Lets get ready for date night shall we? For this look, I decided that I wanted to keep my makeup soft and sweet using what else? MAC’s Sweet Sienna eyeshadow pigment. At first I decided not to use eyeliner with this look to keep it soft, and then something inside me told me to line my lashes :) I love the way it turned out, and for anyone who is interested, I’ve listed the products used below.
Eyes: Anastasia Contour Palette – Java Urban Decay – Booty Call MAC – Sweet Sienna Pigment MAC – Espresso Anastasia DipBrow Pomade – Dark Brown Urban Decay 24/7 Liner – Perversion
Face: Primer – Illamasqua – Satin Primer Foundation - Makeup Forever HD – 153 Concealer - MAC Studio Finish Concealer – NC 30 Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Palette Blush – MAC Stereo Rose Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Radiant Light
Lips: MAC – Etcetera liner Dose of Colors – Poise NYX – Glam Lipgloss - VIP
It's Fall people!! You know what that means!? It's time for BOLD lipsticks *Happy Dance*. I love wearing darker reds and sporting bold lipsticks during this season. Right now I have four lipsticks on rotation for Fall:
-Clockwise from Left to right- Instigator (Matte) - A deep blackened plum with a dark berry finish 5N (Lustre) - A brown nude with plum undertones and a glossy finish. Dark Side (Amplified) - A deep cool-toned burgundy red with an amplified creme finish. Heroine (Matte) - A bright violet/purple that's medium dark, red-toned purple with a satin finish.
These are my favorite lipsticks right now, and the colors are perfect for any occasion.
So we’ve all heard of the Beauty Blender right? That magical pink sponge that allows you to effortlessly blend liquid and/or cream foundations into your skin like a dream. If you don’t know about the beauty blender or haven’t purchased this little wonder, learn more here.
The Beauty Blender recently came out with a green Micro Mini Beauty Blender that’s about 1/4 the size of the original Beauty Blender. My first impression when I got my hands on the micro mini was that it would make concealing more precise. When I tested the micro mini on myself, I found that it helped to conceal the hard to reach crevices of my face: inner eye and outside of the nostrils. The quality of blending is excellent with the exception of the lack of density in comparison to the original Beauty Blender. When I used the micro mini on a client who had more mature skin, the micro mini was GREAT for concealing fine lines.
My overall thoughts on the Beauty Blender Mico Mini is that the micro mini is a fun tool, it is not necessary in your kit if you already have the original beauty blender, although it lends itself to be very helpful if you have clientele with mature skin. Using the micro mini is similar to using the tip of the original beauty blender, and it works just as well as the original :)
