Makeover: Neutral Face Makeup with a Bold Lip using Graftobian & OCC Lip Tar

This is a look I did for someone who had acne scarring.  They were attending a New Years Eve party, and wanted to try something different.  I decided to do a bold lip with neutral face makeup as the backdrop.  That evening, she wore a chartreuse colored dress and fuchsia shoes, so the purple lip I created using OCC Lip Tars went well with her outfit.  The look was a hit!

Tools Used

Real Techniques Brushes:
-Expert Face Brush
-Setting Brush
-Shading Brush

Bdellium Tools 714 Brush

Sigma Makeup SS224 Brush – It is now the E40 brush

Sigma SS217 (Blending Brush) – It is now the E25 brush
IT Cosmetics No-Tug Heavenly Luxe Dual Eyeshadow Brush

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP)

MAC Paint Pot ‘Quite Natural’  (Lid only)

MAC Eyeshadow ‘Espresso’ (Crease)

MAC Iridescent Loose Powder ‘Golden Bronze’ (Brow Highlight)

MAC Liquid Last Eyeliner Black

STILA Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner ‘Stingray’ (Lower Lashline & Waterline)

NYX Eyelashes

Brows

MAC Brow Pencil ‘Spiked’
Model in a Bottle Brow Sealer

Face
Before applying her foundation, I applied the Embryolisse Emulsion Hydra-Mat since her skin tends to get oily.

Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation Primer ($18 at Sephora.com)

Make Up For Ever Camouflage Cream Palette No. 4  ($38 at Sephora.com)

– Orange to cover dark spots

-Darkest shade for contouring

Graftobian Hi Def Creme Foundation ‘Deep Xanthe’ (All over)

Graftobian Hi Def Creme Foundation ‘Temptress’  (Center of face/highlight)

Ben Nye Banana Powder (center of face)

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural ‘Dark’

Model in a Bottle Makeup Setting Spray

Cheeks

MAC Iridescent Loose Powder ‘Golden Bronze’ (highlight cheek bones)

MAC Dirty Plum Blush

Lips

OCC Lip Tar Mix

– Tarred

–  Anime

– RX

What do you think of this look?

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