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Birthday Makeup:  Ice Cream Swirl Cake

It’s probably just me, but the colors in this look remind me of birthdays and ice cream.  I gotta tell you – I miss all those birthday parties I had (and went to) when I was really young (like 3-10!), those were always fun.  My favorite kind of birthday cake is ICE CREAM CAKE!  I also die for my boyfriend’s mom’s carrot cake, which she makes for everyone’s birthday.  DELISH!  What’s your favorite kind of cake?

I wore this look to my final exam yesterday, and can I just say how freaking excited I am that I am done with school until August?  I can’t remember the last time I took a summer off.  I feel like I’ve been perpetually in school forever.  I’m just SO excited to be able to concentrate more on the blog and hope I can realize some of my big plans for it!  But seriously, the word freedom never meant so much to me until last night at 10pm when I walked out of my final.  (By the by, I hate finals that start so late–my brain just wants to go zzz!)

Oh, and I totally got eyeshadow base on my BROW, which I didn’t notice was so apparent until after photos – blah blah, I fixed it after, you know the drill!

P.S. — Big happy birthday to the lovely Karen @ Makeup and Beauty Blog!

You will need the following…

For eyes, start by applying Smudgeproof as your eyeshadow base all over the eye area with the 249. Using the 239, apply Juxt eyeshadow on the lower two-thirds of the lid. Lightly place Aquadisiac eyeshadow on the crease 239. Next, apply Stars ‘n Rockets eyeshadow above the crease with the 239, lightly blending onto the outer lid. Blend Orb eyeshadow with the crease shade and highlight the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying #15 aqua eyes on the lower lash line. Finish by sweeping lashes with Opulash mascara.

For cheeks, apply Romeo & Juliet blush on the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116.

For lips, apply Capricious lipstick first, and then layer Cultured lipglass for a complementing lip.

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Stephanie S Avatar
Stephanie S

this is awesome! And yes, I totally understand– finals are killer! Actually, I have a final paper due today that I should be working on RIGHT NOW but I am procrastinating on this site…!

AnGeLwInGz Avatar
AnGeLwInGz

I love this look! Congrats on being done with school for a while. I’ve been out of college for 5 years now and I still have nightmares about finals!

Athena Avatar
Athena

O-M-G! I just fell in love! This look is so nice! MmMm…I think I NEED juxt and an ice-cream right now xD My favourite cakes are those with fresh fruit on top, maybe with a puff-pastry base…Yum!

Nola Avatar
Nola

Absolutelu beautiful! You look great in this makeup – so sweet and delicate 🙂 I love the blush!

Oh, and congratulations, have a great summer – my exams have just started, 5 more to come 🙁

Roxanne Avatar
Roxanne

Oooo I really like this! My favourite kind of cake is a tie between cherry chunk and black forest. Can you tell I like cherries? Oh, and there’s this one cake I made for mother’s day once. It’s a sort of sponge cake (but not quite. It’s white cake, it’s just really light), and you ice it with whipped cream and cream cheese icing and top with strawberries. Yum!

Christina Avatar
Christina

i really like this look!
congrats on finishing your finals and being free, I just walked out of my final final (haha) at 10pm yesterday as well so I feel you on that one!

Dusty Avatar
Dusty

HOLY CRAP!!! Christine this is AWESOME! I haven’t seen you do a look like this before and you were right on the money with your description! It’s the FIRST thing I thought when I saw this! 🙂 And so easy with the application and only a few colors but it looks WAY more than the list of products you used (in a good way, not in a Tammy Faye way). I really like that it’s pastel without looking 80’s.

It also makes me want cupcakes with sprinkles! AARHH!

Love it! This and that hot pink with black look you did a month or so ago are probably my two favorites now! 🙂

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Dusty

haha! you’re welcome – sorry if i was a little over-excited 😛 if it helps at all, had i seen you in person i would have also yelled “holy crap!” right in your face… lol! it looks great!

are you going to be doing a post about the pigment launch this week with swatches? your swatches always look SO much better than mine! (when i posted my video for the pigments yesterday, i really just wanted to tell people to come here and look at the swatches and read your review… you make it so much easier! 🙂

Dusty Avatar
Dusty

I know… I was surprised that any mattes made it to counters – Let alone those neons that MAC labels as not safe for the eyes or the lips (they’re cool under a black light though)! I have had a lot of luck applying neons and other mattes on top of a white eye pencil. They’re still ashy-ish in texture, but over a white kohl they’ll stick to the skin well and keep almost all of their original color.

I was also surprised to see so many golds at counters (nothing against golds, I don’t want you beating me up – Hehe) but I would have liked to have seen some other colors (or maybe even some glitters, if they’re going to launch stuff that isn’t eye safe anyway). MAC really needs a good green pigment, they don’t have one and I’d like to see it – Same with blue for that matter. I miss the old “blue” and “green” pigments from years back.

Christine Avatar
Christine

I just can’t fathom how neons, given that they’re “unsafe” for what seems like everywhere except the body… would be on counter, LOL!

I loveee Golder’s Green (old LE). So pretty! And I die for True Chatreuse & Chartreuse. I’d love to see MAC put out some new pigments and do some softer shimmer shades, too – like a satin finish pigment! Not quite matte but not super frosty!

melissa Avatar
melissa

Thanks christine. did you know this look can be duped with the alice in wonderland book of shadows? I am gonna save myself some money and use it to wear this look to work friday!

nicci Avatar
nicci

I love the colors, bright and playful!

My favorite cake is also ice cream cake. I had one for the first time on my 27th birthday (I feel so old!) last week (June 2nd) it was really good!!

yay for finals being done with! I’m sure you did great! 🙂

Ashley Avatar
Ashley

Christine, I love all your looks of course and always read how you do them, but THIS one is my favorite!!! I can’t wait to try it. It looks so spring-y, soft, feminine, happy. I agree it looks like birthday cake (when you mix the colored frostings into your ice cream in the bowl and get pastel swirls!) but it also looks like Easter! like pastel Easter eggs :). Easter is my favorite holiday. you should wear it next Easter 🙂

Alexis Avatar
Alexis

this is so pretty, I’m going to a friend of mine’s daughters first birthday on sunday, and i think i’m going to wear this look!

Yvonne Avatar
Yvonne

I LOVE THIS!!!! the colors are so fun and blend together sooo well. I’m also jealous that you have time to do makeup before exams. xoxo

Yenny V Avatar
Yenny V

The look is gorgeous!! Perfect for those summer days at the beach. And luckily, I have all the colors this time, so I definitely must try! 🙂

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rashmi

aahh the look is to die for
i need juxt , stars n rockets and capricious as well …
will surelly try this one when i reach home…
right now m at mom’s place will be going back on 14th
how relaxing it is at mom’s place isnt it???
and yes my fav cake is black forest aahh love cherries n chocolatessss

Roxanne Avatar
Roxanne

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! That sucks 🙁 Boo Kiehl’s! Although I think we have a different product here in Europe, it’s not called “UV Fluid” and comes in a little bottle, not a big one… I hope you recover from it soon 🙁

Christine Avatar
Christine

This is what the U.S. bottle looks like – http://www.kiehls.com/img/product/packshot/833_l.jpg

They look so different – from the name to the bottle… Is yours super thin in consistency? I didn’t see anything on the U.S. site that looked like the picture you showed me, though.

It has dimenthicone in it, not super high in the ingredient list, but high enough that I think that might be why 🙁 I am mostly recovered now, but I got about 6-7 big painful bump pimples. I wanted to cry, lol!

Roxanne Avatar
Roxanne

It’s totally different! Mine feels like a moisturiser does, not runny or thin. I’m going to a Kiehl’s event this month, I’ll be sure to ask for details on the ingredients and differences! I’m so sad it gave you those painful pimples 🙁 I’m pretty sensitive to new products (meaning my face will look like a krater if there’s one wrong ingedrient in it) and this didn’t break me out at all. That’s why I got so excited over it! Aww, I’m so sorry, Christine! :*(

daphne Avatar
daphne

Yay for being in your face and wearing makeup to your exam 😉 I love this! Colors coordinate so beautifully. I think if I do it sometime soon I’ll use Aquavert instead of Juxt because the warmth of Juxt throws me off a little – but it still works for sure.

Funny, Capricious is my mom’s favorite lipstick, but since she doesn’t have a MAC counter near her I bring her a tube every Thanksgiving – but have never paid the color much attention myself! I don’t know why…obviously Cultured changes it up quite a bit but it still looks very pretty here.

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

I know! I actually managed to do my makeup before the sun went down, LOL!

Aquavert would be lovely with this look! I swear I’ve done something similar, but I think I used Aquavert 🙂

Capricious was one of my first lipsticks, I think. Crazy how time flies!

Trisha Avatar
Trisha

Wow. Just wow. That is one of the best looks I’ve seen you do ever. And that’s saying a lot since you make great looks all the time.

As for cake, I love yellow cake with lots of buttercream frosting. Mmmmm.

Melissa Avatar
Melissa

you always have the best color combos! enjoy your summer off…feels great to be done, even if only for a few months…trust me I understand…just hard to adjust to not having homework to do! I almost feel guilty for not studying…then I remember I don’t have to!!!

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peanut

hey christine… i LOVE this look! you really do well with colors! would shimmermoss work instead of aquadisiac and do know any shadows that could replace the lower lash liner. thanks! my favorite cake is cheesecake! especially the red velvet cheesecake from cheesecake factory. amazing!

melissa Avatar
melissa

RED VELVET CHEESECAKE!?!??!!?? tell me this isn’t true???!!! That makes me happy I don’t live in any reasonable driveable distance from one… reasonable right?! lol… hmmmm how far would I drive to eat this!!!

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t_zwiggy

OMG! I love everything about this look! The placement of the eyeshadow is so different from your other colorful looks, and the colors go so well together. The lips are just perfect. You look stunning in those pics. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Jane Avatar
Jane

You must have turned heads while writing your finals! The colours are so beautiful. Though it’s something I’m not quite that adventurous to try, they certainly look very becoming on you. Good job and congratulations! Summer feels great.

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baby in a corner

personally i like this better as you haven’t gone as high on your browbone! i can never work eyeshadows into my crease properly, it either goes too high or the line looks wonky and not round or following the shape of my eye.

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LNU

Hahaha I KNEW it was familiar! I go through temptalias look gallery quite often, and you tend to gravitate towards putting the colors down vertically, the last time I remember you doing a horizontal look was with the stila jewel eye palette?

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Valentine

oh Christine, you’re too funny. do you get lots of compliments when you show up in class with flawless makeup like this? i’ve found that college lecture halls won’t exactly become known for flattering makeup looks anytime soon. my fave cake is strawberry cheesecake, although for my birthday this year my sister made me a chocolate cake with vanilla pudding with coconut on top and coconut mixed into everything (erm, can you tell I’m not a baker myself?) that was absolutely mouth-watering.

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Whirl

Christine,this look makes your TOP TEN LOOKS EVER!!!!!
It makes me want to eat this make up,incredibly beautiful!
And congrats with finishing the school for now!
Sleep more and rest as much as you can!

Jenna Avatar
Jenna

Ooh I love this look Christine! it reminds me of the sugar sweet collection from mac or just brightly decorated cakes and cupcakes!!

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AshleyMelissa

Awww… you’re so pretty Christine :). Appreciate all of your heart work. Please always maintain your honesty to us when you review products and contain giving informative advice. So many people change after they become well known and I respect the fact that you haven’t done so.

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

Aww, thank you! I’m a really honest person (way too trusting!) and always have been, and I can’t imagine how one could not be honest and expect no one to find out. The last thing I want to do is recommend you a product that you’ll hate, because you’re going to tell me and then I’ll feel bad that you wasted your money on it 🙁

Mandy Avatar
Mandy

That blush is perfection!
Have you ever tried birthday cake ice cream? Basically the same thing as an ice cream birthday cake, but in just ice cream form. My 5 year old’s FAVORITE!

Nancy Avatar
Nancy

I ADORE this look! I immediately thought of a birthday cake even before seeing the name of the look! It’s so creative and inspiring 😀

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kali

Oh I LOVE this look! You’ve been popping out some amazing looks all week and this is now my second fave of any of the looks I’ve seen since reading Temptalia. It just looks so airy and magical. Is that weird to say?? I love 15L -I’ve been wanting it for months but I just feel like I have too many liners to go splurging on another.

Congrats on finishing your final!! Do you have some amazing plans for summer? You should take a nice, long vacation since it’s been all work and no play for so long! Yay for no school!

Christine Avatar
Christine
Light Medium, Neutral, slight yellow undertones. Normal-to-Dry skin. View Christine Full Profile

Crazy! But in a good way – glad you like them 🙂 LOL, I can barely close my eyeliner drawer right now, so I know how you feel. Argh!

No plans. The only vacation I’ll take is the one that you don’t even know I’m on 😉 If you know I’m on vacation, that means I’m not doing my job!! LOL.

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ssnug

I LOVE cheesecake!~

And you look amazing!!!! Lookin at the colours makes me HAPPY…

You know wat, I love putting on my fav makeup to final exam too!!~ haha..

Jessica Avatar
Jessica

Hi Christine:

I love these colors! I especially love the pastel green (Juxt). I was wondering if both Juxt and Aquadisiac are permanent? And is there a similar UD eyeliner to the Make Up Forever one you are wearing? Thank you. And shame on you for reminding me of Ice Cream Cake! I’m trying to get in shape…

Andrea Avatar
Andrea

It reminds me of what a mermaid’s eyes would look like. I don’t see cake. Maybe cuz I’m not hungry.lol Beautiful nonetheless!!!

Sara Avatar
Sara

i love this so so much!!
do you think this would look okay with super pale cool skin?
cuz im trying to think of ideas of what to wear for my birthday next week =P

ellie Avatar
ellie

Very lovely Christine. I love the colors you used from eyeshadows to lipstick it really reminds me of ice cream and cakes…yummy!

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Jennifer

Pretty look. Reminds me of going to get rainbow sherbet as a child. I was reading your entry and saw where you were saying Happy Birthday to Karen with the blog called Makupandbeautyblog.com. I was surprised because mine is called makeupandbeautydiary.com. I went to her blog and love it:) Thanks so much!

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Brie

Whoever said this made them think of the Sugar Sweet collection got exactly what I was thinking! This sort of embodies the idea of that collection I think 🙂

Though I’m not as into the purple under the eye, I think the eyeshadow combo you’ve got here is beautiful and very summery – makes me think of eating sherbert on a hot summer day!

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Nadine

OMG, SO PRETTY! Christine, I really have been loving your looks lately! Congrats on almost being done for the summer, and congrats on the great grade in your stats class!

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Mandi

Good for you! I finally took a break for this summer too! I have been in school non stop for like 7 years and I was beginning to slur my words and not make any sense at all LOL total burnout…but now it’s time to get refreshed! oh and…nice makeup, I think i really need to get stars and rockets and juxt

Mayra Avatar
Mayra

Wow Christine!!!! This is my FAVVVOORITE! look you’ve done so far!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! keep up the great work!!! Your blog is the BEST!!! =)

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Gabrielle

So pretty, this look makes me want to try and wear colors.
I looove Red Velvet Cake with Cream Crease Frosting, I get one for my birthday on Sunday!!!!

Linda Avatar
Linda

Really funny and sweet! Love the whole face, but I would prefer a more soft pastel green on the lid… I have to search for it because I miss it!

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SiaM

L♥ve the gradual rainbow like effect from purple, blue, teal to green and all the great blend in between ^_^ Lips are gorgeous!!! that blue hint of sparkle just makes it perfect for this look =)

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Olga

OMG! This is so beautiful! Just the perfect look, everything is harmonious – blending,the selection of colours, lip and blush colour. I wish i could do the same(

Fiona Avatar
Fiona

I love how you done your eyes up! it lit up your face, but it must also be ‘my final exam’ glow as well. hope you did well and you passed, enjoy your summer holidays 🙂

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Mariah

This is GORGEOUS! I always love these kinds of looks!! Quick question: is there another shadow used near/above the tear duct or is that just an effect of the colors mixing? It almost looks like Digit there. And did you use anything under the liner on the bottom? It’s just too gorgeous! I have to try this one!! Did you happen to make a video of this one too? (*hopeful*)

Ash Avatar
Ash

Congrats on your break from school! This is my first summer off in 5 years, and I don’t know what to do with myself!

Loving the color combo and your blending skills are amazing! You look so happy! Hooray! =)

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wbwrightMakeupArtist

Today is MY birthday and what I wouldn’t do for a delish 31 Flavors Ice Cream Log cake from my past… shoot, I would be happy with a Clown Cone!

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sum

love this look soooooooo much as soon as i saw it i went and bought Stars and rockets to recreate the look as i had the other two already 😉

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Haley

I LOVE this look and really wanna try it out right now!! (especially since I actually have all the colours you used (excluding the MUFE) but sadly I am at work and my makeup is at home… (even forgot my touchup makeup for today..)

i have actually really enjoyed alot of the looks that you have posted lately, they are so cute and colourful, yet not super bright (which is awesome for me since i work in a medical office, and bright colours scare the patients a little)

Can’t wait to see more awesome looks!

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