So, I have been sick all week! However, the NC primary was Tuesday. I felt like I had to do my duty and vote no matter what, so I spritzed some Alterna dry shampoo and put on some slap! Here’s my “I have to go adult” face:
But hey, Urban Decay Naked 2 eyeshadows, amirite?
We’ll be back at the blogging momentarily!
Ok, let’s face it. Here in the mountains, it’s definitely still winter at the beginning of March. But it’s in the 70s today and everyone is outside going spring crazy. (Unfortunately, we’ll get at LEAST one more snow when nobody expects it!) I simply could not resist getting out some bright makeup since it’s so sunny out.
The stars of my look today are Sephora Countour waterproof eyeliner in Summer Cruise, MAC Pink Swoon blush, and MAC Girl About Town Amplified Creme Lipstick.
What are you wearing today?
I bet you didn’t know my hair was this long. I’ve had it short since 2001, the longest it ever gets is about this length. When I dyed it recently, I couldn’t get all of the black out, but due to some stroke of luck I got enough out that it dyes burgundy when I hit it with the fuchsia dye I use (SpecialFX Virgin Rose).
Eyes: Stila eyeshadows in Porcelain, Coffee and Bronze, Rimmel Soft Kohl eyeliner in Stormy Grey, City Color Be Bold mascara in Black
Lips: MAC lipliner in Spice, NYX lipstick in Thalia
Face: Wet n Wild Fergie Centerstage Mattifying Powder in Pedestal
Fragrance: Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs “Nemesis”
I went out to see one of my fave bands tonight so I got a dressed up.
Eyes: Urban Decay eyeshadows in Kinky, Mushroom, Asphalt and Blackout, NYX grey pencil eyeliner, Urban Decay Perversion mascara
Lips: Rimmel Provocalips lip paint in Little Minx
Face: MAC StudioFix powder NW10
Fragrance: Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs Voodoo
Then, I met their lead singer and fangirled him about his day job. Like one does.
Eyeshadows: NYX eyeshadows in Rock, Lime Juice and Bright Green, MAC eyeshadow in Nylon, NYX glitter eyeliner in Green, (name has rubbed off) sparkly liquid eyeliner in Green, Almay liquid eyeliner in Black, Urban Decay Perversion mascara; eyebrows are Rimmel Provocalips lip paint in Little Minx (yup, for my eyebrows)
Lips: Covergirl Outlast lip paint in Moonlight Mauve
Fragrance: Dolce & Gabanna Pour Femme
I’m not going anywhere. In fact, I’m in my pajamas! I just felt like playing around.
Hallooooo! If you have truly pale skin (and no, I don’t mean the drug store’s orangey-beige version of “Ivory”), you have probably done countless online searches trying to come up with foundation, concealer, and powder options, both high end and drug store. Drug store options seem to be the most impossible, but after loads of searching, I’ve found a few options. Actually, my entire face today is drugstore, and I’ll post a list of what I’m wearing below!
For reference, in MAC terms, I would be around an N10, shade wise. I usually settle for NW10 since I lean more cool, but honestly I would prefer a perfectly neutral base. Studio Fix Fluid in NW10 works fine for me. Cover FX does have an N10 shade that is fairly perfect for me, but both these lines are pretty pricey and I wanted another option!
What I have on today is Rimmel Match Perfection in 010 Light Porcelain. Unfortunately, if you’re in the United Stares, you’ll have to order this shade online, as it’s only available in the UK. American Match Perfection starts at an ivory shade that is rather dark and super pink! The Light Porcelain is beautifully neutral. This is a sheer to medium buildable foundation with a satin finish. This shade is also available in the UK in a few other formulas such as Lasting Finish, which is a heavier coverage, but sadly breaks me out. I have no issues with this one. I got this on Amazon for around $10 USD.
The concealer I’ve used today is a new one to me and I’m praying it won’t break me out, because it looks pretty nice! This is NYX Gotcha Covered in Ivory. I saw a Youtuber say this was “really light” and had to try it for $6 USD. It’s a full coverage cream concealer in a tube. What a I like about this for under eyes is it has a bit of a peachy-salmon tone, great for correcting dark circles! I’ve yet to determine if this creases or causes breakouts, so watch this space. I set this with powder immediately today and it looked bomb. Which brings me to…
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Pressed Powder in Translucent 100! This is a wonderful, finely milled pressed powder that mattifies oil and sets foundation like nobodies business. Don’t let the white color fool you – this is basically invisible on the skin, at least if you’re fair like me! It has a nice sponge and a mirror so it’s good on the go. Don’t want to shell out for MAC Blot? Don’t have to! This product is around $6 at the drug store.
Here’s my finished look. You like?
I also have on Wet N Wild’s Comfort Zone palette and I used Rimmel’s “Tower of Mauve” lipstick on the lips and as a cream blush!
Do you have any drug store favorites?
Sometimes I don’t feel like going full tilt with the dramatic makeup, but yet I don’t feel like doing a 100% nude/natural look either. Usually on these in between days I will go for a middle toned blush and lipstick color like a nice rich berry that isn’t too dark or deep. MAC’s Amplified Cream Lipstick in Craving is perfect on these days and is also nicely hydrating on these cold winter days.
Darn this winter light situation…
Anyway, then I put my nose ring back in and made my nose really, really mad. Probably should have done this before makeup.
BREAKDOWN:
FACE: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer mixed with Cover FX Custom Cover Drops in N10 w Real Techniques sponge, NYX HD Concealer in Porcelain under eyes, NYX Gotcha Covered Concealer in Ivory to spot conceal, MAC Set Powder in Invisible, NYX HD Blush in Taupe to contour, Kat Von D Shade + Light Blush in Gomez + Morticia (mixed), MAC Accentuate Sculpting Powder on high points of the face
EYES: Too Faced Shadow Insurance, MAC shadows in Vanilla, Brule, Kid, Mystery, MAC Fluidline in Shade (this never picks up as green on camera, ugh), Benefit They’re Real Lash Primer, Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara, NYX Micro-Brow Pencil in Black (OMG this is great), ELF Clear Brow Gel
LIPS: Jordana Lip Liner in Baby Berry, MAC Amplified Cream Lipstick in Craving
Man, I should know that my lips are too dry in February for a liquid to matte lip color…but LOOK at this shade! I mean really! My lips are going to pay later and I’ll be slathering on the NUXE Réve de Miel lip balm to try and make up for it. But….MATTE GOODNESS.
BREAKDOWN:
FACE: Cover FX Custom Cover Drops N10 with Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, MAC Set Powder in Invisible, NYX HD Concealer in Porcelain under eyes, MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC15 to spot conceal, Kat Von D Shade + Light Blush in Gomez + Morticia swirled together, ELF Mist and Set Spray
EYES: Bobbi Brown Cream Eyeshadow in Bone, MAC Eyeshadows in Vanilla (highlight), Brule (lid), Kid (crease), Mystery (outer V), Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Duo in Ebony, ELF Clear Brow Gel, Maybelline Master Precise black liquid liner pen, Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara black
LIPS: Skone Luxe Doubler Lip and Eye pencil in Wine, NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Copenhagen (very thin layer, very matte this way!)
What are you wearing today?
Well, I certainly had fun with this look! I really went for bold color today. We are having flash flooding after two days of pouring rain and I just wanted something bright and cheerful. Full makeup breakdown below!
FACE: Cover FX Custom Cover Drops in N10 mixed with Smashbox Photo Finish Primer (fantastic, more on the drops later), NYX HD Concealer in Porcelain under eyes, MAC Studio Finish Concealer NC15 to spot conceal, very light setting with MAC Blot Powder in Light, Urban Decay Afterglow Blush in Bittersweet
EYES: Bobbi Brown Cream Eyeshadow in Bone as a base, MAC Vanilla eyeshadow as highlight, Urban Decay Spectrum Eyeshadow Palette shades Deep End and Madness (lid), Flashback (crease), Flatline (inner corner) and lid shades also used as lower liner, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Duo in Ebony, ELF Clear Brow Gel, Benefit They’re Real Lash Primer, Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara in Black
LIPS: NYX lip liner in Purple Rain, MAC Up The Amp lipstick
What are you wearing today?
I’ve been playing with the UD Vice 4 palette and today I tried a shade I had yet to wear, but have totally been intrigued by because of the name – 1985! This is a great fuscia shimmer shadow that looks amazing with Beatdown, the shade I have above it in the crease. I wore MAC Vellum as the highlight, a funky white duochrome that reflects blue and pink.
Eyes closed!
The lipstick is Maybelline Creamy Matte in Vibrant Violet. Boy, they ain’t kidding about vibrant!
So, there’s my “cabin fever makeup” as we are still somewhat snowed in here in the Southeastern US. I hope you enjoyed it!
What are you wearing today?
A Bad Homance 