Modern Christmas Look With A 60's Twist

Today's post will be a breakdown of a look i posted on my instagram a few days ago.

(created using the new MAC Christmas Nutcracker collection)

Complexion

As i really wanted to focus on creating a gorgeous ethereal looking skin i prepped with the new PeachLite strobe cream to add that extra oomph. I followed this up with the Mineralize moisture foundation - a gorgeous medium coverage foundation with a dewy finish. i used the highlighting pens in the complexion shades (medium plus) to conceal under the eyes and add a soft brightness under the eyes and peaks of cheekbones to compliment the highlight.

Cheeks were warmed up using the BB compact cream bronzer in the shade 'Refined Golden' , i applied this with a #159 duo fibre brush to give a soft & blended yet defined look to the cheekbones and perimeters of the face. 

For blusher i used the gorgeous 'Sweet Vision' a delicate peachy shade with a soft gold sheen. To highlight the cheekbones,nose and brow bone I mixed the new extra dimension highlighter in Show Gold mixed with the PeachLite strobe cream to create an intensified glow- this mixture creates a paste that i dabbed on with my fingers.

Eyes

As i wanted to keep the focus on the double winged liner i only applied a soft wash of colour (extra dimension eyeshadow in Smoky Mauve) to the lids using a #217 blending brush.

For the liner i used Prunella pencil eyeliner applied using a #266 angled brush to create a double winged shape to define the eyes & give a 60's feel to the look.

Lips

To finish off the look i applied the 'Prancin' Dancin' lip gloss from the nude lip gloss kit . Upon close inspection this lip gloss is a gorgeous soft neutral shade with flecks of gold and pink shimmer running through it that catches the light beautifully.

As always i hope you enjoyed the look & thank you for popping by.

Fresh Autumnal Look

Today's post will be a product breakdown of a look i posted on Instagram yesterday, focused around fresh highlighted skin and a statement two tone lip.

Key product breakdown of the look is listed below:

Complexion

Firstly i prepped my skin with the MAC Strobe cream in 'Peachlite'. The new colour extensions are gorgeous, i was really excited to try them especially as the original would come up a bit too ashy on tan-deeper skin tones.

I followed this up by using MAC Face & body foundation in the shade C4 mixed with a touch of prolong wear concealer in NC42 applied down the

t-zone for 'controlled glow'. As i have an oily skin type i have to mix in a matte finish concealer otherwise face & body on its own is a tad too shiny and wont last.

My concealer routine is as usual, first i corrected my dark circles with the dermacolor corrector in the shade DF2 and then apply my LA Girl concealer in light ivory. I also use the shade beautiful bronze to add colour to the perimeters of my face and blend out using a dense buffing brush.

I set my skin with my Dermacolor fixing powder, this is a finely milled loose setting powder that you can pick up from the Charles fox store in covent garden. It comes in a variety of lightly tinted shades and truly helps your make-up last the test of time. I apply this with my beauty blender firmly pressing it into the skin, for this particular look i avoided powdering the cheeks to maintain the dewy glow.

On the cheeks is the MAC Versicolour lipstain in 'Constant Craving' dabbed on as a blush. To highlight i used Smashbox La Lights stick in 'Hollywood & Highlight' .

Eyes

Firstly i prepped with a touch of the MAC Layin' low Paint pot blended all over my lids followed by a new pigment from the Christmas collection again by MAC called 'English Gilt'. Touches of a few shadows from the Smashbox Photo Matte Eyes palette in the crease & lower lash line for soft definition. (Grounded, desert & earthy)

To polish off the eyes i added lashings of my trusty Maybelline Lash sensational mascara.

Lips

For the lips i used MAC's Blue-Brown Pigment mixed with clear Lipglass to create a gorgeous two tone earthy autumnal shade. This colour reflects either brown or greeny/blue dependant on the light. I thought this created the most gorgeous unique lipstick that commands all the attention in this look.

I hope you like the look and enjoyed this post. As always thank you for stopping by, until next time.

Softly Defined - Sisley Makeup

Today's post will be a product breakdown on a look created with some new goodies by Sisley.

With a fantastically luxurious lineup of products i was super excited to get stuck in . Listed bellow are the products used to create this look 

Complexion

On the skin i have applied the anti ageing liquid foundation . This is a sheer buildable foundation with a satin/glow finish. For reference my shade is 4.B Chestnut

 (The B range has more of a golden undertone whilst their R range is more rosy) 

For concealer, i first corrected my dark circles with my usual dermacolor corrector in the shade DF2 and then applied the Phyto cernes éclat concealer in the shade - 4. - This concealer has a medium coverage & natural matt finish.

I applied this with a precision brush and then blended in using a beauty blender with patting motions to maintain coverage in the target area.

I set the skin with the Phyto-Poudre Libre (Loose Face Powder) in - 2 Mate. This powder comes with a lovely little puff. I first decanted this into the palm of my hand and then applyed with the puff using a firm press and roll motion.

To dress the skin up i applied the Phyto-Touche Sun Glow bronzing gel powder on the perimeters of the face. This bronzer is a soft highlighter* and bronzer in one, giving a beautiful ethereal finish to the skin.

*(very fine sheen)

Brows

Phyto-Sourcils Perfect eyebrow pencil - Chatain. I applied this through the sparse areas of the brow paying particular attention to the arch to give definition and lift to the eye.

Eyes

Phyto Eye Twist in shade 11 (Bronze shade) applied to both the upper and lower lash lines, diffused using a pencil brush. I added extra depth with the Eye Kohl in Brown to the very base of the lashes, extending the outer corner of the eye into a soft wing. I like to clean up the bottom of the wing with a flat precision brush using a minimal amount of concealer to achieve a clean edge.

For the lashes i used the benefit eye primer and then topped this with maybelline Falsies push up drama Mascara.

Lips

On the lips i kept it simple by lining the lips with the nude lip liner and topping this with the Phyto Lip twist - 16  which is a soft balm. Softly diluting the colour of the liner but maintaining a polished look.

 I hope you liked the look and enjoyed this post. As always thank you for stopping by, until next time.