Tuesday 9 July 2013

Eye Makeup

Eye Makeup Biography

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At times, YouTube has provided honest reviews for products I responsibly weighed buying. It has also turned me on to indie makeup brands before they hit Sephora. Most of the time, though, I end up filling my drawers with junk I wouldn’t have bought were it not for a video: Lip colors I know will wash me out; mascaras from brands I don’t like; hair products not designed for my pixie cut.

By responsibly doing my work—right now, watching videos is my job—I wind up with “Oh crap, what did I buy?” regret after every trip to Rite Aid. When I buy high-end products at Sephora, the guilt multiplies.
After watching and dissecting hundreds of them, I figured, the videos would be powerless over me. Turns out I’m still a sucker. Product recommendations weasel into the dark corners of my brain. I am subliminally controlled by teenagers in Arkansas and Ontario.

A few purchases from the past two weeks:
Maybelline Color Whisper in “Oh La Lilac,” $8.43 These lipsticks are popular on YouTube right now, even though no one seems to like them very much. I think people just enjoy saying the name—”color whisper.” I bought the lilac one based off a review by a Canadian guru. I don’t like her taste in makeup, clothes, or hair, yet when I saw this product at Rite Aid I thought to myself, “Hmm, I remember someone telling me to buy this.” Way to go, lizard brain. The lipstick is not great—barely noticeable and short-lived on lips. Good for wearing to work, or at least I imagine it would be as someone who works from bed.

Coastal Scents Eclipse Concealer Palette, $14.95 Coastal Scents hopped on the “giving guru products for review” train early—like, five years ago—and at this point almost everyone owns it. It’s a given. I almost never get acne, but when I broke out late last month I caved and ordered the palette on Amazon. My face was back to normal by the time it arrived. I have not used it and probably never will.
Another simple, classic and natural bridal make-up with the emphasis on a 'classic 4 toned eye.' Giving maximum definition and emphasis, its perfect for making the most of your eyes whilst still giving an elegant and soft overall effect. The shades and strength of the look can be adapted to suit you and your skin tone. I've used warmer, slightly peachy tones for this look which works really well on all skins with a predominantly yellow base tone. From the palest warm toned skin through to olives and darker skin tones, tweak the shades accordingly. If you need more definition, add individual lashes and gel eyeliner along the upper lash line. I will post some stronger bridal looks later in the year. Btw, I made this video before the Shellac nails went on, I still have them and I'll post a review and picture this Sunday.A fresh and flawless Rose look for anyone getting married this summer, especially if you are in a hot country (we all know humidity can play havoc with your make-up!). The emphasis is very much on HEAT and HUMIDITY RESISTANCE. This make-up is all about long lasting, smudge proof staying power. I've selected some high performance products to help prevent your make-up from slipping and shining... particularly a problem if your skin is oily or combination. This quintessentially 'Rose' look traditionally suits paler, cool toned skin but adapt it to suit different skin shades by tweaking the richness and base tones of the pinks and it can look equally beautiful. You can add a simple gel eyeliner for more strength around the eyes if you need to.
Both of the bridal looks I'm doing this week are going to be very natural. I'm planning on doing stronger bridal looks (smoky eyes, classic liquid liner, looks for different cultures etc) later on in the summer and later this year). For now its very much about simple and natural spring/early summer bridal looks. Hope its helpful
How natural or glamorous you want your makeup to be on your wedding day, you definitely have many choices! Get inspiration from our Bridal Makeup & Beauty board and visit www.modernwedding.com.au for more tips on makeup and beauty for your wedding.
Onto the eyes! With bridal makeup it is important that your eye makeup is not too overpowering or dramatic. Your aim should be to look like a better version of your every day self! You will have your photos as memories forever- you don't want to look back years from now and think "Ugh! My makeup is SO 2013!". I always recommend a classic vs. "trendy" look. The most popular bridal eye makeup request is the brown smoky eye. This can be achieved using several shades of brown (dark/medium brown, light brown, and taupe). A vanilla colored eye shadow with a bit of shimmer is used to accentuate the brow bone and I also apply a barely there pink as the base color for this look. These colors can all be found at your area store but if you have a bit extra to spend Urban Decay makes a fabulous eye shadow set, Naked Palette which includes all the colors you need for the brown smoky eye and more! (Urban Decay products can be purchased through their website or in-store at your local Sephora). To go along with the shadow you also will need eye shadow primer. This can be hit or miss in drug stores and you may need to purchase this at a makeup counter. Wal-Mart sells Hard Candy eye primer for a very affordable price. While many may choose to skip this I feel it is an essential, as it keeps your eye makeup in place and allows a better application. With all the tears at a wedding I would not skip over this product!
Think seriously about hiring a makeup artist; everyday makeup is different from your wedding day needs.
Take time to try a few different makeup artists and choose one who understands your personal tastes.
Use eye drops if your eyes look red or tired on the day of (but stick with a brand you've used before to avoid unwelcome surprises).
Get as much sleep as possible the night before the big day.
Apply concealer to banish dark circles under your eyes.
Use matte eye shadows (they won't reflect light or look too shiny).
Use an off-white matte shadow along your brow bone if you have light skin, or peach if you have dark skin, to illuminate your eyes even more.
Blend well, especially at the corners of your eyes, since cameras pick up visible makeup lines.
Define your brows with a pencil or powder that matches your hair color.
Wear at least two layers of mascara.
Use an eyelash curler before and after applying your first coat of mascara.
Prevent makeup meltdowns by using a smudge-proof or waterproof mascara. (If you really don't like its look or feel, use one coat of regular mascara overlaid with a light coat of waterproof mascara.)
Buy a new mascara for your wedding day, but test it a few days before the wedding if it's a new brand.
Although weddings can be the happiest day of your life, trying to budget and balance your checkbook during the process is something that can throw the most laid back bride into stress mode. In the United States, the average wedding costs over twenty five thousand dollars! While trying to budget, many brides realize they cannot afford to hire a makeup artist which can cost anywhere from $ 60.00 to $ 300.00 per person. If you cannot afford a professional to glam you up, or would prefer to do it yourself yet have little makeup expertise have no fear! As a freelance makeup artist, the vast majority of my clients are soon-to-be brides wanting to look picture perfect on their big day. Throughout my time primping my brides I have learned many tips and tricks to doing the perfect wedding makeup. In this article I will share my knowledge and with a little practice, you can go from makeup novice to knowledgeable in very little time.
Before you begin, it is important to get together your makeup in advance. What do you already have? What items do you need to buy? One of the questions I am most often asked is "What is the difference between drugstore vs. professional or department store makeup?" This can really depend on a number of factors. While my makeup kit contains many high end products, I also have many fabulous drug store finds that work just as well as expensive cosmetics. Foundation is essential to wear on your wedding day, even if you usually skip it. Foundation will provide long lasting coverage, make your skin tone appears more even on film, and act as a "base" for the rest of you makeup to make it stays on from dawn 'til dusk. Foundation is the one item you shouldn't skimp on. I highly recommend using a professional product. My favorite brand I use on all my brides is Cinema Secrets. Because Cinema Secrets only has one physical store (in Burbank, CA) I order all my products online. They offer a wonderful, affordable 5 pallette foundation sampler so you aren't stuck ordering just one shade you are unsure will even match your skin tone. Other companies such as MAC and Makeup Forever also sell great long lasting foundations. If you have a question about the correct shade call customer service- they are trained to help you in that Before you begin, it is important to get together your makeup in advance. What do you already have? What items do you need to buy? One of the questions I am most often asked is "What is the difference between drugstore vs. professional or department store makeup?" This can really depend on a number of factors. While my makeup kit contains many high end products, I also have many fabulous drug store finds that work just as well as expensive cosmetics. Foundation is essential to wear on your wedding day, even if you usually skip it. Foundation will provide long lasting coverage, make your skin tone appears more even on film, and act as a "base" for the rest of you makeup to make it stays on from dawn 'til dusk. Foundation is the one item you shouldn't skimp on. I highly recommend using a professional product. My favorite brand I use on all my brides is Cinema Secrets. Because Cinema Secrets only has one physical store (in Burbank, CA) I order all my products online. They offer a wonderful, affordable 5 pallette foundation sampler so you aren't stuck ordering just one shade you are unsure will even match your skin tone. Other companies such as MAC and Makeup Forever also sell great long lasting foundations. If you have a question about the correct shade call customer service- they are trained to help you in that department and can match you with the correct color.

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