So here’s a tip about using all matte eyeshadows (or matte products in general): make sure you’re exfoliated and well-moisturized. My eyelids were a touch dry on the inner lid, and the mattes really enhanced that dryness. The same thing is true if you have drier skin and opt for a matte finish foundation; it doesn’t always go so well! Winter is being particularly brutal to my skin lately, but I imagine that has more to do with the fact that we’ve seen some below 50 temperatures here in California (hey, WE freeze at 50 degrees here!).
Happy Friday!
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Soft Ochre paint pot (neutral beige base), Blanc Type eyeshadow (matte white-beige), Malt eyeshadow (pinky-beige), Wedge eyeshadow (soft brown), Bisque eyeshadow (pink nude), Lancome Plum Tease Gel Artliner (plum), Urban Decay Rockstar 24/7 Liner (dark purple-plum), Plushlash mascara (black)
- Face: Kiehl’s Tinted Moisturizer (medium)
- Cheeks: Petalpoint blush (raspberry-pink), Dior Rose Diamond Skin Shimmer (icy rose highlighter)
- Lips: Giorgio Armani #600 Rouge d’Armani lipstick (fuchsia plum), Lancome Untamed Plum La Laque Fever (muted plum)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Petalpoint = Well-Dressed + Breath O’ Plum
Directions: Apply Soft Ochre paint pot all over the lid as the base with the 249. On the inner and middle lid, apply Blanc Type eyeshadow on using the 239. Apply Malt eyeshadow to the middle and outer portions of the lid. Darken crease with Wedge eyeshadow using the 226. Sweep Bisque eyeshadow underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Urban Decay Rockstar Liner on lower lash line, and Lancome Plum Tease Gel Artliner on the upper lash line using the 209. Apply Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with Petalpoint blush using the 129, then highlight with Dior Rose Diamond Skin Shimmer with the 188. Apply Giorgio Armani #600 Rouge d’Armani lipstick to lips, and then top with Lancome Untamed Plum La Laque Fever for color and shine.
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Frances
Friday, December 11, 2009
The blush and cheek highlighter is sublime! And I love that Armani lipstick. I just wanna take it behind the middle school and……
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
LOL!!
Alexis
Friday, December 11, 2009
love it!
I love 30 Rock, too!
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thanks, Alexis :)
Lindah
Friday, December 11, 2009
the lip color is gorgeous! :) And is the rockstar liner the liquid one?? <3
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thanks, Lindah! It’s the 24/7 liner!
Christy
Friday, December 11, 2009
That lipstick is so pretty. I hope I get a gift card so I can get one too ;)
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
It is! I hope you grab yourself one, Christy!
jess
Friday, December 11, 2009
I really like this, it’s different.
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks, Jess!
Amanda
Friday, December 11, 2009
Love this look! Just curious though…How do you like the Kiehl’s tinted moisturizer??
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thanks, Amanda!
I love it! :) It’s one of my favorite tinted moisturizers.
Babybubblz
Friday, December 11, 2009
I love the lip color you paired with this look!
Colors like that usually age me…but it looks perfect on you! Any tips for how to wear dark lip colors youthfully? Haha
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thank you so much :)
Hmm, cheeks! I think it might be pairing it with a cheek that’s noticeable but doesn’t take away from the lips.
Sarah M
Friday, December 11, 2009
Stunning. x
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thank you, Sarah!
Kerry
Friday, December 11, 2009
that cheek combination is gorgeousss. such a pretty look :)
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Aww, thanks, Kerry!
Alexis
Friday, December 11, 2009
It’s official I WANT that lancome plum liner!
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Haha ;)
Mary007
Friday, December 11, 2009
Luv it!!
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Yay! Thanks, Mary :)
fiaspice
Friday, December 11, 2009
love it, I shure will do that this hollyday
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thank you, Fiaspice!
Palak
Friday, December 11, 2009
wow !
this Armani lippy suits yu so well !!
lookin gorgeous , as usual :)
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thank you, Palak!
AnGeLwInGz
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thanks so much for the tip. I always have trouble working with matte shadows.
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
No prob!
Anitacska
Friday, December 11, 2009
I love the cheeks and lips, but the eyes, I’m not too sure about. I’m wondering if just using the liners and mascara wouldn’t have been easier and prettier. I’m not a big fan of such nude matte eyeshadows.
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
I’m glad you liked the cheeks and lips, at least!
Haylie
Friday, December 11, 2009
I was thinking about purchasing soft ochre paint pot. Is it worth it?
Haha I wish it was 50 degrees where I live! I woke up this morning and it’s -15 degrees…
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
I loveeeeee it! It’s my favorite Paint Pot!
OMG, I’d die. Seriously, I’d just freeze to death.
amy
Friday, December 11, 2009
That is soft, pretty and really easy to do. I love the purple liner and the fuchsia lip. Looks like I need to browse around the Armani counter when I visit Holt Renfrew.
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thanks, Amy! :)
Sarah
Friday, December 11, 2009
I really like Petalpoint, what collection was that from?
Christine
Monday, December 14, 2009
Strange Hybrid!
Jenn
Friday, December 11, 2009
Up here in Seattle we freeze at relatively high temperatures, too… this past week we’ve had a run of 15-20 degree nighttime temperatures and you’d think the apocalypse had hit with the way people are acting!
Very nice matte look, though. I’ve felt like my collection is overrun with glitter and shimmer lately, and it’s nice to see a look that can make you feel more “grownup”.
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
LOL! But it’s sooo cold! I don’t even know how to keep warm, I swear.
Thank you!
aradhana
Friday, December 11, 2009
love the lipcolour!
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Glad ya liked it!
Brittany
Friday, December 11, 2009
I wish it was 50 degrees here in Colorado! This week we’ve had some below temperatures! Today it’s finally a nice, warm 35 degrees :P
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
LOL! Warm!
Lisa
Friday, December 11, 2009
You look so cute!
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thanks, Lisa! :)
Valerie
Friday, December 11, 2009
THE LIPS! WOW!
Jess
Friday, December 11, 2009
You look really pretty :)
Well you always do lol.
Im loving that plum colored eyeliner!
Christine
Friday, December 11, 2009
Aww, thank you, Jess!
Lorna
Friday, December 11, 2009
i like how you can tell you’re wearing makeup but it doesn’t look overdone.
Christine
Monday, December 14, 2009
Thanks, Lorna!
Helena
Saturday, December 12, 2009
I know what you’re talking about regarding the weather…65 degrees Fahrenheit in L.A.? Preposterous! My skin hates me right now :c ha ha. I love the look!
Christine
Monday, December 14, 2009
Haha! I know, right? ;)
Thanks!
Luisafer
Saturday, December 12, 2009
That’s a lovely look!!! kinda neutral but really pops with the cheeks and lips…
Christine
Monday, December 14, 2009
Thanks so much, Luisafer!
pia
Sunday, December 13, 2009
oh my! i totally love love this look!!! and the lips combo was fabulous!!!
Christine
Monday, December 14, 2009
Yay! Thanks, Pia!
Caitlin
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Gorgeous look, but by saying “you should exfoliate and be well-moisturized b/c my eyelids were dry and flaky and so the mattes didn’t work well” it sounds like you’re suggesting that eyelids should be exfoliated… surely not a good idea?
Christine
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sorry, I don’t mean to exfoliate your eyes with a scrub or anything — it was a general tip for ALL matte products, not your eyes…
Brenda
Sunday, December 20, 2009
What have you found to be the best moisturizer around the eyes? I often find my inner lids a bit dry too.
hahaha…I had to kind of laugh because 50 degree weather would be so great right now!! my parents have 3 feet of snow and Toronto (where i am, my folks are north) its a wonderful 30 degrees…and that’s NOT celsius! Winters up north get to 30 below on average in January.
Christine
Monday, December 21, 2009
Hey Brenda,
I often use Vaseline, because I find a lot of eye creams just make my sensitive eyes burn (and I’m just putting it around them, not really *on* them).
Mandy
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
I love this look. So flirty but simple. Do you have any recommendations for a mac dupe for the lips?
Christine
Friday, February 12, 2010
Hi Mandy,
Try MAC Plumful lipstick! Maybe a little Star Nova over.