Monday 12 March 2012

FRESH SPRING MAKEUP

Hi everyone! Sunshine and spring flowers call for a fresh new makeup look. I must admit, I'm not the most adventurous makeup wearer. I tend to wear the same nude eye, winged liner and pale lip everyday, but every once in a while it's nice to shake things up. This fresh look and bold lip are quick and easy to do - just follow the steps below.

If you want to experiment with makeup looks online before trying them yourself, check out TAAZ.com's virtual makeover application (find it here). You can upload a picture of yourself or choose one of their models. It's a great way to get ideas and see what colours you like.

Biore Nourish Moisture Lotion SPF 15 (find it here)

You're going to want to start off with a fresh face. Remove any makeup and use your favourite moisturizer. If you want to make sure that your makeup lasts all day long, smooth on a primer to keep everything in place.

Clinique All About Eyes Concealer, 03 Light Petal (find it here)
L'Oreal Tru Match Foundation, W2 Light Ivory (find it here
Covergirl Professional Loose Powder, 110 Translucent Light (find it here)
Rimmel London Professional Eyebrow Pencil, Hazel (find it here)

Since you want to look fresh and easy, keep your base light. Cover any imperfections such as under-eye circles, redness or pimples with a yellow-toned concealer (it will counteract the darkness/redness). Skip full-face foundation in favour of spot treatment and then dust on a translucent powder to seal everything in place. Also take a moment to fill in your eyebrows - thicker eyebrows make you look younger and fresher, so don't be afraid of bold brows.

Marcelle Velvety Powder Blush, Dust (find it here)

Using a large powder brush, buff a coral-pink blush onto the apples of your cheeks. If you aren't sure where to put it, smile and then dust the powder onto the part of your cheek that's raised. Make sure to blend it back into your hairline so that it looks natural and subtle.

Covergirl Enhancers 3-Kit Eyeshadow, 110 Shimmering Sands (find it here)
Covergirl Enhancers 1-Kit Eyeshadow, 700 French Vanilla (find it here)
Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil, Sable Brown (find it here)
Covergirl LashBlast Volume Blasting Mascara (find it here)

Since you're going to be wearing a bold lip, keep your eyes fresh and natural. Sweep a nude-brown eyeshadow onto your lids from base to brow. Next, highlight underneath your brow and in the corners of your eyes using a warm white or cream shadow. If you're feeling daring, highlight your cupid's bow using the same colour. Choose a warm brown eyeliner pencil and draw a medium-weight line from the inside corner of your eye to the outside lashes. Gently wing it out (it shouldn't be a crisp, harsh wing like you get from using gel or liquid liner) using an angled liner brush. Last but not least, sweep on two coats of your favourite black/brown mascara to finish off your eyes.

Nivea Essential Lip Care Lip Balm (find it here)
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick, Kiss Me Coral (find it here)

Make sure that your lips are in prime lipstick condition by using a gentle exfoliant and lip balm. For a more in-depth explanation of how to apply red lipstick, check out my earlier post (find it here). Your lip colour should be an orange-red or a coral-red - something bright and fun to reflect the spring weather. Avoid darker, more dramatic blue-reds, which are too heavy and cool for this look. If you're having trouble finding a colour, think of bright 1950s lips for inspiration. Don't forget to pop your lipstick into your purse so that you can touch up throughout the day!


Talk soon!
Vi

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