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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Quick and Natural

Good Morning Everyone, (well it's morning to me right now anyway ;0))
  I've finally been able to film two videos for the series "Why should I wear make up".  I wanted the very first video to give you the ability to quickly achieve a neutral/natural look for any time.  Something that could be your "every day look", doesn't take much time or effort and you can achieve it with inexpensive products.  It's also suitable for anyone of any age.  **I must stop here and apologize.  I'm still fairly new to this "YouTube/Blogging" concept and it seems I forgot to take pictures of this look before changing it for the second video.  I'm very sorry, I'll do better next time I promise.
Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SFqr8XYytY

Here is what I used in the video:

Face-
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 110 Ivory
Revlon Photo Ready powder in 10 Fair/Light (which I've decided is too light for me so I switched to 20 Light/Medium)
Laura Geller Blush-N-Brighten in Pink Grapefruit (any blush in the color you naturally blush is fine)

Eyes-
NYC Browser Brush On Brow Kit in Brunette (I get this at Target or Walmart)
Urban Decay Primer Potion in the color Eden (matte skin tone) *This is optional but does help keep your shadow in place longer and helps neutralize any redness etc on the lids.
Revlon Matte eyeshadow in Vintage Lace (any color that matches your skin tone is good.  A matte color is best if you're going all the way to the brow with it)
E.L.F dark brown matte shade from The Beauty Encyclopedia Neutrals Edition (Target-$5) on one eye.
Covergirl Outlast Smoothwear All Day Liner in 300 Onyx (I really don't care for too many Covergirl products but this one is a decent black eyeliner if you're going for a more natural look as it's not very black but did stay in place all day)
L'oreal Voluminous mascara in Carbon Black

Lips-
Sonia Kashuk Velvety Matte Lip Crayon in 07 Barely Nude
OR
Softlips tinted lip conditioner/sunscreen in Pearl

All of these items can be purchased at Walmart or Target with the exception of the Urban Decay primer.  If we are going to talk primers (meaning you are interested in purchasing one) I recommend the Mac Paint Pots (painterly for those with pinky undertones and soft ocre for those with more yellow undertones. They have TONS of colors though) over Urban Decay or any of the others.  They crease less, stay on longer and give your shadows a smoother base to glide onto.  A primer also makes your shadow more vibrant.  But like I said, it's optional.  Also, I am not pushing Mac products by any means.  Like any other brand some of it's good and works like it should and some of it....just doesn't.
The next video in the line up is how to turn this everyday/natural look into something just a little more dramatic for evening or anything where you feel you want a little more "oomph".  It's still neutral and definitely nothing over the top.  I hope this is helpful to you, let me know if you have any questions or comments.  The best way to get a question/comment to me is to leave it on the YouTube video if I have attached one.  If not then under the corresponding blog post.  Have a great day!
Nicole

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