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Makeup Tutorial: Metallic Golden Bronze Eye Makeup Look

Phyllis — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:53:56 +0000

A metallic eye can always be seen on the red carpet and runway for a reason – it can instantly add sizzle to any look and works on all eye shape. Below is a quick one I did using different shades of bronze from one of my favorite neutral palettes, Urban Decay Naked Palette. Read on for a step-by-step tutorial!

Step 1. Using a fluffy brush like MAC #217 Blending Brush, apply Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Half-Baked on the inner half of the eyelid.

Step 2. Apply Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Smog on the outer half of the eyelid. Blend so there is a gradation between the two colors.

Step 3. With Sonia Kashuk Pencil Brush, darken the outer corner and crease with Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Darkhorse.

Step 4. Run a dark kohl pencil like MAC Feline along the upper and lower lashlines. Add a small fleck on the outer corner for a cat eye effect.

Step 5. Layer Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Creep over the kohl to set and for a more dramatic effect.

Step 6. Coat upper and lower lashes with Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in Black.

Step 7. Apply Jealousness U.S.A. Diamond Beauty Lashes in Beauty JS-506.

Done!

Extra Tips

* To really make your metallic eye pop, dampen your brush with water or MAC Water-based Mixing Medium before you apply the shadow.

* Got warm undertones? Stick with bronzes, golds and coppers. On the pink side? Light blue, silver mauve or silver are your best bet.

* If you have single or hooded eyelids, avoid using metallics on the crease and remember to add in lots of black eyeliner and mascara.

* Always pair your metallic eyes with clean skin and neutral lips for a modern look.

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!

Makeup Tutorial: Graphic Eyeliner How-To

Phyllis — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:41:22 +0000

Prep yourself for 2012 by turning an otherwise ordinary cat eye into a graphic eye, one of the hottest looks around! Three different looks and tutorial after the jump!

Graphic Eyeliner Look #1

In full rage on the Spring 2012 runways, this look consists of three parts:

a) your regular winged out black eyeliner along the upper lashline
b) a white line on the lower waterline
c) a black line along the lower lashline

When working on the lower eye, run a Q-tip on the waterline to soak up excess moisture. Always start with the white before you move onto the black to avoid cleanups.

Graphic Eyeliner Look #2

All about bringing the line back onto the crease, I first rocked this look back in 2007 doing a dupe on a Lily Cole ad. The key is to first draw on the line with a sharpened pencil then tracing it with a liquid liner.

A beginner to eyeliner? Just stick on some Dior Velvet Eyes Backstage Eyeliners-To-Wear Multi-Wear Adhesive Eyeliner Patches to get the same results!

Graphic Eyeliner Look #3

Finally, the all-out, double-ended dramatic cat eye. To do this, color in the entire eyelid with a black eyeliner. Create an upward flick on the outer corner and drag the line downward by the tear duct. Finish by topping with a black eyeshadow for maximum intensity.

Tools Of The Trade

* Pencil liner in both black and white (Jealousness Waterproof Gel Eyeliner in Black and MAC Eye Kohl in Fascinating)
* Black liquid liner like Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner
* Primer (NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base) for longevity
* An intense black eyeshadow like Blackout from Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Are you liking these looks? Which one is your fave?

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Face Of The Day

Phyllis — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:35:49 +0000

Over the weekend, I finally got to play with my new Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. Since there are more cool-toned colors in this one, I opted for a soft, smoky look with gray and brown.

What I Used

* Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation in #113
* MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus
* Senna Form A Brow Eyebrow Stencil Kit in Neutral
* NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
* Urban Decay Pistol Eyeshadow from Naked 2 Palette
* Urban Decay Verve Eyeshadow from Naked 2 Palette
* Urban Decay Busted Eyeshadow from Naked 2 Palette
* Urban Decay Blackout Eyeshadow from Naked 2 Palette
* Urban Decay Bootycall Eyeshadow from Naked 2 Palette
* Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in Extreme Black
* Jealousness Fake Lashes in Bewitched JS-507
* NARS Highlighting Blush in Albatross
* Benefit Hervana Good Karma Face Powder
* Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Naked from Naked 2 Palette

Step by Step

Step 1. Even out the skin with Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation. Set oily areas with Mineralize Skinfinish.

Step 2. Fill in the eyebrows with matching brow powder and prep the eye area with NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.

Step 3. Using the Good Karma Shadow Brush, pat Pistol eyeshadow onto the eyelid.

Step 4. Darken the outer v with Busted eyeshadow.

Step 5. Blend with Good Karma Crease Brush.

Step 6. Draw a thick line along the upper lashes with Blackout eyeshadow. Wet the brush for more intensity.

Step 7. Pat Verve on the inner corner to make the eyes pop.

Step 8. Sweep Bootycall eyeshadow under the brow bone.

Step 9. Curl lashes before applying mascara. Add fake lashes as desired.

Step 10. Smile big and sweep Hervana Face Powder onto cheekbones.

Step 11. Apply Albatross down the nose to make it appear taller.

Step 12. Finish with Naked Lip Junkie Lipgloss.

Like what you see? Remember to check out my review and swatches of Naked 2 and Naked 1!