Even though I was on a time crunch for completing this look, it turned out pretty good! Actually, I was aiming to use a different lip shade, but pulled this one out mistakenly and it ended up working out really well.
I wasn't really inspired to do anything in particular, but recently started my Makeup Geek shadow collection and had an inkling to experiment with them.
I will say, though, that I was impressed with the Makeup Geek shadows. I will have to add more of them to my collection and play around more to develop a good enough opinion to report back, but I do believe that the Coastal Scents Hot Pots are just as good as Makeup Geek and even MAC shadows.
I have had a decent amount of experience with MAC shadows and a ton of pleasant experiences with the hot pots. They're all so pigmented. I haven't found one hot pot that I dislike, which is a big deal for any company!
I chose to apply some smaller and more natural lashes for this look. It enhanced the eyes enough to take the look from "everyday" to "glam," in my opinion.
I am, however, still not completely happy with my brows. I feel like even though I frequently pluck and trim them, they are still not as polished as I'd like once filled in. I have seen progress with them in the last year or so, but they still need help. I will be the first to admit, that while I do love makeup, there is still so much for me to learn, and my brows are a work in progress.
I do like using the Micro Brow Pencil from NYX, which is the first brow pencil I've found to truly look good with my brow shade. I have ashy looking brows that are rarer and are harder to find good products to match. The NYX pencil mimics the ABH Brow Wiz, but I've found that the latter is a little too dark fro my liking. This one just looks so much more natural and is a good match for me.
I hate that I was unable to get a good eyes closed shot this time! I was in a hurry to go target shooting with my dad, so I was just aimlessly snapping my makeup photos at last minute. This one shows you that I had sort of a champagne-pink-burnt orange look going on. Those shades are just so awesome for green or hazel eyes.
Overall, I tried to keep the face smooth and slightly dewy. I don't like it to be too overly dewy since my t-zone is EXTREMELY oily, but I try to find a balance.
This look is okay for summer, but would be beautiful for fall! Honestly, you could probably pull off these colors just about anytime.
Down below I'll be listing my products as per usual. If you have any questions, comments or experiences you'd like to share, feel free!
Products Used:
Face Primer: MAC Prep + Prime Skin Refined Zone for t-zone $22 & Maybelline Face Studio Master Prime Blur + Smooth Primer for rest of the face $9.99
Eye Primer: Mica Beauty Eye Primer $44.95
Foundation: Kat Von D Lock-it Tattoo in "Light 45"
Concealer: Maybelline Fit Me "Fair" $6.99
Setting Powder (mostly for t-zone): Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in "Translucent Extra Coverage" $7
Pressed Powder (all over): MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in "Medium" $32
Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolat Soleil Matte Bronzer $30
Blush: The Balm FratBoy Blush $21
Highlight: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in "Soft and Gentle" $32
Eyeshadow:
- Coastal Scents Hot Pots "Snow Bunny" $1.95 each
- Makeup Geek Eyeshadows "Cinderella" "Creme Brulee" "Cocoa Bear" $5.99 & "Starry Eyed" foiled eyeshadow $9.99
Mascara: MDM Flow Greater Than Volumising Mascara $32.57
Brows: NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil in "Taupe" $9.99
Brow Highlighting Pencil: NYX Cosmetics Wonder Pencil "Light" $4.49
Lashes: (will look up when I get a chance)
Lipstick: Gerard Cosmetics "1995" Lipstick $19
Setting Spray: Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray-Oil Control
I hope you find this post helpful! Let me know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future looks! x
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