I think brushes are essential to good makeup, but expensive brushes are NOT essential to good makeup. I used a cheap random brush I found at my boyfriend’s mom’s house (of all things I forgot, I forgot my 239!) to apply this look. It didn’t go on as pigmented, perhaps, as it would have with the 239, but I got a lovely soft look that worked just as well. Even though the brush was cheap (and it wasn’t even really the right brush to use for shadow application, LOL), it felt relatively soft and worked out. So, moral of the story? Quality brushes can be found to fit any budget.
I used Soft Ochre paint pot on lid, Goin’ Bananas eyeshadow (LE) on inner lid, Evening Aura eyeshadow (LE) on middle of lid, Espresso eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Femme-fi eyeshadow (LE) to highlight brow, Graphblack technakohl on lower lash line, and Plushlash mascara on lashes. I had Suncentered Color Forms powder (LE) on cheeks. I wore Tropic Glow slimshine (LE) with Nymphette lipglass on my lips.
** These are recommendations for dupes based on permanent colors available — may not necessarily be identical; they are the closest I can think of!
Goin’ Bananas = Bright Sunshine; Evening Aura = Goldmine + Orange; Femme-fi = Shroom; Suncentered = Cantaloupe; Tropic Glow = Lovelorn
So pretty and subtle! I love it
Thanks, Trace!
Your makeup makes your eyes stand out somehow… this looks gorgeous on u :)
Thanks, Livia! :D
Very pretty and subtle. You look gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Gio!
Pretty nice look.
Thanks, Nicole :)
Another winner! Loooove the lip combo!
Aww, thanks, Nell!
Very pretty!
Thank you, Cloudburst!!
Very pretty.. I love it.
Thank you, Kristen :D
Wow!! The entire look is amazing, but the lip is beautiful!!
Aw! Thanks a bunch, Danielle :)
MAC used to make this great eyeshadow that was a pale, matte butter yellow colour, like Soft Ochre but in powder form. Anyways, the yellow in your look reminds me of it!
Aw, wish I had that color :)
Also, never ever underestimate the sponge-tip applicator.
If you need to pack on color, they’ll do you better than any brush, no matter how expensive the brush is.
Hi Aprilrobin,
That’s true, if you need to pack it on, sponge applicators work well, even though I feel they waste product :(
You manage soft and intense looks so well, and I really love this look. Once I get my hands on a yellow eyeshadow this will definitely be some inspiration!
Hi Nepenthe,
Thank you so much! You definitely should try this look - it’s so easy and works well for any occasion.
This is such a beutiful look.. very soft, natural and innocent..
Thanks a lot, Monica :D
yellow is totally the summer color!
I so agree with you there, Jeannie!
Love the look will try that lip combo for sure.
You definitely should, Lisa :D
The black on the waterline is really harsh against the softness of the rest of the look, and it closes up your eye some as well. I think a brown or a shimmery gunmetal grey along the lower lashline would have been more flattering with this look.
Other than that, though, this look works well. Suncentred gives you a lovely glow.
Thanks for the input, Sanayhs! I thought about using a different liner, but I opted for black, guess that was a mistake!
Christine, your eyebrows are looking faaaaab! This is one of my favourite lip combos on you so far. Nymphette lipglass is SO flattering on you!
Thanks, K! I loveee Nymphette. I don’t how I’ve lived without it for so long!
Those lips = <3!!!!
Thanks, Stacey ;)
Great eye makeup, so bare, I’ll try it! But I can may give you a little rec.; you always use golden hed pink lipstick or all pink lipstick - try brights or nudes, I am sure they will look good on you!
Hi Kayra,
I actually wear all kinds of lipsticks, I’m not sure if maybe you’re a new reader or not - because I definitely bust out hot pinks and nudes and reds from time to time. I do more bold eye looks, so I don’t wear bright lips as often, though.
I love this subtle look on you. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Vanessa :D