I was just lounging on the couch, and Dexter came on. I didn’t feel like moving to get the remote so I could change the channel, so I stayed on. This led me to Jennifer Carpenter, more known as Debra Morgan on Dexter.
She has a unique beauty. Some might think that her nose is a little odd, some might think that she’s ugly. (That came out on the google search! I think she’s gorgeous.) SO! I got really inspired to do her kind of look.
She has a really sporty, athletic and fresh look. Something that can suit girls leaning towards the “Tom boy” side, that they can use it everyday. It exudes a youthful glow and makes it seem like a natural, pure beauty.
{ FOUNDATION }
A foundation with a dewy finish is needed, obviously, so here are 2 options!
Drugstore : Neutrogena Healthy Skin foundation.
It’s being sold on drugstore.com at $13.99 with 12 shades to choose from!
High end : NARS Sheer Glow
Currently available on beauty.com , $44 with a wide selection of 20 shades to choose from.
Tip ; if you can’t find the shade right for you, it’d be a good idea to mix 2 shades together and get the perfect color.
If any of them don’t suit you, leave a comment below and I’ll tell you other options to choose from.
{HIGHLIGHTER} optional
In case you’re using a foundation that does not leave a dewy finish, and maybe a satin or matte finish, don”t fret! Highlighters will come to your rescue.
Drugstore : e.l.f studio baked highlighter
This is being sold on eyeslipsface.com at $3 per highlighter. Isn’t that a steal? There’s 3 shades to choose from.
High end : The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
This a great highlighter! Really shimmery, but there isn’t too much glitter till it comes out chunky and pre-school like. It’s sold on beauty.com for $24. For the price you’re paying, I think it’s worth it.
{BRONZER}
for that sporty look, you don’t really need a blush because you’re under the sun a lot and you’ll get the sun-kissed glow. Bronzers somehow give off that tan look and contours your face well, and can be used for contouring. Cheekbones anyone?
Drugstore : Rimmel Sun Shimmer Shimmering Maxi Bronzer
This has some highlight infused in the bronzer, which can add extra shimmer to your face. $6.79 at drugstore.com with other designs to choose from, why another get it?
High end : Jouer Mineral Powder Bronzer
This has been highly-raved by essiebutton, and I have not tried it before, but I trust her taste! When she used it, it wasn’t too light and neither was it too dark, it was enough to give a sun-kissed glow and contour the cheeks to make it look like you spent more time in the sun than you actually did! $28 at beauty.com with 2 shades available!
{LIP PRODUCTS}
For lips, it has to be something sheer and nothing too bright that might turn those lips into statement lips. The whole face is a neutral palette, so a slight tint on the lips can work.
Drugstore : L’Oreal Colour Riche Le Balm
This shade is in Rose Elixir, and honestly, after looking at all the colors, everything would work well except Caramel Comfort and Pink Satin. One’s too nude while the other is too pink. It’s only $7.95 on drugstore.com and it is my current holy grail lip product. Moisturizing while leaving a fairly glossy finish and providing a sheer color. Love in a tube!
High end : Dior Addict Lip Glow
Another product that has been highly raved by Estée, and I must say, after seeing how it looks on the lips, it suits the look we’re going for, perfectly. Not too girly and it’s just awesome. $31 on sephora.com , it may be a little pricey, but for the packaging and product, there isn’t much to complain about.
{EYESHADOW}
Since everything is neutral, the eyeshadow color also has to be neutral. Light browns, taupe and bronze are recommended.
drugstore : CoverGirl Eye Enhancers 4 Kit Eyeshadows ; Pure Romance
This provides the perfect color that’s needed to create her eyeshadow look. The middle two colors can be used as a base and the darker of the 2 can be the contour color. Highlight at the browbone can also be used! It’s $4.26 at drugstore.com
High end : NARS Duo Eyeshadow ; All About Eve
These 2 colors are one of the best to create the look she has. Neutral, not too shimmery either. Available on beauty.com at $34!
{EYEBROWS}
Because Jennifer has full eyebrows, it is essential to fill in ours (if they’re sparse) so they can frame the face as well as hers.
Drugstore : e.l.f eyebrow kit
This has one side that is wax, and the other is a powder. The powder can be used to set the wax once you’re done and the kit also comes with an angled brush and a sponge tip brush for easily application. It’s only $3 and is available at either drugstore.com or eyeslipsface.com
High end : Anastasia Brow Powder Duo
This is almost the exact same color as the e.l.f one, but Anastasia Beverly Hills is known for their brow products, so I personally think that their brow powder will fit in perfectly with your brows, as if they’re real. $23 on beauty.com with 4 different shades!
{MASCARA}
Since the whole face is neutral, there is a slightly greater emphasis on the eyes and thus a mascara with great volumizing and lengthening properties is needed.
Drugstore : Revlon Grow Luscious Lash Potion
This lengthens the lashes well and plus the packaging is so eccentric. A little outer-spacey with dreamy mixed together, neat! Only $7.99 on drugstore.com , what are you waiting for?
Hugh end : Benefit They’re Real Mascara
With all the great reviews I’ve heard, this must be one hell of a mascara. I saw some “swatches” on google and my, my, this mascara volumizes and lengthens the lashes till they seem fake. not that it’s a bad thing, but there’s a huge difference when this is used and when it isn’t. Great to emphasize the eyes! $23 on sephora.com a HUGE steal for the product that you’re buying!
last but not least… {EYELINER}
To add extra mystery and a more sexy and sultry look, opt for an eyeliner that can define the eyes, and create a smokey effect as well.
Drugstore : Physicians Formula Mineral Eyeliner Pencil
Eyeliner on one end, smudger on the other. You can first define the eye and straw a thick strong line along the area near the lashes and use the smudger to blend out everything and create a soft smokey effect before defining the eyes again, if needed. It’s $6.99 on drugstore.com and there’s 2 shades available!
High end : LORAC Eyeliner Pencil
this is almost the same thing as the Physicians Formula one, just that it isn’t really a pencil pencil that you sharpen, but an eyeliner that’s shaped in a pencil. Get my point? It’s creamier and will glide on a tad easier compared to the drugstore version. $18 at beauty.com with 2 shades available!
Now, throw on a blazer or a plaid button up shirt, accompanied with a simple hairdo, you’re good to go!
Also, don’t forget to spritz on some perfume, nothing too girls though!
I hoped you benefitted from this post and stay tuned for another inspired look that will be posted really soon! (Hint : she acted in Tron Legacy!)
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