Thursday, July 21, 2016

Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette Tutorial (LONG POST)

A step by step guide to this eye look minus the lashes:

 


I like to start with my eyes so I can clean up any fallout under my eyes!



Shades in the Order I use them!
Tempera (1)
Buon Fresco (2)
Burnt Orange (3) 
Raw Sienna (4) 
Red Ochre (5)
Vermeer (6) 
Buon Fresco (7)
Burnt Orange (8)













Pro airbrush Concealer 57 used for base
778 was Shadow Tempera (1)
Pro Blending Brush (27) I used for Shadows 2-4 and to blend  Small Real Techniques for Shadow Red Ochre (5) Elf "C" brush was used for Vermeer (6) Morphe M143 was used with 7 & 8 Under eye















I start with Mac Soft Ochre Paint Pot.
This helps my eyeshadow to pop and
last all day.










I set the paint pot with
shadow 1, Tempera.
I start every eye look
with a primer and a shadow
similar to my skin tone.









Place Shadow 2, Buon Fresco  
in Crease. If you have
hooded eyes start 
slightly above crease.
Continue blending and adding
more pigment until you're satisfied
with how it looks.









 
Take shadow 3 Burnt orange and
blend into the outer V creating a
slight wing shape with your shadow














I used Raw Sienna 4 to deepen the color
and blended in toward the lid














Then place shadow 5 Red Ochre
at the bottom of the lower V
and blend to create a gradient 











My favorite way to make
shimmer shadows pop
is to spray Fix+ on the brush
after putting the shadow
on the brush. Then patting
the brush onto my lid, not
swipe.





                                                   

Using Fix + and Vermeer
I placed this on my lid in a patting motion










Add your favorite mascara!








 




Final eye look










This is great starting eye look for everyday! :)


Remember, it's just makeup. If you don't like it, wash it off and start again. 



Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Foundation 101: Primer


If you've ever painted a wall you may have used a paint primer to help your paint color adhere to the wall better and make it look as nice as possible for a long period of time. Face primer is the same thing, a layer between your skin and foundation to help it apply smoothly and last longer while filling any fine lines or pores. Some people don't use primers, which is fine. If you have a problem you're looking to fix with makeup, a primer that targets your issue is probably a good investment!

Primer should be placed as a thin layer all over or where you need it. 
Be careful to only use a small amount to have maximum benefits. 


Water Based Primers - Lighter weight product that preps most skin types by hydrating and adding glow.

Silicone Based Primers - Great for sensitive skin and allergic skin by creating a barrier between the skin and the foundation which helps prevent clogged pores and breakouts.

                 ** Silicone based Primers should ONLY be used with Silicone based Foundations**
                            
But Haley, how do I know if it is silicone based? 


    Great Question! Most primers will have Water as the first ingredient but if Cone/-methicone, and/or -siloxane is seen in the first few ingredients, it is probably Silicone based. 
By mixing a silicone based primer with a water based foundation the products can start to "pill"
Think of Silicone & Water like Oil & Water.
They Don't Mix! 

Below are Different Types of Primers
(both silicone & water based)

NYX Pore Filler $14


Pore Filling Primers - These primers tend to be heavier and work better when used sparingly. Use pore filling primers around your nose and cheeks where your pores may be larger and a different primer around the rest of your face. Use a tapping motion to push this into your pores to create a flawless look.







Hydrating - Dry or Normal skin types benefit from a hydrating primer that sinks into and nourishes the skin. These TEND to be water based, some contain oil so check ingredients if acne prone! Rub this all over your face or apply with a brush!
Becca Ever Matte Poreless Priming Perfector $38





Mattifying - This is an oily girls new BFF. Seriously mattifying primers can be intense. Use a little at a time because if you over do it the primer will begin to clump up, but gentle rub this into your T-Zone, Chin, or wherever you produce oil and it will help your foundation last all day with less touch ups!





Smoothing - Almost always Silicone based. Smoothing primers help by making fine lines and textured skin "disappear" or almost disappear. Really can help create a flawless look!


Color Correcting- These add a sheer color to help with any pigmentation issues you may have
  • Green/Yellow Cancels Red
  • Purple/Pink/Peach Helps Dullness and Adds Radiance  
Makeup Forever Colored Primers $37

Revlon PhotoReady Color Correcting Primer

$12.99



Illuminating - Great for that summer time glow thats so popular right now! Illuminating primers add a light shimmer or hydrated glow to the skin.

              L'Oreal Paris Magic Lumi Primer $11




Remember, it's just makeup. If you don't like it, wash it off and start again.