Valentine’s Day Makeup: Neutral Eyes & Red Lips
The boy and I went out last night for our Valentine’s Day dinner (early, I know–that’s how we do it!), so I had to pull out Chanel Dragon for a little night out on the town! :) Every time I wear it, I feel like I’m totally made out of awesome, LOL. I still love it to bits.
You will need the following…
- Eyes: MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot (neutral beige base), MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow (soft shimmery champagne), MAC Wedge Eyeshadow (medium brown), MAC Cork Eyeshadow (medium-dark brown), MAC Mystery Eyeshadow (dark brown), Urban Decay Bourbon 24/7 Liner (brown), Chanel Exceptionnel Mascara (black)
- Face: Guerlain Parure Gold Foundation (Beige Naturel #03)
- Cheeks: Benefit Sugarbomb (peachy-pink)
- Lips: Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque (perfect red)
- Brushes: 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 116 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: N/A
For eyes, start by applying Soft Ochre paint pot as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. Using the 239, apply Ricepaper eyeshadow on the inner third of the eyelid. Next, apply Wedge eyeshadow on the middle third of the eyelid and lightly blend with the inner corner. Darken the outer third of the lid with Cork eyeshadow with the 239, gently brushing it into the lower crease. Lightly blend Mystery eyeshadow, with the 226, into the outer crease. To finish the eyeshadow look, sweep Ricepaper eyeshadow as a highlighter on the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying Bourbon eyeliner on the lower lash line and sweeping lashes with Exceptionnel mascara.
For cheeks, apply Sugarbomb blush to the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.
For lips, apply Dragon rouge allure laque with a lip brush for the perfect red lip.
Check out more photos!
Jenna
Friday, January 29, 2010
That’s stunning! I’ll hafta use this look for my date tomorrow night. Thanks Christine!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Jenna! My pleasure :)
Melissa
Friday, January 29, 2010
finally!!!!!!!! a look/tutorial that has bright lips!! for vday
I don’t think there should be rules,
but your lips should stand out!
esp. with red or pinks! :)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Melissa!
Catherine
Friday, January 29, 2010
Very nice! I think I would have preferred a tad brighter cheek, but this way Dragon is truly the star of the show. It is positively gorgeous on you!
I think it’s so cute you and the BF celebrate early. :D
Next Tuesday is our 3rd anniversary, but SO and I usually celebrate it and Valentine’s Day jointly somewhere in between the two. This year I’m going up to SF for grad school interviews the Th/F before Valentine’s Day though, and he decided to come with me so we can spend that Saturday in SF together. I’m super excited but I totally haven’t decided what to wear yet! Hope you’ll be doing some more Vday looks for inspiration. :D
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank ya, Catherine! :) Yeah, I really wanted Dragon to pop, so I was going neutral/light everywhere else.
Ohh, fun! Happy anniversary to you two! I’ll try to squeeze in a few more between now and then…
Lara
Friday, January 29, 2010
So pretty! Great product choices.
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Lara!
Melissa
Friday, January 29, 2010
Beautiful! Love the red lips, so vibrant and extravagent. Wish I could find a good red for my skintone..!
Marvelous job, Christine. (:
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you so much, Melissa :) You will find one eventually, I swear!
Diane
Friday, January 29, 2010
Beautiful! I am going to copy this (if I can pull it off!)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Diane!
I bet you can!! DO IT :D
Diane
Friday, January 29, 2010
PS. What did your bf think of this look?!
I bet he loved it!!!!!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
LOL! He’s not usually a red lips fan, but he liked last night’s look :)
Carol
Saturday, January 30, 2010
WOW, that look is amazing on you.
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Carol :D
pursebuzz.com
Saturday, January 30, 2010
I love the red..oh man I need to get some of those laques!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, girl!!
Angelique
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You look absolutely awesome! I must say i do believe this is my favorite look on you yet. Dragon is amazing on you!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Aw, yay! So glad you liked it, Angelique! Thanks :)
egon
Saturday, January 30, 2010
GOURGEOUS <3 I can't wait to get my hands on Benefit sugar bomb
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Egon!! :)
Alexandra
Saturday, January 30, 2010
WOW, such perfect lips !!! I love this lipstick thoo, I own for a while but it’s difficult to find an occasion to wear it.
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you so much, Alexandra :)
I’ve only worn it a few times, but I love it when I can find a reason to!
Shan
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Hi Cristine,
I’m from the Netherlands and after so many great post about chanel dragon, I bought it.
But the mine is not hot red but it’s much darker red then on your pictures. It’s much darker!
Do you know what is is? Is it’s a difference in wich country ypu live?
I bought Chanel dragon rouge Allure laquer, so not a lipstick with the same colour name.
Hope you can help.
Great look by the way
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
As far as I know, they should be the same across countries. Mine is #75 for numerical reference…
aryss
Saturday, January 30, 2010
wonderful..:)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Aryss!
rashmi
Saturday, January 30, 2010
unbelievabally gorgeous ….. no other words i have
my hubby is coming next week n i will also try this look with my russian red or estee lauder’s classic red ….
loved the look so much my god do tell us ur boyfriends comments next time….
and what special present did he gave u :)
just kidding
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Rashmi!
Aww, you must be so happy to see your hubby soon :)
My boyfriend enjoyed the look! We always do a really expensive dinner in lieu of gifts, just ’cause we can never think of stuff we want!
rashmi
Saturday, January 30, 2010
thats cool …
my hubby also tells me to go for a good dinner but u know what i always ask him to let me shop rather then dine outside hahahha and i cook special meal for him
coz u know whenever we go out he is never satisfied so why spend money hahaha
m happy coz he is coming but u know he is coming for our son (right now m at my mom’s place “jaipur” and will be going back in feb end )
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Haha! I love it, shopping is definitely better ;)
Proximity
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Dragon is beyond perfect on you, it really is.
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you :) It is my HG red!
Mary
Saturday, January 30, 2010
that’s the lippy cameron diaz wore :)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Yep!!
debchik
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Super Gorgeous!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Debchik!
Brandon
Saturday, January 30, 2010
This is one of my favorite looks you have done! I REALLY need to get Dragon.
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Brandon!
Dragon is a must ;)
Mya
Saturday, January 30, 2010
beautiful!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Mya!
Christine shen
Saturday, January 30, 2010
That Dragon looks amazing on you, but it just doesn’t looked the same on me. =( see how it is so vibrate on you? It looks darker on me and it dull’s my face.
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
That is so weird… it is definitely bright and not dark on me, though it is a *deep* red, I’d say..
Kristina
Saturday, January 30, 2010
I love this lipstick. The applicator makes it possible to create an even finish on the lip line, which is so hard to do especially with red lipstick.
I think you are responsible for this lipstick selling out at so many counters!
It looks perfect on you.
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Me too! The applicator is surprisingly awesome, so I’d have to agree.
Thank you! :)
Sixx
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Aww you wore all your favorites into a look! =) Love it!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Haha, true!
Thanks, Sixx!
Jameyn
Saturday, January 30, 2010
SOOOOO SOOOOOOOOOOOOO pretty! i love red lips!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Jameyn!
raquel
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Can you say GORGEOUS??? AMAZING look!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Aww, thanks Raquel!
Keke
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You look so pretty! You’re really gorgeous and the pleased look on you face in the last pic shows how much you like your Chanel dragon :)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
So glad you liked it, Keke! Thank you!
LRW
Saturday, January 30, 2010
oh,my,you look lovely!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, LRW!
Paloma
Saturday, January 30, 2010
GOD that lippie looks amaaaaazing!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
I know, right?!
laura
Saturday, January 30, 2010
omg that color is PERFECT on you!!!!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Laura!
Chloe
Saturday, January 30, 2010
you look soooo pretty cristine! :)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Chloe!
Charlotte
Saturday, January 30, 2010
I love it, simple clean classic and most of all show stoppingly gorgeous!
I want Dragon now!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks a lot, Charlotte :D
Alisha Endre
Saturday, January 30, 2010
This is FAB!
I would love to see this look with your hair pinned up! I think that would be GORG!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Alisha Endre!
abril
Saturday, January 30, 2010
wow Christine! Your lips look super perfect!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Abril! :D
Jessica
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You’re so frikin beautiful i’m so jealous! Your smile and your lips are amazing…ok i sound a little weird, but it’s true. I love your look and your my blogger!
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Aww, thank you Jessica!
Jessica
Saturday, January 30, 2010
sorry i ment you’re my *favorite* blogger!
penelope
Saturday, January 30, 2010
you look very beautiful and the look is so timeless and classic. love the chanel dragon rough allure laque, it is a beautiful red color that i have ever seen. my fav red lipstick so far. do you think it looks good on a tan skin tone?
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you so much, Penelope! :)
Yes, I do!
Sara
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You look gorgeous! Those lips are out of this world!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you so much, Sara!
Laetitia
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Oh my Lord! Hot Mama! Love the lips and love that eyes are neutral to focus on the lips. Great look!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
LOL!
Thank you, Laetitia!
Almost black.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Lovely look! Love Dragon! :D
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank ya!
Marie
Saturday, January 30, 2010
One of my favorite looks you’ve shown. I love it!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Marie!
Lego
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Wow, this look is gorgeous :O That lipstick is just STUNNING. But the price…oh, the price! Is there a cheaper alternative to a great red like that? I don’t have red lipstick, and if I buy one, I want it to be fantastic :)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks a lot, Lego! I haven’t found one this pretty, lower, higher, or the same price yet!
Holly
Saturday, January 30, 2010
gorgeous(:
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Holly!
Nina
Saturday, January 30, 2010
I love it!
Chanel Dragon is just awesome !
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks, Nina!
Luisafer
Saturday, January 30, 2010
this look is gorgeous on you!!! think that red dragon is the best part but definitely going to try something like that… love your cheeks… well, guess I like everything!!!!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Luisafer! So glad you liked Dragon in this look!
Rosanna
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You look beautiful! Wow, Dragon really does look awesome. I think I finally understand why you love it so much! Gorgeous red…
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks a lot, Rosanna! Ahh, yes, Dragon is my PERFECT red. I love it dearly!
aaj83
Saturday, January 30, 2010
luuuuuuuuuuurv the last two pics..!!!
GOOOOOORGEOUS!!! :)
the red lips are SMOKING HOT! :)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thanks so much, Aaj :)
jorge cloney
Saturday, January 30, 2010
WOW..you think you would look in the mirror and see that your lips are ON FIRE!!!! lips have got to go sweety..unless u want the look of a 2 dollar stripper!
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Sorry you didn’t like it — I loved it myself, though :)
Diane
Sunday, January 31, 2010
You look classy; his comment was uncalled for.
Rosanna
Sunday, January 31, 2010
That wasn’t a nice thing to say. It isn’t constructive critism either, pretty much an insult. Surely you could’ve worded it differently to get the message across that you didn’t like it.
Nadia Othman
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Beautiful..
You are very good at blending eyeshadows =)
Christine
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thank you, Nadia! :)
Diane
Sunday, January 31, 2010
I agree, you are amazing at blending eyeshadow. Is the secret to take a little sweep of shadow and do multiple layers?…. Or do a lot of product and just blend/buff away?
I never get the great tonal transitions you do! Oh well.
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thank you, Diane! Hmm, it’s not really multiple layers, but I don’t blend a lot — really. I tend to lay it down, then lightly overlay part of the next eyeshadow onto the first.
diann_co
Sunday, January 31, 2010
LOVE the lip on you!! Im always on the search for a perfect red, then get scared to wear it..lol
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thanks, Diann :D
Steph
Sunday, January 31, 2010
You look absolutely perfect here. Those lips are to die for. If I ever do search for a nice red lipstick, I’m certainly going to remember to check this one out.
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Aww, thank you, Steph!
Kate
Sunday, January 31, 2010
This is absolutely gorgeous, Christine. Nothing beats a classic look!
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thanks, Kate! :)
montygrl4131
Sunday, January 31, 2010
You look very classy. I love to see the looks you do with Dragon. I bought 2 of the laques, but wasn’t brave enough to try this one, yet. You look so gorgeous with it on, I’m putting it on my wish list:)
Christine
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thanks so much ;) Aww, gotta give it a try at least!
Bettina
Monday, February 1, 2010
ooh this is pretty….I still say these posts need a “like button” ha ha. I still have no idea what to do for valentine’s day make up because bf is being secretive LOL but thanks for all the great ideas. :)
Christine
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
lol!
Thank you :) Hope you two have a fab V-day!
rashmi
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
hello christine i thought i will post a comment here only ….
i did this yest. with ricepaper , soft brown and espresso … can u pls tell me if this can be done ? or should i need to buy any of the e/s u mentioned above… i have only 2 browns espresso and soft brown pls tell me do i need to have more ?? m ordering fig 1 and star n rockets to do the makeup u posted few days back …
i will wait for ur reply and then only go ahead
love u soooo much for this look
if i will set my hands on this i will stick to this look only for my red lippies …
m gonna buy 2 or 3 chanel lipsticks on my b’day which is in april hahahha already decided …
Christine
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Sounds so lovely, Rashmi! I think it can be done :) You could get maybe Wedge or Cork for a more medium brown, and then I think you will be fine!
Carolina
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
To be honest I’m not really feeling this look. Maybe it’s the choice of eyeshadow and the black of your hair/top, but it looks almost gothic. I think the foundation you used is not quite right for your complexion (too pale). Overall, everything is still perfectly done, from your eyes, to your face to those amazing red lips, but as a whole it doesn’t quite click for me. Sorry!
Nicole Lee
Saturday, February 20, 2010
wow, great quality of pictures, and thanks for amazing tips for makeup.
Christine
Monday, February 22, 2010
Thanks, Nicole!