Makeup Tutorials, Beauty Tutorials

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Video Makeup Tutorial: Yellow, Green, & Blue

Tutorial for the yellow, green, and blue look I did earlier this week!

You will need the following…

Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Bright Sunshine Eyeshadow (sunny yellow), MAC Bio Green Eyeshadow (grass green), MAC Blue Calm Eyeshadow (bright blue), MAC Mylar Eyeshadow (matte neutral), MAC Gorgeous Gold Eyeshadow (green-toned gold), Urban Decay Deviant 24/7 Liner (rich blue), MAC Plushlash Mascara (black)
Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
Cheeks: Le Metier de Beaute Sun Kissed Bronzer (bronzer), Dior Amber Diamond Skin Shimmers (bronze shimmer)
Lips: MAC Morange Lipstick (bright orange), MAC Easy Lounger Lipglass (soft pink)
Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
Substitutes: Easy Lounger = Prr

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Makeup Tutorial: Pop of Chartreuse

Quick & easy tutorial for this green look from last Friday! Enjoy

You will need the following…

Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Lucky Green Eyeshadow (yellowy green), MAC Bio Green Eyeshadow (grass green), MAC Humid Eyeshadow (dark green), MAC Sour Lemon Eyeshadow (chartreuse), MAC Gorgeous Gold Eyeshadow (gold with green), MAC Orb Eyeshadow (highlighter), Make Up For Ever #17L Aqua Eyes (chartreuse), MAC Black Black Chromagraphic Pencil (black), MAC Plushlash Mascara (black)
Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
Cheeks: Le Metier de Beaute Traviata Blushing Bronzed Duet (Echo, coral-pink / Sun Kissed, bronze)
Lips: MAC See Sheer Lipstick (pink-coral), Dior Satin Peach Ultra Gloss (sheer peach-pink)
Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Makeup Tutorial: The Setting Sun

Here’s a tutorial for the sunset-ish look I did a couple of days ago! Happy weekend!!

You will need the following…

Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Goldmine Eyeshadow (gold), MAC Amber Lights Eyeshadow (copper), MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow (cranberry), MAC Antiqued Eyeshadow (warm dark brown), MAC Orb Eyeshadow (highlighter), Urban Decay Lucky 24/7 Liner (copper), MAC Plushlash Mascara (black)
Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
Cheeks: MAC Margin Blush (dirty coral), Dior Amber Diamond SkinShimmer (bronze highlighter)
Lips: MAC Funbathing Lipstick (berry), MAC Easy Lounger Lipglass (soft pink)
Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 217 (fluffy angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
Substitutes: Funbathing = O; Easy Lounger = Prr

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Makeup Tutorial: Birthday Makeup in Ice Cream Swirl Cake

Here’s the video tutorial for yesterday’s look! As always, hope you like it!

You will need the following…

Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Juxt Eyeshadow (pastel green), MAC Aquadisiac Eyeshadow (teal), MAC Stars ‘n Rockets Eyeshadow (fuchsia-purple), MAC Orb Eyeshadow (highlighter), Make Up For Ever #15L Aqua Eyes (blue-purple), MAC Opulash Mascara (black)
Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
Cheeks: Le Metier de Beaute Romeo & Juliet Blushing Bronze Duet (pale pink)
Lips: MAC Capricious Lipstick (red-plum purple), MAC Cultured Lipglass (pinky-lilac)
Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Video Makeup Tutorial: The Violet Glow

Here’s a video tutorial for the look I did yesterday! As always, I hope you find something useful out of it, even if it is my poorly pronounced French. (Which is really sad, and would kill my French teacher, since I took French for five years–much to my dismay, I am not very good at learning new languages!)

You will need the following…

Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Digit Eyeshadow (iridescent light purple), Make Up For Ever #75 Eyeshadow (bright pink), MAC Atlantic Blue Eyeshadow (dark blue-violet), MAC Stars ‘n Rockets Eyeshadow (fuchsia-purple duochrome), MAC Hush Eyeshadow (pinky highlighter), Urban Decay Deviant 24/7 Liner (blue), MAC Plushlash Mascara (black)
Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
Cheeks: Le Metier de Beaute Romeo & Juliet Blushing Bronzed Duet (cool baby pink)
Lips: MAC Viva Glam Gaga Lipstick (cool pink), MAC Luminary Lustreglass (sheer iridescent white-purple)
Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Makeup Video Tutorial: Summer Fun Look with Green, Coral, Purple

This is a tutorial for the look I posted over the weekend It’s just a fun look for summer (or any time, whatev!) that uses some brighter, more colorful shades. Hope you enjoy!

You will need the following…

Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base (neutral eyeshadow base), MAC Sweet & Punchy Eyeshadow (yellowed chartreuse), MAC Firecracker Eyeshadow (coral-red), Urban Decay Psychedelic Sister Eyeshadow (red-toned purple), MAC Grain Eyeshadow (neutral highlighter), MAC Float On By Eye Kohl (teal-blue), MAC Plushlash Mascara (black)
Face: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation (140), Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (translucent)
Cheeks: Le Metier de Beaute Traviata Duet (peachy-coral)
Lips: Cle de Peau #101 Extra Silky Lipstick (coral), YSL #3 Pur Gloss (sheer coral-orange)
Brushes: 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
Substitutes: Sweet & Punchy = Sour Lemon; Firecracker = Paradisco or Red Brick; Float on By = UD Deviant + Flipside