How I applied green eyeliner!

In this picture, my eyes look uneven (they probably are; I just never noticed it!). If you like this look, I'll be showing you how to do it step-by-step.

For this tutorial, I won't be able to show you how to do it exactly with pictures, because I can't find the right lighting :(
So I'm going to roam around the house to find perfect lighting for you guys so you can get a better idea on how to do it.

Materials Used: 

• Benefit Erase Paste 02-Medium 
• Laura Mericer Eye Basics primer
• MAC 252 Large Shader Brush
• Sephora Brand Floral Funk Eyeshadow Palette- Cool
• Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Pencil Pure White 071
• Sephora Brand Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner in no.5 Green Shimmering Jade
• Stila Fabulous in Fiji Travel-sized Palette
• MAC 208 Angled Brush
• Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Pencil Sable Brown 011
• shu uemura eyelash curler 
• Hard Candy 1,000 Lashes Fiberized Lash Weave Primer
• Dior DiorShow Blackout Waterproof Mascara
• Bamboo Wear Bamboo Compact, Mirror & Brush 
• Bamboo Wear Bamboo Silk Face Powder Refill in Translucent
• Tarte Cheek Stain- Tipsy

Step 1:
Apply Benefit Erase Paste under eye to camouflage dark circles and brighten up the eye area. Apply a dot size on your face to any dark spots or pimples and blend.





Step 2:
Prime eyelids with a primer. This step is important because it helps your makeup apply smoothly and it prevents your eye makeup from fading.

Step 3:
The makeup brush that I used was a brand called Solasi. I've googled it up and found no results. My grandmother's friend shipped it to her from China, so I'm not sure what store you can get it from. I've had it for about a year and had no problems with it so far. I find that my makeup applies well, so it's a keeper. I gave you a link to MAC's 252 large shader brush, because the shape is very similar to the one I used.
Take a white eyeshadow (I used the one in Sephora's Floral Funk palette) and cover your entire eyelid with it. Go over it a few times if it's too light.

  Step 4:
Take a white eyeliner and apply it on your waterline and on the top eyelids closest to the eyelashes.



Step 5:
Take your bright green eyeliner, and apply it on the waterline and under the bottom lash line. Go over it a few times.

 

Step 6:
If you feel that your green isn't bright enough, apply green eyeshadow with an angled brushed over the eyeliner a few short strokes. I used Solasi's angled brush, but it's very similar in shape as MAC's 208 angled brush.


Step 7:
Apply brown eyeliner on the upper lash line. If it's not dark enough for you, apply black eyeshadow on your angled brush and lightly go over the eyeliner. When finished, take your shader brush and lightly dust white eyeshadow on again.

Step 8:
Curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler. I used Shu Uemura's eyelash curler, because I find it to be the best. A trick to help keep your lashes lifted and alive all day is to take a blow-drier and blow heat on the eyelash curler for a few seconds. (I would say 5 is good enough) Test it on your face to see if it's the right temperature. Be careful to not burn your eyes! Apply your favorite black mascara. My personal favorite is Maybelline's Falsies, but I'm using DiorShow Blackout for this look.
Optional: Apply an eyelash primer before your mascara!








Step 9:
Dust on a powder that'll keep you oil-free throughout the day but doesn't cake up. I really like Physician Formula's Powder Refill. It keeps me covered, eco-friendly, and I can easily recycle the empty tin when I'm done and refill it!



Step 10:
Take your ring finger, rub it on a cheek stain, smile, and dot it all over on the ample of your cheeks. If you don't own a cheek stain, take an angled contour blush (something like MAC's 168 Large Angled Contour Blush), swirl the brush on your blush, smile, and apply the blush starting from the ample of the cheeks and blending upwards. You can also use a kabuki brush. Swirl the brush on your cheeks upwards and blend.


Step 11:
Complete the look by applying your favorite chapstick along with a light peach lip gloss. You're set! :)


I hope I explained it well enough for everybody to understand! This look is perfect especially since spring time is SO close. It's a fun, fresh look, and I hope you enjoyed it! I promise, I'm going to find the right lighting to show you guys exactly how to apply it on. 

If I didn't explain it well enough and you need a video, here's a tutorial:

Au revoir!

More makeup palettes I want...

I don't know what's up with my obsessions with palettes lately. I usually have a period in time when I'm obsessed with a type of makeup. I've gone through my phases of eyeliner, blush, mascara, and I think it's time eyeshadows stepped in. Haha with that said, I've been curious about Kat Von D's badass makeup palettes as well.
The one that drew me in the most was (go figure) True Romance Eyeshadow Palette- Truth.

The colors are light and feminine, and I am in love with it. But I've always wanted to try something different and do a smokey eye look. I was watching a video of Kat putting on her eye makeup using her palettes. I think True Romance Eyeshadow Palette- Metal Orchestra is so sexy and sultry.

                                            
Most likely, I'll wind up getting Metal Orchestra, because it'll be something different in my makeup bag.
Honestly, I have so much makeup that I don't even use everyday, but I'm always wanting more to experiment with. The thing is, I don't have that much money.
I think what I'm going to do from now on is ask for gift cards to Sephora/Ulta for my birthday. That way, I can spend all I want and go crazy.

Too Faced palette and primer reviews?

So the other palette that I was debating on from my last post was this Too Faced Romantic Eye Classic Beauty Collection.

The reason why I didn't buy this one yesterday was because the other Sephora palette was cheaper. I decided that I would get this the next time I went to Sephora but only if I get great reviews. The colors in this palette are too beautiful. Very natural, laid-back, and (as the name suggests) romantic. What really sold me though were the cards to create different looks that was inside of a little slot. It showed you step by step which colors to use and where to put it at on your eye. I put it down though, but I want to hear your reviews on it.

Currently, I have the Laura Mericer Eye Basics primer in buff.

However, I feel like it doesn't stay on my oily lids, plus it's getting old. I didn't realize I needed a new primer until I was at the cash register. I looked online that night and couldn't decide between Too Faced Shadow Insurance or Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion- Eden.

If you own or used these products before, what's your opinion on it? Did it stay and remain crease-free?
I will try both products eventually, but for right now, I would like to hear your commentary on it.

Last but not least, I need a new translucent powder. Currently, I am using Laura Mercier's Loose Setting Powder. It's a great canvas for my face and applies my blush on smoothly and beautifully, but it also has talc in it. If you're unaware of the dangers of talc, read this article.
When it comes to my eyes and lips, I don't really care if the product is organic or not. However, when it comes to the face, I use nothing but all natural makeup. My blush and powder are from Physicians Formula. 
Recently though, my mother had gave me the Laura Mercier powder, and I used it without questioning its ingredients because of the quality and price. To me, it was the only exception to my "natural only face makeup" policy. Once I found out it had talc in it (which was two days ago actually), I stopped using it. So I want to ask you; If you're using an organic translucent powder, what is the

• price range
• brand
• store/website you purchased it from
• how effective it is/your reviews.

Links will be great! Leave me a comment or email me at thebeautyblogger@live.com. Thank you!
Au revoir. :)

Super Mini Shopping Haul! (Very Mini..)

Hey beauty readers :)
So yesterday, I went to the mall and bought a few items. I was going to do a post yesterday, but I was so caught up with homework and study guides that I decided to post today. I didn't get a lot at the mall at all. But, I haven't gone shopping in about three months, and I had to buy a few things to hold me over until spring break (shopping spree!!!).

The very first store I went to was Forever 21.

As you can see here, I was super happy that I purchased a few items :). But really, I just wanted to show off my new earrings. I've tried finding a link for you guys, but I don't think it's available online. It's a sea green color with shimmers of gold. I absolutely love it and think it's too cute.
I couldn't find the right lighting to take a picture, but I also bought these sunglasses in taupe/brown. I needed new sunglasses, and these were only $5.80.

I had gone to American Eagle and seen these super adorable wedges that fit perfectly. However, I balked at the price tag (50??) and decided not to get it. Once I laid eyes on these wedges, it was an absolute must that I had to get it. I wore them today to school and received many of compliments :). They're lightweight and casual, but I recommend bringing a box of band-aids when you're wearing them! The back of the shoes have caused two blisters on the back of both feet, but everywhere else was completely fine and comfortable. Of course with every shoe though, you have to suffer in pain as it begins to break in. For $26, I think it was absolutely worth it.

The last thing I bought from Forever 21 was this beautiful necklace. I took a quick stop at the mall on Valentine's Day to find some earrings when I saw this. I was DYING to get it, but the line extended all the way to the back of the store. I figured this necklace was still going to be there in a matter of weeks, so I dropped it. Imagine my delight when I came back yesterday and saw it sitting high on the shelf :)

After leaving Forever 21, I decided to make a quick stop at Sephora just to browse around. I wasn't planning on buying anything at all until I saw this palette,

The colors are absolutely gorgeous, but what really sold me was the cover of the palette. Click on the link, and you'll see how adorable it is! I am in love with anything floral, and I just thought this case was darling. I was debating though between this palette and a palette from Too Faced, but that's for another post. (I'm going to need y'alls reviews and comments!)
I've been looking for a really bright, beautiful green eyeliner, and I purchased this retractable waterproof eyeliner in no.5 green shimmering jade from the Sephora brand. I'm trying it out tomorrow, so I'll let you guys know how both eye makeups work out for me!

That's all that I bought yesterday (besides a couple of things from Barnes and Noble), and I'm just really excited. Let me know what you guys think! Also, if you bought the eyeliner or eyeshadow palette, leave a comment or email me at thebeautyblogger@live.com for any reviews.
Au revoir!

Cute, natural, and affordable. Definitely giving this one a go at my weekend retreat :) I don't own a pink yet so instead, I'm going to try it with blue or green!

So many girls and women make these common mistakes; don't be one of them! 

Stila Palettes on Sale!

Did you see the gorgeous colors in this Stila palette?
A $108 value for only $15 at Sephora, online only!
I actually bought two Stila travel palettes online two days before Christmas. It was a $65 value on sale for $10. In fact, they still sell them. There are 3 different themes: Fabulous in Fiji, Trendsetting in Tokyo, and Adventurous in Aspen. Hurry up and get them though; it's online only and limited edition! I bought Fabulous in Fiji and Adventurous in Aspen because it seemed more of the colors I'd wear.

I'm dying for the palette that's now on sale now. Check every week to see if there are any good deals, because Sephora has weekly specials! It ranges from product samples to actual mini beauty products that's usually in a under $25 price range.
If you already haven't, sign up with them, join beautyinsider, and spend $365 each year to be eligible for their V.I.B. as well. You reap what you sow, and you'll love what Sephora will give back to you :)

Au revoir!