Spring Makeup | Snickeriggles

Spring, the season everyone has been looking forward to because winter has been way too long.

I wish I had spring around here, with the cool weather & flowers springing up everywhere. It’s warm around here all the time, but I have been seeing a lot of bloomed flowers so it feels good.

Since spring has arrived, I decided to do a makeup look which you can wear to look and feel amazing this season!

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COMPLEXION.

A dewy glow would be amazing as it looks fresh and alive, just like the flowers which are blooming after the freezing winter.

L’Oreal Magic Lumi Primer.

You can definitely skip this step if you don’t like primers, but I feel that this gives some glow which makes it seem like it’s coming from within.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation.

From what I know, this doesn’t retail in the US so try to get it on eBay or Amazon!

Also, do not mix this up with the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, the one I’m mentioning today is the serum foundation!

This gives a dewy glow which can make it seem as though you have highlight on your face, when you really don’t.

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment.

This has a fairly light coverage (while doing its job of concealing at the same time) which I feel is amazing for Spring as winter is over and light makeup is coming back.

Benefit Posietint.

I know this doesn’t come under the whole “base” theme, but since it is a liquid product, putting it over the powder doesn’t seem quite ideal.

This color exudes a youthful glow, in my opinion, and matches the colors of spring quite well. It’s also a lip and cheek product, so you can choose to use for both purposes.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder.

Set your makeup with a powder only at areas where you tend to get oily. Lightly press the powder into the skin to lock the base makeup on! If you powder your whole face, it might reduce the dewiness showing through.

EYES. 

Personally, filling in brows can sometimes make them seem more unnatural, so I’m going to skip that step. Of course, you can still do your brow routine. I feel that as long as they’re well groomed & not that sparse, it’s all good!

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette.

The colors in this palette somehow scream Spring to me, absolutely gorgeous palette. I can’t wait to get it when I go over to the US in November, it’s way too expensive to buy it here.

Apply Burnout all over your lid and then have Buzz in your crease, making sure you blend them out well. Then apply Strange to the inner corners of your eye and on your brow bone.

L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara.

Long voluminous lashes is suitable for any season of the year, so use whatever you feel works best for you!

This mascara does an amazing job at volumizing, plus the funky wand allow the outer corner of your lashes to be longer and give the effect of butterfly wings.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Vice. 

I think that a pop of color on the eyes would be great as it’s all about the colors, the flowers and nature. However if you’re uncomfortable with wearing a bright blue eyeliner, try a dark purple one.

You’re moving away from the traditional black, but at the same time it’s also a different color. Vice is a great option. You can also smudge it out before it sets for a slight smokey effect.

LIPS.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Coral Berry.

This should be a Spring color, it’s a coral that isn’t as bright as Siren, but also has some pink in it, very much like a peach color.

I might just pick this up when I head to the drugstore soon.

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Alright, that’s all I have for today and I apologize for the recent lack of posts, school has been making me rather busy and I can’t find the time to type out a blog post.

I promise more posts soon! Especially hauls and reviews.

Thank you for your support and stay tuned!

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Disclaimer : I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned above, the pictures aren’t mine and no copyright intended, all opinions are mine!

Cara Delevingne Makeup Tutorial.

Unless, you’re like Patrick from Spongebob Squarepants who lives under a rock, you should probably know this girl.

Maybe not the name, but you have definitely seen her face somewhere. Ever popular on the runways, tumblr and other social networks.

So I’ve decided to recreate her makeup look, which is subtle yet gorgeous. Read on to find out how!

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FACE.

You rarely see her with dewy skin, but her complexion still remains even and natural.

Jouer Matte Moisture Tint.

Follow up with a concealer at areas where you have redness, blemishes or dark circles.

Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer.

Set everything with a powder so that nothing will budge and prevent it slipping away.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder.

EYEBROWS.

Let’s face it, not all of us are blessed with a set of thick and full eyebrows like Delevingne has. So of course, to recreate her look, we need to fill ours in.

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo.

Powder has a more natural finish and when filling them in, don’t have an arch that is too high. Fill them from the contours of your nose to the outer corner of the eye (refer to the picture above!)

 The website also has guides on which color to choose.

Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel.

Set your brows with a tinted brow gel for more color.

EYES. 

She doesn’t have much eyeshadow action going on, but as you can see, there is some color.

Urban Decay Naked Basics.

Use Naked 2 all over the lid and a little bit of Faint in the crease and along the lower lash line. (Not the waterline!)

At the lower lash line, smudge it out to give a sultry effect.

Then, use Crave and line the upper lash line, keeping it a thin line, as close to the base of your lashes as possible. This gives an illusion of fuller lashes!

Maybelline Rocket Mascara.

Add a few coats of mascara, and I feel that this is an amazing mascara which lengthens your lashes & gives them the most definition.

CHEEKS.

Well, look at her cheekbones.

For those of us that don’t have cheekbones that are as defined as hers, time for some contouring!

The Body Shop Honey Bronzer.

This is matte, which is essential for contouring.

To find your cheekbones, suck in your cheeks and make a fish face.

Something like this!

Find your cheekbones and using a big fluffy brush, apply the bronzer right under your cheekbones, to give them more definition.

Be sure to blend well so it doesn’t seem as though there’s dirt on your face!

LIPS. 

If you have bigger lips, try using a cream concealer and with a small brush, reshape your lips to a smaller form.

Remember to blend in well.

Now, you’re good to go!

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 This look is perfect for a bright or dark lip as the rest of the features are quite toned down.

A plum lip color would be great for a sexy / grunge look and a bright one would be great for the upcoming spring time!

Hope you’ve enjoyed this post and stay tuned for more articles!

Disclaimer : The pictures aren’t mine and no copyright intended. I have not been paid to recommend any items mentioned above and all opinions are mine!

Olivia Wilde Inspired

Time for another celebrity-inspired makeup!

She has acted in Tron Legacy, House and In Time. Yup! Olivia Wilde.

She has a really nice figure that’s accompanied with a square jaw that accentuates her sexiness.

Her look consists of high cheekbones and a strong eye makeup which makes her blue eyes stand out. The rest of the face would be neutral with a bit of a pinky flush on her cheeks which adds a slight feel of innocence amongst all the sexiness that’s going on.

{ FOUNDATION }

Her type of look is matte, so of course we need a foundation that gives a matte finish.

Drugstore : Revlon Colorstay

This foundation gives a matte surface (duh.) and also has SPF in it! So if you’re the lazy kind, this can be a 2-in-1 kind of product. This foundation also has 2 different types to suit people with different skin issues. Normal / dry or combo / oily. It’s only $10.99 and there’s a hugeeee variety of shades for you to choose from.

High end : NARS Sheer Matte Foundation

This gives a sheer and matte finish and the coverage can also be built up. So if you’re the kind who wants a totally flawless finish, you can apply this over the areas that needs more coverage. One bottle is priced at $44 and there are 20 different shades to choose from.

{ CONCEALER }

Olivia has a flawless face so for those of us with imperfections that show through under the foundation, this is essential.

Drugstore : Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer

This can act as a concealer and highlighter as well, when used under the eyes, it can make them look “brighter” and more awake. Which in turns would focus on the eyes. This is specially formulated for undereyes, but it can also be used for unwanted spots. It’s $8.31 and comes in 6 shades. If you want something else because you’ve been blessed without eye bags, you can opt for the Dark Spot Corrector + Treatment.

It’s $7.99 and comes in 5 shades.

High end : NARS Creamy Concealer

This is great at concealing! It’s crease-proof and has moisturizing properties, instead of drying the skin like some products do. $28 and has 10 shades. The wand makes everything more hygienic.

{ EYEBROWS}

Wilde has thin, but full brows and I know some of us are pretty unfortunate and have sparse brows, so this step is needed! But if you’re blessed with full brows, feel free to skip this!

Drugstore : Physicians Formula Brow Definer Automatic Brow Pencil

We don’t really want a think brow pencil / brow wax because it’ll be more difficult to control and our brows might end up too thick. This is a perfect size and comes with a brush too! How convenient. $5.95 with 2 shades available!

High end : Anastasia Brow Wiz

This has a really really thin pencil on one end, which allows us to define the brows easily. Be careful with the amount of force you apply on the product, or else it’ll break because it’s so thin! The spooly on one end allows you to comb throw the brows and makes us look more polished.

{ MASCARA }

A mascara that lengthens and volumizes well is essential, because the eye area is where we want emphasis on.

Drugstore : Maybelline Volum Express The Falsies mascara

This adds volume, lengthens AND doesn’t clump! Clumping of lashes makes them appear unnatural and ugly, and as you can see from Olivia’s lashes, they’re flared out and separated beautifully, so this will work well! Waterproof or not, it’s your choice! Priced at only $5.99, I’d definitely say that this is a steal.

High end : Too Faced Lashgasm Mascara

This mascara has many bristles and with little “hooks” on them that can grab each lash and allows them to flare out to the best of their ability! The color is intense as well, which would attract people to look at them. *eye flirts* $21 only!

{ EYELINER }

This is another product that enhances the looks of the eyes and she has a teensy weensy bit of a winged eyeliner (cat eye) so a pen formula / felt tip would be easier to do that!

Drugstore : L’Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner

This has a thin felt tip which would be easy (especially for beginners!) to use, and for a winged effect, this would do the job easily because it is easy to control and we all use pens right? This is just like a pen. It comes in 2 shades, and it’s only $9.49.

High end : Tarte multiplEYE Liquid Liner

This has a really tiny felt tip and has the same properties as the drugstore version.

{ EYESHADOW }

Honestly, you can skip this step because the eyeliner and mascara has done the job of making the eyes the focus points, but if you feel insecure without eyeshadow, here are 2 options.

Drugstore : Maybelline Color Tattoo

Only Bad to the Bronze or Tough as Taupe is recommended to achieve her look! Those 2 are the most neutral and allows the eyes to stand out more. If you use a color that stands out a lot, your eye area will seem as though there’s a party ongoing around there. A big party. It’s only $5.83 and is an “everyday usage” kind of thing, so it’s worth your money!

High end : Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

Not much of a surprise huh? It’s raved about everywhere on YouTube and well, it is worth the hype because the colors are super neutral and versatile, great pigmentation too! It may be $27 and a little pricey, but totally worth it.

{ BLUSH }

A subtle blush is enough for her look because it only adds some “cheekiness” and not to pass off as super lively.

Drugstore : Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush

I chose a cream blush because it’s much easier to blend and a small amount would go a long way. Be careful not to overdo it though, or else you’ll end up like a joker. Not cool. Any color is fine, but steer clear from bright ones, a subtle and light color is much better! It’s $10.39 and comes in 3 colors!

High end : Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush

This blush gives a nice glow and there are many colors that are suitable for this look. I specially recommend the coral one, just because it’s so feminine and pretty! It’s $26 and comes in a range of 8 colors to choose from!

{ BRONZER }

To give that sun-kissed glow and an illusion (if you don’t have) of high cheek bones that Olivia has, bronzers can do well in contouring and making it seem like you’ve spent a fair amount of time under the sun!

Drugstore : Rimmel Natural Bronzer

This gives a warm glow and helps make you look naturally tanned. Apply it near the bottom of your cheekbones to make that area “sink in” and allow your cheekbones to stand out. It’s only $5.49 and comes in 2 shades to suit your skin tone!

High end : The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer

This is a matte bronzer and the product can be layered so that you can get your perfect look. Plus point, the packaging is really cute! It’s $19 on beauty.com

{ LIP PRODUCT }

Last but not least, lippies can help complete the whole look. For her kind though, a sheer lippy with minimal amounts of gloss and a natural pink is needed!

Drugstore : L’Oreal Colour Riche Caresse Wet Shine Stain

This is hydrating and is a mix between a gloss and a stain. Rose on and On and Pink Perseverance are the only 2 colors recommended because the rest are too bright and they stand out too much when applied. Pink Perseverance might be a little too pinky on some as well. It’s $9.99 and is available in 12 shades!

High end : Yves Saint Laurent Volupte Sheer Candy

This has been highly raved about by Estee and it is pretty sheer, suitable for the look we’re going for. It is light and gives great hydration too. It’s $32 on sephora.com and there are 12 shades available. I would recommend Tasty Raspberry (above), Dewy Papaya and Juicy Grapefruit as they’re slight pink and almost nude. The rest are a little too dark!

 

Now, spritz on Daisy by Marc Jacobs because it’s a very feminine and pleasant scent.

Outfit : Floral dresses or maxi dresses will do well, along with flats. A pair of simple earrings or necklace will work too, don’t overdo on accessories though! A mini sling bag would look good.

Keep your hairdo simple, either let it down with a little bit of curls or tie it up into a simple ponytail.

I hope you have benefitted from this inspired look and there’ll be many more to come!

Disclaimer : I was not paid by any company to do this, it’s my own honest opinion and something I think would work. It’ll be pretty sweet to be paid LOL but hey, free advertising anyone? Plus these items have caught my eye so well done to the companies who made them!
Also! All the photos aren’t mine and no copyright was intended. Everything mentioned was found on drugstore.com as beauty.com unless stated.

Stay tuned for my next post!

HINT : It’ll be about beginner’s makeup.

Jennifer Carpenter Inspired Makeup

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!)