I just wanted to share this fun look I did for a New Year's Eve Masquerade...I would have loved to add more detail to the mask, but we only had an hour together. Luckily everything turned out great and my customer was thrilled with her mask!
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This tutorial is long overdue. This was from Christmas! I know, I know, I'm lazy...
1. Prime eye with Painterly Paint Pot 2. Apply a dark base to give the shadow a smokey look. I used Blitz & Glitz Fluidline with a concealer brush. Use very little or else it will crease! 3. Blend with finger 4. With a 239 brush tap on Moonlight Night pigment 5. Blend out the edges with a 224 brush-- No harsh lines! 6. Highlight under the brow with Gesso 7. Spray your brush with Fix + and pack Vanilla pigment onto the center of your lid. For a more subtle look try applying the pigment with a dry brush. 8. Line the entire eye with Blacktrack fluidline and smudge with a 214 brush 9. Finish with mascara and falsies! Good luck! :) I mean, Kim Kardashian is one of the most beautiful women in existence....maybe not the most talented, but we can't have it all now can we?
Anyway, this is Margaux. She pulls of the Kim look beautifully! I was happy to have such a lovely client to work with! Kim's signature look consists of a few main focus features: Smokey eye with lots of lashes- of course Heavy contouring and highlighting Nude lip Flawless skin There is an insane amount of detail that goes into creating this look, I think I will do a series of detailed posts regarding Kim Kardashian's makeup. In the mean time here is a brief overview.. Skin: *Any good makeup application starts with a good foundation- skin care. If you take good care of your skin your makeup with look better and wear better throughout the day! Kim's skin is always clear; even when she is photographed without makeup on, there is not a pore or blemish in sight. *Pick a foundation that is best suited for your skin type and your skin's needs. Whether it's a sheer coverage or full coverage is up to you. Everyone needs something different. Kim wears a very full coverage, but she is also in front of cameras constantly, so keep that in mind when you are shopping for a foundation. *Choose a concealer that is a few shades lighter than your skin. I like to apply the foundation first, then apply the concealer to all the high planes of the face. This will be your "highlight." There are a ton of videos on the web explaining this technique in depth... *In order to maintain that strong highlight you will need 2 powders. One for the highlighted areas and one for the rest of the face. For example: Margaux wore an NW20 powder under her eyes, but a NC35 on the rest of her face. *You can also contour with a cream product, but on Margaux I used powder. Blunt blush is a good choice for medium to deep skin tones, but make sure you start with very little and gradually build it up! The contour cremes from MAC are great if you have a little more time on your hands. *Kim always adds an extra highlight on top of everything else to add a bit of shimmer to her face. I prefer Cream Colour Base because it adds a luminous look without being glittery. It mimics the texture of dewy skin, which looks more natural but is still noticeable. It also tends to photograph better than powder highlighters. Eyes: *Kim has a full brow, but it isn't overly defined or "tattooed" looking. If you already have a full brow just fill in the sparse areas with a little bit of shadow and you're good to go. Margaux is blessed with perfect brows, so I had to do very little work in that area. If your brows are thin and sparse, like my own, try using a pencil to thicken them up a bit. Be sure to use light pressure to avoid having a heavy drawn on look. *Usually Kim's smokey eyes are in neutral shades like browns, golds, and black. On Margaux I used (from light to dark): Nylon, Saddle, Brown Down, & Carbon. Under her brow I applied Brule as a highlight. We added a clean winged out liner using blacktrack and smudged Smolder Eye Kohl into her lower lash line. *Kim ALWAYS has on falsies, and usually they are on top and bottom. Margaux went for a more natural approach and we just loaded up on Extreme Dimension Mascara. For Kim style lashes try #36 lashes on top and a few individuals on the lower lashline Lips: *A nude pink or peachy shade is key! A few go to colors are: Viva Glam 5, Creme Cup, Modesty, Hue, Viva Glam 2, Pure Zen, Fresh Brew, and High Tea *If your lips aren't as full as Kim's grab a lip liner that is just a hair darker than your lipstick to give the illusion of fuller lips! *Don't forget gloss! Kim wears creamy shades with high gloss to show off her full lips! Keep practicing and you'll have the Kim K. look down in no time! I've been layin' low the past couple of weeks, but don't fret! I stocked up on plenty of photos to keep you guys updated! Here are a few appointments I had over the past couple weeks... This is Raquel, don't even get me started on those eyes of hers!! She never wears any makeup, so we decided to go big or go home! We were both really pleased with the end result... Raquel struggled with her skin in the past, which left her with some discoloration. After applying moisturizer and primer I perfected her skin with full coverage foundation and concealer. To keep things from being too heavy I dusted her with a light layer of loose powder. We went for bold color on the eyes with a light pink lip to compliment, and a heavy contour to show off her cheeks. I recommended she try MAC's Green Gel Cleanser as her daily cleanser followed by the Volcanic Ash Exfoliator 2-3x a week to control her oil. As a moisturizer we chose Oil Control Lotion, and I also recommended our brightening serum to help brighten and even her complexion. Skin care is the building block of any good makeup application! I can't stress enough how much a good skin care regimen will improve to look and wear of your makeup! If you struggle with discoloration from scarring or sun damage look for products with yeast, vitamin c, and green tea. Products Used: Oil Control Lotion followed by Prep & Prime Natural Radiance Studio Fix Fluid Studio Finish Concealer Contour Creme Select Sheer Loose Powder in 2 shades - one under the eyes to set her highlight, and one that matched her skin all over. Gentle Blush Shell Creme Colour Base Spiked Brow Pencil Soft Ochre Paint Pot From light to dark: Nylon, Fushia pigment, Violet pigment, Fig 1 Bisque as a highlight Boot black liner & Smolder on the waterline **She already had on lashes** Viva Glam 5 lipstick Whirl Liner Mineral Tinted Lip Balm in Stay Warm Winny came in for her wedding last week (CONGRATS!) She wanted a very natural, soft, subtle look... Everything was kept very lightweight and minimal! Perfect for a small intimate wedding! I can't wait to see her professional photos...
Products Used: Prep & Prime Skin Face & Body Foundation Select Cover Up Select Sheer Pressed Spiked Brow Pencil Soft Ochre Paint Pot Sweet Satisfaction Prolongwear Eyeshadow Brown Down Blacktrack Fluidline #36 lashes Zoom Waterfast Lash Give Me Sun Bronzer Warm Soul Blush Soar Lipliner Syrup Lipstick Viva Glam 6 Gloss |
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