I do apologise for taking forever to write this blog! So when I did my previous post I was asked to do many looks. My first request came from facebook, to demonstrate how to do an everyday make-up look for busy mamas with bubbas. Being a mama myself, with a 15 month year old, I know it's difficult to really pamper yourself everyday. My son doesn't sleep much and neither do I (there goes my beauty sleep). However, I do feel every mother deserves to look good, not just for her husband but for herself. If you look good on the outside you will definitely feel good inside too! Well that's what I believe. The first video tutorial I've posted on my YouTube channel demonstrates how I normally would do my everyday make-up look. Now I'm sorry about the lighting and the angles, but this is my first vlog so please bare with me as I'm new to this and I'm just experimenting.
I prefer to use neutral colours for an everyday look, my favourite palette for this type of look is the Naked 3 palette by Urban Decay. The shades are very pigmented and you have a variety of colours to choose from.Begin by applying the shade "Dust" on the inner corner of your eyelid using the flat side of the brush provided in the palette. Then apply the shade "Lunar" on the outer corner of your eyelid. Always apply a light colour at the inner corner and a dark colour on the outer corner. After applying the two shades, blend them by using the rounded side of the brush to eradicate the harsh lines in a circular motion. Start from the inner corner, work your way to the middle then go from the outer corner back to the middle. Add a warm colour to the socket, I applied the shade "Limit". Then apply the shade "Strange" on the brow bone as a highlighter. To define your eyes slightly, add the shade "Factory" to the crease line and blend.
After applying the eye-shadows, clean any excess powder that may have fallen from under your eyes and curl your eyelashes. Then apply mascara, I used the Sephora volumising mascara.
If you have dark circles prep your under-eyes by using the Erase paste by Benefit, the one I've used is in colour medium. Using your index finger plot 3 dots under your eyes and blend into the skin gently. Then apply your concealer, I've used Illamasqua's "Skin Base Lift" concealer in shade medium 2.To do the top eye-liner, I've used Illmasqua's Precision Gel liner in "Infinity". It's the best gel liner I've ever used as it glides on easily and doesn't smudge. Use an angled eyeliner brush or any other eye-liner brush, I've used the bent liner brush number 23 by Sephora, I always start from the corner of the eye and if your prefer, add a wing at the end.
After completing your eye make-up, apply foundation. I've used Illamasqua's Skin Base foundation in shade SB7, now this shade is more lighter than my actual skin tone. I find this foundation amazing for Asian skin tones, it's not too heavy and gives you a great finish. I used a foundation brush number 47 by Sephora to apply the foundation. Use a beauty sponge to blend it into your skin.
Using the brush 163 by MAC apply shade "Harmony" to contour your cheeks. Squeeze your cheeks in and start from where your ear lobe is and draw line down going towards your lips. Apply the shade "Satin blush in candlelit pink" by Smashbox using Sigma blusher brush number F35. Add a highlighter, I've used the Illamasqua's Illuminator shade "Gleam" and applied it using the 227 brush by MAC. Then blend, blend and blend using the light powder brush by Sephora.To define your eyebrows. use the Brow-Zings eyebrow palette by Benefit. Use the slanted brush and start from the arch and fill any gaps where required. Brush the eyebrows through with any brow brush.
Finally finish the look by applying lip liner and gloss. I used the lip liner by 17 in "Valentine" and the lip gloss from Smashbox "Pink Sugar". Now you're ready to go do some cooking! Hope you enjoyed watching and reading my make-up tutorial. If you have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment on message me! Have a nice day!
