Makeup By Kim Porter

Get the Look: Marion Cotillard 2013 Golden Globes Makeup Look using tarte cosmetics

Celebrity Makeup Artist, Christiphe Danchaud’s states his inspiration for Marion Cotillard’s beautiful natural look was:  “Her statement-making couture dress is so flashy and strong on its own that I had to customize a makeup look that felt especially natural and fresh.”

 Marion Cotillard Golden Globes

Face:

 

Eyes:

Lips:

 

What do you think of Marion Cotillard’s Golden Globe Look?

Haul: New LUSH Cosmetics Goodies from my ‘Sweetie Pie’

For our two year wedding anniversary (see post), my husband, knowing I love LUSH Cosmetics products, he picked up some things I’ve wanted to try from there, and items he thought I’d like that went with his theme, “Black Love”.

 

 

LUSH Cosmetics Haul

 

 

Here’s what he picked up:

Notice, all of the items are black or dark in color to go with his theme, “Black Love”.

 

 

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LUSH Sweetie Pie Shower Jelly $6.95 – $11.95

-Fruity blackcurrant & cherry shower gel in jelly form with iridescent glitter.

Description: Smooth it all over your body (and your hair too!) for a sweet yet sophisticated cleansing experience.

My Thoughts:  I like the scent of this shower jelly.  It reminds me of candy, and it isn’t over powering.  It just makes me happy!  As far as the glitter, I didn’t notice any flecks of it on my skin after using it.  When I used this in the shower, I broke off a small piece and rubbed it in between both hands with my shower gloves.  It didn’t lather enough for me.  Maybe I needed to use more of it?  I’m still on the fence with this one.

 

 

 

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LUSH Helping Hands Cream $18.95/3.5 oz

Description: Our miracle-working, calming chamomile and cocoa butter cream has been saving hands worldwide for years. It’s perfect for people who work with their hands who suffer from dry, chapped hands as a result. Soothing honey, moisturizing oils and nourishing butters help to protect and care for hardworking hands and make them soft and flexible once again.

My Thoughts: I’ve wanted Helping Hands for the longest time, especially after my sister purchased it.  I used to go in her purse and steal some whenever we were together. This cream leaves your hands feeling soft, and you don’t need a lot.  It’s something I will repurchase.

 

 

LUSH Cosmetics Snap The Whip

 

 

LUSH ‘You Snap the Whip‘ $10.95/3.3 oz

– An exfoliating, blackcurrant body butter.

Description: When your skin has been very, very naughty get soaked in the shower and start your punishment; pumice and charcoal banish rough bits that make your skin look dull, and reveal the new skin underneath. Once the wickedly effective exfoliation is over, luxurious macadamia nut oil comforts to keep it soft and well behaved and scents you with fruity blackcurrant and bergamot essential oils.

My Thoughts: I used this once.  I think that it is best if used in pieces.  I feel like half of the bar melted away when I used it the first time in the shower.  It did leave my skin feeling soft.  Be careful not to rub it over your skin too hard since it has exfoliating material in it that will hurt your skin if you do rub too hard.  Overall, I like it.  It smells good, too!

 

LUSH Cosmetics Demon In the DARK
 

LUSH Demon in the Dark Soap $7.95/ 3.5 oz

Description: Wrapped in a layer of black wax, (which you peel off before you use it, or you won’t get clean!), underneath lies a forest green cleansing treat to suds up dirt-demons. We make it with fresh mint and antioxidant-rich fresh organic apple juice to stimulate the surface of the skin and leave it brighter and cleaner. We then perfume it with invigorating peppermint, stimulating spearmint and warming clove bud.

My Thoughts:  At first whiff, it smells like a minty toothpaste.  When I showered with it, it was definitely refreshing. And no, I didn’t smell like toothpaste afterward.  My skin felt clean, and not stripped.  It didn’t dry out my skin.  Overall, I like it.  I think I’ve found a new soap!

 

Have you tried any of these LUSH Cosmetics Products? Thoughts?

What are your favorite LUSH Cosmetics Products?

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!

 

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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

 

Afiesha Before After Neutral

 

 

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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On My Radar: IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15

BB Creme’s have been all of the rage in 2012, and FINALLY, there’s a shade range for the darker skinned girls like myself – the IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15.  I haven’t really engrossed myself into the BB Creme craze; however, I did purchase the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector.  I purchased it in medium deep, which is too light.  The dark, is too dark.  I wound up just using the medium shade in the center of my face for a little highlight.  It also works as a decent under makeup base.

IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15
The IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Crème SPF 15 is described as:

“…the ultimate “beauty balm”, skin care and color all in one. With a unique blend of Skin Tone Evener Complex, SPF, essential botanical extracts and multi vitamins, it evens out discoloration, hydrates and protects your complexion in one step. In a gorgeous range of six semi-sheer colors that compliment your complexion undetectably. With or with makeup, it’s the must-have product for all seasons, all ages, all skin types and skin tones.”

 

The IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15 comes in the following 5 shades:

Sand Light
Sand Medium
Clay Medium
Clay Medium Deep
Earth Medium
Earth Medium Deep

I’m probably going to pick up Clay Medium Deep for myself.

 

Cost: $20

These BB Cremes can be purchased at Drugstore.com, Walmart.com, Ulta.com, Walgreens.com & select Walgreens

 

Will you try the IMAN Skin Tone Evener BB Creme SPF 15?

What’s your favorite BB Creme?