In my last makeup article, "Gosh Cosmetics", I had some complaints in the BBS about the makeup being too outgoing, and others said I was just trying to sell Gosh cosmetics. So in this article, I'm going to show you different brands and some simpler looks. You will be comfortable wearing these looks in public. There are also some looks that are fun and outgoing!
Brand: Gosh Cosmetics
Eyes: Extreme Art Eye Liner - Olive Green, Fuchsia, Warm Red, or Light Purple - $16.00
Quattro Eye Shadow - Hot or Sweet - $18.00
Lips: GOSH Light'n Shine Lip Glaze - White Bear or Rapid Pink - $20.00
Effects: Effect Powder - Pinkie, Plummy, or Greeny - $14.00
Brand: M.A.C Cosmetics
Cheeks: Powder Blush - $22.00
Eyes: Eyeshadow - Phloof! and Espresso - $17.50
Technakohl Liner - Graphblack - $17.50
Lips: Tinted Lipglass - Young Thing - $16.50
Lipstick - Front Lit - $16.50
Lip Pencil - Cork - $15.50
Brand: Sephora Cosmetics
Cheeks: Sephora Brand Blush Me Twice Hot Pink/Bronze - $8.00
Eyes: Sephora Brand Colorful Mono Eyeshadow - City Fog 01, Baby Blue 36, and Fairy Princess 30 - $12.00 each
Sephora Brand Doe Eyed Felt Eyeliner - $12.00
Lips: Sephora Brand Fresh Gloss - $7.00
Sephora Brand Maniac Mat Long-Wearing Matte Lipstick Mat 01 - $12.00
Tips for eye makeup application:
Cover your eyelid with the Sephora Brand Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in City Fog 01 then add the Sephora Brand Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Baby Blue 36 to the inner third of the top eyelid. After that, apply the Sephora Brand Colorful Mono Eyeshadow in Fairy Princess 30 to the outer third of your top eyelid. To finish it off, follow your top lash line with the Sephora Brand Doe Eyed Felt Eyeliner. If you want, you could also sweep the Baby Blue 36 along the bottom lash line for a popping effect.
Face: Stila Hydrating Primer - $34.00
Stila Hydrating Finishing Powder - $32.00
Cheeks: Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain Cherry Crush - $24.00
Eyes: Sephora Brand Professional Platinum Natural Smudge Brush #11 - $20.00
Grey Eyeshadow (any brand, any price)
Stila MAJOR Major Lash Mascara - $22.00
Lips: Stila Cherry Crush Lip & Cheek Stain Cherry Crush - $24.00
Tips for eye makeup application:
Apply light gray eyeshadow across the whole upper lid and on the inside corner of your eyes. Use the smudge brush to work a darker shade of gray shadow into the creases and below the lower lid lash line. Dust a shimmery natural shadow shade below the eyebrow. Finish the look off with mascara applied on the upper and lower lashes.
Face: MAKE UP FOR EVER HD - Microfinish Powder - $30.00
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD - Invisible Cover Foundation - $40.00
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD - Microperfecting Primer - $32.00
Eyes: MAKE UP FOR EVER HD - Aqua Smokey Lash Extra Black - $22.00
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD - Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow - $22.00
MAKE UP FOR EVER HD - Eyeshadow Silver 82 - $19.00
Lips: MAKE UP FOR EVER HD - Lipstick Mandarin 402 - $19.00
Tips for eye makeup application:
Blend in the MAKE UP FOR EVER Eyeshadow in Silver 82 onto the lids and along the lower lash line. Smudge the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow into the creases. Finish it off with the MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Smokey Lash in Extra Black.
Have fun with your makeup, whether it be bright and outgoing, or soft and natural. Just be yourself!
-ocean10kv
Author's Note: I'm not trying to advertise these brands. I'm just showing you different looks you can do. Please remember to remain respectful of people opinions in the BBS. Don't start bashing them or anything because of what makeup style they prefer.
Sources:
http://www.sephora.com
http://www.goshamericas.com
http://maccosmetics.ca