MAC Tutorial: Rihanna Look 2

By marlena • Jul 9th, 2008 • Category: Tutorials

Face:

  • Studio Fix Fluid(eBay)
  • Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil(eBay)
  • Nars Laguna Bronzer(eBay)
  • Nars Orgasm Blush(eBay)
  • Fix+ spray

Eyes:

  • Perky Paintpot(eBay)
  • Jardin Aires Pigment(eBay)
  • Star Violet e/s(eBay)
  • Brule e/s(eBay)
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner in “stash”(eBay)
  • Blacktrack Fluidline(eBay)
  • Loreal Voluminous Mascara

Lips:

  • Blankety Lipstick(eBay)
  • Bare Necessity Dazzleglass(eBay)

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36 Responses »

  1. Karrah on July 9th, 2008 at 4:59 am:

    super hot and beautiful as always Marlena!

  2. sarah on July 9th, 2008 at 5:23 am:

    Marlena i love this look!!! i think you did better than riahnna’s look haha no really you did…I WISH YOU COULD DO MY MAKE UP!!! i mean im still learning but i still would love you to :) oh and about the deers..they looked funny in the picture. really random though..OH YEA i also had a question about paintpots..they are used as eyeshadows???and one other thing too ive seen in your other videos you prime ur lid, is that a thing you would advice me to get?
    well thanks for this whole website really helps all of us!
    -sarah

  3. Karrah on July 9th, 2008 at 5:35 am:

    that baby dear was so cute! i always get so excited too when i see dear. i guess it’s from the fascination with bambi from a young age. lol :)

  4. Karrah on July 9th, 2008 at 5:36 am:

    i meant deer.

  5. jessgolightly on July 9th, 2008 at 5:37 am:

    i have a question about smudging underneath.
    i have really long lower lashes, and im always confused about whether or not i should be applying the shadow underneath the lashes or right on top. help! lol

    ps LOVE the baby deer! (michigan animals are so cute..my cousin lives in ann arbor)

  6. Kym on July 9th, 2008 at 6:18 am:

    Marlena,I love this look!You are soo Gorgeous!I have the Nars Orgasm blush too, but I think it looks way better on you..And I went on MAC.com and they have all the colors you need to do this look..They still have Perky Paintpot..yay!Well I hope its the same one..yikes..but Im sure it is ..Anyway,Thanks again!!XoxO

  7. SassyHulaGirl on July 9th, 2008 at 8:25 am:

    OH Marlena! This look is so beautiful! You look stunning in this, thanks so much for doing this look it’s one we can wear every day.
    Ciao Bella!
    Dee

  8. liz on July 9th, 2008 at 9:05 am:

    cute baby deer
    and you look beautiful as always
    thanx love!<3

  9. bemommy111 on July 9th, 2008 at 12:06 pm:

    Beautiful as usual… Gonna wear this look today, YAY!!

  10. cafe on July 9th, 2008 at 1:13 pm:

    Love this look!! I just have 1 question. I’ve tried everything for lining my waterline but it either disappears onto my contact lenses or spreads during the day to give my a black punched out eye look. How do you get it to stay on???

  11. Alicat on July 9th, 2008 at 2:43 pm:

    I’m with cafe on this one. Whenever I put liner on my waterline, it just disappears, or ‘bleeds’ down my face and looks like I’ve been crying (or punched, or both…). I tried setting it with eyeshadow, but that just collected in the corner of my eyes - GROSS! So I’ve given up now. Any suggestions?

    It’s my birthday in two weeks, and I’ve asked for money to spend on MAC eyeshadows instead of people giving me stuff I don’t particularly want (or worse, they get the wrong thing entirely!). I will probably have enough for 5 colours, maybe 6. I love the matte, neutral shades, maybe a little shimmer. Which would you say are the top 5 or 6 I should go for? I have an olive skin tone, with green eyes and pillar box red hair (not natural I hasten to add!)

    Any ideas gratefully received. You really are an inspiration Marlena, and people have started to notice I’m looking a lot more sophisticated these days. Of course I always credit you :-)

  12. Sheilla on July 9th, 2008 at 3:48 pm:

    WOW is all I can say. Thanks so much for the tutorial, Marlena!

  13. Sheilla on July 9th, 2008 at 3:50 pm:

    Oh btw, I agree with Sarah, you even did it better than Rihana’s :D

    The baby deer is so cute!

  14. marlena on July 9th, 2008 at 4:26 pm:

    Hi Sarah :)

    Yes- paintpots can be used like eyeshadows, but since they are creamy, they may crease without any powder like product on top. I use mine as bases for my eyeshadows. Either way, you really need a base for your eyeshadows- whatever kind you prefer…

  15. marlena on July 9th, 2008 at 4:27 pm:

    Jessgolightly,
    I have the same problem- you’ll need to get the brush up under the lashes and smudge right next to the lashline. I hope that makes sense… :)

  16. marlena on July 9th, 2008 at 4:28 pm:

    Cafe and Alicat,

    The best products I’ve found for the waterline is UD’s 24/7 eyeliners and Loreal HIP cream eyeliners. With the HIP one, you’ll want to get a cheap eyepencil and dip into the cream pot, then draw on your waterline. Let sit for a couple seconds and it should stay on pretty well :)

  17. marlena on July 9th, 2008 at 4:31 pm:

    Alicat,

    I would get Satin Taupe, Cork, Down Brown, Shroom, and Woodwinked if you want neutrals. If you would like one color, I think Plum Dressing would look good with your eyes :)

  18. Sara on July 9th, 2008 at 4:54 pm:

    Beautiful Marlena! I’m so excited I have the shaddows you used in this, but I don’t have the perky. Do you think bare study would work? Or untitled paint? I also have the NYX yogurt crayon but I’;m not sure that would work.
    Thanks!

  19. richellene on July 9th, 2008 at 5:02 pm:

    HI MARLENA, thanks for this again, great tutorial as always from you. ;) i will do this when i go out sometime. :) thanks for the tips about the use of small brushes in the lower lashline. ;) i always wondered how to do that. :)

  20. Jolanda on July 9th, 2008 at 5:57 pm:

    Hi makeupgeek Queen,

    Great video ..
    you still inspire anyone. that’s great.

    GRoetjes Jolanda

  21. Fifi la Rue on July 9th, 2008 at 6:06 pm:

    Hi! Who is the make-up artist you keep referring to in this video? Neranya??? sp???

  22. Layla.113 on July 9th, 2008 at 10:54 pm:

    Hi Marlena!
    I love your site! I thought this last tutorial was great! I am an esthetician so I love skin and makeup! Hey just wanted to let you know since you love chunky cute jewelry we have two great stores here in Ft. Myers Florida and when I was there last I thought about you! One store, is called The Best of Everything and the other one is You Look Marvelous! I think they have websites but now sure. I lve all the songs you have on your intros! I love Out of Eden! Miss them. Ok take care! Thanks!

    Layla

  23. Pam on July 10th, 2008 at 1:46 am:

    You are gorgeous and did a wonderful job with your tutorial as well.

    Could you do a tutorial on countouring (if you have one I apologize)…………..?

    Pam

  24. marlena on July 10th, 2008 at 2:20 am:

    Hi everyone!

    Any neutral paintpot or crayon will do- the look will still turn out fine :)

    Yes, there is a video on contouring… ;)

    Nireyna is a youtube makeup artist that is extremely talented- do a search for her on youtube and you’ll see her main technique called “tech-C”

    Thanks for the heads up about jewelry- I’m looking online soon :)

  25. alexis on July 10th, 2008 at 3:36 am:

    Oh Marlena, thank you, thank you, thank you, for creating concise tutorials. I do this for a living and I am so thankful for the eduction you provide makeup artist like myself.

    THANK YOU FOR WORKING SO HARD

  26. yoasia on July 10th, 2008 at 9:36 am:

    Hi Marlena!

    I love this look! Thanx for tips!

    Please could you do the tutorial of the week look, I really like it and have no idea how to do it!

    Thank You!

  27. Alicat on July 10th, 2008 at 11:19 am:

    Thank you for the shopping list Marlena. Can’t wait to spend! Will let you know how it goes.

  28. Debbie on July 10th, 2008 at 12:05 pm:

    im not really a big fan of pinks on myself, but I love love love this look and Im going to try it out tomorrow night when i go out! thank you so much. u did a great job!!

  29. Ashley Livingston on July 10th, 2008 at 9:18 pm:

    This is a gorgeous look, i wish everyone could pull it off like that. If you have any more tips on the smokey look or anything I would love to hear from you. Great job keep up the inspirational work girl!
    XoXo
    Ash

  30. Estela on July 12th, 2008 at 9:16 am:

    Ohh! You’re fantastic! I love your tutorials! I’m your fan! jejeje =)
    Kisses from Spain,
    Estela

  31. Jackie on July 14th, 2008 at 7:24 am:

    Hi!!!!
    I just saw your video on YT and gotta say…. you’re a pro!! Loved your make up inspiration!! hehehehe……
    kiss kiss

  32. Jessica on July 16th, 2008 at 5:08 pm:

    hey marlena would you suggest this for a bridal look? i know you did a tut on one but i like this look too. plus my dress is pink

  33. aly on July 20th, 2008 at 7:24 am:

    your videos are awesome. i work for mac and you do such a good job teaching in your videos. keep up the good work

  34. Lisa Cotter on August 2nd, 2008 at 1:28 pm:

    Just love your site and make up tutorials , I have always wanted a new look since loosing weight so I may even give it a try….. btw your hair style is lovely <3

  35. Alicat on August 11th, 2008 at 4:28 pm:

    Hi Marlena
    I was fortunate enough to get quite a haul for my birthday, so I was able to buy all the colours you mentioned, and one or two extera! I’ve booked myself for a makeover at the MAC counter next week as well. I love the colours, they’re perfect. Thank you for your advice and help!
    Luv
    Alicat
    xxxx

  36. Carla on August 25th, 2008 at 2:24 pm:

    Wow, this looks so amazing!! I just found your site yesterday and I am obsessed already! I have quite a lot of make-up but am awful at applying it, it’s great that you have made this site to inspire others and help us learn how to apply make-up properly! I am going to try this look when I go out next Saturday, thank you!

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