Valentine Day 2012 look #1

As Valentine’s day is fast approaching, I wanted to do a tutorial this weekend before I get caught up with work and life. I’ve been trying to update my blog every weekend, since I’m usually very tired during weekday. Anyhow, if you’re going on your first date on Valentine’s day, you might want to check this tutorial out instead: click here OR this one . Those 2 tutorials are geared towards a freshly look face. This tutorial is geared towards those who wants to add an extra smokiness but not too much.

I also thought it’d be fun to change the eyeliner colour for today. As you all should probably know by now, I am a lover for black liner on my waterline and tightline. Today I tried something different! :D

If you’re interested in knowing what brushes I usually use, please visit my pinterest page here

How-to:

1. I applied Smashbox BB cream all over my face with a damped beauty blender sponge, as a primer.

2. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, I applied Urban Decay Virgin eyeshadow all over my lid.

3. Using MAC 239, I applied Urban Decay Smog eyeshadow along my upper lashline, winging it at the end.

4. Using a blending brush (MAC 219), I started on the outer corner in a small circular motion. I blended smog all over the eyelid and crease.

5. I, then, applied Urban Decay Toasted eyeshadow lightly on the inner corner of my lid using the eyeshadow brush on my UD Naked palette.

6. Using a small smudge brush, I applied Urban Decay Toasted eyeshadow on my lower lashline.

7. Using the same brush as #6, I applied Urban Decay Smog eyeshadow on the outer half of my lower lid.

8. I lined my waterline and upper lashline using Makeup Forever Aqua liner in 6L.

9. I curled my lashes using Shu Uemura curler and applied Benefit Bad Gal Lash mascara on both top and lower lashes.

10. I applied MAC Pro Longwear foundation all over my face with a damped beauty blender sponge.

11. I dusted NARS Mata Hari on the apples of my cheeks and finished the look by applying Tarte Lipsurgence in Exposed on my lips.

Chanel Enigma

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Enigma palette is one of my go-to smoky eyes palette. I love using all the shadows of this palette, either individually or layering it for dimension. I think this palette does look good for those with fair skin if you want a really intense smoky look, and will also work for those with medium skin. I’m not sure how this shadows will work for those with dark skin colour, but it might just work when applied with a damped brush. The colours get even more intense when applied wet. For those with oily lids, you might not enjoy this palette as much because there is a lot of shimmer in it.

Also, I do have to mention that I love Illusion D’Ombre eyeshadow. The colour that I used in this tutorial matches the Enigma palette. <3

How-To:

1. I applied Chanel Illusion D’ombre in Illusoire all over my eyelid as a base.

2. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, I applied the purple shadow from the Enigma pallete on my eyelid area.

3. Using a clean blending brush, I applied the lighter grey (located beside the pink shadow) of the Enigma pallete.

4. Using a pencil brush, I applied the purple from the Enigma palette to my lower lid.

5. Using the same brush as step 4, I applied the darkest grey colour (located below the pink shadow) on the outer corner of the lower lid.

6. I applied MAC Smolder along my waterline and upper lashline. Then, I used the pencil brush used in step 5 to soften the line on the upper lid.

7. I curled my lashes and applied Benefit Bad Gal mascara on both upper and lower lashes.

8. I applied Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua all over my face using a foundation brush (review: scent is too strong, might cause a breakout for those with sensitive skin. I personally hate the smell, it’s like wearing perfume on your face).

9. I applied MAC On a Mission blush on the cheeks using a blush brush.

10. The look is completed by applying lip balm on the lips.

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