Mini Make Up Tip Monday; Felt Eyeliners

I read a tip somewhere that really intrugued me to try it.

Apperently you can turn the tip of a felt liner the other way around when it starts drying out and you get a new nib.  Naturally I couldn't quite believe this so I tried it on both my felt liners.  One is a cheap one from Superdrug's MUA collection and the other is from Eyeko London which is about £12.99 but I got it in a magazine.

Please be warned that this can be messy so you will need some kitchen roll or lint free Cotten pads to grip the tip.  The black can stain as it is still in my make up towel.

New Tips and Tricks

Whilst looking on my Facebook timeline I spotted a makeup artist I followed ages ago, so looked at her work and saw some great "cut creases".  I have tried and kinda failed at trying this look as I had no idea how to achieve it.  But this is because I just thought you put the eyeshadow on and just blend but it's a bit more technical.

This is before YouTube;

And this is after;

Turns out, this make up artist has a YouTube page with tutorial videos which include a cut crease here; https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCyHvYKdVpwjei4H80VHAAsg

What I learnt from her videos is the following;

1. Blending is key on your face which I knew anyway but she uses serval different types of brushes to blend the face make up
2. I need me some translucent loose powder for baking and protecting my under eye from eyeshadow fallout - apparently collection have a cheap one that I must seek out in Boots or Superdrug
3. Liquid bronzer or darker liquid concealer is perfect for contouring your face
4. The secrets to a cut crease is to start with the crease, slowly adding shadow blending and building up the darkness in the crease.  Then you cover just the eyelid in either eye shadow primer or a long wear eye cream/pencil such as the NYX Jumbo Eye Crayon (think I'm gunna get this in the colour "milk").  This can be moved around and right up to crease with a flat eye shadow or concealer brush. Then you can finish by putting a lighter or different colour eyeshadow on the on top of the lid only and then your usual eyeliner and mascara routine.

Mini Make up Tips Monday; Lashes

Now lashes are where the drama are at and they can transform your look.  My top tips for getting those big full long lashes are as follows;

1. First up with your bare lashes is curling them with an eyelash curler.  Clamp your lashes and pump the clamp a few times and you can also heat metal ones with a hairdryer to make the curl last longer
2. Mascara is important to use but the type doesn't really matter as there are so many out there that claim different properties.  It's the way you apply it that's the most effective, I often brush the wand down to coat the top of my lashes and then wiggle the wand from the base of your lashes to the tip and pull the outer lashes up and out.
3. A good way to not get the mascara all over the place is to tilt your head back and look down into a hand held mirror.
4. The final wow factor is flash lashes and these can look natural or super fake.  Individual lashes are the best for the most natural look which is build able and then feathery strip lashes also look nice.  Thicker ones look better with a heavier look or with a costume where they don't look odd.
5. A top tip with fake eyelashes is to put extra glue on the ends of the strip to keep the grip where they often spring off.
6. An alternative option to false lashes is Fiber lash mascara where you mascara on small fibres onto the lashes that can look as good as fake lashes.

Mini Make Up Tips Monday; Eyeliner

You can do so much with eyeliner and make your eyes look different.  I have a signature flick which I have done since I was 14 and I don't look right without it.  Follow my tips to make the most out of your eyeliner;

1. Let's start with basic black eyeliner this can be put on your lash line to thicken it, on your tight line (upper waterline) and on your waterline to intensify your eyes.  But be careful as too much black can make your eyes look smaller.
2. To make your eyes look bigger use a white or pale pink eyeliner in your waterline to widen your eyes.
3. Some liquid eyeliners can look shiny or flake off, to solve this you have 2 options, 1 is to put a kohl black eyeliner or felt liner underneath or pat Matt black eyeshadow on top to mattify.
4. In order to do my 60s flick I first line my lash line and then use the edge of my eyebrows to guide my flick and try and make it even each side this way.
5. I also like to use a brown or gold (instead of black) eyeliner on my lower lash line to keep my eyes widened.
6. When using coloured eyeliner try to stay away from pinks, reds and purples right next to your eye as they can make you look tired so if you want to use these colours, add black eyeliner to your lash line to break up the colour.

P.S to get glowing rings in your eyes use a ring light or this Boots No7 illuminated mirror that I got in the Christmas sales; http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Illuminated-Makeup-Mirror-Exclusive-to-Boots_1527178/

Mini Make up Tip Monday; Eyeshadow

Your eyelids are where you can really express yourself and go crazy with colour.  Weather you wear your favourite colour or just neutrals, you can make your eyes look amazing.  My top tips for your eyeshadow are as follows;

1. For longevity and minimal creasing, always use a eyeshadow primer or a long wear eye cream/stick like the Maybelline 24 hour colour tattoo.
2. Always use different shades to define your eyes.
3. Stick to a maximum of 3 different colours
4. The best way to open your eyes up is to use a pale eyeshadow in the inner corners and the darkest shade on at the outer corners.
5. BLEND!  Whatever colour or type of eye product you use definitely blend and build up the coverage to give the best finish.  This can be done with your fingers, an eye spatulas or eyeshadow brushes.
6. Matt verses Shimmer; Matt shadows can be used all over the lid or in the crease if using a shimmer shadow in the centre of the lid.

Mad on This Month - May

This month and the past few months I have been crazy for make up!  But I must show you my 2 favourite products.

First up is the number 7 highlight stick called Instant Radice Highlighter in the lighter shade. (They have a gold bronze one too)

 I love this because it gives your skin a shimmer not so much glitter and it's in a nice pinky tone.  I use it on the bridge of my nose, my cheekbones, brow bone, Cupid's bow and sometimes my chin or forehead.  It's great for summer as an accent to your tan!

 And lastly the Maybelline 24hr colour tattoo gel cream eyeshadow in the shade, bronze on bronze.

I love this shade as it is similar to one in the MUA make up palette that is a definite dupe for Urban Decays Naked pallette.  This cream shadow is shimmery and lasts a long time, I often use it under eyeshadows a primer to make any colour last all day.

I highly recommend both products especially if they are on 3 for 2 in Boots.  A number of beauty bloggers/you tubers put me on to these products especially www.velvetgh0st.co.uk

My First... Bobbi Brown Product!

Last weekend I went to Swindon Outlet Village and went in The Cosmetics Company.  In there they have brands like Mac, Bobbi Brown, Clinique and Estée Lauder with about 20%.  They are not full ranges as I was looking for Estée Lauder bronze goddess but they didn't have any.

I decided to just get one 'designer' make up item that I fell in love with when I swatched it. (It's more sparkley in real life)

It's the Bobbi Brown Longwear Cream Shadow Stick in the color 24 Karat.

I've already tried it on my eyes and it's a little lighter than I thought in colour but it does stay on all day.

This may be the start of my collection, I look forward to buying more at the duty free airport shops.

Beauty Alert: e.l.f UK

I keep looking at the e.l.f website just deciding what to order and waiting for things to come back in stock.  

But last weekend I browsed online as usual and noticed there was a big sale but on the front page it states that they are closing down!  As far as I'm aware this is mainly to the UK & Europe, I'm not sure about the US or anywhere else.

Naturally I put in a big order.

 

In the week e.l.f emailed me to say that they are experiencing a high number of orders so my dispatch has been delayed but delivery times will be the same from dispatch.  So don't expect to get your goods 3 days later like I thought.  There isn't a lot left so hurry if you're interested!

www.eyeslipsface.co.uk