Look – Orange, Pink, and Purple for Hello Kitty Event
Monday, February 9th, 2009
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a look, yeah? The reason behind that is I’ve really been trying to get my skin back into shape ever since it went wacko after using Smashbox Photofinish Primer. From around July or August of ’08, I had amazing, clear skin for the first time in my life. Around December, I used the primer, and then my skin went in reverse–tiny flesh-colored pimples on my cheeks accompanied by larger, painful (and more noticeable, unfortunately) ones, as well.
I saw a dermatologist at the end of January, who pretty much told me to stop doing the blog or my skin would never get better. (Among other reasons, I will not go back to see her.) She did give me two prescription products to use, but they rang up to be $400, so I said, “Let me exhaust some other alternatives!” LOL.
I’ve been using Mario Badescu products for the past three weeks now, and I can tell you that my face is on track to normal (review of amazing MB products forthcoming). I have some post-acne marks that are fading, and then just two or three (on my *entire* face) that I have to deal with. Part of the skin regimen was to avoid makeup at all costs, just because I wanted to give my skin time to breathe, heal, and recover. It will also help me assess whether anything I’m using regularly is a culprit. I expect to start doing more full looks soon, but clearer/manageable skin is priority numero uno for now. I know you all understand 
For the Hello Kitty event on the 3rd, I did sport full makeup for the first time in at least two weeks, so this look is what I wore to the event! BTW, does anyone else feel really awkward and rusty after not doing any eyeshadow in *weeks*? Because I felt like a two year old with a paint brush in my hands, LOL!
You will need the following…
- Eyes: Fuchsia pigment (hot pink base), Firespot eyeshadow (orange), Passionate eyeshadow (hot pink), Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow (fuchsia-purple), Contrast eyeshadow (dark purple), Hush eyeshadow (neutral beige-pink highlighter), Urban Decay Ransom 24/7 Liner (dark purple), Plushlash mascara (black)
- Cheeks: Petalpoint blush (pink-raspberry)
- Lips: Lavender Whip lipstick (lavender-lilac), Crystal Rose lipglass (light fuchsia-purple)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Firespot = Melon; Petalpoint = Dollymix; Lavender Whip = no dupe; Crystal Rose = Cultured
Directions: Define brows using a coordinating powder shadow applied with the 266 brush. Apply Fuchsia pigment all over the lid as the base with the 249. On the inner lid, apply Firespot eyeshadow using the 239. Apply Passionate eyeshadow to the middle of the lid. Darken the outer lid using Contrast eyeshadow and drag into crease using the 239. Overlay Contrast with Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow using the 239. Sweep Hush underneath the brow bone to highlight. Finish with Firespot eyeshadow on lower lash line, Urban Decay Ransom Liner on lower water line, and Plushlash mascara on lashes. Sweep apples of cheeks with Petalpoint blush using the 129. Apply Lavender Whip lipstick to lips, and then top with Crystal Rose lipglass for color and shine.
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OOO I so wanted Lavender Whip but they were sold out. I love this look. Oh, the boldness of the eyes and lips!
Thank ya, Rosie!
Ok.. so I've been on the hunt for a bright pink shadow, and I'm a die-hard M.A.C. fan... my only issue with them is their color samples never seem to be true to the product, I'm so happy to see your how-tos and pictures, I can finally get a good idea of the colors. On the M.A.C. site Passionate and Fuschia look so dark and too red. Now I can see M.A.C. actually does have what I'm looking for YAY!
Yay! :) If it doesn't work out, try Make Up For Ever, too. They have nice hot pink eyeshadows.
very colorful look. You wear it well. I wish I had the guts to wear something like this. I feel your pain, my skin went haywire after the summer and i spent about a good 200 bucks on prescriptions and antibiotics etc and nothing worked. I was so depressed my skin was horrible. My research finally led me to doing the all natural solutions- lemon juice, aspirin masks, honey masks etc, and I swear I live by the all natural rule. I don't waste my money on drug store products and prescriptions anymore. Lemon Juice is a GOD SEND in helping with pimples and scars! It might not work for everyone depending on your skin type but it worked wonders for me. My skin is clear except for the scarring. I just started using this scrub and cleanser from ABRA Therapeutics to help with the scarring, hopefully that helps. But my advice is to try the all natural thing.
I'm so glad to hear what works for you! It's so great that you found a routine that DOES work for you. Tell me more about how you use lemon juice!
I love this look and I want to do it for when I go to get my HK but I only have the fuschia pigment and stars n rockets out of the colours you used for your eyes. So I do have other colours and if its not too much trouble could you please tell me which are the best dupes for the ones you used? Firespot dupe- dusty coral, genuine orange and electric coral pigments. And I have the Two to Glow eyeshadow duo from the electroflash collection which is an gold/orangey colour. Passionate dupe- sushi flower, playful. And I have the Pink Split duo from electroflash and Threesome from one of the holiday collections. Contrast- I have the Shadowy Lady quad from Cult of Cherry and the Odd Couple from electroflash. I don't have Hush but I have some beige/highlighter colours but some might be too light/dark. So I have: Orb, Jest, Lightfall, Scant, Gorgeous. And Sweet Eyes or Young Thing from one of the holiday palettes, I'm not sure which is the beige and which is the pink, I think its Sweet Eyes.
Hi Elle! You could definitely opt for Genuine Orange mixed with Two to Glow :) I think Playful would be the best for Passionate. Odd Couple, and then Lightfall!
i LOOVE this look! thanks for posting it (:
Thanks, Renee!
You have done so many breathtaking looks already,but still i have to say,this is the best!!!!! love love love love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love vibrant,bold colors.... i am really against neutrals :-D this look IS the perfect combo!!!! congrats :-)
Thank you so much, Zsofi! How have you been?
I had lots of exams,in the last 3 months... i am so happy to be over it :-D now the spring half year is about to start at college... and You still study,too? Or You already finished school? love: Zsofi
Oh, wow! I hope your tests went well! :) Still studying over here. I have a long way to go til I'm done!
So nice ! For my skin, I use some products by Audrey Organics : - cream day : vegecol - night cream : vegecell - on my pimple (only on them) : amino derm gel clear (use it on the night after the vegecell) - like a "d
Thanks, Ju! :) I'm really liking MB right now, so I'm not ready to switch quite yet!
Everything about this look is so gorgeous on you Christine! I love the hair too!
Thanks, Amber :)
Ooooh simply so gorgeous!
Thank you, love!
everythings hella pretty wooo! =)
Thanks, Monika!
Gorgeous! I've had crappy experiences with Dermotologists. I battled with acne throughout my entire adolescence. Most derms just kept switching me to different skin regimines (Retin-A, Glycolic acid treaments, etc) and antibiotics (wish we had antibiotic resistance research back then! because pumping 13 year olds full of antibiotics will work eventually, right? ugh) but really my skin didn't clear up until I went on birth control at 18. And even a few years after that, my skin started breaking out again. But then I started finally researching on my own, and I came across acne.org. The simple skin care regimine on that site saved me! You should check it out if you get the chance! Its a shame the Smashbox Primer breaks you out! I've never had a problem with it....however all MAC liquid foundations break me out, so everyone is different!
Thanks! :) I definitely use acne.org when I need to :D Acne is such a tough battle, isn't it?
you look really nice! But i loooove really natural make-up!!! But you look gorgeous with this make-up style!
Thanks so much, Domi! :) It's been awhile since I've done any bold makeup.
I really love that top color. It's gorgeous.
Thanks, Ashley! :)
Christine, I feel for your skin issues. I've battled with my skin issues for years. I finally resorted to accutane last summer and now am at peace with my skin. Good luck finding a new dermatologist....I've been to several and have a drawer full of RX's. If you don't mind me asking...which one did she give you?
She put me on Differin, because Retin-A just dries me out unbearably -- like why substitute acne for ridiculous dry and flaking skin that's noticeable? But since Differin was going to cost me $200, I said pass. I don't know the name of the cleanser, though, but it was also $200, LOL.
Shame on her for the way she treated you. I hope she gave you samples of the products. If it helps, my mom used Differin and raved about it! I used Retin-A for several years but I had extremely oily skin, so I didn't get really dry. I used Renova a couple of years ago bc the derm said it helped acne as well as wrinkles. It made my skin feel better, but only for a short time. I hope you find something that works, trust me I know your pain. Don't fret, your skin looks great in the pics!
No, she didn't, LOL. I have heard good things about Differin, too, so I was like, "Well, I might as well..." until I heard the pricetag. Then I said, no thanks! Let me try some other crap first!!
This look is absolutely gorgeous Christine!! You look amazing! And your skin looks awesome too! Smashbox primer does weird things to my skin too....
Thanks, Abby!! :) I'm so glad I'm not the only one with issues with Smashbox!
Very pretty!!!
Thanks so much, Victoria! :)
GIRL! This is gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Rose!
ooooh...this look is sooo pretty and colorful..!! :) i hadn't even noticed the orange until i saw the full face pic in which u r looking down...GOOOORGEOUS!! :)
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it :D
Your skin looks fabulous! The eyes remind me of a promo for Guerlain. You wear this look well. You could mix many different lip colors with this multi-color eyeshadow prism look.
Thanks so much, Lena! :) Yeah, this look definitely has a bunch of lip combos you could use!
i think your face and skin are photoblog friendly ....keep up the good werk
Thanks, Balqis!
Jan Marini line is really good for acne plus it has an added benefit to prevent wrinkles or sun damaged. They are non drying at all unlike typical acne skincare. I really like mario badescu glycolic cleanser. I used to use it. Give JM a try, the papaya mask is amazing for acne spots. I hate Clinique and Smashbox primer. For primer, I like DHC velvet skin coat so far. The new prescriptives flawless primer is so so.
Thanks for the heads up, Pat! :) So far MB has been working really well, so I won't be changing it up much for awhile!
So stunning on you! Going to copy this look! I wore Lavendar whip with Quick tease lipglass today!
Thanks, Donna! Ooh, how did it turn out?
Gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Crystal!
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