulta Eyeshadow

**Maya Mia Palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills

Eyeliners

Upper Lid: Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Upper Waterline & Lower Waterline: NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Makeup Forever Smokey Extravagant in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Maybelline FitMe Blush in Deep Coral

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: Rimmel Lipliner in East End Snob

Lipstick: Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick in N9 (Copper Pink)

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Sweet Raisin

Shimmering Purple with Blue: The Easiest Dramatic Look You'll Ever Do!!

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine

I used the BB Cream Routine today.

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Eyes

Base: Lid and Upper Crease-Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Violet Storm

I LOVE this lip combo!!

Below Eyebrow-Milani Highlighting Pencil in 01 on the Matte Side.                  

Crease: Peacock Blue by Mary Kay

Lid: Shimmering Lilac by Mary Kay

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Spun Silk by Mary Kay

Bottom Lid: Violet Storm & Peacock Blue

Eyeliners

Upper Lid as well as the upper and lower waterlines: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner in Black Point. I smudged the upper lid liner with a smudger brush

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara:Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: #1 Mixture of Desert Sun & Sandstone by Mary Kay then I deepened it with #2 Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Mary Kay Cheek Color in Bold Berry

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer

Lips

Liner: Mary Kay Lipliner in Plum

Lipstick: NYX Lipstick in Castle

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Cream & Sugar

Bright Green & Bronze

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 on my oily areas, especially the chin

Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 everywhere else

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/Light

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Ivory 2 on the T-Zone

Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 1 Everywhere else

Eyes

Base: e.l.f. Eyeshadow Primer                

Crease: (#1) Peachy shade from bh

Outer V & Outer third of lid: (#2) Bronze shade from bh

Lid: (#3) Shimmery Dark Emerald Shade from bh

Inner third of lid: blended in a bit of  (#4) bright shimmery green from bh

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Champagne color from bh

Bottom Lid: bronze shade from the bh palette with bright green in the inner third (#2 & #4)

Eyeliners

Upper lid & Waterline as well as the lower Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Mary Kay Cheek Color in Golden Copper

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: Jordana Easyliner Lip Liner in Tawny (Fill in the lips)

Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimension Lipstick in Rosette

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine in Sweet Raisin

Bright Purple for Fall

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 on my oily areas, especially the chin

Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 everywhere else

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/Light

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder

Mary Kay Violet Storm

Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 1 around the perimeter of my face to mattify oily areas

bh cosmetics Eyes on the 80's Palette

Eyes

Base: Mary Kay Cream Eyeshadow in Violet Storm                  

Mary Kay "Granite"

Crease & Outer V: Granite by Mary Kay. I first used a precision crease brush to place the Granite eyeshadow into the Outer V then I took a clean fluffy brush and blended it into the crease and upper crease.

Lid: A beautiful shimmery purple from the Eyes on the 80's bh palette. (see picture) 

I know I use this paletee a lot, but there is a real why. The colors are really beautiful and versatile!

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Champagne shade from the same bh palette (see picture)

Bottom Lid: Violet Storm & Purple from bh palette

Eyeliners

Upper Waterline and Lid as well as the lower waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner Pencil in Black Point

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Shy Blush by Mary Kay

Highlight: Mary Lou Mainzer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: None (but I recommend one! I was just being impulsive!)

Lipstick: Ulta lipstick in Purple Passion (I absolutely love this color for fall. It's one of my favorite ones for fall. It's also very comfortable on the lips.)

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Raspberry Tart

Close Up of Purple & Champagne Color from bh cosmetics

bh Malibu Palette Tutorial & Review: Natural & Sweet

For today's look I used one of the bh cosmetics California palettes. I have the bh Malibu palette and I just love this little thing. It comes with 16 eyeshadows, 2 blushes, a bronzer, and a cheek highlight. As with many bh shadows, these work great with a "sticky" or "wet" primer on the lid. However, to build more intensity you may have to add some makeup setting spray to your brush. I really don't have trouble building most of these up and they really do blend well. 

The bronzer is very light! I won't say it is not pigmented, it is just such a light color that it may not show up on many skin tones. I tried to use it as my bronzer but then I went into the more brown/bronze blush color and went on top of it. 

The blushes are SUPER pigmented and I love them! They also seem to last all day with no problem. On top of all this, the cheek highlight is absolutely beautiful. It is not as shimmery as Mary Lou by the Balm but it still packs quite a glowy punch. 

All in all this is a great palette for travel and I'd even recommend it for beginners who would like an all in one palette. It has great neutrals as well as pop colors. I'm glad I grabbed it!

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 on my oily areas, especially the chin

Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 everywhere else

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/Light

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder

bh cosmetcs Malibu Palette
16 Eyeshadows
2 blushes, 1 bronzer, and 1 Cheek Highlight

Eyes

Base: Avon Eyeshadow Primer in Light Beige                 

Crease: Mix of the light wheat shade (#1). I used a fluffy brush and buffed it in all over and even brought it down the lid because I loved it so much.

Then I took some of the really rich dark brown color (#2) and kept it only right in the crease just for some depth. 

Lid: The pretty light bronzy shade (#3)

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: The Cheek Highlighter from the palette

Bottom Lid: #1 and #2 then blow it out with a fluffy brush to blend

Eyeliners

Upper Lid: Jordana Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Brown

Upper Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean

Lower Waterline: Nude by Rimmel

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: I started with the light matte bronzer from the palette but its VERY light. I don't want to say it isn't pigmented, it is just very light. So I added my Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1 on top of it.

Blush: The Peachy Coraly Blush from the Palette

Highlight: Cheek Highlight from the Palette

Cheek Color

Lips

Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Tawny

Lipstick: Rimmel Airy Fairy

Lipgloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee

All Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Today I did an all pink look in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many ladies will have events to go to this month because of this. I wanted to create a wearable, soft pink look that anyone could wear and represent the cause beautifully. This is great for any skin tone. If you do not have the exact shadows I have, that’s ok, just use similar shades you already have. Everything I’ve used is pretty affordable. Hope you enjoy it!

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 on my oily areas, especially the chin

Stone by Mary Kay

Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 everywhere else

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/Light

Mary Kay Concealer in Yellow for dark spots and sun damage coverage

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder

Eyes

Base:  NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Strawberry Milk                

Crease: Warm Taupe from the Maya Mia Palette*

Outer V: Stone by Mary Kay

Lid: #1 Soft Pink Shade from bh cosmetics** all over the lid and into the upper crease

Soft Pink from bh palette

 #2 Milani’s Bella Rose on the center of the lid for a pop of shimmer

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Vanilla from the Maya Mia Palette*

Bottom Lid: #1 Soft Pink from bh #2 Stone by Mary Kay

*Maya Mia Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills

**Eyes on the 80’s Palette by bh cosmetics

Eyeliners

Upper lid: Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner Pen in Black

Upper & Lower Waterlines: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eye Pencil in Black Point

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: #1 Avon Cream Eyeshadow in Frosting (for a cream base-beautiful pink color)

#2 Fuchsia Fusion by e.l.f.

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the balm

Lips

Liner: Mary Kay Dusty Pink (discontinued)

Lipstick: Maybelline “Make Me Pink” #135
Lip Gloss: Avon Ultra Glazewear "Pale Peach"

Mahogany & Amaretto

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 1 on my oily areas, especially the chin

Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 1 everywhere else

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/Light

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder

Eyes

Base: Foundatin                 

Crease: Cinnabar by Mary Kay AND Triple Fudge from Too Faced*

Outer V: None

Lid: Amaretto by Too Faced*  

I sprayed the brush with makeup setting spray to make the Amaretto shadow appear more metallic.

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Champagne Truffle by Too Faced*

Additional Inner Corner Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Bottom Lid: #1 Cinnabar #2 (LIGHTLY) Triple Fudge

 *Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

Eyeliners

Upper Lid: Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black

Upper and Lower Waterlines: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner in Black Point

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Makeup Forever Smokey Extravagant in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: #1 Mary Kay Medium Coverage Foundation in Beige 404

               #2 Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Mary Kay Cheek Color in Dark Cherry

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: None

Lipstick: NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Pecan

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Sweet Raisin 

Fall Inspired: Warm Eyes with Bold Lips

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Mix of Beige 1 & Beige 2

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/Light

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Translucent Loose Powder

If you're noticing a lot of different colors, techniques, and formulas in my foundation and setting powders lately, it's because as the weather is changing so is my skin and I'm working on finding a nice balance with these changes. I'll have an updated Foundation Routine soon!

Eyes

All shades are from the Maya Mia Palette by Anastasia Beveryly Hills unless otherwise noted.

Base: Mary Kay Cream Eye shadow in Beach Blonde                   

Crease: Caramel

Outer V: Deep Brown (Concentrate in the outer V then blend into the crease to deepen the color.)

Lid: Gold Bar

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Vanilla

Bottom Lid: Layer Caramel, Deep Brown, Gold Bar then blend out with a fluffy brush

Eyeliners

Upper lid and waterline as well as the lower waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner in Espresso Last

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Mary Kay Cheek Color in Sparkling Cider

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the balm

Lips

Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Cabernet (Line lips then fill in completely)

Lipstick: Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick in Sizzling Red

Lipgloss: NYX Lipgloss in 126 Plush Red

Fall Inspired: Pumpkin Leaves!!

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 1 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Very Fair/Light

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Ivory 2 in the T-zone

Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 1 everywhere else

Eyes

Base: Foundation                

Crease: Bella Taupe by Milani

Outer V: None

Lid: Bella Mandarin by Milani

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Honey Spice

Bottom Lid: Mary Kay Mineral Eyeshadow in Emerald on top of Jordana Eyeliner in Jade Jewel

Eyeliners

Upper lid & waterline and Lower waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last Eyeliner in Jade Jewel

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Mary Kay Cheek Color in Golden Copper

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the balm

Lips

Liner: I can't remember if I used one, but I'm guessing Jordana Easyliner in Tawny

Lipstick: Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Raisinberry

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss in Sweet Raisin

Check out my Video Tutorial for this Look!!

Tawny Shimmer

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 on Chin Area

Mary Kay TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 2 Everywhere else

Mary Kay Highlighting Pen in Shade 2

Setting Powder: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Ivory 2 in T-zone area

                           Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 1 everywhere else

Eyes

Base: NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt                   

Lid: Glisten from the Maya Mia Palette           

Outer V: Amaretto from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

Crease: Warm Taupe & Fresh Peach from the Maya Mia Palette

Highlight Under Brow: White Chocolate from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

Highlight Inner Corner: Champagne Truffle from the Too Faced Palette

Bottom Lid: NYX Jumbo Pencil in Yogurt & Amaretto from Too Faced

Eyeliners

Upper lid & Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean

Lower waterline: Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeliner in Nude

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Makeup Forever Smokey Extravagant Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: #1 Cover Girl TruBlend FixStick Concealer in Deep

               #2 Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: #1 Copper Glow with a touch of #2 Shy Blush

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the balm

Lips

Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Tawny

Lipstick: e.l.f. Matte Lip Color in Natural

Lipgloss: NYX Butter gloss in Creme Brulee

Warm Orange & Brown

Foundation & Primers:

Mary Kay Foundation Primer and Mary Kay Eye Primer

e.l.f. Eyeshadow Primer

Mary Kay TimeWise Matte-Wear Liquid Foundation in Beige 1

Concealer: None

Setting Powder: T-zone area: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Ivory 2

                           Everywhere else: Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Beige 1

Eyes

Base: e.l.f. Eyeshadow Primer                  

Crease: Peach Shade from the bh palette and Caramel from the Maya Mia Palette

Outer V: None

Lid: Inner and Outer Third: Dark Bronze Shade from the bh palette 

        Center: Orange shade from the bh palette

Transition shade from upper crease to brow: Nude from the Maya Mia Palette

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Vanilla from the Maya Mia Palette

Bottom Lid: Dark Bronze shade from the bh palette
(bh cosmetics palette used is the Eyes on the 80's Palette)

Eyeliners

Upper Lid: Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black

Lower and Upper Waterline: Jordana Easyliner in Coffee Bean

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Makeup Forever Smokey Extravagant Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: #1 Cover Girl TruBlend FixStick Concealer in Deep 

               #2Mary Kay Pressed Powder in Bronze 1

Blush: Mary Kay Cheek Color in Citrus Bloom

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: Jordana Easyliner in Tawny

Lipstick: NYX in Lala

Lipgloss: None

Glistening Nectar

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine

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Eyes

All shadows are from the Maya Mia Palette by Anastasia Beverly Hills unless otherwise noted.

Base: Avon Eyeshadow Primer in Light Beige                  

Lid: Glisten          

Crease: #1 Caramel #2 Sienna

Outer V: Deep Brown

Transition Shade from Crease to Brow: Nude

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Vanilla

Bottom Lid: Caramel & Warm Taupe

Eyeliners

Upper Lid: Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black

Upper & Lower Waterline: Jordana 12 Hour Made to Last eyeliner in Black Point

Lower Lid from outter corner until just in the middle: Loreal Eyeliner in Gold, then smudged it out with a smudger brush with the shadows on the bottom.

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

I wanted to deeper bronzer color for this look so I changed it up a bit!

Bronzer: The Bronzer from the e.l.f. St Lucia Contouring Blush & Bronzer Duo

Blush: The peachy blush from the same duo

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: Mary Kay Lip liner in Dusty Rose (discontinued)

Lipstick: Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Sweet Nectar (one of my favs!)

Lipgloss: Mary Kay NouriShine Lipgloss Plus in Fancy Nancy

Wearable Mermaid Eyes

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine

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Eyes

Base: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Eternal White                  

Lid: Milani Bella Teal          

Crease: #1 Hazelnut by MK  #2 Midnight Star by MK

Outer V: None

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Crystalline by MK

Bottom Lid: Midnight Star by MK & Bella Teal by Milani

Eyeliners

Upper lid: Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner

Upper Waterline: Black Kohl

Lower Waterline: Jordana Jumbo Eye Pencil in Eternal White

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium

Blush: Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: NYX Lip liner in Ever

Lipstick: NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Pecan (a new favorite!!)

Lipgloss: NYX Butter gloss in Apple Strudel 

Golden Vanilla with Winged Liner

Foundation & Primers: My Current Foundation Routine

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All shadow by Mary Kay. 

Eyes 

Base: Mary Kay Creme Eyeshadow in Beach Blonde                   

Lid: #1 Spun Silk #2 Golden Vanilla          

Crease: Mix Sienna & Driftwood (Be sure your brush is dipped into Driftwood last)

Outer V: Espresso (lightly)

Highlight Under Brow & Inner Corner: Honey Spice

Bottom Lid: Same as crease

Eyeliners

Upper Lid: Mary Kay Gel Eyeliner

Upper Waterline: Black Kohl

Lower Waterline: Nude Kohl

My bottom lids are tattooed Black.

Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black

Cheeks

Bronzer: Mary Kay Bronzing Powder in Light Medium

Blush: #1 Golden Copper #2 (Lightly) Shy Blush both by MK

Highlight: Mary Lou Manizer by the Balm

Lips

Liner: NYX Lipliner in EVER

Lipstick: NYX Lipstick in THALIA

Lipgloss: NYX Butter gloss in Creme Brulee