Monday, May 23, 2011

Kate Hudson Inspired: Natural Makeup

Celebrity inspired makeup look: Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson is so beautiful and always looks natural like she isn't wearing much makeup.
My goal with this look is to take my model Dawn and bring out her features naturally.






What I used:
Primer: Makeup Forever HD Primer

Foundation: Beauty Addicts Sheer mineral tint (Cameo GLow)

Under eye Concealer: Garnier Skin renew anti-dark circle roller

Face concealer: Laura Mercier secret camouflage (no 3)

Powder: laura Mercier translucent powder

Brozer: Beauty Addicts matte bronze

Eye primer: Urban decay Primer potion

Eyebrows: Laura Mercier eyebrow palette (deep blonde) And clear eyebrow gel (ELF)

Eyeshadow: Vanilla (L'oreal) wash all over the lids

Crease color: ELF Beauty Encyclopedia: Warm brown color

Add orange/brown to the crease and blend all over

Highlight: Kat Von D- confessional (under the eyebrow, tear duct and above the lash line)

Eyeliner: Black pencil with warm brown eyeshadow on top. Using the brown powder, sweep under the lower lash line

Mascara: ELF mineral infused mascara (Black)

Lip liner: Aveda (Foxglove)

Lip gloss: Combo of Lip Fusion infatuation and Rimmel volume boost (Coral/pink)

Watch the video!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Spring Trend: Bright Lips!

Spring is here and one of the trends I'm loving right now is BRIGHT lips! Experiment with some fun colors and Don't be afraid of color! :)


For long wearing bright colors, try NYC Long wear lipstick, it's the best formula that I've found in the drugstore. For a higher end product that is great, go for Nars. NYC is less sticky than L'oreal Infallible lipstick and the gloss is much better than the waxy one from l'oreal! When doing a bright lip, don't forget to keep the rest of your face subtle so it isn't overkill! LOL ;)

What I used:

Primer: Makeup Forever HD Primer
Foundation: makeup forever HD foundation
Concealer: Laura Mercier Secret camouflage and concealer
Powder: Bare Escentuals mineral powder (matte)
Bronzer: Beauty addicts matte bronze
Eyes: Primer potion by Urban Decay
Eyeshadow: Vanilla (any light color) By L'oreal
Contour: Hard candy bronze palette
Highlight: Kat Von D- confessional
Liner: Lorac Liquid Liner
Mascara: ELF mineral infused mascara
Eyebrows: Laura mercier eyebrow kit- deep blonde
Blush: Chanel...(Forgot the color!)
Lips: NYX Liner magenta
Lipstick: NYC long wearing lipstick #481




Tutorial Video: Bright Lips