Korean Ulzzang Makeup Tutorial 얼짱

Products Used:

Too Faced: Cocoa Puff and Honey Pot

Bobbi Brown : Rose Gold

MAC : Mulch

MAC: Blacktrack Fluidline

MAC: Forgery

Mascara: Rimmel

So here is the final look! 

Sistar - Bora [Inspired Makeup Tutorial] from "Ma Boy"

Products Used:

Too Faced : Boy Toy

Bobbi Brown: Black Charcoal

Sandara Park Inspired Makeup

Products Used:

Bobbi Brown - Rose Gold

Mac - Blacktrack Fluidline

Mac - Carbon

Mac - Forgery

Urban Decay - Atmosphere

Purple & Blue Eye Makeup Tutorial

Products Used:
bobbi brown - snow
smash box - aquatica
mac - blacktrack fluidline
mac - carbon eyeshadow
urban decay - zero pencil liner



Pink Eyeshadow Makeup Tutorial

Products Used:

Bobbi Brown - Snow Eyeshadow
Too Faced - Boy Toy
MAC - Blacktrack Fluidline
MAC - White eyeliner pencil
MAC - Speed Dial Lipstick

1950's Retro Look Makeup Tutorial

The 1950's fashion and makeup trends are coming back!   (Marilyn Monroe, pin up, Audrey Hepburn, Dita Von Teese, masquerade,Burlesque)

1950's makeup: 

1.  white "caked" face

2.  thick winged "cat eye" eyeliner

3.  bright red lipstick

4.  light/white eyeshadows

5.  thin eyebrows with long tails

6.  dark and thick eyelashes

7.  pink blush on the apples of the cheek

8.  drop diamond earrings

products used:

Bobbi Brown - Snow eyeshadow

MAC - Forgery

MAC - Odd Couple

Chanel - Liberty

MAC - Blacktrack Fluidline

Urban Decay - Zero liner

MAC - Ladybug red lipstick

PICTURES! ^____^



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Products Used:
Benefit - Skinny jeans cream shadow

Bobbi Brown - Black Charcoal #78
MAC - Knight Devine eyeshadow
MAC - Blacktrack Fluidline Gel Liner
MAC - Carbon Black Eyeshadow
MAC - Forgery white shimmer eyeshadow
Urban Decay - "Zero" pencil eyeliner
brushes - MAC & Sigma

Tutorial on how to apply mineral foundation!

Products used: ^__^

Face Primer = Make up Forever HD High Def. Primer (Green)

Concealer = Bobbi Brown (Warmsand)

Foundation = Bare Escentuals Original Foundation (Fair)

Mineral Veil = Bare Escentuals



I'm wearing all of these products for all of makeup tutorials ^__^
My skin is very sensitive and it breaksout whenever I apply something on my face.  Last year, I finally tried using mineral makeup (Bare Escentuals) because I heard that it doesn't break you out and it is actually good for your skin?  Until this day, I am using BE products everyday and my acne did not get worse!  The primer also doesn't break me out.  I have read spots on my check area, so this green primer helps the red areas to blend in well with my whole face. =)

Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

This is the best eyeliner I have ever used. Hands down. I've decided to dedicate a post to it since I have recently finished my first pot of eyeliner EVER. 

I bought Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in black ink in the Winter of 2008 when I got sick of using eyeliner pencils. I wanted a more precise line and something that was easy to work with. After reading reviews online, I decided to splurge (I believe it costs $21, which was more than I had ever spent on eyeliner before.). After finding the right brush to use with it (see here) it was love and instant holy grail material.

Here's what I LOVE about this eyeliner:

Texture: It's a gel, so it is pretty lightweight and thin in terms of consistency. However, at the same time, it's also very creamy. The consistency is SO easy to work with and I am able to pick up as much or as little product as I want. It also doesn't dry too fast or stay wet for too long. I have the perfect amount of time to manipulate the eyeliner into the shape I want without it drying too fast! It also goes on sooo smoothly!
Color: "black ink" is the perfect black. It does not turn grey or blue like some black eyeliners. It's deep and rich. I also own the color "chocolate shimmer ink" which is a gorgeous brown. There are tons of other colors I would love to try (i have been eyeing "ivy shimmer ink" for a while now). The pigmentation is really amazing: one swipe gives me rich color.
Staying Power: This stuff does. not. budge. Seriously. I apply it in the morning and by the end of the day, the rest of my makeup might be creasing and melting away, but not this eyeliner. It stays on until I take it off and it has never smudged. It is also incredible on the waterline and the only eyeliner that stays there as well. I like to dip an eyeliner pencil in the pot, then apply to the waterline.
Quality/Price: Initially the price does seem like a lot. You get 0.10 oz for $21. The thing is, this little pot lasted me nearly 3.5 years. That is a shmillion uses, right? lol So i would say the price was most definitely worth it. I've heard of gel eyeliner drying out fast but I didn't have a problem with that. I always made sure the cap was closed, but that's about it!

Here's the (basically) finished pot! Can't believe it!

In all honesty, I have not tried a lot of other gel eyeliners. I've tried Benefit, Smashbox, and Stila Smudgepots (along with numerous eyeliner pencils) and Bobbi Brown is my favorite, no question. I have no bad things to say about this eyeliner. I would recommend it to anyone and everyone because I really think it is a fantastic product. I will definitely continue to repurchase this eyeliner, but I probably won't have to worry about doing that for another 3 years ;)

Let me know what your favorite eyeliners to use are or if you've tried Bobbi Brown's!?

Makeup Artist Reads and Must Have Books!!

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Insert of Bobbi Brown's Make Up Manual

 

Hey you all I'm back today with my Favorite Makeup Reads! I've been reading these 5 books for almost a year now. The Hair, Makeup & Styling Career Guide by Crystal Wright is the last book that I purchased which was in maybe October of last year and I'm almost finished. (Please visit: http://www.crystalwrightlive.com/). I normally can read a book depending on the book in a day or two or a week tops but when it comes to my make up books I've found that I need to go back and re-read a section or basically study a technique or get a better understanding of what I'm reading. Therefore it takes me a bit longer to read.

Actually I've finished Bobbi Brown's Makeup Manual. It was the first into my collection. When I decided to start my business I googled Makeup Artist technical books/handbooks and this is what came up and I purchased it off of Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/). I also purchased Kevin Aucoin's books from Amazon as well. I still am looking to purchase Sam Fines "Fine Beauty" from there but I figured I needed to study these some more first before my next purchase. Plus I have Sam Fines Dvd "Fine the Basics of Beauty".

All of these books are very informative and go into great detail and explanation of contours of the face, colors, undertones and so much more! I really don't have a favorite out of these 5 books actually all of them are my favorite. But I will say that if you are an aspiring makeup artist and you are wondering how to take your skill to the next level and get your name out there and network and get your foot in somebody's door, Crystal Wrights book is the absolute best for this!! Hands down! My second recommendation if you just can't seem to understand how to get that seamless contour and highlighting to work for you or your client, Scott Barnes book delivers that and so much more! I love Scott Barnes book for the simple reason it's in color and shows great detail and has step by step bullet marks and guides. It's definitely any aspiring makeup artist's must have.
Here is some of the detail that is done inside of Scott Barnes Book! Amazing transformations.

Here below is some pics from Kevin Aucoin's book which also goes into great detail but half is in color and mostly illustrated step by step. But you get the picture and is very detailed and informative.

Once again all of these books are very informative and helpful when trying to master the art of makeup artistry. It's just not necessarily limited to a makeup artist but a makeup lover as well who just wants to look good and wear her makeup well! I hope you guys enjoyed today's post. I'm dedicating myself to posting more often. If you'd like to add a few of your favorite make up reads please by all means comment below. Thanks for reading!