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
Prime entire face
Fill in brow to natural shape using dark brown eyeliner pencil
Use concealer and angled brush to clean up brows and blend well
Apply concealer to highlight areas and using a beauty blender sponge or paint foundation brush blend well
Apply liquid foundation using a paint foundation brush and blend well
Apply a little powder foundation using a powder foundation brush and blend well
Apply glow foundation to highlighted areas using powder foundation brush and bake
Apply eyeshadow using shadow brush
Blend glow foundation well using powder foundation brush
Apply darker foundation to contour areas and blend well with contour brush
Apply mascara
Apply black eyeliner under eye and above eyelid
Apply lipstick
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