MAKEUP LOOK – VIOLET & NUDE TONES
Hey There,
Today’s make up look is a bit of a three in one post, I wanted to test out more of my Make Up Rev ‘Pleasure Dome’ palette, while also report back to you my thoughts on some Smashbox goodies I picked up at the Smashbox Blogger Event in Southampton, and then get your thoughts on my Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick…
When I looked in my goody bag and spotted the renowned ‘Smashbox Photo Finish Primer’, I felt myself get a little bit excited. I had been after this primer for a while, having been so hyped in the blogging world. Of course I tried it almost immediately, but to be honest since then, it’s kind of been gathering dust. I’m not sure whether I had over hyped it in my head, or what, as I don’t dislike the primer, I just didn’t see what all the ‘fuss’ was about. As far as I can see my face doesn’t look any more ‘photo ready’ than it does with other primers, and I’ll be very honest and say, I much prefer Benefits Porefessional, (Where I can definitely see a difference). The consistency and feel on the skin is similar to Porefessional, just not as good.
When I first set eyes on the Kohl Eyeliner in Violetta, I was a bit like ‘Oh it’s a nice colour, but it’s not really me’, (With out sounding completely like a brat), I was unsure as to how I would use it, or if I would at all….
That was until my Make Up Rev palette came in to my life, and just happened to have some very complimentary colours, one in particular being ‘Love Your Body’, so I tested it out, and now I LOVE it. One of the BEST things about the eye liner is that it has a self sharpen twist lid, (Surely the best idea ever).
THE MAKEUP….
I started with a base color ‘What a Pushover’ a nude matte from the ‘Pleasure Dome’ palette, which has recently been the start up for my everyday looks. I then surrounded the eyelid with a matte violet ‘Love Your Body’, to really contrast against the cream and of course compliment the Violetta eyeliner, which had to be ‘winged’.
I picked up my current ‘go to’ foundation, Benefits ‘Hello Flawless’ to set the base over the Smashbox Primer, and contoured the cheeks with my Rockateur Blush, (Which is a softer look for day time). Swept my NYX cake powder over the brows, and coated the Lashes with Loreal Million Lash Mascara.
And finally finished with Illamasqua Glamore Lipstick in Tease, a VERY nude lippy, to really bring out the eyes. Now I’m not sure how I feel about this lipstick, as it is a little bit to ‘concealer’ like to me, and takes me back to my awful ‘concealer lip days’, (Something I’d rather forget). What do you reckon, do you like this kind of pale nude?
Have you tried any of these? How do you feel about nude lips? Do you like this look?
Lots of love,
KBxx
