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Tutorial Tuesday: Learn How to Get a Natural Looking Brow with this Eyebrow Tutorial

Makeup by Kim Porter Eyebrow Tutorial


 

Eyebrows are my favorite thing to do.  If there was one thing I couldn’t walk out of the house with, it would be my brows.  When done correctly, they shape your face, and make you look put together.  I’ve been asked plenty of times about how I do my eyebrows.  I wish I had time to do a video eyebrow tutorial, but, unfortunately, I do not.  Until then, here is an eyebrow tutorial / pictorial I put together for my instagram peeps.

To me, eyebrows should look natural.  No blocks, no halos… I mean, to each his/her own, but, I absolutely despise overly drawn, sharpie looking eyebrows.  Depending on how I’m feeling or the look I’m going for, I will use a pencil, powder, or Make Up For Ever’s brow corrector.  Use what works best for you.

Here’s what you will need:

Tools

Flat definer brush – Sigma E15 Brush 

Small Concealer Brush – Sigma F70 Brush

Angled Brow Brush – Sigma E75 Brush

Spoolie – Sigma E80 Brush

Products Used for this Eyebrow Tutorial

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer ‘Deep’ or LA Girl Pro Concealer ‘Fawn’

Brow Pencil (I used the IT Cosmetics No Tug Waterproof Eye Liner in ‘Brown’)

Taupe or light brown brow powder (Check the Sigma Makeup Brow Duo)

Model in a Bottle Brow Sealer

Steps

1. Use the spoolie to brush your eyebrow hairs to show its shape.

2. Take a pencil or use the angled brow brush with a brow powder to line/shape the brow

3. Depending on if I want my brows to be extremely neat (or SNATCHED) or if I want them to look regular, I’d do one of the following:

  1. Take the flat definer brush with concealer (your skintone or one shade lighter) to define & clean up the top of the brow.
  2. Take the flat definer brush with concealer (your skintone or one shade lighter) to define & clean up the bottom of the brow.

4. Use the spoolie again to brush the brow to see the shape.  Make any corrections if needed.

5. Use a blending brush to blend the concealer down towards the lid.  I like using my IT Cosmetics “No-Tug™” Heavenly Luxe Dual Eyeshadow Brush.

6. Use the angled brow brush to fill in sparse areas. Then use the spoolie again to brush the brows neatly back into place.

7. Use a brow sealer (Model in a Bottle) to maintain the look and shape of the brow.

 

Tips:

When using a brow powder with an angled brow brush, it is helpful to wet the brush to get a cleaner liner.

When using the Make Up For Ever Brow Corrector, try using an eyeliner brush (with a fine tip) to create hair-like strokes in areas where the brow is sparse.

Do NOT use black pencil; taupe or brown is a better option as either will not look as harsh, and will appear more natural.

Using a concealer 2 shades or more lighter will give you that awful halo effect. Go for it, if that’s your preference.

 

For more tips check Brows Beyond Powder

 

 

Did you find this eyebrow tutorial helpful?

 

INGLOT Cosmetics Launches 3 New Products Just in time for Spring!

Spring and summer have to be my favorite months for beauty.  Why you ask?  Due to the range of colors that can be used is why I love spring and summer.  I mean, I do use bright pinks during the winter, but, it just seems more appropriate during the warmer months.

Inglot cosmetics, is helping you stay on-top of Spring 2013 beauty trends, and help you get your pop of color, golden bronze glow, all while being fresh faced through their latest products, which launch TOMORROW, March 9, 2013!

Freedom Lipsticks

$5/each

There are now 10 new lipsticks for the freedom system in bright, spring-friendly colors! My personal favorites are:  #’s 95, 96, 97, 98, 99.

 

 INGLOT Cosmetics freedom system new lipsticks


3S PRESSED POWDERS

$21.00

INGLOT introduces a revolutionary new Mattifying Powder 3S (standing for Sport, Stage, Studio).  Using the latest in cosmetic science and technology INGLOT has compressed the round sphere like particles of a translucent powder into a pressed powder form without the addition of any oil. Perfect for removing shine at home or on the go, the excess oil and sebum absorbing particles provide the wearer with the ideal flawless matte finish. Whilst the non-comedogenic, non-acnegenic, talc free formula prevents

 

INGLOT COSMETICS NEW powder-3S


 

3S MATTIFYING LOOSE POWDERS

$38.00 for 16g and $16.00 for the pro packaging in 2.5g

INGLOT has used cutting edge technology to design a new collection of Mattifying Loose Powders that finishes off every skin tone with absolute flawlessness.  Knock those under eye bags and brighten your skin with sheer coverage.  These powders will be available in three shades: white, banana, beige, and each will boast a sheer formula for perfect coverage and matte skin.   The light consistency not only absorbs oil, but promises for long-lasting results, while leaving skin with a natural, soft focus effect.

Hmm is this a Ben Nye Banana powder dupe?  I’d have to try it out to see!

 

Sparkling Dust

$14.00

INGLOT Cosmetics launches Sparkling Dust so you can achieve that sultry all over glow. This subtle yet highly pigmented loose highlighting powder is the perfect shade to be used on any skin tone. Whether you are highlighting cheekbones, neckline, or all over the body this powder adds a touch of magic to your skin.  INGLOT Sparkling Dust can be used alone or mixed into INGLOT foundations to achieve that healthy glow.  We recommend applying with INGLOT brush 1ss/s blush brush.

 

INGLOT COSMETICS NEW Sparkling Dust

Are you going to pick up any of these new INGLOT Products? If, so, what?

Disclosure:  Information was provided by the company or its PR for informational purposes.  I was not compensated in anyway for this post.

Review: IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Butter

Photo Courtesy of QVC.com
Photo Courtesy of QVC.com

 PR SAMPLE

One day I came home to a nice package from IT Cosmetics that contained their latest product, the Vitality Lip Flush Lipstick Butter. IT Cosmetics was kind enough to send ALL three to me to review, and showcase for you beauties.

 

IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Butter Package

 

 

I rave about the IT Cosmetics products that I have; from the brushes, the eyeshadows, concealer, and blushers, down to the mascara – they’re all great products. If you haven’t yet tried them, I suggest you do.

Enough about that, let’s talk about the Vitality Lip Flush Butters

What are they?

It Cosmetics describes the Vitality Lip Flush Butters as the “…new Hydration Therapy.” I’ve tried all three, and I can attest to the fact that they do make my lips soft, and feel more hydrated.

Vitality Lip Flush Butters are an ultra-hydrating lip stick, lip gloss and anti-aging lip conditioning balm all-in-one that helps sooth and protects lips, while giving you a gorgeous flush of color!

The IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Butter has some amazing ingredients to help treat, hydrate, condition, and nourish your lips, and help minimize the appearance of lip lines, such as plum oil, argan oil, jojoba, cherry oil. The Vitality Lip Flush Butter is packed with antioxidants like Vitamins A, C, and E, acai, green tea, and white tea. Best of all, the Vitality Lip Flush Butter is paraben-free!

The Vitality Lip Flush Butter comes in three shades:
1. Pillow (sheer, nude pink)
2. In Love (flushed, cranberry red)
3. Darling (rosy pink)

 

Vitality Lip Flush Butter

 

My thoughts:

I love these lip butters. Seriously, I do. They go on smooth, and buttery. My lips feel pillowy soft, and smooth, as well as hydrated. I also like that I can increase the intensity of each shade by building up the color through applying several layers. They have a nice scent, too! My favorite shades are ‘Darling’and ‘Pillow’.  I’ve posted pictures of me wearing them on my instagram account (MakeupbyKimPorter).

The Vitality Lip Butters can be purchased at Itcosmetics.com ($20 each) QVC & QVC.com (trio for $35.92), and internationally in Canada at http://www.theshoppingchannel.com.

 

 

Disclosure: Products were provided to me by the company or its PR for review consideration. All opinions are my own, and are 100% honest. I was not compensated for this post.

Review: Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque

Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque Packaging 

I’ve tried the Montagne Jeuness Masks before, more specifically, the Green Tea Peel-Off Mask.  It wasn’t impressive to me, I guess because I’ve been spoiled by other masks.  I guess people flock to this brand, especially teenagers due to the price;  they’re $1.99 a pop, and you get about 2 applications per packet.

 

Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque Packaging back

 

This time, since Influenster sent over the Montagne Jeuness Chocolate Masque, I decided to give it a try.  I used it as directed, after thoroughly cleansing my skin with my Cerave hydrating facial cleanser.  After the application, I had enough left over to use a second time.  I had on makeup, and this cleanser removes makeup easily and thoroughly with one wash.  Afterwards, I applied a layer of the Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque to my face and let it dry.  I’d say it took about 15-20 minutes for it to dry completely because it is so thick.

 

Mask after it was applied
Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque after it was applied

My Thoughts:

The Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque is super thick.  It went on smoothly, and the best part of it all, if you like chocolate, is the scent.  It smelled good enough to eat.  I will admit, I was tempted to taste  it (don’t judge me).    The mask took a while to dry, as I stated above. That didn’t bother me, I usually let my masks sit on my face while I’m doing something else around the house anyway.   When the mask does dry, and you stretch your face, it begins to crumble off.

 

Mask after it dries
Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque after it dries

 

I didn’t have any trouble with it rinsing off, I did use a face cloth though, so that could have been why.  After washing it off, I did not see any immediate differences; however, the next morning, my skin was softer, smoother, and looked better.
 

 Would I recommend?

It wouldn’t hurt to try the mask for the price.  I experienced no break outs from using it.  If I came across it in a store, I would purchase it again.

 

Disclosure:  The Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque item was provided to me for free through Influenster.com.  I was not paid for this post, nor will I be compensated.  The opinions are my own, and are 100% honest.