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Sunday, February 8, 2015

NIGHTTIME MOODY MAKEUP

POST + PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY NADINE, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY EUNICE CHUN

Try this eye the next time you go out and bring out your moodier side ! This is especially perfect for those of you who don't want to look like you spent time doing a smoky eye, but want the same drama. It's such a gorgeous middle ground between the hardness of black and the softness of gray. Here's how:

TOOLS:

Black Sparkle Liner - Try Sephora Jumbo Liner 12HR Wear Waterproof in 16 Glitter.
Black Liquid Liner - I used Alexa Chung's Eye Do Liquid Liner because it's the most user-friendly of all the felt-tip pens.
Black Kajal Liner - Pick a really greasy-looking one that so it's shiny but also one that is longwear so it doesn't smear down your cheeks. I used Tarte Skinny SmolderEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof Liner in Onyx.
Black Voluminous Mascara - I used Covergirl Bombshell by Lashblast Mascara because it creates huge lashes and has a shiny black topcoat.
Pearl Sparkle Shadow Stick - Try NARS Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Hollywoodland.

STEPS:

Sweep the upper lashline with the Jumbo Liner. Go thick. I like to stop just before the crease but you can certainly include it.
Trace the lower lashline, but not as thickly obviously!
Trace the liquid liner just along the upper lashline for intensity. See above for thickness.
Rim the inner waterline with the kajal liner to make the eyes really piercing.
Coat the lashes with mascara.
Dab the pearl shadow stick on the inside corner of the eye as demonstrated above.

Friday, May 30, 2014

THE LIP HIGHLIGHT

Post + Photography by Amy Nadine, Graphic Design by Eunice Chun

You're probably thinking, not another thing for me to do! But trust me, this one's worth it! Especially if your lips are your best feature. Any time you want to draw attention to a feature, highlight it! And if you try this technique with red lipstick, forget about it! Here's how:

TOOLS:

Your favorite liquid highlighter (you can see my three favorites by clicking here)
Your finger

STEPS:

Start with the bottom lip and trace the perimeter directly with the highlighter brush.
Continue just above the upper lip as demonstrated above.
Blend the upper line with your finger until it's almost undetectable.
Repeat with the lower line.

Friday, August 2, 2013

KEEP YOUR FACE ON!

Post + Photography by Amy Nadine, Graphic Design by Eunice Chun

This two-product wonder is critical if you want your makeup to last when the temperature rises. If you've surrendered to the idea that your foundation can only last a couple of hours this summer, I promise you, you're mistaken! You just need the right primer before you apply it then you have to lock it in with a setting spray. Here's how:

TOOLS:

Long-lasting Primer - there are many primers available today, some are hydrating, others are radiating... so it's a little overwhelming. In this case, you want to look for one that is long lasting. I love Benefit Stay Flawless 15-Hour Primer because it actually lasts for all day (believe me, it has saved me on never-ending commercial shoots when I thought I'd have to redo the makeup halfway through only to be happily surprised that it looked like I just applied it).
Setting Spray - you can set your makeup with all kinds of water sprays; Evian Vaporizing Mist, Floral Waters, etc and all will do the job. But if you live in a really humid area and know you're going to "glow" a little more that day (ok, perspire profusely!), try Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish. I swear by it because it prevents makeup from smearing or creasing and really controls shine.

STEPS:

On bare skin (or moisturized if your skin is really dry), apply the primer by sweeping it all over your face directly from the stick.
Now you can apply your foundation (pick one with full spectrum sunscreen) with a foundation brush, fingers or a sponge. Powder your t-zone if necessary.
After you've applied the rest of your makeup (but before mascara), finish by holding the setting spray bottle 10-12 inches from your face and spritz five times (one for each area: forehead, right cheek, left cheek, nose and chin).