Go crazy with colors: Peacock Inspired Makeup Looks
This week was inspired by MAC Cosmetices new ‘Peacocky’ collection. Marlena had given the MUG Staff the challenge of making fun dramatic looks to share with you! We were told to ” Go Crazy” . So that I did.
Katrena
The look I created for Katrena was more so inspired by the shape of the Peacocks eyes than the colors of the feathers. I still tried to keep the color essence, with a matte green shadow and a reflects teal, creating an iridescent look.
Face
Eyes
- MAC Dare to Wear Eyeshadow- Sassy Grass (eBay)
- MAC Pigment Sample – Reflects Transparent Teal (MakeupGeek Store)
- Palladio Felt Tip Eye Liner – Black (MakeupGeek Store) (Upper lash line)
- Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner-Zero (eBay)(Lower lash line)
- MAC Haute and Naughty Mascara (ebay)
Lips
- (I applied a light concealer over her lips from-Make Up For Ever – Camouflage Palette no.2(Amazon)
- MAC LipGlass-Oyster Girl (eBay)
Jaimee
When I was putting this look together all I knew was what colors I wanted to use for her eyes, but I wasn’t sure how I wanted to arrange them. It wasn’t until she sat down in front of me that I was able to design a more muted version of the vibrant peacock feather to give her enitre look a retro feel.
Face
- SmashBox Photo Finish Primer eBay)
- Urban Decay Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 (Amazon)
- MAC Cosmetics Studio Finish Concealer NW25 (eBay)
- MAC Cosmetics Fix + Spray Lavender (eBay)
Cheeks
- MAC Mineralize Skin Finish-Comfort (eBay)
Eyes
- MAC Powerpoint EyePencil – Out to sea(Discontinued) Duplicate NYX Eyeliner Electric Blue (MakeupGeek Store)
- MAC Pigment – CornFlower (MakeupGeek Store) (eBay)
- MAC Pigment – Old Gold (MakeupGeek Store) (Amazon)
- MAC Pigment – Steel Blue (MakeupGeek Store) (Amazon)
- Too Faced Eyeshadow- Peach Fuzz (Amazon)
- NYX Glitter Gold Eyeliner (MakeupGeek Store)
- MAC Zoom Lash Mascara (Amazon)
Lips
- Nyx Diamond Sparkle Lip Stick- Sparkling Bronze (Amazon)
- MAC Alice + Olivia Dazzleglass Creme – I Want Candy (eBay)
Amanda
This would be my version of the peacock as a whole. Beautiful, flashy, and absolutely fabulous! With this look I wanted to go over the top! From the eyes to the outfit, I didn’t want to skimp on the ultra dramatics. A special thanks to Fantasy Attic for the costume!
Face
- Benefit Cosmetics “That Gal” Brightening Face Primer (Amazon)
- Benefit Cosmetics Erase Paste eBay)(Blended with Sonia Kashuk Blending Sponge) (eBay)
- MAC Cosmetics Fix + Spray Lavender (eBay)
Cheeks
- Smashbox Soft Lights Shimmering Powder (Amazon)
- SmashBox Wish for the Perfect Palette -Bronzer (eBay)
Eyes
- Bourjois – Vert Petillant (Discontinued) Duplicate MAC Pigment- Chartreuse (MakeupGeek Store)
- MAC Eyeshadow – Aquadisiac (Discontinued) Duplicate NYX Single Eyeshadow – AUTUMN SKY (MakeupGeek Store)
- MAC Eye Shadow Frost Eye Shadows (Amazon)
- Kat Von D “Adora” True Romance Eyeshadow Palette (eBay) (Ace of Spades)
- MAC Eyeshadow – Her Alter Image (eBay)
- Ben Nye Pigment – Cosmic Violet Sparkle (MakeupGeek Store)
- MAC Pigment – Reflects Transparent Teal (MakeupGeek Store)
- NYX Glitter Liner (MakeupGeek Store)
- MAC Plush Lash Plush Black (Amazon)
Lips
- MAC Amplified Creme Lipstick-Up The Amp (eBay)
For more photos of these looks check out ToughLove MPD
Co-photographer NattyJPhotography





these are so beautiful, amanda i my favourite she blows me away!
Amanda’s my winner too. She looks amazing in this eyeshadow colour combination. Golden yellowwy one gives her a fresh, shinny air.
I wish there was close ups
specially for the last two. your so talented, even tho your more edgy but then im just too conservative
nice work! and the pics quality are always amazing too!
the 3 of them are soooo gorgeous!! great inspiration. you go muggies!!
LOVE THEM!!! must have to try the second one, just love the softness of it
This would’ve been more useful and interesting to me if there were links to the high-res photos available.
There are links to larger photos, check towards the bottom of the article. There’s a link to Taryn’s makeup Facebook and a link to Natty J Photography’s website which has a link to their Facebook as well.
I want those blue shoes!
Me too!! LOL!
All three of them look stunning, but I just looooove the Jaimee’s look! Great job! Regards from Slovenia
I like the third one most of all. The only thing, Amanda has weird eyebrows… I think she’s got to do something with them
I love them all! The last one blew my mind.
Amandas is dooooope! theyre all really artistic and I appreciate te explanation, also the 1st girl in the gown wit the blonde air was magnificent. that bold eye with sophisticated gown looked like a VOGUE magazine page!
These would be awesome looks for Mardi Gras!
Muy bello, aca en Chile hay muchos pavos reales, definitivamente muy bien logrado
Hey marlena or taryn I was wondering if u guys could tell me what shade of foundation I am in different types of foundation I am currently using Mac select SPF 15 in nc42 I wanted to try the hd foundation as well since I live 3 hours away from a mall it be easier for me to order online.. Thanks for your help!
I think that Amanda has the best, they r all so cool but her’s is just uniqe and i think she sould do a step by step video to show how she does it cause it is so cool.
If I could do a tutorial on amandas look I would. But I am terrible at speaking on camera. Maybe I can get Marlena to do it
Wow! I love this! I’m getting married this year and my theme is Peacock feathers, I was hoping for some inspiration for an edgy engagement photoshoot. These are so perfect!
Beautiful! I love it, how can I post my look?
Feel free to post it here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/makeupgeek
Hello, Taryn !
Each look is beautiful, but the second one is my favorite. It would be great to have a tutorial of it, on second thought, all of them are tutorial worthy. LOL
taryn, im kinda sorta obsessed with your workk
)) so amazing !
Thank You!!! Wow thats a huge compliment!
I think all the looks are great….. my cousin amanda your so beautiful ur eyes are amazing… I love you!
Thank-you Missy love :*
Love the looks!Good Job….X
Please check out my photo. It was also peacock inspired. I did both the makeup and the hair. The face makeup was airbrushed, but the eye makeup is all MAC and Urban Decay makeup. Hope you love it !!!
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That’s gorgeous!! Great Job!!
Taryn,
Your work is so amazing! Yes i agree with everyone else here, they are all great! The work on Amanda was pure art. Very Beautiful!
Go gurl. So creative. I love Amanda’s look ..her eyebrows makes it distinct.
Job well done!