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FOTD: Pink + Green Eyeshadow With Pink Lipstick Makeup Look

Phyllis — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:36:59 +0000

Sometimes, adding a quick twist to an otherwise ordinary look can be as simple as using colors that clash. In the FOTD below, I paired a bright reddish pink with forest green but you can also try orange with blue or even yellow with purple like my MAC Style Warrior – Gold Rebel Makeup Look.

What I Used

* Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup in 2CN2 – on areas as needed
* NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
* Senna Form-A-Brow Eyebrow Stencil Kit in Neutral
* Yaby Eyeshadow in Dragon Fruit – on eyelid
* Milani Shadow Eyez 12 Hour Wear Eyeshadow Pencil in Green Safari – lower eye
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* K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24H WP – along upper lashline
* Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in Black – upper lashes
* Jealousness USA Diamond Beauty Fake Lashes in JS-707
* MAC Minearlize Skinfinish in Petticoat – on cheekbones
* NARS Albatross Highlighting Blush – to highlight
* MAC Budding Love Lipstick

NARS Liberte Blush Review, Swatches and Photos

Phyllis — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:15:37 +0000

To rock the Pantone Color of the Year, Tangerine Tango, I am really loving NARS Liberte Blush from the gorgeous Summer 2012 Collection.

NARS Liberte Blush
Described as a “burnished apricot”, Liberte is a muted reddened-orange in the matte formula. The color may seem a little intense in the pan but as long as I tap off excess and apply with a light hand, it instantly warms up my NC30 skin in a pretty, natural-looking way.

The blush is also insanely pigmented, so again, remember to go easy and build up the color gradually. And just like all NARS blushes, it is finely-milled and apply smoothly with long-lasting wear. I will definitely be reaching out for this all summer!

Featured products:

* NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30/PA+++ in Alaska
* NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
* Senna Form-A-Brow Eyebrow Stencil Kit in Neutral
* NARS Ramatuelle Trio Eyeshadow (from the Summer 2012 collection)
* K-Palette 1 Day Tattoo Real Lasting Eyeliner 24H WP
* Jealousness Diamond Beauty Fake Lashes in Magical Fairy JS-502
* Milani Total Lash Cover Mascara
* NARS Liberte Blush
* NARS Moscow Pure Matte Lipstick (from the Summer 2012 collection)

Overall Rating:

NARS Liberte Blush is available exclusively at www.narscosmetics.com for $28.

Disclosure: The product in this entry was provided by the manufacturer for consideration only. Please see my Disclaimer for more information on my posting policy.

Makeup Tutorial: Turquoise Smoky Eye Makeup Look

Phyllis — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:22:56 +0000

I know you guys love step-by-step makeup tutorials so here is a smoky look using a blend of turquoise and brass. Perfect if you are looking for a bit of color for spring!

Step 1. Using a synthetic brush like MAC #252 Larger Shader Brush, apply MAC Fluidline in Delphic over the eyelid as a base.

Step 2. Darken the crease with the right side of NARS Dogon Eyeshadow.

Step 3. Fluff out the edges with MAC 226 Smaller Tapered Blending Brush.

Step 4. Apply the brassy color (left side) of NARS Paramaribo Duo Eyeshadow onto the inner 1/3 of the eyelid.

Step 5. Pat MAC Aquadisiac Eyeshadow onto the center of the eyelid and blend back and forth so there is a slight gradation.

Step 6. Using CoverGirl Vivid Impact Eyeliner in Midnight, draw a line along the upper and lower lashlines.

Step 7. Smudge out the lines with the smudger tip for a softer look.

Step 8. Highlight the brow bone with MAC Pollen Eyeshadow.

Step 9. Curl lashes, apply mascara and fake lashes. Re-line the eyes with the pencil eyeliner.

Step 10. Finish with a dab of the brassy color onto the tear duct and pair with a hot pink gloss like the Milani Haute Flash Shimmer Lipgloss in Flash. Done!

Makeup Tutorial: Soft Pink Valentine’s Day Makeup Look

Phyllis — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:32:07 +0000

Looking for makeup ideas to impress your date or significant other this coming Valentine’s Day? Try this soft pink makeup look you can whip up in just 10 minutes. Step-by-step tutorial after the jump!

Step 1. After prepping the eye area with a base (I used Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow in Shore), line the upper lashline with Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.

Step 2. Before the eyeliner sets, smudge it with NARS Lhasa Eyeshadow to soften the look.

Step 3. Using a fluffy brush like MAC #217 Blending Brush, sweep the medium pink eyeshadow from NARS Douce France Trio Eyeshadow onto the eyelid. Blend past the crease.

Step 4. Sweep the lightest shade from NARS Douce France Trio Eyeshadow onto the brow bone.

Step 5. Line the lower lashline with Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.

Step 6. Again, soften the line with NARS Lhasa.

Step 7. Apply a few coats of black mascara on top and bottom lashes. Add a pair of full fake lashes like Piccasso Eyeme Premium Fake Eyelashes in S30.

Step 8. Smile big and apply the medium pink shade from NARS Douce France Trio Eyeshadow onto the apples. Blend towards the temples.

Step 9. Finish the look with a warm pink lipstick like NARS Satin Lipstick in Bilbao.

Done!

Face Of The Day: NARS Spring 2012 Collection

Phyllis — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:02:22 +0000

Before I show you my review and swatches of the super gorgeous NARS Spring 2012 Collection, here is a look I did with some of the products. I really liked how it turned out, especially the blush (❤ Gaiety!) What about you guys?

What I Used

* Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 in Intensity 2.0 – on areas as needed
* NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
* Senna Form-A-Brow Eyebrow Stencil Kit in Neutral
* NARS Paramaribo Duo Eyeshadow – brass shade on inner 3/4 of the eyelid
* NARS Lhasa Single Eyeshadow – outer 1/4 of the eyelid
* NARS Dark Rite Soft Touch Shadow Pencil – outer half of lower lid blended onto crease
* NARS Paramaribo Duo Eyeshadow – bronze shade smudged on lower eye
* Piccasso Eyeme False Eyelashes in S30
* Rimmel London Scandal’eyes Mascara in Very Black – lower lashes
* NARS Gaiety Blush – on cheekbones
* Smashbox Step-by-step Contour Kit – to contour
* NARS Albatross Highlighting Blush – to highlight
* NARS Mexican Rose Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil

Want to see how the other NARS Spring 2012 products in action? Check out this gorgeous FOTD by Elessa from Pursebuzz!

NARS Spring 2012 Collection will be available at www.narscosmetics.com on January 13th.