Makeup Geek - Tips, Video Tutorials, Reviews, & More! » Tutorials http://www.makeupgeek.com Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:31:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 How to Make Brown Eyes Pop http://www.makeupgeek.com/tutorials/how-to-make-brown-eyes-pop/ http://www.makeupgeek.com/tutorials/how-to-make-brown-eyes-pop/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:58:09 +0000 marlena http://www.makeupgeek.com/?p=2925


Face:

  • Revlon Colorstay Foundation
  • NARS Loose Powder       (eBay)
  • NARS Laguna Bronzer     (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • NYX Peach Blush     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Eyes:

  • MAC Painterly Paintpot     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • NYX Runway Palette in “Jazz Night”    (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC Eyeshadow in “Vibrant Grape”
  • MAC Eyeshadow in “Hush”
    • Go for something matte and close to your skin color
  • Deep Plum Gel Liner     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Lips:

Brushes:

Ring: Exquisitely Yours Boutique

Tips for bringing out your baby browns:

  • Wear colors opposite of brown on the color wheel- those would be blues, teals, greens, and purples
  • If your eyes are hazel instead of deep brown, make them look almost green by wearing green eyeshadow
  • Yellow is not the best color as it brings out the yellow in some brown eyes
  • Applying blue eyeliner in the waterline adds nice contrast to the eyes and makes the whites of your eyes even brighter
  • Some brown eyed babes can wear pink eyeshadows, but the deeper or brighter pinks are a bit more flattering.
  • Since many brown eyed babes also have brown or black hair, wearing brown eyeshadow can be too drab against the face.  If you must wear brown eyeshadow, play up the lips with a brighter color

MAC Alternatives:

  • Knight Divine
  • Fertile
  • Nocturnelle
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Products Used:

  • NARS Laguna Bronzer    (Amazon) (eBay)
  • MAC Canteloupe Blush      (eBay)
  • NARS Multiple in Orgasm     (Sephora)   (Amazon)
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle     (MAC)

Tools Used:

  • MAC 109 Small Contour Brush     (MAC)
  • MAC 168  Angled Blush Brush    (MAC)
  • Sigma 182 Kabuki Brush     (Sigma)
  • Sigma 188 Small Stippling Brush     (Sigma)
  • Good ole’ clean fingers ;)

Ring: Exquisitely Yours Boutique

Inexpensive Alternatives:

Kim’s Favorite Makeup Products:

  • MAC Gingerly Blush       (MAC)
  • MAC Angel Lipstick      (MAC)
  • NARS Turkish Delight Lipgloss      (Sephora)
  • MAC Subculture Lipliner     (MAC)
  • NARS Belle De Jour Lipstick      (Sephora)
  • MAC Painterly Paintpot     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC Pigment in Tan      (Makeup Geek Store)

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10.     Bourjois Night Lip Balm

Why I love it: This moisturizing lip balm leaves my lips so soft and not greasy feeling, plus it’s less than $5- can’t beat the quality for that price!

Cost: $4.99

Where to Buy: Ulta or (eBay)

9.     NYX Mega Shine Lipglosses

Why I love it: They come in so many colors and are very smooth and not too sticky!  The only negative is the cherry smell….

Cost: $4.79

Where to Buy: Makeup Geek Store

8.     MAC Mineralize Skinfinish

Why I love it: The texture is smooth, and the shimmer is just right for getting that gorgeous glow to the cheeks, eyes, or wherever else you want to shine…

Cost: $28

Where to Buy: MAC

7.     Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach

Why I love it: Unlike many concealers, this corrector is not cakey at all!  It feels almost like a gel, so it doesn’t make your eyes look dry. Plus the color is great for hiding those dark circles.

Cost: $22

Where to Buy: Bobbi Brown or (eBay)

*For under eye circles, get in Peach, Light Peach, or Dark Peach depending on how light or dark your skin is.

6.     Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation

Why I love it: The coverage is amazing, there are many colors, and you cannot beat the price!  Apply with a damp sponge or stippling brush, and voila! smooth looking skin….

Cost: $12.99

Where to Buy: Amazon or  Most drugstores or eBay

5.     Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner

Why I love it: This creamy eyeliner does not tug on the eyes like some dry eyeliners do, plus there are so many great colors to choose from!

Cost: $17

Where to Buy: Sephora or (eBay)

4.     NYX Powder Blush

Why I love it: The matte finish is great for keeping the face from looking like a disco ball… Plus, the price is great and the colors are beautiful!

Cost: $6.89

Where to Buy: Makeup Geek Store

3.     Loreal Voluminous Mascara

Why I love it: The formula is thick and dark- which makes my lashes look super thick and luscious!

Cost: $7.49

Where to Buy: Amazon or  Most drugstores

2.     NARS Loose Powder

Why I love it: This powder is super smooth, finely ground, and has vitamin E in it.  My skin has not looked any smoother with this product- it’s lightweight and doesn’t break me out!  (I wear the color “Flesh”)

Cost: $35

Where to Buy: NARS    or   (eBay)

1.     MAC Fix+ Spray

Why I love it: It makes my skin look flawless!  It gets rid of the powdery look, sets my makeup nicely, and feels great on the skin.  Makes for a great hair detangler too….

Cost: $18

Where to Buy: MAC (eBay)

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Face:

  • Revlon Colorstay Foundation
  • NARS Loose Powder     (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • NARS Laguna Bronzer     (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • NYX Peach Blush     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Shimpagne    (eBay)

Eyes:

Lips:

Brushes:

Ring: Exquisitely Yours Boutique

Tips for bringing out your gorgeous greens:

  • Wear colors opposite of green on the color wheel- those would be reds, pinks (usually warmer, deeper pinks), plums, and purples.
  • Green eyeshadows can help green eyes pop if it’s the darker green and used in moderation
  • Not all pinks are created equal! Darker or warmer pinks are usually more wearable than the light, cool ones
  • Applying black eyeliner in the waterline adds nice contrast to the eyes and intensifies the look
  • I find that with most green eyed girls, a pop of peach blush on the cheeks compliment the eyes nicely

MAC Alternatives:

  • Sushi Flower
  • Nocturnelle
  • Brule
  • Humid
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Benefit Realness of Concealness

This mini kit of face products is perfect for touching up the skin throughout the day! It includes miniatures of concealer, eye primer, highlighter, and lip plumper.  The neat little box closes up to fit perfectly in your purse.

Cost: $32

Where to Buy: Sephora

Urban Decay 24/7 Super Stash

Now obviously you don’t need to take all 9 eyeliners with you, but keeping say the black or brown one is great for intensifying your look.

Cost: $36

Where to Buy: Sephora

MAC Set Powder in Invisible

Having a shiny face by 2:00 pm is bad.  Having one by 10:00 am is REALLY bad.   So… take a small container of set powder and a mini sponge with you for touch ups throughout the day! I like the MAC powder in invisible as it is finely ground and sets to a matte finish.

Cost: $4.99

Where to Buy: Makeup Geek Store

C.O. Bigelow Lip Shine

This lipgloss/lip moisturizer is perfect for keeping the lips moist! The smell is great for freshening the breath, and it comes in a variety of colors and flavors  (cinnamon is my favorite)

Cost: $7.00

Where to Buy: Amazon or Bath and Body

Too Faced Glamour to Go Pocket Palette

This little kit is so cute and so useful!  It includes 8 eyeshadows, 4 lipglosses, and a blush- all together in this mini compact with a mirror.  All you need is a few brushes, and you have your complete makeup set on the go!

Cost: $19.50

Where to Buy: Sephora

Shiseido Compact Foundation

This powder foundation is so smooth and is great for touchups! It includes a mirror and sponge and is a great size for keeping in your purse.  Doesn’t feel heavy on the skin, but covers really well.

Cost: $31

Where to Buy: Sephora

NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss

These lipglosses come in a wide range of colors and are great for keeping in the purse for touching up those luscious lips!

My favorite colors:

Cost: $4.79

Where to Buy: Makeup Geek Store

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Face:

  • Revlon Colorstay
  • NARS Loose Powder     (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • NARS Laguna Bronzer     (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • NYX Terra Cotta Blush     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Shimpagne    (eBay)

Eyes:

  • MAC Rubanesque Paintpot     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • NYX Eyeshadow Palette- Sexy Blues     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC Wedge Eyeshadow    (MAC)
  • MAC  Hush Eyeshadow   (MAC)
  • MAC Handwritten Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Sapphire     (Sephora) (eBay)
  • Indigo Blue Gel Liner     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Lips:

Brushes:

Ring: Exquisitely Yours Boutique

Blue-Eyes-09

Blue-Eyes-07

Tips for bringing out your baby blues:

  • Wear colors opposite of blue on the color wheel- those would be golds, oranges, coppers, and browns.
  • Blues can help blue eyes pop if it’s the darker blue and used in moderation- even some purples look nice
  • For a fun twist, wear fuschia or orange on the lid with a touch of brown in the crease- it brightens your eyes while keeping it wearable
  • Put that blue eyeliner in the waterline- it accents the whiteness of your eyes and enhances the blue without being too overdone
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Face:

  • Revlon HD Foundation mixed with Revlon Colorstay Foundation
  • NARS Loose Powder     (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • NARS Laguna Bronzer     (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • Benefit Coralista Blush    (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Shimpagne    (eBay)

Eyes:

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion     (Sephora) (eBay)
  • MAC Electric Eel Eyeshadow    (MAC)
  • MAC Copperplate Eyeshadow   (MAC)
  • MAC Contrast Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • MAC Brule Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • Indigo Blue Gel Liner     (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
  • Stila Kajal Eyeliner in Sapphire     (Sephora) (eBay)

Lips:

  • MAC Viva Glam VI Lipstick     (MAC)
  • MAC Bingo Lipglass (eBay)

Brushes:

Inexpensive Alternatives:

Ring: Black Dying Love      (Makeup Geek Store)

Blue-Eyeshadow-01

Blue-Eyeshadow-05

Marlena’s Tips for Wearing Blue Eyeshadow:

  1. Pair the blue with a neutral color such as brown, tan, or even gray- the neutral will offset the brightness of the blue
  2. Use blue in moderation- keep it to just the lid, under the lower lashline, or as an accent in the outer V
  3. Choose your blues wisely.  If you feel the color is too bright, go for a deeper blue to replace your everyday brown or black.
  4. If you use a brighter blue, use a matte finish as the frosty or glittery finish makes the blue almost too much to handle
  5. Blues look good on everyone, but are especially good for brown eyed girls as it makes the brown eyes pop!
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Face:

  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in “peach”   (eBay)
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation    (eBay)
  • NARS Loose Powder   (eBay)  (Sephora)
  • NYX Blush in “Natural”     (Makeup Geek Store)
    • *Dusty Rose would be better for medium skin
    • *Pinky would be better for darker skin

Eyes:

Lips:

Brushes:

Ring: Exquisitely Yours Boutique

MAC Dupes:

  • Fuschia Pigment or Passionate Eyeshadow
  • Ego or Da Bling Eyeshadow
  • Carbon or Black Tied Eyeshadow
  • Brule Eyeshadow

Hot-Pink-04

Hot-Pink-03

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Face:

  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach    (Bobbi Brown)
  • Revlon Colorstay Foundation    (Amazon)
  • NARS Loose Powder     (Sephora)
  • NYX Peach Blush   (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in “Soft and Gentle”   (MAC)

Eyes:

Lips:

Brushes:

Products Used in the Sephora Look:

  • Makeup Forever Black Cream Eyeshadow    (Sephora)
  • Makeup Forever Glitter- Silver 2     (Sephora)
  • Makeup Forever False Lashes #26      (Sephora)
  • Tarte Natural Beauty Cheek Stain    (Sephora)
  • Laura Mercier Flawless Face Kit     (Sephora)
  • Bare Escentuals Lipstick in Las Vegas      (Sephora)

NYE-07

NYE-10

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Face:

  • Bobbi Brown Corrector in “peach”   (eBay)
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation    (eBay)
  • NARS Loose Powder   (eBay)  (Sephora)
  • Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in “Peach Satin”

Eyes:

  • Urban Decay Primer Potion   (Sephora)  (eBay)
  • MAC Gesso Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • MAC Copperplate Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • MAC Scene Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • MAC Carbon Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • MAC Brule Eyeshadow     (MAC)
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in “Zero”   (Sephora) (eBay)
  • Ardell False Lashes #301  (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Loreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara

Lips:

Brushes:

Inexpensive Alternatives:

Ring:

Pornstar-04

Pornstar-02

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