MAKEUP ME
Before makeup application, apply your normal skincare regimen. When applying makeup, I highly suggest ensuring you are aware of your skin type. The products you use as well as your routine should be tailored to your skin care regime as well as your skin type and its characteristics. It took me a long time to figure out what products work best for me. For example, I have oily skin and perspiration.
The makeup I use especially foundation should control the oil and minimize perspiration for longer wear and for my makeup to be flawless and seamless. After tons of research and trying a variety of products and brands I found what works and I’m sure it’s subject to change as time goes by. I purchase my makeup products from ultra, occasionally from a local drug store, and mac.
Smokey Eye Full Glam
This full glam below was created to match my Old Hollywood theme Birthday Shoot. However it is very universal. My brows are defined. This eye makeup was created with a variety of dark colors. I first applied and blended a transition color. I then used a dark almost black color and tapped it on my eyelid. After-which I added the color of my choice in this case a dark grey at the outer part of my eyelids. The highlight of my face act as a accent and emphasis for the areas where the light hits. Those areas are my forehead, my under eye, below my cheeks, my chin, and the tip of my nose. The contour adds definition and shaping to my nose, upper forehead, chin, and cheeks. I used a nude lipstick to tone down the entire look. PS: having dark eyelids and dark lips contradicts your entire makeup.
Soft Glam
This soft glam below can be worn for any occasion whether it be formal or not. My brows are very natural. This eye makeup was created with a blend of shadows. I used the cut crease method by applying and blending a transition color first. I then added the color I wanted at the outer part of my crease. I then used consealer to cut the crease. I then selected the color of my choice and applied it directly over the concealer. The highlight of my face act as a accent and emphasis for the areas where the light hits. Those areas are my forehead, my under eye, below my cheeks, my chin, and the tip of my nose. The contour adds definition and shaping to my nose, upper forehead, chin, and cheeks. My lipstick is a flirty pink shade. It adds some warmth to the entire makeup artistry.
Highlight and Contour
Brows
.MAKEUP ROUTINE
1. Prime entire face
2. Fill in brow to natural shape using dark brown eyeliner pencil
3. Use concealer and angled brush to clean up brows and blend well
4. Apply concealer to highlight areas and using a beauty blender sponge or paint foundation brush blend well
5. Apply liquid foundation using a paint foundation brush and blend well
6. Apply a little powder foundation using a powder foundation brush and blend well
7. Apply glow foundation to highlighted areas using powder foundation brush and bake
8. Apply eyeshadow using shadow brush
9. Blend glow foundation well using powder foundation brush
10. Apply darker foundation to contour areas and blend well with contour brush
11. Apply mascara
12. Apply black eyeliner under eye and above eyelid
13. Apply lipstick
14. Spray entire face with setting spray
PRODUCTS AND DESCRIPTION
1. Clinique super primer universal face primer
• Available at ULTA for $28
• Lightweight
• oil-free primer
• Makeup canvas
• Color correction
• Prep for makeup application and wear
• Color glides on evenly, stays true.
2. Dark brown Revlon photo ready kajal eyeliner pencil
• Available at ULTA for $9
• Matte finish
• Effortless glide
• All day wear
3. LA Girl HD pro concealer
• Available at ULTA for $4
• Crease-resistant
• Opaque coverage
• Lightweight and creamy
• Long lasting wear
• Covers darkness
• Color correction
• Evening of skin tone
• Decrease lines
4. Elf cosmetics small angled brush
• Available at ULTA for $3
• Synthetic
• Absorbent
• Accurate application
• Uniform, thin, and conventional lines
5. Mac all blending sponge
• Available at MAC for $10
• Soft
• Latex free
• Controlled and flawless application
6. Real technique painted foundation brush
• Travel essentials set available at ULTA for $18
• Synthetic
• Flawless HD finish
• Precise application
7. Clinique stay matte oil free makeup
• Available at ULTA for $24
• Stays fresh
• Absorbs shine
• Controls oil
• Resists sweat
• Long lasting wear
8. Clinique super powder double face makeup
• Available at ULTA for $24
• Long lasting wear
• Full coverage
• Over foundation finisher
9. Real technique powder brush
• Available at ULTA for $9
• Synthetic
• Flawless base
• Even application
• Flawless HD finish
10. Mac mineralize skin finish global glow
• Available at ULTA for $33
• Slow bake
• Soft
• Flawless finish
• Highlighter
• Adds polish to the skin
11. NYX professional makeup (beauty school dropout palette freshman)
• Available at ULTA for $19
• 44 eye shadow color
• Stylish and chic
12. Real technique domed shadow brush
• Travel essentials set available at ULTA for $18
• Synthetic
• Smooth shades and defines eyes
• Flawless HD finish
• Precise application
13. Darker than your shade L’Oréal infallible pro matte 24 hr foundation
• Available at ULTA for $12
• Light texture
• Matte finish
• Long lasting comfort
• Absorb sweat and oil
• Medium coverage
14. Real technique contour brush
• Core collection set available at Target for $17
• Synthetic
• Flawless HD finish
• Precise application
15. Maybelline lash sensational mascara
• Available at Ulta for $18
• Fan brush
• 10-layer bristles
16. Black Revlon photo ready kajal eyeliner pencil
• Available at ULTA for $9
• Matte finish
• Effortless glide
• All day wear
17. Mac lipstick satin
• Available at ULTA for $17
• Creamy
• Medium-full coverage
• Satin finish
• Shade, define, and showcase lips
• High fashion
18. LA Girl HD pro setting finish spray
• Available at ULTA for $5
• Helps applied makeup and matte finish stay fresh
• Lightweight
• Sets makeup
• Helps with longer wear
• Quick dry