Makeup Geek » Halloween and other Holidays http://www.makeupgeek.com Tips, Video Tutorials, Reviews, and more! Sun, 19 May 2013 11:31:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Valentine’s Day: Pink & Purple Sweetheart http://www.makeupgeek.com/tutorials/valentines-day-pink-purple-sweetheart/ http://www.makeupgeek.com/tutorials/valentines-day-pink-purple-sweetheart/#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:52:38 +0000 Marlena http://www.makeupgeek.com/?p=208788

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This video tutorial was created by Meredith Jessica. To see more of her amazing looks, check out her Idea Gallery Profile,  blog and YouTube channel

Valentine’s Day is the one day dedicated to romance, even your makeup needs a romantic look to it.  This charming and subtle look from Meridith Jessica, a.k.a. Pigments and Palettes, is the ideal look for the most romantic day of the year. Ideal for anytime, this sweet look is one that you will wear over and over again. So whether you are planning a night with your significant other, or just planning to spend time with friends, make sure you pamper yourself this Valentine’s Day with a look is sure to be one that will capture the hearts of everyone around you.

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Lips:

  • Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil – Plum Rose (eBay)
  • Lancome Color Design Lipstick – Vintage Rose (Amazon) (eBay) (Sephora) (Nordstrom)
  • GOSH Light n’ Shine Lip Glaze – #03 (eBay)

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Happy Holidays Makeup Geeks!

I wanted to do a gold look that you could wear for either New Years, or a Christmas Party that would be very eye catching yet fun to do.  I love this combo of gold eyes with a plum lip!  If the glitter is too much for you, then just do a gold pigment or eyeshadow instead.

Stay safe this season and enjoy the time with your friends and family.

Much love,
Marlena

Face:

  • Maybelline Fit Concealer – “25 Medium” (for under the eyes) (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Revlon Colorstay Foundation – “360 Golden Caramel” (Amazon) (eBay)
  • MAC Studio Finish Concealer – “NC35″ (for blemishes)    (Amazon) (eBay) (Nordstrom)
  • LORAC Wet/Dry Powder Makeup – “WD4″ (this is for contouring) (Amazon) (Sephora)
  • LORAC Perfectly Lit Highlighter- “Luminous” (cheek highlighter)  (Amazon) (Sephora)

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  • NYX Lip Liner – “Deep Purple”    (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Too Faced Lipstick – “Divine Wine”    (Amazon) (Sephora)

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Winter is officially here and today I wanted to do a look inspired by this enchanting time of year. Using icy, cool tones such as blues, purples and some sparkling glitter to represent freshly fallen snow, this stunning look comes together to create a winter wonderland for the eyes that is sure to get you into the mood for the season. This look is ideal for those upcoming holidays with loved ones, or  better yet, curled up in front of a warm and cozy fire with that special someone. No matter where you choose to wear it, this cool look is sure to melt hearts everywhere.

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With Halloween right around the corner, we wanted to share a look for those of you who still want to join in on the fun but don’t want to do a full face of Halloween makeup. This stunning look was inspired by a holiday favorite, Candy Corn. Every year bags of this white, orange and yellow candy fills trick-or-treat bags everywhere. This candy is known for its striking colors and so is this look. But don’t let these colors be just for Halloween, these warm and enticing shades are perfect for the Fall weather and can be worn anytime.

We have updated our list of products with Makeup Geek alternatives that you can use to achieve this fun yet remarkable look.

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  • MAC Lipliner – Mouth Off
  • MAC Lipstick – Jazzed
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Inexpensive Alternatives:

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Some of you may recognize this as MAC’s Halloween face chart from few years back:

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Start with priming your face with your favorite primer. Apply white base for your skin. Use red shadow for your eyes (Sugarpill Love+). Add more red with powder brush or similar to make it blend nicely. Here's how I blended it. Then use blending brush to apply black shadow (Sugarpill Bulletproof) to the sides of your nose. Like this. Then apply some black shadow to the crease. So there. Then some black shadow to your lower lashline. Like this. Next we add some black pencil to line eyes. Like this. Let's then add some more red to eyes, so that they really stand out. Better already. Next we define cheeks, apply some black shadow, find you own bone structure. Apply even more red to blend out the black. Result. Apply mascara. 20 Look can be used like this too, if you don't like the "crackles". 22 Use thin brush and gel liner/ liquid liner to draw small cracks to the sides of your nose where you added black shadow. Something like this. Make also some cracks to temples. Something like this. I also added some random cracks to my forehead and cheeks. Then line your lips with black, and fill with white (for example the base you used for skin) to make them gray, or use your own color! And the look is done! machach2 machach3 zombiechic_259 zombie-chic

 

 

 

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The self-proclaimed “Mistress of All Evil”, Maleficent is often viewed as the most powerful and sinister of all the Disney Villains. Angry because she was shunned by the King and Queen, Maleficent curses Aurora that on her 16th birthday she will prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel…and die! Stunning in her own right, this evil Queen’s wrath knows no bounds. This is what makes her an ideal choice for anyone who wants to to look amazing and still play the part of the bad girl for Halloween. With this easy to follow tutorial looking and feeling like the most evil of queens is easy. But beware, his bewitching look is sure to catch the attention of everyone around you.

Face:

  • Ben Nye Cream Foundation- Frankenstein    (or any olive green face paint- this one from Amazon looks good):    (Amazon)
  • Make Up For Ever HD Powder (or any translucent set powder)
  • NYX Single Eyeshadow- Hunter Green  (Makeup Geek Store)

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Baby dolls are sweet, doe eyed beauties that girls everywhere love to play with. From dressing them up for tea parties, having a wedding, or playing Mommy, baby dolls remind us of everything good about our childhood. That’s why so many of us choose this for our Halloween look. One of the most notable features on a doll are the eyes. The striking eyes of a doll are wide and have thick, dramatic lashes. These are the most distinctive part of a baby doll’s appearance and now you can achieve the same remarkable eyes with this easy to follow guide by Jangsara.

Products Used:

Makeup Geek Mocha (darkest brown) (MakeupGeek Store)
Makeup Geek Latte (lighter blending color)  (MakeupGeek Store)
Makeup Geek Shimma shimma (inner corner & highlight) (MakeupGeek Store)
Black pencil liner
Two pairs of cheap upper lashes from ebay
half of lower lashes from kkcenter

Contacts are Bambi Princess Mimi Apple Green


First apply the primer, then the shadows – personally I don’t think it matters how you apply it, as long it’s applied a bit more around the eyes than usually. Blend it a bit lower and farther than usually. Also use light (shimmery) highlighter for under the brow and inner corner.


Next step is the liner. Make your eye look rounder by keeping the line thin on both inner and outer corner, and thicker in the middle of the lid.
For the lower lashline, if you want to make your eye look bigger you can leave a small gap between the lashline and liner.


Finally the falsies, I used two pairs of lashes per eye to create an illusion of massive lashes. I don’t think there’s much difference which lashes you use, as long as they are remotely thick and quite long.
For the lower lashline I used basic lower false lashes cut in half, applied a bit lower than you would normally attach lower lashes, to create the illusion of the bigger eyes.
If you want, you can also line your waterline either with white or nude color to enhance the size of the eye even more.

Then you just open your eyes wiiiiide:


Add a wig and cute face:

I added some light and contrast to one pic:

 

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One of the most enchanting princesses, Aurora’s beauty and charm is flawless. She exudes grace and has mesmerized countless numbers of girls everywhere. Often described as shy, beautiful, kind and sophisticated as well as a hopeless romantic she by far one of the most desirable princesses for the Halloween season. This tutorial is ideal for anyone who desires to channel their inner princess. This elegant look is sure to attract the attention of princes everywhere. Just beware spinning wheels and evil queens.

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Makeup Geek Alternatives

  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Wisteria
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Duchess

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The ultimate femme fatale, catwoman has always been the sexiest of Batman’s foes. Known as a strong and enthralling woman, she always had a way of garnering attention. As Catwoman, Batman was drawn to her, as Selina Kyle she captivated Bruce Wayne. Now you can feel as puurrfect as Catwoman herself with this stunning look. Regardless of whether you decide to be nice, or let out your inner villian, you are sure to be the center of attention for every Superhero who sees you.

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The Queen of the Nile, better known as Cleopatra is renowned for her stunning beauty and determination. The infamous queen’s beauty and distinctive makeup has been celebrated for centuries and has been one of the most sought after Halloween looks. Her dramatic eye makeup is famous for its thick, bold lines and signature blue and gold shades. Now you can achieve this same striking look with this easy tutorial. You are certain to feel as exquisite and graceful as the queen herself.

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Makeup Geek Alternatives

  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Seamist (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Gold Digger (Makeup Geek Store)

Lips

  • Makeup Geek Lipstick – Captivating

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