Day to Night makeup.

Since not all of us have the luxury of time, here are some tips to how you can transform your daytime look to night!

– Try to get natural lighting as that’s the best and fluorescent lightings tend to alter the real color on your face and might cause some mistakes here and there.

-Use some eyedrops if your eye is red (especially from sitting in front of the computer) , it’ll reduce redness and make you look fresh!

– Use a brightening concealer, such as the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Apply it between the brows to highlight and your forehead and apply it on dark circles to make you appear more awake.

– You don’t need to have another layer of foundation, a concealer will work good for imperfections and visible veins.

– Freshen your face by spraying a water spray (such as Evian Mineral Water Spray) and wait for it to dry before applying a light thin layer of loose powder. Doing away without the spray will make you appear cakey.

– Use a darker and more intense colored lipstick for the night. Dark reds and plums will look great! If you’re not comfortable with the intensity, apply a layer, pat your lips with tissue.

– Add some shimmer to your eyelids and blend it till it’s sheer. Shimmer on the browbone and the centre of the lips over lipstick will look good as well.

– Line your eyes with a dark eyeliner and apply a thin layer of eyeshadow on it so it can last through the night.

– Spray your favorite sultry and sexy scent, it’ll bring you out of working mode!

(Beyonce Midnight Heat)

(Acqua di Gioia Essenza by Giorgio Armani)

Alright! That’s all I have for today and it’s easier if you have all the products in a makeup bag so it’d be convenient for your transformation.

Stay tuned for the next post!

Disclaimer : I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned and the photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended. All opinions are mine!

Inspired by Total Beauty by Stacey and Fairley.

Holiday Makeup! (Drugstore)| Blogmas Day 15.

I figured that I should do a makeup look, because the last one was written a pretty long time ago.

Here are some of my recommended items that you can use to construct your look!

(Click the product name for the link to where you can buy it.)

Foundation. 

Revlon Colorstay Foundation. 

They come in different formulations that suit different skin types!

Maybelline Fit Me! Shine Free Foundation.

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation. 

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation.

EYEBROWS. 

I think that the holiday season requires full eyebrows!

Remember to choose a product that’s a shade lighter than the hair on your head!

Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil.

e.l.f Studio Eyebrow Kit. 

Revlon Brow Fantasy.

EYESHADOW. 

There’ll be a glam side & a neutral side!

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pomegranate Punk. (glam)

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Knock On Wood. (glam)

Maybelline Eyestudio Eyeshadow Quad in Legendary Lilac. (glam)

Rimmel Glam’ Eyes Eye Shadow Quad in Diamond Jubilee. (neutral)

Maybelline ExpertWear Eyeshadow Quad in Lavender Lights. (neutral)

Maybelline EyeStudio Eyeshadow in Pink Punch. (neutral)

CHEEKS. 

I think it’s best for your lips or eyes to stand out, so blush should be toned down. You don’t have to use this if you don’t want to, because you might have a natural flush from the weather.

L’Oreal True Match Blush in Tender Rose.

Boots No7 Natural Blush Tint Powder in Soft Damson.

L’Oreal Blush in Rose Gold Lift. 

I wouldn’t recommend bronzer just because it’s a little odd to have a sun-kissed glow during the winter season. However, do what you like and apply bronzer of your choice!

LIPS. 

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in Berry Soft. (neutral)

Maybelline ColorSensational Lip Color in Celestial Coral. (neutral)

CoverGirl Natureluxe Gloss Balm in Sandstone. (neutral)

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Raspberry Bite. (glam)

L’Oreal Color Riche Caresse Lipstick in Cherry Tulle. (glam)

Almay Liquid Lip Balm in Just Plum Good. (glam)

ALRIGHT! That’s all I have for this post. Do remember not to mix both glam eyes and glam lips together because it’ll be too much.

Hope you’ve enjoyed it and here’s to me completing my missed blogmas days.

Disclaimer : The photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended! I have not been paid to recommend any of the products mentioned and all opinions are mine!

Finding my identity | Blogmas Day 13.

Recently, I’ve been pretty bothered about who I actually am. I’ve been tossing and turning, trying to find out what I’m like, who I want to be and my personality.

I feel as though I have a split personality. With a bunch of people, I can be a slight tomboy, with others I might be a little girly and the rest, I’m in between.

Recently, I’ve been changing my fashion style and everything, and in that process I got really confused as to who I was.

I know, I’m not the kind of girl who can pull off dresses and really dainty outfits.

I love makeup – collecting and wearing them, but I still want to be able to play sports at a drop of the hat. So what I’m looking for, is a girly tomboy look.

I have no idea how to do that, so here are some of my inspirations!

Tay Jardine.

She’s gorgeous, gives off a skater girl vibe and is everything I want to be.

Hanging out with the dudes, while looking great at the same time. I’m trying to find that balance, but where I see myself right now is stuck between girly and guys.

I desperately wanted her Tay bomber jacket on Glamor Kills, but it was way too expensive to ship it all the way here.

I really want that dress as well.

From what I gather, muscle tanks with a nice bandeau inside. Ripped jeans along with Vans / sneakers!

Minimal makeup, because she’s always performing and getting sweaty, you don’t want to see makeup melting off!

GRACE HELBIG.

She’s the person I really want to be, maybe I could use a little Tay mixed in.

She’s a natural beauty and she does not care too much about glamorous makeup and dressing.

From what I have seen, she mostly uses foundation, eyebrow stuff, mascara , bronzer and lip stuff!

Alright, that’s all I have for today! Pretty short and sweet. I just wanted to share a bit about my life and stuff I’ve been experiencing. Stay tuned for my next post!

Disclaimer : The photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended!

Christmas Haul! |Blogmas Day 11.

This wasn’t exactly for Christmas, but the items arrived yesterday so I thought I’d do a collective Christmas haul! It’s in December anyway – and I’ll include some mini reviews!

There are quite a few items, so it would be a pretty long post… Grab a hot chocolate, sit back and enjoy reading!

I’ll try to include as many pictures as possible so it won’t be as boring.

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BEAUTY TOOLS. 

CoverGirl Make-up Masters Lash Curler.

A lash curler’s a lash curler, and as long as it does its job, I’m fine with it! This works better when I curl it like how Estee (essiebutton) does. Watch her Face-Of-The-Day videos and you’ll see what I mean!

Decent product, no complains.

Available here.

Too Faced Flatbuki Brush.

I  love how soft this brush is, it feels amazing against my skin. The thinness of it allows easily contouring and the broader part is great for blush / highlight on the cheekbones.

However the handle’s a little too short for my liking.

Available here.

e.l.f studio powder brush.

Really dense and soft as well, the studio collection has to be the best out of all the brushes they sell.

I really like to use this to set my foundation (when I use it) as I feel that it presses the powder into my skin and locks the foundation / concealer in place.

My favorite brush out of all the ones I have!

Available here.

e.l.f Studio Complexion Brush. 

More of a domed shape, I feel that it’s great for blush application as it picks the right amount of product and sweeps it nicely across my cheeks.

Perfect for blending those harsh lines away!

Available here.

e.l.f studio small angled brush.

I got this in the hopes of finally being able to use my e.l.f cream eyeliner, but I just found out how horrible it was so this brush is slightly redundant.

However I read that I could use it to apply lip color as well / do my brows, so I’m going to try that!

Available here.

e.l.f studio contour brush. 

This picks up quite a lot of color and that’s great for me! Perfect for blending the colors together on the lids.

Available here.

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EYE MAKEUP. 

L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara.

I have yet to try this out, as you can most probably tell.

I’m trying to finish my other mascaras yet, perhaps keep this till next year?

Not exactly the best, but I still have mascaras to use.

Available here.

Avon Mega Effects Mascara.

I saw Emily (emilynoel83 on YouTube) talking about it and I wanted to get one because of the funny paint brush, brush.

To be honest, I poked my eye while trying it out. I was slightly too excited and worried at the same time, my hand shook and I blinked.

Alleluia I still can see!

You need to pull the handle and wiggle it all about to open it.

I don’t particularly think that there’s a “mega effect” after applying it, but it is better than the average ones out there.

For a washable mascara, it left black marks under my eyes after washing my face, so I don’t use it as often.

Available here.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil.

I got it in the Glinda palette and I’m loving it. Currently a staple in my everyday makeup, or should I say, my everyday routine.

I use it each time I go out, that just proves how amazing it is.

I got it in the shade Rockstar and though it’s purple, I have to say that it’s pretty natural! Doesn’t smudge even though it has been on for about 7 hours and removes immediately when I use my face wash.

My collection of these eyeliners will not stop here!

One sad part is that I have to sharpen the pencil, I never liked to do that.

Available here.

e.l.f Studio Kohl Eyeliner.

Decent product, pretty pigmented! I think you should make it slightly blunt before using it. It’s pretty sharp when you receive it and it’s pretty painful…

I love that it comes with a sharpener and a smudger, makes life easier.

I feel that the smudger can be used to create a more natural look / a smokey eye!

Not as frequently used as my Urban Decay liner, but I’ll still give it credits!

Available here.

Lancome Color Design Eyeshadow Palette in Honeymoon.

This is a travel sized one which I got off eBay, and honestly I’m pretty happy to have bought it.

Amazing pigmentation and I love the neutral shades!

I think that the pink shade can help give a playful and flirty look, which is cool!

The shades are suitable for an everyday use and I’m really liking it. My favorite eyeshadow quad.

Available here.

Some not so amazing swatches.

Urban Decay Primer Potion. (Left)

Too Faced Shadow Insurance. (Blue)

Like the lash curlers, I have no preference. They’re primers and if they can do the job, then that’s great, I’m keeping it! It made my lids feel really silky and smooth, enjoying it!

Available here. (Urban Decay)

Available here. (Too Faced)

e.l.f Essential Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick.

This is in French Lace, and I like to say that it’s pretty close to Stila’s Kitten eyeshadow.

This is really creamy and the stick form makes it rather easy for application. It can be used to brighten up the inner corners of the eye / as a wash of color across the lids to perk yourself up.

At $2 only? Y-E-S

Available here.

Benefit Peek-A-Bright Eyes

I have mixed feelings about this. Benefit Cosmetics is one of my favorite brands, ever, and this has not exactly lived up to what I wanted.

Maybe it’s just me, I’d like to think that.

The yellow shade + the brown one makes it seem like I have mud on my eyes…

The pink shade though, excellent for lifting your brows and used as a highlight for the browbone, including the inner corners.

However, on the extreme left, is an eye brightener and as the name suggests, brighten the eyes.

Love the brushes & everything, just not how the colors come together. I will find a way to make it work though.

Available here.

L’Oreal Wear Infinite Eye Shadow Quad in Subtle Berries.

I was so excited when I saw this, the colors are the ultimate neutral and I had so high expectations of it.

But.

When I swatch it, it looks fine, but when I apply it on my lids, somehow they just didn’t work out!

I want to try and make this work though, the colors are so gorgeous.

Available here.

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Walking On Eggshells.

This arrived yesterday, so I have yet to have the chance to try it out yet.

But the hype is real! Really pigmented and natural, I can’t wait to use it.

Here’s some awful swatches.

Madly in love with the eyelid shade!

Available here.

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LIPPIES.

Stila Lipglaze.

I got this in their Color Me Glossy Lip Glaze Set.

It’s also the first Stila item I own, I know.

I love the scents of these and gives the perfect amount of pigmentation when I apply it on my lips. It does feel sticky, I have to say, but it doesn’t stick my hair for some reason!

Can’t wait to use the rest!

Available here.

Maybelline Lipstick in 840 Coral Lustre.

This comes off pretty sheer so it’s pretty good because I don’t want too orange lips. It goes on quite smooth as well!

It can be too sheer for some of you though!

Honestly, no compliments and no negative comments.

Available here.

Urban Decay Super-Saturated Lip Color in Glinda. 

I got this in the Urban Decay Glinda palette (pretty obvious) along with the 24/7 eyeliner.

I love how nude this is and I feel super natural with this on. There’s a fair share of glossiness that gives a pretty sheen.

I felt so sad about how it has to be sharpened, I accidentally made a big dent at the base while trying to see if I had to sharpen it.

Available here. (I think Naked is the closest to this color!)

L’Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Royal Red and Compelling Coral. 

It’s really interesting to have 2 “rings” in the lipstick. Apparently it has Anti-Aging Serum in it and it’ll fill surface lines and create fuller looking lips.

Really creamy, I have to say.

I love this red, it is a pretty deep red that has amazing pigmentation!

It’s a full cover, and I feel that it comes off as a more “classy” version of the famous Taylor Swift’s red lips.

Available here.

I don’t really feel that it’s a coral color, it’s more of a mix between a dusty pink and coral.

This gives a really natural effect on the lips and is the “my lips but better” look.

Really creamy as well, I think some can get away without applying a layer of lip balm before this.

I can see myself using this pretty often!

Available here.

Revlon Lip Butter in Raspberry Pie. 

Like my lip butter in Berry Smoothie, I’m loving this as well. It has to be one of my most used lip product!

I like to apply a layer of lip balm to soften my lips and smooth them out before dotting this all over and sheering it out. That gives an amazingly natural look which makes you seem like you have really nice pink lips.

Got that tip from Tanya Burr!

I was so upset when I first received it because it was too bright for me and it wasn’t as smooth as my first lip butter.

But after learning what Tanya did to hers, I’m obsessed.

Available here.

MAC Viva Glam Nicki.

I’m a huge fan of Nicki Minaj, so I have to say that this was an impulse buy.

The color’s too pink and vibrant for me, but when used with a lip brush and sheered out, it can be used for an everyday look!

Mine looks a little messed up because it melted. (sad face)

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FACE MAKEUP.

e.l.f Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzer in St Lucia. 

I love this so much! The bronzer’s perfect for my skin tone and it’s pretty pigmented as well.

I use it to define my jaw line more than enhance my cheekbones just because I’ve yet to master the skill of contouring the cheeks.

People like to say that this is a knockoff of the Nars Orgasm & Laguna duo and I have to agree! Though the color payoff isn’t that close, it still is and I’m gonna give them credit for it!

Available here.

Urban Decay Naked Flushed.

If you read my blog a lot, you should know that I dropped this baby and it broke. Read all about it here!

After using alcohol to press them together, the color payoff died. Nothing gets on my brush when I tap it in and it’s pretty saddening.

Until I figure out what to do with the broken pieces and how to get it working again, it’ll be sitting at the bottom of my makeup stash.

The bronzer can be really pretty but might be too orange for some and the highlight might make you seem shiny instead.

Available here.

Powder Blush. 

I’m sorry, I’m not too sure about the brand because I got it from Daiso!

I thought that the colors were really pretty and when they were swirled together, wasn’t too bad!

It was pretty cheap too, win!

Smashbox Photo Set Pressed Powder.

I got this in a lot that I bought from eBay and honestly, I have no opinions about this.

A powder’s a powder, and if it does its job, great!

Available here.

e.l.f Studio Baked Blush in Pinktastic. 

This shouldn’t be a blush, honestly. There’s way too much shimmer, so be careful because it might make you seem oily!

It looks really gorgeous though!

For the browbone, inner corners of your eye and the top of your cheekbones.

Available here.

e.l.f Studio Radiance Enhancer in Sunrise. 

I got this in the hopes of using it as a bronzer / a highlight for the face. But the real color’s a little too dark for highlight so I’ll see how I’m going to use it!

I love the pen form of makeup. It feels so professional cool!

Available here.

e.l.f Shimmering Facial Whip in Pink Lemonade.

I wanted a cream blush that would suit my skin tone and I thought that this would work.

Well, no.

When I started to blend it, it became nothing. Imagine how disappointing it was.

I’ll try to figure out a way to use this. It looks too cute to chuck it aside.

Available here.

Nars Powder Blush in Orgasm. 

I’ve finally bought it! The ever raved blush, and the hype is real. The pigmentation and color are both amazing.

It gives me a very natural healthy glow that I feel, makes me look fresh and pleasing. I think I might do a whole review about this!

Available here.

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RANDOM ITEMS. 

Here are some extra stuff that I’ve gotten but don’t have a group to go to so they’re in here!

Rimmel 60 Second Nail in Mintilicious. – Here.

The color’s very turquoisey blue and I’m loving it! One sad part is how stressed I feel to have to paint my nails fast before they dry.

Not Your Mother’s Sea Salt Spray. – Here.

I was really hoping for beachy waves, but all I got was dry hair. Maybe I did something wrong, I’ll try it again and I’ll tell you!

eos Holiday edition. 

I love how the cherry blossom hand cream smells like.

Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil. –Here.

This makes my brows really natural and I’m super grateful because my brows are being wacky and I can finally fill them in without looking like I have caterpillars on my face.

Smashbox rollerball perfume in Heartbreaker. 

Love, love, love the scent!

Burberry rollerball perfume in Brit. 

Very classy and elegant.

Alright, that’s all I have for today! Hope you’ve enjoyed it and stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer : All pictures are taken by me and I have not been paid to recommend any of the products shown above.

Winter Essentials. | Blogmas Day 6-9

As you can probably tell, I cheated! The stress of not completing enough blogmas days has got the better of me.

I promise this will be my only time I cheat! I just need to get everything back on track before being able to post at ease again.

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So what I’m going to write about today is the things I think are essential for winter and the festive holidays!

So to know more, continue reading.

SKIN CARE. 

Dry skin is always the main problem during winter because the air’s so dry and your skin gets dry and flaky, so a super moisturizing moisturizer would be awesome!

I’m sorry if the products are mostly high-end, they tend to be nicer and it’s the festive season, splurge!

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. (For dry skin)

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. (For oilier skin)

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream.

Algenist Overnight Restorative Cream. 

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Face Cream.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream.

Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer.

DML Forte Superior Moisturizing Cream.

Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Moisture Repair Cream.

Masks.

Fresh Rose Face Mask.

Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask.

Apinourish Rejuvenating Face Mask.

Eve Lom Moisture Mask.

Caudalie Moisturizing Cream Mask.

Avene Soothing Moisture Mask.

Freeman Feeling Beautiful Facial Clay Mask.

(Freeman does amazing masks & scrubs! Do check them out.)

Caudalie Grape Water.

Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist. 

Fresh Rose Floral Toner.

Marc  Jacobs Lip Lock Moisture Balm.

Rosebud Salve in a Tube.

Korres Lip Butter.

Caudalie Lip Conditioner.

Tarte Maracuja Lip Exfoliant.

Fresh Sugar Lip Polish.

BEAUTY.

BASE

Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizer.

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer.

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer.

Hourglass Illusion Tinted Moisturizer.

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup.

Diorskin Nude BB Cream.

Tarte BB Tinted Treatment.

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream.

Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream.

BLUSH

Guerlain Rose Aux Joues in Red Hot.

I really think that the top color would be amazing for the season.

YSL Creme De Blush in Powdery Rose.

Nars Blush in Seduction.

Bobbi Brown Blush in Berry.

Milani Baked Powder Blush in Red Vino.

CoverGirl Cheekers Blush in Plum Plush.

Boots No7 Natural Blush in Spice.

If you don’t want blush, and just want some warmth in your skin, you can choose to use a bronzer.

The shade really depends on your personal preference.

YSL Terre Saharienne Bronzing Powder.

Nars Bronzing Powder.

Benefit Hoola.

e.l.f Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder.

The bronzer in this duo is a-m-a-z-i-n-g.

Rimmel Natural Bronzer. 

Maybelline Fit Me! Bronzer.

LIPS

If you don’t get anything off the makeup section that you’ve read in this post, you HAVE to get at least one lip product.

It’ll scream winter! (Punny, ha!)

Nars Lipstick in Dressed To Kill.

Buxom Lipstick in Havana.

YSL Glossy Stain in Violine Surrealiste.

Dior Addict Gloss in Ensorcelante.

Deep plum / cranberry colors are amazing for the winter season as everything’s so white and this adds a nice pop of color!

Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in Paparazzi.

Shiseido Perfect Rouge in Fantasia.

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Coral-ine.

Rimmel Lip Lacquer in Solstice.

L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Lipstick in Cherry Tulle.

L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Wet Shine Stain in Berry Persistent.

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Lip Balm in Luv U.

CLOTHING.

Hurley Interchange Jacket.

LA Hearts Fine Gauge Quirky Pullover Sweater.

BB Dakota Echelon Coat.

After Party Lionheart Vintage Army Jacket.

BDG Bad Gal Hooded Canvas Parka.

Margot Hooded Oversized Parka.

Alright! That’s all I have for today, I hope you’ve enjoyed the post and learnt something from it!

You don’t have to get the items mentioned above, just choose something along the shades of color or anything that suits you!

Stay tuned for my next post.

Disclaimer : I have not been paid to mention / recommend any of the products mentioned above. All pictures aren’t mine and no copyright intended!

How To : Tumblr Girl Makeup

Tumblr girls are pretty popular recently (or maybe it’s just me) and I thought I’d do a post about how to look like them!

I was wondering if this increased the number of girls who want to be on tumblr now.

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There are 2 types of tumblr girls. The grunge ones, and the “natural beauty” ones.

 

I’m using quotation marks because I feel like I might be praising them too much of I really say that they have natural beauty. I’m not saying that they aren’t pretty though!

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MAKEUP. 

I’m going to try to re-create the “natural beauty” version.

Tumblr girls have bright eyes, perfect matte skin and natural lip color.

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous Foundation. (Click here.)

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup. (Click here.)

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup. (Click here.)

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation. (Click here.)

Unlike the CoverGirl foundation, the rest give a dewy finish, but this can be mattified with powder! All of the foundations mentioned are amazing. However I feel as though that all tumblr girls use the CoverGirl one.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. (Click here.)

L’Oreal True Match Powder. (Click here.)

CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder. (Click here.)

e.l.f Studio Loose Powder with SPF 45. (Click here.)

It’s important to use powder especially if you tend to get oily. Tumblr girls seem to have perfect flawless skin, so it isn’t pretty when you get all oily!

Those girls have pretty defined and full eyebrows. So it’s very important to fill them in!

Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit. (Click here.)

Maybelline Define-A-Brow Eyebrow Pencil. (Click here.)

Milani Easy Brow Automatic Pencil. (Click here.)

You’ll have to fill in your brows well with no “empty” spots and a nice arch. Not as strong as Demi’s, but better than the average brow.

You can get away with no eyeshadow because you’re going for the natural look, so a full blown smokey eye wouldn’t be needed.

However if you feel uncomfortable about it, you can use a light colored eyeshadow on your lids and a darker color in the crease for more definition.

Remember, neutral colors!

Urban Decay Naked Basics. (Click here.)

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio in Walking on Eggshells. (Click here.)

Just any neutral colors that aren’t too dark will do fine.

Almost every girl has eyeliner. Winged or whatever, it’s still pretty noticeable.

Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Eyeliner. (Click here.)

This is great for those who want a winged liner, but still an overall great eyeliner for any type you like.

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eyeliner. (Click here.)

L’Oreal Infallible Super Slim Liner. (Click here.)

I feel as though gel and liquid eyeliners are amazing for a winged effect, and a pencil/felt tip eyeliner is perfect for a thick line / a normal thin line to make your eyes seem bigger.

They have really long eyelashes!

CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion Mascara. (Click here.)

Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara. (Click here.)

Maybelline Volum’ Express The Flasies Flared Mascara. (Click here.)

I feel as though Maybelline does really amazing mascaras.

Lashes are long and thick, so if your mascara only does one of them, feel free to layer on another mascara.

CoverGirl LashBlast Volume Mascara. (Click here.)

CoverGirl Flamed Out Mascara. (Click here.)

L’Oreal Voluminous Power Volume Mascara. (Click here.)

Maybelline The MegaPlush Mascara. (Click here.)

Some of them have that healthy glow, so if you don’t have those pink cheeks, use blush!

Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in Flushed. (Click here.)

Cream blushes give a much more natural finish.

NYX Rouge Cream Blush. (Click here.)

These 3 colors seem to give that healthy pink glow.

Some girls have a tanned / sun kissed look, so if you prefer that, use a bronzer!

Rimmel Natural Bronzer. (Click here.)

Rimmel Sun Shimmer Shimmering Maxi Bronzer. (Click here.)

Maybelline Fit Me! Bronzer. (Click here.)

Apply the bronzer all over the apples of your cheek, your temples and jaw line. This will give an illusion that you’ve been spending time in the sun and give you a nice healthy, sporty look.

Feel free to layer on a blush if you like.

Their lip colors are either nude / a bright pop of color.

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Just Peachy. (Click here.)

Revlon Lip Butter. (Click here.)

Colors are Sugar Frosting, Creamsicle and Strawberry Shortcake respectively.

Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Prim-Rose. (Click here.)

Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Lipstick in Demure. (Click here.)

L’Oreal Color Riche Caresse Lipstick. (Click here.)

For a pop of color :

L’Oreal Color Riche Caresse Lipstick in Blushing Sequin. (Click here.)

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate. (Click here.)

Wet n Wild MegaShield Lip Color in Salsa Lessons. (Click here.)

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Alright! That’s all for Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 where it’ll be about fashion + other stuff!

Winter Makeup!

I’m so excited for Christmas, and with each passing day, I’m getting closer to that amazing holiday! So I figured I should come up with a Wintery-Christmas makeup look for all you out there who loves this season as much as I do.

There will be 2 options for this look – either bright cheeks or bright lips. I won’t be including bright eyes because I feel that it’s more for summer. I’ll be using mostly drugstore products, but if I use any high-end, I’ll include a drugstore option!

Foundation. 

I’m opting for a tinted moisturizer because skin gets quite dry during winter so we need something moisturizing and hydrating!

Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer – This works something as a foundation, just lighter and more hydrating. It’ll cover most of the redness, acne and blemishes on the face while hydrating the skin as well, win! Plus it has a dewy finish which can give a healthy glow. Available here.

The Balm BalmShelter Tinted Moisturizer – This keeps the skin hydrated and glowing, which would stand out because everyone else is freezing and pale (haha). This has light coverage, but face it, would you need full coverage during winter? Available here.

Drugstore option :

There aren’t any good drugstore options, but these 2 has been given positive ratings so yeah!

Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream – This claims to “moisturize, brighten and help protect skin from harmful UV rays” and that is always good! You get to save time as well because it acts as a moisturizer, light foundation and sunscreen! Available here. 

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream – This is for combination to oily skin and claims to “immediately mattifies, minimizes pores, and conceals imperfections to give skin a naturally smooth, flawless finish” pretty great uses if you ask me. (However we all know descriptions are dramatized) Available here.

Eyebrows. 

Ardell Brow Defining Powder – Powders tend to give a more natural look and this comes with the slant brush. Joy! Plus it’s pretty affordable too. Available here. 

Wet n Wild Ultimate Brow Kit – This comes with 3 different brow powders and that’s pretty amazing to me. If any shade is too dark, mix it with the white! And if any is too light, mix it with the dark color. Plus, it comes with tweezers for plucking your brows. Available here. 

e.l.f Studio Eyebrow Kit – This consists of a wax and powder which is pretty sweet as you can skip the brow gel as the wax would keep it in place. Available here.

For the brows, we want them to look like Demi’s because hers are perfect. They’re really strong and defined, so it’s important to use some brow product.

Look at her, her brows leave me speechless.

Eyeshadow.

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trio – I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants all the trios. The colors match so well and are really easy to use (with the words on it). Here are a few options that I’ve chosen because I think they’re great for a subtle eye. Available here.

Maybelline EyeStudio Eyeshadow Quad in Copper Chic – Pretty colors, a staple for every girl’s makeup collection! Perfect for the “no makeup makeup” look. Available here.

Milani Runway Eyes Fashion Shadow in Designer Browns – The colors in the quad are really pretty. They might be shimmery, but it seems like it’ll be able to give a neutral eye. Try to stay away from the copper brown and dark brown for this look. Available here.

Mascara. 

Any mascara would do, your favorite mascara or whatsoever! It’s a pretty opinionated so different mascaras work for different people.

BRIGHT CHEEKS VERSION.

Blushes. 

NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Red – Don’t worry about the color being too bright and scary. Apply a small amount and sheer it out (blending) and it’ll look amazing. Available here.

NYX Powder Blush – I feel as though NYX does one of the best blushes because they’re sooo pigmented. So use a light hand or else you’ll end up looking like a clown. Recommended colors would be : Pinky, Desert Rose, Silky Rose, Red, Rose Garden, Bourgeois Pig ; depending on your skin tone! Available here.

Lips. 

Revlon Lip Butter in Creamsicle – This is a nude tinted lip balm / sheer lipstick. It;s pretty moisturizing as well, which is great for winter as they tend to go all dry. Available here.

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey – This might seem pretty “colored” but against the color of your natural lip, it blends in nicely and appears pretty natural. Plus it’s a balm, so it’ll moisturize your lips and keep it nice and soft! Available here.

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Stargazer – It’s close to a clear gloss, with some gold color and nearly nude. It might wash you out though, just in case you don’t like that. But I feel that’s the effect we’re going for, for your cheeks to show. Available here.

BRIGHT LIPS VERSION. 

You can choose to go bare for blusher, but in case you want some dimension, here’s an option.

e.l.f baked blush in Passion Pink – This can double up as a highlighter and blush at the same time. The color part is pretty subtle so it’s perfect! Available here.

Lips.

Wet n Wild MegaLast Lip Color in Red Velvet – It’s such a strong red, pretty! Available here.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate in 110 – It’s such an amazing BRIGHT red lipstick that will pop pop pop. Available here.

Rimmel Show Off Lip Lacquer in Apocaliptic and Stellar – This line is amazing because it’s something like a liquid lipstick. Super pigmented and smooth, love in a tube. Available here.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Love That Red – Another red lipstick. Available here.

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic – It’s a lip balm plus color, which can keep your lips moisturized while giving it the pop of color we need. Available here.

Different skintones suit different types of red lips. For a more detailed description, read this!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and got a rough idea of how to do your makeup during winter / Christmas! Remember to slap on moisturizer and lip balm because dry flaky skin and chapped lips is not chic, at all.

Stay tuned for my next post!

Disclaimer : All the opinions are mine and I have not been paid / sponsored to write such a post. Photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended.

Lay your foundation.

Today’s back-to-basics post would be your foundation! (If that wasn’t obvious enough already)

Having a flawless canvas is really important for makeup because it allows other parts of the face to be in the “catch point” instead of the pesky pimple on your chin or anywhere else.

Choosing them :

Go foundation shopping during day time! During the night, artificial lights would be used and that’s when the color starts getting off because they do funny things to your eyes!

 

^Something like that? No.

Choose a foundation that matches the color of your neck because sometimes the color of your face is different compared to your neck and it’s a little odd to see you wearing a mask.

 

Try to choose a foundation with a bare face, so that you’ll find the perfect color.

If you feel uncomfortable doing that, testing a foundation out on the inside of your forearm is almost as good because that’s the place where the color is most similar to your face!

The color of your undertone is really important as well, here’s a video that will explain everything to you!

Application tips :

Never apply concealer / foundation to unmoisturized skin. Those products are made of chemicals that isn’t the best for your skin so you would want to make sure it’s hydrated and kept “safe”.

 

You’ll want youthful, clear skin!

Leave the moisturizer on for about 10 minutes before putting on makeup as this will prevent your makeup from wearing off more easily.

Never apply foundation / concealer while looking into a magnifying mirror. You’ll be able to see all imperfections and be tempted to slap on a whole lot of product, which might settle into fine lines and that won’t make you look good. 

 

Synthetic foundation brushes can make application quicker.

 

Here’s an e.l.f foundation brush, and I’m always amused by them because they remind me of paint brushes that I used for painting. I prefer their studio line though, the quality seems to be better.

Concealer :

Use concealer over your foundation as the concealer might move around to other parts of the face while you’re applying foundation.

Use your ring finger while blending out the concealer as it gives a light touch and leaves a natural finish.

Your concealer for blemishes might not be suitable to be a concealer for your under eye areas. It’s recommended to use a corrector for your under eyes to remove the discoloration.

Benefit’s Erase Paste has been highly raved and Benefit cosmetics is a fabulous brand, so I believe it’s amazing!

 

The Bobbi Brown corrector is another famous product!

 

 

Alright! This marks the end of my “base” episode of the back-to-basics series! I hope you’ve learnt something from this post and here’s to flawless, young, healthy and clear skin!

 

 

 

Pucker up!

Alright ladies! Today’s back to basics post would be about your lips!

Aren’t those some dreamy lips?

How to make your lipstick last longer :

Use a lip liner! Yes, surprisingly, since I’m not a big fan of them. They act a little like a lip primer, or glue, as the lipstick will adhere to the liner.

What you should do is to use short, light feathery strokes to outline your lips then fill them in. If you don’t fill them in, and the lipstick gets “eaten” off, it’ll leave that distinct line which isn’t very pretty. Fill the lips in like how you’d color a picture in a coloring book!

For bigger lips – draw inside the natural lip line, just right inside! Leaving a gap makes you seem a little foolish.

For smaller lips – draw right on the outer edge of your lip line!

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NYX does some pretty great lip liners, along with MAC.

When shopping for a lip liner, choose a color that’s closest to your natural lip color. Tip : the pads of your fingertips is the part that has the closest color to your lips! But since there are so many shades available, go for what you like!

Go natural!

Honestly, lipsticks made out of more natural ingredients are always the best because we’re always eating them. Licking our lips and stuff like that, we’re ingesting our own lipsticks and it isn’t ideal for it to be made out of a mixture of chemicals.

Origins, Aveda, Jurlique and Dr. Jart are some brands that use natural ingredients (majority) for their lipsticks and other cosmetic products.

However, the shade choices for the natural lipsticks are much lesser as there are fewer natural pigments.

Plumpin’ action

Add a little bit of shimmer lipstick / lip gloss to the centre of your bottom lip and smack yo ISP together! This creates an illusion of plumpness as more light will reflect. Use a white pencil (or silver, or gold) to the cupid’s bow to let your upper lip stand out more.

Red lipstick:

There is a red lipstick for everyone! Maybe you want to look like Taylor Swift, or stand out in the crowd, here are some tips.

Warmer complexions go well with reds that have yellow or orange in them and fair skins look better in blue reds.

To avoid red teeth (where the lipstick smudges onto the lips), do a duck face and stick your index finger in your mouth and pull it out. This will remove any excess that could’ve ended up on your teeth!

Fruity colors make the teeth seem whiter and brighter (eg watermelon, berry) whereas colors that are brown based and too bright of an orange would make the teeth seem yellow, ugly!

Alright, that wraps up the lips edition of the back-to-basics series. Hope you’ve enjoyed this post and stay tuned for more!

work those smEYES

Today, we’re going back to basics! It’s for all those who are just starting out with makeup or want to go back to basics again, so sit back and enjoy.

{ SHADOW ACTION }

Neutral shades are amazing for those who want to save time because they’re easy to blend and would seem much more natural. If you’re going out in the evening and you want something that stands out more, opt for a shade that contrasts with the shade of your iris.

Brown eyes : turquoise blues, slate blues and navy blues are great.

Blondies : they look great with brown to taupe colors.

Green eyes : mauves, burgundy and lilacs will make the eyes stand out!

Tip : The skin on the insides of your wrist has a color that’s closest to that of your eyelid, so when you go eyeshadow shopping you know where to test it on!

To make your eyes seem further apart : emphasize the eyeshadow on the outer corner of the eye. This gives the Bambi-like look.

Also apply concealer (a shade lighter than your skin) on the inner corners of  your lids.

Make sure you tap the brush against a hard surface after dipping it into eyeshadow to remove any excess to ensure that there isn’t any fall-outs.

Applying a light colored (white / bone) eyeshadow on the middle of the browbone will open up the eyes. Do make sure that there are no hairs there or else… It won’t be a pretty sight.

{ LINING }

To line your eyes, pencil formulations are the easiest to apply. However you risk getting it smudged, so layer the eyeliner with a shadow of the same shade. Use a damp eyeliner brush and get some eyeshadow on it before drawing on the line.

Get your eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible as this gives the illusion of lash length.

 

 

{ MASCARA }

If your lashes get clumpy are application, it’ll be a good idea to use a lash comb. Or, you can use a mascara brush to separate the lashes. This can be done when you’ve finished one tube of mascara – wash it clean and use it as a lash comb! Do make sure to wash it after each use.

 

To reduce clumping, clean the brush with a tissue paper once you’ve dipped it into the mascara tube. This will remove any excess and cause less clumps. Don’t worry about wasting because it’s sacrifice. And you know what they say about sacrifice – giving up something good for something better!

Remember to curl your lashes because they’ll open your eyes more!

Also, do the wiggling action with the brush at the base of your lashes and it’ll make your lashes seem longer.

{ EYEBROWS }

Now, you’ve heard everyone say how brows complete a look and how important it is to do them before heading out. Well, eyebrows that are taken care of makes the face appear well groomed.

Plucking :
1) Find the starting point of your brows! Place your tweezers parallel to the inner corner of your eyes and that’s the point where your eyebrows should start.

2) Find your end! Place your eyebrow pencil at the outer corner of the eye (where it ends) and the nostril, align them nicely in a diagonal line and the area which the pencil touches your eyebrow is the part where it should end.

 

3) Find your arch! Your arch should be along the same line as the outer part of your iris.

 

Do not overpluck them! A person without eyebrows don’t exactly look the best. If you’re unhappy with how they look, wait for 6-8 weeks before plucking again.

You should pluck your brows after a shower because the skin is supple and will make the brows come off less painful. Make sure you can see both your brows when you pluck, so you know when to stop.

Do not use a magnified mirror as you’ll be tempted to pluck everything off!

When filling the brows, powder gives a more natural finish. MAC makes amazing shades for brows! If your hair color is light, choose a powder that’s a shade darker for your brows and if your hair is dark, go a shade lighter.

 

Alright, that’s all I have for you. Those are some tips for you to make your eye area appear better and I hope you’ve enjoyed this post! Now get out and work those smeyes, stay tuned for more basics!