Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look

• Browbone : MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow

• Upper lashline : Artistry Black Tie & NYX Black eyeshadow applied with a damp thin liner brush

• Lower waterline : NYC White pencil eyeliner

• Eyelashes : Ardell #305 false eyelashes on top lashes & Artistry Essentials Black mascara/Artistry Waterproof Black mascara on lower lashes

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Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look

• Eyeshadow Base : Ulta Eye Primer

• Lid & inner crease : MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow

• Outer crease up to the browbone : Artistry Espresso eyeshadow

• Very outer lid : Artistry Espresso eyeshadow

• Browbone : Artistry Spun Silk eyeshadow & MAC All That Glitters eyeshadow

• Upper lashline : Wet n Wild Megaliner Turquoise liquid eyeliner

• Lower lashline : Beautique Brown eyeliner as a base, Artistry Espresso eyeshadow on outer lashline, and Artistry Spun Silk eyeshadow on the inner lashline .

• Lower waterline : NYC White eyeliner pencil

• Eyelashes : Artistry Essentials Black mascara & Artistry Waterproof Black mascara

Make Up Shorts ; Create This Look

• Eyeshadow Base : Ulta Eye Primer

• Lid & inner crease : NYX Prune eyeshadow

• Outer crease up to the browbone : NYX Deep Purple eyeshadow & Artistry Royalty eyeshadow

• Outer crease & outer lid : Artistry Black Tie eyeshadow

• Browbone : Artistry On The Move eyeshadow

• Upper lashline : Artistry Black Tie eyeshadow & Wet n Wild Mega Line Black liquid liner

• Lower lashline : Milani Color Brilliance Purple eye pencil as a base, MAC Violet pigment on outer lashline, and NYX Prune eyeshadow on inner lashline.

• Lower waterline : NYC White eyeliner pencil

• Eyelashes : Artistry Essentials Black mascara & Artistry Waterproof Black mascara

The More Natural Approach to Make Up

I get asked, “How can I achieve a natural face?” a lot. It’s very easy to achieve and all you need are the right tools aka the right make up. Natural make up is more appropriate for the work place and interviews than outrageous/colorful make up looks. Even I have to do a natural face when it comes to major business functions/meetings. I save the more colorful looks for when I have make overs to do or free days. Here are some of my tips when trying to achieve the natural face.

Choose a concealer that is yellow in tint, so it can hide your imperfections without adding much color.

• Product recommendation : Artistry Enhancing Concealer

If you can’t decided which foundation color is best for you, go to a department store make up counter and they can help assist you when finding the right color. If you decided to go to the drugstore for your foundation, make sure your drugstore has a return policy for cosmetics. Test the color on cheek or chin, the foundation should disappear on your skin. Don’t forget to always set your liquid foundations with a loose powder.

• Product recommendation : Artistry Foundations

Always make sure your eyebrows are well groomed. Your eyebrow pencil/eyeshadow color should be either 1-2 shades darker if you have light hair or 1-2 shades lighter if your hair is dark.

• Product recommendation : NYC Browser Kit

When it comes to eyeshadow colors, choose more earthy tones. Try shadows in gold, brown, bronze, plum, and beige. You can apply a light eyeshadow on your lid and a darker shade on the crease to give eyes more depth. Don’t forget to apply mascara!

• Product recommendation : Artistry Essentials Colour Quads

If eyeshadows isn’t your thing, you can skip the eyeshadow and just use mascara.

• Product recommendation : Artistry Essentials Mascara

Wear an eyeliner that doesn’t look harsh on your skintone. For lighter skin, try brown/dark blue/grey. If you have darker skin, try dark brown/black. Use a powder eyeshadow + liner brush instead of a regular eyeliner to create an even more softer look.

• Product recommendation : Beautique Eye Pencils

For a flush of color on your cheeks, wear a natural looking blush. If you have darker skin try warmer tones such as bronze, plum, a dark rose, and terracotta. For lighter skin, try tones in rose, peach, pink. Apply blush on an angle on your cheekbones and a touch on the apple of your cheeks.

• Product recommendation : NAO Cheek Color

When choosing lip colors, look for colors that best complements your skin and lips. If your have darker skin, try shades in plum, berry, deep reds, mocha colors. If you have medium/olive skin, try shades in deep pink, light brown, raisin, and caramel. If you have lighter skin, try shades in pink and peach.

• Product recommendation : Artistry & NAO Lip Colors
  

Make Up Shorts ; Another try at NYC’s false eyelashes

I use to wear NYC’s false eyelashes back in my early years in high school. (Like,I still am now) I was obessed with eyelashes. I re-introduced myself to NYC lashes a few days ago and I have no clue as to why I stopped wearing them. Although, they are self adhesive, I used Duo eyelash adhesive (best glue for any false eyelashes). They are so easy to put on and are perfect for first time false eyelash users who don’t want to spend too much on lashes quite yet. These lashes are less than $2 at my Target. I’d stock up considering it’s the halloween season and I’ve noticed that NYC lashes usually sell out more so during this time of year. They give Ardell a good run for their money.