Looks - The Ultimate Daytime Office Makeup
Posted On: 03/27/08
Posted in: Brown, Looks, Neutral
This is part of a tutorial that is “coming soon,” about how to go from daytime look to darker daytime look to subtle evening look to dramatic evening look. This is the ultimate daytime look in terms of neutrality and simplicity. I’m a little disappointed that the full face shot didn’t turn out very true-to-life, because I actually loved how this came out!
I used Soft Ochre paint pot all over lid, Blanc Type eyeshadow on inner lid, Bisque eyeshadow on middle of lid, Soft Brown eyeshadow on outer lid and crease, Blanc Type eyeshadow above crease and on brow, Feline kohl power on lower lash line, Brun eyeshadow on brows, and Plushblack mascara on lashes. I wore True Romantic blush on cheeks with Tenderdusk beauty powder to highlight. I had Sweetie lipstick with Dreamy lipglass on my lips.
Nora
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Very, very nice!
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks, Nora! :)
tatiana
Thursday, March 27, 2008
ooohhh la la, i like it!
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks, Tatiana!
Ceci
Thursday, March 27, 2008
This is really cute. It’s similar to the look I have for work, except for the liner on the bottom inner rim.
For work, honestly, I always have trouble getting the eyes right, though. Either I “underdo” or overdo them, in my opinion. It’s really because, well, liner is a problem for me. My eyes are roundish and large, but I have a heavy eyelid, which can become swollen at times when I’m tired or have allergies. I feel as if I have to draw a thick line in order for them to look balanced, “open,” and refreshed. When I go with just a little (just a little on the inner rims and maybe a little smudged on top) or no liner, I look sleepy. And it doesn’t help that I have under-eye circles that are hard to hide with makeup. A little concealer doesn’t help; more concealer ends up making me look fake and weird.
With all this, I probably should just keep the focus on my lips, for work and in general :-p
Sanayhs
Friday, March 28, 2008
Have you tried MAC’s fast response eye cream to try to combat a bit of the swelling? I have problems with swollen eyes from allergies, too, and this helps (got a sample). As for undereye circles, I’ve been questing for the solution, and the best I’ve found so far is studio finish concealer used with a 217 brush. The 217 is perfect, as it picks up just a little bit and blends it out beautifully. As the studio finish concealer is meant to be full coverage, you don’t need a lot. It doesn’t completely hide my dark genetic undereye circles, but it certainly helps a great deal.
lee
Friday, March 28, 2008
Oops - I should have posted the comment here first…
Sanayhs - Does the MAC fast response eye cream work well under shadow and liner? So far, all of the creams I’ve used to combat swelling end up making my eye makup look smeared an oily after a few hours. I’d love to find a good one!
Ceci
Saturday, March 29, 2008
I haven’t tried these products. Does they have parabens? (MAC tends to add parabens to their cream-based products (though this isn’t true for all of them).) I have an allergy to them, so that’s why I’m asking.
I’d like to try a concealer that isn’t cakey or heavy. Such products make me look (as much as I hate to say it)…old, especially during the day.
Ceci
Saturday, March 29, 2008
…Oops, I should have said “do” instead of “does” in that second sentence. Sorry about that.
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Christine
Monday, March 31, 2008
Hey Ceci! I honestly don’t know :( I haven’t looked at the ingredient list of MAC eyeshadows or glosses.
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Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks, Ceci!
Do you think perhaps something you are using causes them to swell up or is just an illusion?
Ceci
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Hey Christine!
Maybe it’s something I’ve been using. I have been trying to use products without parabens, because I have an allergy to them. I still have problems sometimes though because there are other substances in cosmetics, I believe, that also irritate me. Titanium dioxide is one of them (and that’s in a lot of those “mineral” and/or “natural” products). I had to stop using my sunscreen because of it. I switched over to Neutrogena’s Fresh Cooling Sunblock SPF 45(w/Helioplex). Now my skin’s much better.
I also attribute those swollen lids to lack of sleep, sleeping on one side, and too much sodium in my diet. I tend to eat prepared foods during the week because of my hectic lifestyle and they have loads of salt!
I think that when I apply liner, it can cause the illusion of swollen lids for me. I just need to learn how to apply it and what the right colors are for me, I guess.
Christine
Monday, March 31, 2008
Hey Ceci!
It really must suck to be allergic to both parabens AND titanium dioxide :( I wish you the best of luck discovering new products that work with your body better!
I know how food goes, I, too, am very busy and don’t make the time to cook.
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Pia
Thursday, March 27, 2008
I adore the lips, Christine. The eyes not too much as I love a darker look for my eyes cos I’m wearing glasses.
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks Pia! It’s a veryyy subtle eye, about as subtle as you can go. I tend to go for something a little more myself.
Tekoa
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Awww..you look as sweet as a sugar cookie.
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
LOL. Thank you, Tekoa, I think ;P
karen
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Girlfriend, this is so my style! I can’t wait for the tutorial. :) Happy almost Friday!
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks girl! Happy almost WEEKEND :D
Zainy
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Hey Cristiine,
Im luving ur whole look,its like sandal wood petals on ur eyes.And yes very very different from ur other looks!!.I wonder u did nude too and if we go back,its also so very different from that one,but i think that was very like.. OH LALAAAAAAAA!!In b/w have u put on weight??,cuz u seems so chubby,lolz
Luv..
Zzainy.
Zainy
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Oh im so sooooooooooooooory i mean Bobbi Brown Nude.
Zzainy.
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Hi Zainy! Thank you!
I haven’t put on any weight lately, probably lost a pound or two, but basically the same!
anon
Thursday, March 27, 2008
You look very pretty, but over done for work. Especially the eyes. I like warn neutrals for say time. The look fresh and light, but subtle and polished.
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Hi Anon, how is this look overdone for work… especially the eyes? I’m really confused, because it’s very subtle…
anon
Thursday, March 27, 2008
LOL! My moisture oil is running into my eyes. Sorry about the typos.
Nell
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Very pretty, I like it a lot!
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks Nell :)
deszell
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Hi christine. When u applied matte eyeshadow do you still use mixing medium with it? True romantic is such a lovely blush on you :)
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Nope! I only use mixing medium with pigments. I used Soft Ochre paint pot for the base in this look.
Sanayhs
Friday, March 28, 2008
Pfffft, far too neutral. ;)
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
LOL, tell me about it. I think it’s the most natural I’ve done!
Courtney
Friday, March 28, 2008
OOOH i love it! this is generally what i go for when i’m at work — especially because some of the older women in my office always feel the need to make comments when i wear any bold colors. or any color at all. plus, it’s so much more time efficient to wear neutrals and a bit of mascara than a full eye look (for me, at least, cause i’m NOT a morning person!)
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Yay! Thanks, Courtney! Aww, it really sucks that they make snarky comments if you DO wear color :(
Kimberly
Friday, March 28, 2008
I like it, very subtle.
We’re supposed to keep it at that tone for work, since my position at the spa is management, but I over do it anyway because hey I work at a salon and spa! lol.
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks, Kimberly! It didn’t occur to me that spas would require neutral looks, and yet now that you say it, DUH!
sunshine
Friday, March 28, 2008
i’m in love with this look. can’t wait til i try it on myself.
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks, Sunshine!
Tiffany
Friday, March 28, 2008
Love it!
Christine
Friday, March 28, 2008
Thanks, Tiffany!
Hannah
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Do you ever wear eye looks that require no more than THREE shadows? What if you’re pressed for time?
Christine
Monday, March 31, 2008
Hi Hannah! Honestly, not often, because I tend to have palettes of 15 eyeshadows open at a time, so I can easily grab 4-5 colors in a matter of minutes. Most of my eye looks are done in under 15 minutes - it’s incredibly rare for me to take 15 minutes to do an eyeshadow combo, let alone upwards of 20 to 30 minutes!