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Here is a face I did for a charity event that I attended last week.
Read on for a complete list of products used.
Face:
Brows:
Eyes: (MAC Holiday Smokey and Urban Decay Naked palettes)
Cheeks:
Lips:
April Favorites by CC Couture on Polyvore.com
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
Urban Decay Naked palette
Sonia Kashuk Beauty Blender
Sonia Kashuk Duo Fiber makeup brush
Essie polishes (“Nice is Nice” and “Topless & Barefoot” from French Affair collection)
I really like the Maybelline Fit Me foundation. Read my full review here. I bought a total of 4 polishes from Essie’s French Affair collection but these two were my favorites. The lilac color
Description:
Flawless makeup that let’s the real you come through. Fresh, breathing, natural skin that has an SPF of 18. Exclusive translucent base and ultra-lightweight pigments allow your skin’s natural tone to come through while still providing forgiving, breathable coverage.
I wanted to try the liquid foundation since that is the formula that I prefer for my skin that tends to be quite dry. I opened a bottle and put a dab on my hand and blended it in. It was very sheer and matched perfectly. I had to get it. I got the color 350 which is “caramel”. The darkest color is 355 which is “coconut”.
Reaction:
I really like this foundation. It’s very light weight and blends very well. I don’t think I’ve ever used a foundation that was truly the perfect color. I applied it with a beauty blenderand at first i was thrown off because it appeared and felt as if there wasn’t any product on my face at all. That’s just how well it blends. It’s a more matte finish, so I didn’t use any powder to set it. I wore the foundation for more than 10 hours and my face didn’t budge. I would use this foundation everyday for a light long lasting foundation, where I want to look natural and not too done up. I didn’t purchase the corresponding concealer but I may give it a try since I love the foundation so much.
Here is a picture of a complete face wearing the foundation.
If you visit the Maybelline website, you can find your perfect fit, and they will give you a list of all the products that they recommend for your complexion. You can also view and read tutorials on how to achieve the perfect look.
FTC Disclosure: This product was purchased with my own money. This is not a sponsored post.
It’s not always about the gown. Hair and makeup are just as important. Some ladies get it and others don’t. There were a few that caught my eye last night on the red carpet. Here are some of my favorite faces from the red carpet of the 2011 Met Gala.
I gasp every time I see LaLa’s face lately. Its always so beautiful. With soft colors on the lid and perfectly bronzed. Always using a white liner on the lower lash line to make her eyes pop and seem more open. Slightly smoky but never too dramatic.
I love Janelle Monae’s fresh face. A wonderful way to wear makeup and look fresh, yet look like you don’t have that much on. With defined brows and the perfectly peachy cheek and a nude lip, this look is perfect for everyday, and still appropriate for a red carpet.
