For this look, I brightened up a deep teal smokey eye by applying a true gold eyeshadow on the inner part of the lid. Using a lighter, shimmery shade on the inner lid adds some contrast when using deeper colours elsewhere on the lid.
Here’s how to re-create this look:
When I started creating this look, I wasn’t quite sure what combination I was going to come up with. All I knew was that I wanted to try out the new Kiko 84 light green eyeshadow that I purchased recently. I ended up using purple and peach shades alongside the green. I think the combination is really fresh and spring-like, perfect for whenever you want something fun but soft on the eyes.
Here’s how to re-create this look:
Left to Right: MAC Huggable Glass in ‘Love Buzz’, MAC Dazzleshadow in ‘Can’t Stop, ‘Won’t Stop’, MAC Eyeshadow Pot in ‘Wow Factor’, MAC Dazzleshadow in ‘Say It Isn’t So’, MAC Paintpot in ‘Nice Composure’
I visited the Livingston Designer Retail Outlet a couple of weeks ago and was incredibly excited to see that there is now a ‘Cosmetic Company Store’ there!!! If you live in the USA, you may have seen The Cosmetic Company Stores. This store is the first of its kind in Scotland (yaaaaay!) and so I was thrilled to see there is now one within driving distance for me.
The CCS sells premium brand make-up at reduced prices. The brands that I spotted on my visit were MAC, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Smashbox and Bumble and Bumble. The products are genuine and there is nothing wrong with them. They tend to be those from limited edition ranges, surplus stock from existing ranges and shades which are being phased out by the make-up brands.
I picked up five different MAC goodies while I was in the store (read on to see what I picked up). I think I may have to go back in a few months again and see what new stock they have in!!
MAC Patina is a really interesting eyeshadow, in that it can look more gold, taupe or green, depending on what other shades you use alongside it. I combined Patina with green, brown and taupe tones to bring out the different flecks in the shade.
Too Faced Sweethearts Bronzer in Sweet Tea
Are you looking for a product which gives a gorgeous glow, is multi-purpose and presented beautifully? If so, look no further than the Too Faced Sweethearts collection. The Sweethearts range includes the Sweet Tea Bronzer and four boxed blushers, all which come beautifully packaged. You can read my post on the Sweethearts blusher in ‘Sparkling Bellini’ here.
I recently purchased the Too Faced Sweethearts Bronzer in Sweet Tea and I absolutely love it. Functional, glowy and also stylishly presented – what’s not to love?! This product is fantastic if you want something which gives you a sun-kissed finish and also looks wonderful on your dressing table. It is also wonderful as a gift, in that it comes beautifully presented in the outer box and the inner packaging.
Today, I am going to introduce to Urban Decay Venom. Venom is a deep, plum-berry lipstick which creates a beautiful, sultry effect on the lips. The satin finish to this shade makes the lips look sophisticated, defined and polished, rather than flat or overly shiny. The depth of colour in Venom also means that it lasts well throughout the day and does not require regular touch-ups.
Urban Decay Venom Lipstick
Urban Decay Venom Lipstick and Lid
Today, I am going to introduce you to a recent discovery of mine: Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara with a curved brush. I used the normal non-curved brush version of this mascara years ago and really liked it. However, I had completely forgotten about it as there are always so many new exciting mascaras being released which pull me in. Recently, I noticed there was a curved brush version on the market in the UK. Well, I just had to try it, especially since it was only £5 for a limited time in Superdrug!
Make-Up By Saira Lee 