Naked 2 Palette Eye Shadow Tutorial

A few girls that I go to school with requested that I do a tutorial using one of the Urban Decay Naked Palettes. These palettes a really common palette that many people starting out with makeup first buy! The only Naked palette I actually have is the Naked 2, so I created a look using that palette. I hope you enjoy it!

1. The first thing I did was apply Mac Paint Pot in the shade Soft Ocre to the eyelid. This is a good step to ensure that the eye shadow will stay in place all day. Next, I applied Foxy to the entire lid to set that cream and this will also help the eye shadows blend easier.

2. The next shade I applied was my transition shade. A transition shade is good to have because it makes it easier for you to blend shadows onto the crease. I used the shade Tease for my transition shade.

3. I darkened that crease up using the shade Ydk using a small pencil brush.

4. Using the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, I applied that to my lid and blended it out. I applied this because it enhances any color that you put on top of it. You will see that in the next step.

5. I took the shade Chopper and packed that right on top of that white base. The white color helped the shimmery color appear more opaque and helped its true color and potential to appear.

6. This is a completely optional step. It basically brings the look from a daytime look to a night time look! I took the shade Blackout and darkened up the outer crease to create more of a smokey appearance. I then blended it all using a big fluffy brush.

7. I applied a dramatic wing eyeliner using a NYX Liquid Liner. This is also an optional step!

8. For the finishing touches, I applied mascara to the top lashes. For the lower lash line, I took a brown pencil eyeliner and lined the outer half of my lower lash line and then smoked it out using a pencil brush. I applied mascara to the lower lashes and then I was done!

Ipsy Glam Bag April 2016

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Don't Despair, Repair! Gel to Oil Overnight Repair Treatment

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LipSurgence lip creme in Wonder

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C427 Duo Fiber Blush Brush

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Color Correcting

I'm sure many of you have noticed that a wide variety of colored concealer have appeared on makeup aisles all around you. You may now see concealers in shades of red, yellow and even green! If you didn't know, each color concealer has a specific issue in which they are best suited for. Today, I am here to tell you all about what each color does and how to use them!

I know I am not the only one that hates waking up to an unwanted blemish, face full of redness, and noticeable dark circles under my eyes! The days that I wake up to these unfriendly things are the days that I thank the lord for concealer! Concealer is a very common makeup item used in many people's daily lives! It is used to cover/conceal any complexion concern that we may have. Color correcting is an awesome technique used by many to neutralize the complexion concerns we may have on our skin and make them appear gone. It is amazing for people with rosacea, acne, and severe fatigue. This is how I use color correcting concealers to fit my preferred face appearance.

Bare Face

This is what my bare face looks like right when I wake up. I got lucky today with minimal redness, blemishes and not too dark circles.

Green Concealer

Green and red are complementary colors on the color wheel, therefore, applying green concealer to the red areas of your skin will cancel out the red covering it up much easier than skin tone concealer.  

Peach/Orange Concealer

Depending on what color skin tone you have, will decide if you will use an orange or a peach concealer. If you have a deeper skin tone, orange would suit you better and if you have a lighter skin tone, peach will be the better option. If you look at the complementary color for orange, you will see that it is blue. The undertones of dark circles/fatigue bags under the eyes are a slight purple and blue. The colors orange and peach will neutralize the darkness.

Yellow Concealer

Many see yellow as an unnecessary step, but I like to use yellow concealer to cover up blemishes or acne scars. The complementary color to yellow is blue-violet which happens to be similar to the colors of pimples and scars. So if you ever need to cover up that pesky pimple or dark acne scar, yellow will do an amazing job of it.

Buff it out

I then took a brush and buffed/blended out that concealer. I didn't blend it too much but blended it enough to wear it wasn't all in one place.

Foundation

Once you finish your color correcting, you can then apply your foundation and finish your makeup routine as you normally would. You will see that your skin looks even more flawless than usual!

All About Liquid Lipsticks

Lipsticks have been quite popular over the past 5,000 years. Women and even men use them to apply color, moisture, and also protection to the lips! The lipsticks most of us are used to are the simple cream stick held inside a plastic tube that you simply twist upwards and apply. A new product has come around the makeup world that may become your new favorite! They are called "Liquid Lipsticks". Tons of brands have been hopping on the bandwagon and creating these products which make it super hard for us makeup lovers not to buy at least one! Seeing the hype over the past few months, I decided to cave and buy a few to see if they were a love or a diss.

Tulle

Lumiere 2

Midi

I ordered three different liquid lipsticks from the brand Colour Pop which is a makeup brand that creates the most beautiful eye shadows and are actually very well known for their lip products! I bought the Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks in the shades Tulle, Midi, and Lumiere 2. 

   

  

Tulle

Lumiere 2

Midi

 I just cannot describe how much I love these lip products. I've always been one to love lipstick. I have always thought that some nice color on your lips can add so much to your appearance so I was very eager to try these and boy - I LOVE THEM. The "lip gloss style" of them is one of my favorite parts. They are so easy to just throw on and go with its' very nice applicator. The product just slides on your lips evenly and dries so fast that I didn't even have time to snap a picture before they dried! The first day I tested them out, I went a full 12 hour day which includes eating and drinking and did not have to reapply ONCE! Which is absolutely crazy if you understand how much you have to reapply regular lipstick throughout the day. I am just in awe with how fast I fell in love with these new Liquid Lipsticks. I will definitely be buying from different brands to see how they compare to these beauties. Colourpop also has a non-matte option called the "Ultra Satin" Liquid Lipsticks which I am eager to try as well!

P.S.
I apologize for missing an entire week. Easter time was very busy for me but I am back on track now! Thank you ♥