As the SunSets

I just posted another makeup look using the Sedona Lace 120 Palette.

 

Sorry I don't have more pictures I lost the sd card for my camera :( But here's what I used:

-Face:

• Black Opal Stick Foundation in Truly Topaz


• MUF HD Foundation #177


• Iman Blotting Powder in Medium


• Ben Nye Banana Powder


• Bare Essentials Foundation to Contour


• MAC Blush Ombre in Vintage Grape

-Eyes:

• Sedona Lace 168 Palette


• Rimmel London Soft Kohl Pencil in Black


• ELF Cream Liner in Black


• Salon Perfect Lashes-Demi Wispies (LOVE THESE)

-Lips:

• Mehron Lip Cream Color


• NYX Mega Lipshine in Smokey Look

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Tika Sumpter Inspired Look (Sedona Lace Palette)

I thought this was an easy and fun look that Tika Sumpter wore to an event. Even though it's yellow I think it's very wearable, especially for the spring/summer!

 

Products Used:

Face:

-Black Opal Stick Foundation-Truly Topaz

-Makeup Forever HD Foundation-#177

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-IMAN Blotting Powder-Medium

Cheeks:

-MAC Blunt Blush

-Milani Blush- Terra Sole

Eyes:

-Urban Decay Primer Potion

-NYX Jumbo Pencil-Milk

-Sedona Lace 168 Palette

-ELF Gel Liner-Black

-Rimmel London Soft Kohl Pencil

-Salon Perfect Lashes-Demi Wispies

Lips:

-Mehron Lip Color Cream-Cotton Candy and MAC l/s- Honeylove

-NYX Lipgloss Palette

 

**For a more bolder look add a bright pink lip!**

NYX Fuschia Lipliner and MAC Petals and Peacocks Lipstick

Lashes With NO Liner

Lately, I haven't been feeling like wearing a lot of makeup. So on days when I have to go to work or do a shoot I have been rocking the natural-minimal makeup. Today, I was in that mood again but I felt like wearing some lashes so that's what I did! I didn't want the lashes to standout too much because I wasn't wearing any eye makeup. So I opted for the most natural pair I had. The lashes I wore today were the Salon Perfect #53. You can only purchase  this brand at Walmart but there are plenty of lashes out there that look similar. I love these lashes because they are exactly like my own lashes so when I wear them the blend in perfectly and make my natural lashes look a little thicker.

Here's are some tips for wearing false lashes without having to line your eyes. 

-Make sure you use a pair that are in GREAT condition. Using lashes that you have already worn can sometimes make it more noticable that you're wearing lashes.

-If you're not wearing anything on your lid, apply a translucent or setting powder before you apply the lashes. This will help the lashes to adhere and last longer.

-When you apply the lashes get them as close as possible to the base of your natural lashes (almost like they're sitting on top your natural lashes.

-Apply a little mascara after the lashes have dried to help them blend in even more!

Sanaa Lathan Inspired Look

 

Products used

Face:

-Black Opal Stick Foundation-Truly Topaz

-Mehron Celebre HD Pro Foundation- Dark 1

-Ben Nye Banana Powder

-Iman Blotting Powder

-Lorac Bronzer-Glow

Cheeks:

-MAC- Coppertone

-MAC- Blunt

Eyes:

-Urban Decay Primer Potion

-Naked Palette

-MAC Texture e/s

Lips:

-NYX l/g- Natural

-NYX l/l- Natural

Quick Tip for Dry Hair After Washing

 

Whenever I wash my hair and I feel like it's not as soft and moisturized as it should be, I apply my deep conditioner and then on top of that I apply an oil (usually olive oil). I'm not light handed when I apply the oil. Almost instantly after applying the oil I can feel my hair softening up! I let the deep conditioner and oil sit on my hair for however long I feel like then I rinse it all out. Once everything is rinsed out, my hair feels soft, moisturized, and amazing!!!!

Highlighting and Contouring

I just did a very detailed video on highlighting and contouring. So to help you all out even more here's where to place the products and a few product recommendations. 

Highlighting: Remember you'll want to use a color that is at least a shade LIGHTER than your skin tone or something with shimmer so the light can reflect off of. Concealer, foundation, eyeshadow, or powder can be used to highlight

-MAC Studio Finish Concealer 

-Lorac Bronzer

-MAC Ricepaper e/s

-NYX Highlight 

-Benefit Hi Beam

-NYX pigment in nude

Contouring: When you contour use a color that is at least 1-2 shades DARKER than your skin tone. You'll want to use something that is matte for a more natural look. You can use pretty much whatever you'd like to contour. 

-MAC Blunt Blush

-MAC Corduroy e/s

-MAC Sweet as Cocoa Blush

-NYX Cream Blush TAN

-MAC Harmony Blush 

-NYX Contour