Sorry for the delay in posts, I have been very busy at university and practicing for my dance show! Luckily the show has provided me with the opportunity to test out some new products and demonstrate a look I never really go for. So here is my full face look ideal for combination skin (a little too bronzed for normal lighting).
I begin by moisterising my skin with Origins make a difference +. If you haven't already read my blog review for this product, its absolutely amazing! Great for any skin type, leaves me hydrated, dewy looking and smells fantastic! After applying this all over my face the next step is primer, I have been using benefits Porefessional, but I also love to use MAC prep and prime range or any B primer. I find Porefessional is great for creating a full face as it covers and conceals all pores and any imperfections on my face.
Next I like to gradually build a layer foundation as it provides a base for my contouring products (which do double up as a concealer). If you find that you have red circles or any discoloration in your skin you may want to apply a little concealer first to ensure these areas are covered before this step. I have been using Estee Lauder double wear as the coverage is full and the look is flawless every time. I apply this with a stippling brush all over my face to ensure maximum coverage without any streaks. Now I can start to apply a little concealer where needed, this is usually under my eyes, around my nose and on any blemishes I want to cover. I apply this with a brush or applicator wand and then dab them with my finger until blended in. This technique doesn't waste any product and again ensures maximum coverage.
At this point I fill in my brows, I have been using Benefit's 'Gimme Brow'. Its simple and easy to use and looks beautiful on newly groomed brows! Many products use a brush to outline your brow which creates a sharp edge, this wand applicator allows you to simply comb through your brows for a more natural look.
After the base is completed you can start to contour and highlight.I have been using the Smashbox contour sticks which have amazing coverage and blend in to create a flawless lifted look. I use the highlighting stick under my eyes, down the centre of my nose, on my chin, cuspids bow and across the lower half of my forehead. I then take the contour stick to carve out the sides of my nose, around my hairline and in my cheekbones to create definition. You can use the bronzing stick to blend this contour, creating a more natural look, but under the dramatic stage lighting I didn't do this. To set this I have used Benefit's Hoola bronser and MAC's loose powder. I simply dab these onto my face with a stippling brush and then blend with a powder brush to ensure nothing will move!
Blush is next, and again I have used a product featured on a previous blog review, the famous Sleek Rose Gold blush. I use real technique's blush brush and lightly build this on the apples of my cheeks and drag a little bro duct towards my hairline. You can then add a little powder highlighter over this is you want. MUA's powder highlighter is fantastic for adding a little sparkle, or alternatively Benefit's 'Watts up' for a champagne shimmer.
For my eyes I have only used two products! MAC's eye shadow in 'All that Glitters' is my favorite eye shadow. It looks very natural on my skin and adds a beautiful shimmer to my eyes. I apply this in my crease and then blend out. Next I apply Benefit's High Beam Highlighter on my brow bone and bland this down to meet where my eye shadow ends. This product is also very shimmery, so they compliment each over and look very natural and glamorous. The lashes used are from the naturals range of Ardell. They are super easy to apply and come with glue which lasted throughout the night under intense lighting.
Finally I use lip products to finish the look. Here I needed a bright red lip to last throughout the night. I firstly used MAC lip prep + prime to prepare my lips, then I used MACs Riri Woo lipstick. This bright red covers the lips and can be followed up with Topshops Velvet Lips in 'Velveteen Ribbon'. I applied a little Rimmel clear gloss over this also to finish the look and add a little shine. Finally a few sprays of MAC's Fix it to ensure the look will last! I hope you like the finished look!
Origins Make a Difference + Moisteriser
Benefits Porefessional
Estee Lauder Double Wear in Ecru
Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer Shade 1
Benefits Gimme Brow
Smashbox Contour sticks
Benefits Hoola Bronzer
MACs prep + prime transparent finishing powder
Sleeks Blush in Rose Gold
MAC eyesadow pot 'All that Glitters'
Benefit's High Beam
MUA's Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter
Ardell Lashes
MACs Riri Woo Lipstick
Topshops Velvet Lips in Velveteen Ribbon
Rimmel Gloss
MACs Fix it Prep + Prime
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