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Makeover: Neutral Look

March 24, 2010 by Kim S. / blog, Makeup Looks / 9 Comments

I did her eyebrows (shape, trim & fill) there’s a video for it, I just have to edit it and upload it onto youtube.

***Hair by Sonia Lashley – Soketah Hair Diva’s Brooklyn***

Eyebrows:
MAC Brow Set – Clear
Ardell Brow Powder in Mink

Eyes:
MAC Paintpot in Quite Bare
MAC Vanilla Pigment (brow Highlight)
MAC Bronze E/S
MAC Embark E/S
MAC Fluidline in BlackTrack
MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder
NYX Lashes

Face:
MUFE Camouflage Palette #5 – Orange Corrector
MAC Studiofinish Concealer in NC45 set with Ben Nye Banana Powder
MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder – NC45
Graftobian HD Creme Foundation in Pecan (Nose Contour)

Cheeks:
MAC Iridescent Powder – Golden Bronze
MAC Sweet as Cocoa Blush (contour cheeks)

Lips:
MAC Honeyflower L/S

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Tutorial: Leona Lewis 'I Got You' Inspired Makeup & Giveaway

March 23, 2010 by Kim S. / blog, Makeup Looks, Tutorials / 9 Comments

My friend, Jonesy sent me this video for Leona Lewis’ song ‘I Got You’ because she liked the look. I took the time to do an inspired look. Not an exact re-creation. I hope you like it.

Here’s the link to the video Leona Lewis Inspired Makeup Tutorial

Eyes:
UDPP Original & Sin
SMH Champagne E/S
MAC Eye Kohl – Smolder
MAC Fluidline – Black Track
Black, Navy Blue and Tan E/S 120 Palette
MAC Embark E/S (Crease & Brows)
NYX EL111 Eyelashes

Face:
MUFE Camouflage Corrector Palette #5 – Orange Corrector
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC45 (under eye)/NC50 (blemishes)
MAC MSF Natural – Dark All Over Face
Ben NYE Banana Powder (under eye to set concealer)

Cheeks:
MAC Blush Ombre in Ripe Peach

Lips:
MAC Bronzilla L/S
MAC C-Thru L/G

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I’ve reached 250+ Blog followers .:YAY:. I never thought I’d get 100. I’m very happy & fortunate. I will have a blog giveaway coming up sometime this week to thank you all. I will try to have at least three(3) winners this time around. Check back to see when it’s posted so you can enter.

You MUST be a follower of my blog to enter.

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The Importance of Primer: Keep your Makeup Lasting all Day

March 21, 2010 by Kim S. / blog / 24 Comments

Face:
MUFE HD All Mat Primer
MUFE HD Foundation #173 (center of face) & Mix of #173 & 177
Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Bronze E/S
MAC Embark E/S
SMH Champagne E/S (highlight & tear duct)
MAC Fabulash
MUFE Aqua Eyes in Black
Brows:
Ardell Brow Defining Powder in Mink
Cheeks:
MAC Dirty Plum Blush
MAC Sweet As Cocoa Blush
MAC Iridescent Loose Powder – Golden Bronze

Lips:
MAC Silly Girl L/G

The Importance of Primer: Keep your Makeup Lasting all Day

In this post I’m going to talk about ways I keep (and probably most other people) my makeup lasting all day. I use a primer; one for my eyelids and one for my face (foundation primer).

Primers in general, prepare your skin for makeup application by providing a smooth, even surface free of lines and wrinkles (if you have them) and minimizes larger pores. Primers give makeup something to “grab” onto, making your makeup last longer, lessening the need for touch-ups throughout the day. It’s not good layering makeup on top of old makeup. Plus, you will decrease the likelihood of your makeup having that “cakey” look you see when people layer makeup throughout the course of the day.

Most foundation primers are silicone based, fragrance free and oil free, and come in a gel to powder formula. A makeup primer is great for people with very dry and sensitive skin since it nourishes the skin and calms inflammations, and if using a color-correcting primer, it can help even out skin tone and discoloration. There are also special formulations for people with oily skin as well, which are called mattifiers, and I use this type.

Foundation primers allow you to use less of your makeup since your foundation isn’t absorbing into your skin. The primer acts as a base, with the foundation adhering to the primer rather than the skin itself. With a primer reducing the imperfections of the skin’s surface, less of the product is needed to cover those areas.

Primer Application

1. Apply Moisturizer & blot off excess with a tissue

(apply an oil-free moisturizer if you have oily skin)

2. Let the moisturizer set for 5 min

3. Put a little bit of primer on the back of your hand (warms it)

4. Apply the primer with a sponge all over your face in a stippling motion.

***When using a mattifying primer, make sure to apply it to your t-zone or any areas you tend to be oily the most.***

5. Apply foundation after primer has set.

These are the one’s I’ve used.

***MUFE’s All Mat & Tarte are my favorite***

1. Givenchy Mister Mat Mattifying Foundation Primer – $30 at Sephora

(Doesn’t work & broke me out)

2. MUFE All Mat – $45 at Sephora & MUFE

3. Tarte Clean Slate Primer – $30 at Sephora

Look out for my next post on Eyelid Primers & Eyeshadow Bases

Thank you!

Kim

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Haul: Make Up For Ever, Red Cherry, NYX

March 21, 2010 by Kim S. / blog / 12 Comments

Here are a few items I purchased within the last few weeks.

I went to Make Up For Ever Professional in the city yesterday, which was quite empty to my surprise. I forgot to pick up Smokey Lash Mascara and a lipstick palette. I also need to go back to pick up some eyeshadows & the HD blush.

This is what I bought from there:
HD Microfinishing Powder – Original Price $30
HD Invisible Cover Foundation #173 & #177 – Original Price $40
HD Concealer #355, #360, #345 – Original Price $28
All Mat Primer – Original Price $45
Camouflage Concealer Palette #4 & #5 – Original Price $36

These are the Red Cherry Lashes I purchased from IHeartRedCherry. They were $1.70 when they had their sale. 100% Human Hair & they are SO SO LIGHT! I love them. I still Love my NYX Lashes though.

This is what I got from NYX
Jumbo E/S Pencils in the following Colors:
#622 Yellow
#618 Purple
#623 Orange
#616 Pacific
#607 Horse Raddish
#604 Milk
Orange Cream Blush – Great for Women of Color.

I also picked up this eyebrow grooming set for $9.50 from Duane Reade
It comes with a scissor, eyebrow shaver/brow comb (I will NEVER use), a brow brush.