Fiery

As mentioned previously and on twitter, I’m having a breakout on my face and so I decided to do just a tutorial for the eyes. I apologize, but there were 2 very persistent ones right above my lips and 1 on the cheek that’s super painful. Anyhow, I hope those pesky pimples will be gone soon. I also just ran out of my benzoyl peroxide (I bought one from Canada), and couldn’t find a replacement for it in Jakarta yet. If anyone has any recommendation, let me know.

For the tutorial, I wanted to use my Sleek Makeup Ultra Matte Brights v1 palette since I find it quite hard to use this palette. I find a difficult time blending the eyeshadow from this palette, and since the colors are matte, I also find it quite hard to create depth for my eyes. However, I actually think I quite nailed this look. I love the combination of the yellow and the bright pink. I know this might not be a wearable look since it’s extremely bright, but I had a fun time doing it. Might work for Halloween or for whoever love wearing bright makeup.

How-to:

1. Using a synthetic brush, I applied PAC face paint cream in Yellow all over my eyelid.

2. I applied PAC face paint cream in Shocking Pink on the outer V and on the crease using a synthetic art brush.

3. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, I applied Bammi from Sleek Makeup iDivine v1 palette on the eyelid.

4. Using a small fluffy brush, I applied Pucker from the same palette on the outer V and on the crease lightly.

5. Using a smaller more dense brush (similar to a small shader brush), I applied Sugarlite from the palette on the crease only.

6. I applied Sugarlite on the lower lid using a smudge brush.

7. (not in picture), I also applied a black matte eyeshadow brush on the outer corner of the lower lid using an angled brush.

8. Using Sigma eyeliner brush, I applied MUFE Aqua Black along the upper lash line creating a winged liner.

9. I lined my waterline using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner pencil.

10. I filled in my brows using Shu Uemura Hard Formula 9 Brow Pencil.

11. I curled my lashes and applied Maybelline Volume Express Turbo Boost on both upper and lower lashes.

 Sleek Makeup Matte Brights v1

Tropical Punch

Another look from the Sleek Makeup palette, this time I tried the iDivine Ultra Mattes V1 Brights. I’m not sure how I feel about this palette. The colors are absolutely breathtaking, the pigments were amazing, yet there’s something missing. I’m not quite sure how to put it. I mean, the color glides like a butter, but when it’s time to blend, the eyeshadow seems to just disappear into the abyss. I mean, it’s just gone gone gone. I’ve to re-apply and re-blend the blue eyeshadow (on the crease) over and over again, even so I still am not too happy with the end result.

Anyways, for swatches and close-up pictures on just the palette itself, please click on this post Sleek Makeup iDivine Swatches.

I think I might give this palette another try some time soon. Anyways, don’t forget if you want to buy anything from Luxola, esp. the Sleek Makeup iDivine palettes, go to the LUXOLA website and put LXBLOG when you check out to get 15% off! (any underlined and bold words will lead you to luxola website, or to another post of mine).

How-to:

1. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, I applied MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre all over my eyelid up to the brow bone (not in picture).

2. Using a clean flat eyeshadow brush, I applied Sleek Makeup DragonFly eyeshadow on the center of my eyelid in a patting motion. Watch out for fallout, kids!

3. Using another flat eyeshadow brush, I applied Bolt from the same palette on the outer corner of the lid and slightly on the crease.

4. Using another clean flat eyeshadow brush, I applied Pucker from the same palette on the inner corner of the lid.

5. I use a fluffy blending brush to blend the edge of the blue eyeshadow to remove any harsh line.

6. I used a clean small fluffy brush just to blend it so there’s no harsh lines separating the 3 different eyeshadows.

7. I applied Dragonfly on the lower lid using a small shader brush.

8. Using an angled eyeliner brush, I applied Smashbox Blackout eyeshadow on just the outer corner of the lower lid. I applied this eyeshadow right along my lower lash line.

9. I lined my waterline and tightline using L’oreal Voluminous Smoldering eyeliner.

10. Using Kate Sharp eyeliner, I created a large winged eyeliner along my upper lashline.

11. I curled my lashes and applied Maybelline Express Volume Turbo Boost mascara on both top and bottom lashes.

12. I filled my brows in using an angled eyebrow brush, as well as a mixture of MAC Omega and MAC Brun eyeshadow.

13. I applied Pow from the iDivine V1 palette under the brow and on the inner corner of the eyes.

matte brights eyeshadow

14. I applied Urban Decay Naked foundation using a foundation brush from the center of my face, blending it outwards.

15. Under the eyes, I applied MAC Pro Conceal/Correct concealer in Medium.

16. I powdered my face using CoverFX translucent powder.

17. I applied MAC Blunt as a contour on the hollows of the cheeks and sides of the nose.

18. I applied Benefit Coralista on the cheeks and completed the look by applying Tarte Lipsurgence in Hope.

idivine ultra mattes v1 brights makeup