FOTN: Color Blocking Using MAC Pigments

The fashion trend this Summer is "Color Blocking". It's a combination of two or more solid colors that compliments each other in an outfit. Now, I may not have all kinds of bold and bright colors in my closet to rock a cool color blocking outfit such as ReallyPetite and LoveLifeFashion, but I can always do it with makeup. I can mix and match any bright eye shadow/lip colors to create a fun "Color Blocking" makeup look.

For example, I created this makeup look using bright yellow all over the eye lids, aqua teal on the lower lash line, then paired them with some pink lips. It's a fun look to sport this Summer. I think anyone can rock it as long as you have the confidence. I wore this look last night to the L.A. Film Festival and got a few compliments from younger women and the rest were weird "wtf" stares from guys haha...

All the colors I used on my eyes are by MAC. Partylicious pigment (aqua-teal with green/teal shimmers), Primary Yellow pigment (matte true yellow) and Shroom (satin champagne beige) eye shadow. Man, I don't even remember the last time I used all MAC on my eyes lol. You know me, I like to mix high end and low end, but I have these MAC pigments that I haven't tried, so I had to give it some love. It was my first time using them and they were amazing. I just had to be really careful when I opened the container because it can get messy.




False Lashes are ES A24 provided by KKCenterhk.com. These criss cross lashes are fun and dramatic. They are optional, but I like using them because it completes the look.

Products used:

eyes:

-MAC pigment in Primary Yellow

-MAC pigment in Partylicious

-MAC eye shadow in Shroom

-Prestige liquid eye liner in Black

-Sonia Kashuk gel liner in Ebony

-ES false lashes A24

face:

-MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC 42

-Almay Line Smoothing concealer in Medum. Review/Swatch here.

brows:

-Milani single eye shadow in Rich Chocolate

-Milani Mosaic blush in Afterglow. Review/Swatch here.

cheeks:

-MAC blush in Gingerly. Review/Swatch here.

-Milani Mosaic blush in Afterglow. Review/Swatch here.

lips:

-EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit. Review here.

-Wet n Wild lip liner in Willow. Review here.

-Revlon Matte lipstick in Pink About It. Review/Swatch here.

Revlon Matte lipstick in Pink About It on my lips

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FOTD: Bright Under Eyes and Doll Pink Lips.

This is the makeup look I wore today. Not so exciting is it? LOL. I mentioned in previous FOTD that I'm currently into simple makeup looks with light eye makeup and bold lips. It's not that I don't want to play with eye shadows anymore, I'm just really liking how my eyes look without too much makeup and I play more on the lips by choosing a bright and bold lipstick or gloss.

For this look, I did a soft contouring on the eyes using MAC blush in Gingerly. This blush is my current favorite. It's light enough to be a blush and dark enough at the same time to be used as a contour shade. I then brightened my under eyes with a light concealer (Physicians Fomula Strength Rx in Soft Yellow). This is a bit tricky to pull off.  You really must blend the concealer very well. I used a damp sponge to pat the concealer down until it blends onto the skin and slightly blend it down the cheekbones. I guess I should do a tutorial next time to show you how I do it. It makes my face look bright and awake. I defined my face by applying a bronzer (Milani Mosaic blush in Afterglow) under my cheekbones and the jaw line. I never skip this step. I like how it pops up my cheek bones and makes my face look slimmer.

Products used:

face:
-Rimmel Fix and Perfect foundation primer
-MAC Studio Fix fluid in NC42
-Physicians Formula Strength Concealer in Soft Yellow
-MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium Deep (review)

cheeks:
-NARS blush in Orgasm
-Milani Mosaic Blush in Afterglow (review/swatch)

brows:
-BeautiControl Mineral Eye Shadow Trio in Sandstone (review/swatch)

eyes:
-EyesLipsFace Eye Lid Primer
-MAC powder blush in Gingerly (review/swatch)
-Milani Single eye shadow in Illusion
-Maybelline  Falsies Volum' Express mascara (review)
-No name brand brown liquid liner

lips:
-EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit (review).
-Wet n Wild lip liner in Willow
-Wet n Wild Mega Last lipstick 901B Think Pink (review/swatch)
-NYX Round Lipgloss in Doll Pink (review/swatch)

For my lips, I first applied Wet n Wild Mega Last lipstick in 901B Think Pink. It's a soft pale nude pink. I was able to pull off this shade a month ago. I've gotten a bit darker, so now it looks pasty on me. To make it work, I topped it with NYX Round lipgloss in Doll Pink, which is a bright fuchsia with purple undertone. It looks much better.


Wet n Wild Mega Last in Think Pink then topped with...

...NYX Round Lipgloss in Doll Pink

I hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend!

FOTD: Thin Winged Liner and Coral Pink Lips

Lately, I've been into simple makeup looks: light eye makeup and more emphasis on the lips. It's just like my last FOTD, but with a thin winged liner, lots of mascara,  pale pink on the water line to open up the eyes, and a pink lips for a pop color. It took me about 10-15 minutes to create this look. It's simple yet so pretty!

The thin winged liner added interest to the eyes without making it too dramatic. It's also easier to do than thick winged liner, which I always have trouble with. Just extend the line passing the the outer corner of the eyes and slightly flick the brush upwards.

Products used:

face:

-Yes To Tomatoes brightening moisturizer

-Rimmel Fix n Perfect face primer

-Mark Face Xpert liquid foundation

-Almay Line Smoothing concealer in medium

-Mark Powder Buff foundation in Golden 

brows:

-BeautiControl Mineral eye shadow trio in Sandstone

eyes:

-Almay Line Smoothing concealer

-Mark Powder Buff foundation in Golden

-ELF Eye Primer

-Milani Mosaic Powder blush in Afterglow

-Stila Smudge Pot in Black

-L'Oreal Million Lashes in black

-Benefit Eye Bright pencil

cheeks:

-NYX cream blush in Glow

-MAC powder blush in Gingerly

lips:

-EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit

-Wet n Wild nude lip liner in Willow

-NYX Round lipstick in Miracle

On my lips is NYX Round lipstick in Miracle. This is my first time wearing this shade, and I'm surprised with the staying power. Usually, NYX Round lipsticks fades on me in a matter of 2 hours, but this one lasted 6-7 hours without any touch ups. I will do a post showing a before and after in the next post.

This is the makeup look I wore to the Eco Tools event yesterday. See it HERE. I was only there for a short time. I met the friendly staff of Eco Tools and gave my used products in exchange for coupons and a free brush, then rushed back to work lol. I'll talk more about it in another post.


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FOTD: Bold Brows, Lashes and Arresting

This is the look I wore to work yesterday. It's a quick a simple look. I mainly focused on the eye brows, lashes and lips. I filled in my eye brows a little darker than usual using 2 shades of brown (soft and dark brown eye shadows), which gave my face a strong look. I applied many coats of mascara until my lashes were super thick and black, and I chose a bright shocking magenta lips for a pop of color.

Products used:

face:
-The Body Shop Vitamin E Intense Moisture creme
-Maybelline Age Rewind face primer
-Mark's face X-pert liquid foundation in Golden
-Almay Line Smoothing concealer in Medium
-Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium Deep

brows:
-BeautiControl Mineral eye Shadow trio in Sandstone

eyes:
-NYX eye shadow base in Skin tone
-Mac Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium Deep
-Urban Decay Primer Potion
-Milani Mosaic blush in Afterglow
-Milani eye shadow single in Almondine
-Milani Mosaic powder blush in Afterglow
-Prestige liquid eye liner in Black
-Maybelline Falsies Volum Express mascara in Black

cheeks:
-Physicians Formula Mineral Wear talc free blush in Pink Glow

lips:
-EOS lip balm in Summer Fruit
-Wet n Wild nude lip liner in Willow
-L'Oreal HIP liquid lip color in Arresting

L'Oreal HiP liquid lip color in Arresting is a gorgeous bright magenta shade with multi-colored shimmers! Click HERE for more photos and swatches.

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