Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Make up: The ABSOLUTE life changer eye look.

Salute back beautiful fairies💖

Today I am gonna share with you my favourite LIFE-CHANGER make up look. Why do I call it like that? Because it is.

The most common approach on basic and "safe" make up looks orients around natural earth tones, medium to low pigment intensity and a bit of usual colour combinations to make sure that this look will look put together but still not stand out too much. Another interesting perspective I noticed around that, which in my opinion is not totally valid, is that more natural toned make up requires less effort for blending, setting and further matching. I think that the pigmentation or colour combination of the make up products do not really indicate the effort you need to put as I have seen (and tried) "natural" looking options which required A LOT of time (and product quantity) and super bold looks with minimal effort upon creation.

I am a person that I like standing out of the crowd so this look quickly became a signature one for me, but some girls prefer to keep it more quiet in daily life and reserve such a look for more special occasions, which is perfectly fine too. Wither you delve to my side or the other one, you can definitely give this a try and rock it with confidence and smile!

Another thing I LOVE about this look is that it complements ANY complexion. Regardless your hair/skin/eye colour, this combination looks absolutely stunning and you can simply not go wrong with it. At first glance it might seem a bit restrictive regarding the further matching around clothing and styling but in fact, it gives far more opportunities to experiment and express yourself than you might think. I will get back to that later on this post. On the plus side is that red is also NOT season restricting. You can combine it with different textures and fabrics to adjust it in any season, as you will notice soon.

Let's get a look into this:

Taken from my personal InstaGram account. Click on the pic for the relevant post.👄


Contents:

  • Flexibility
  • Styling Matters
  • How-to-get
  • Products I used


FLEXIBILITY

Looks very bold, doesn't it? It is. The best thing around it is that you can easily experiment and alter it depending on the occasion. 

❤For instance, you might go for a more natural eyelash look if you rock it throughout the day or keep the intensity on the eyes and go for a totally nude lip colour. 

❤For a more dramatic result you can try a darker shade for the outer corners and blend it all the way. 


❤For a more glamorous touch (especially if you are into warmer tones or your clothes/accessories are goldish) you can add a touch of golden shimmer in the center of the eyelid to put your whole outfit and make up together and pop-out!

❤If you love the result but you prefer a lighter version of it, you can easily substitute these tones with 2-3 shades lighter alternatives to keep the general idea but adjust it to your desired colour vibrancy. If you go for it, IT WORKS GREAT with champagne shimmer and highlighters. Since the final eye make up result will be more pinkish than red, the lips can either pop out with dark plum/black lipstick or champagne/golden lip gloss. Do not aim for matte lips as the eyes will be already too fair and they will appear even more silent in that case.

STYLING MATTERS

I have tried this look A LOT of times the last 2 years, in a lot of different variations, occasions and styling combos. Technically, this is how i discovered the hundred adjustments and opportunities of this look and I fell in love with it. As you already read above, there is a quite good flexibility which in turn leaves space for different clothing and styling choices. Depending on the warmth of the colour you choose for your make up you can rock both colourful/romantic or pastel/dark wardrobes. Let's see some of these opportunities to rock the day with your look.


This is my outfit the exact day I shot the photo of this makeup above. I wore this make up in the afternoon on my way to University so my outfit was more casual and comfy. Black ankle boots, blue well-fitted jeans, black leather belt (hidden underneath), white tank top and oversized pinkish knitted sweater. Black leather bag and blue/black/pink umbrella coincidentally matched my outfit that day. Since I chose a cooler tone of shimmer I kept my accessories minimal and silver toned. Leather silver choker it is. ✌
Another way to look interesting, is to keep the colour intensity on your face and go completely neutral on your outfit. That day I chose a little lighter version of this make up (I replaced the red shimmer in the center with champagne eyeshadow) and I wore a simple white tank crop top with highwaist black pants, dark brown thin leather belt and black oxfords-type shoes. For my lips, i went for a brown-plum-beige ombre result.😃

One of my favourite picks for summer season too. This shot is taken on July 2018. I went for the "lighter" version of the red look, using red eyeliner and plum mascara. Self-made fishnet/bralette top, highwaist black pants and black leather sandals💋
Especially for summer time, while being tanned, it's an excellent opportunity to go for burgundy clothing and golden accessories.

A more spring/autumn look, suitable for medium temperatures. I can personally go out all day to this outfit. During day time i just grab on a casual sweater on neutral colour and I can simply replace it with a leather jacket for a more "nighty" look. Since the rest of the styling is pretty "quiet" colour-wise but still edgy accessories-wise, that mild warm red make up provides an interesting bridge between those two. Leather black sneakers are the key here to keep it double-sided but still functional.😊

A winter entry too! I tried to incorporate different styles, textures and fabrics to show you how it can still "work" without looking "out of season", in many different occasions. This is a very casual and simple outfit from last winter (2017), on a day that i had to go shopping, to the post office etc.. Silver metallic leggings, white Adidas snickers, woolen beige/white sweater and black woolen scarf .⛇✨


A way more "dramatic" look. That shot was taken before i go to work (bartender at Rock/Metal Club) so it had to be a little bit of "extra". For this variation i added white eye pencil on my waterline and also some black winged eyeliner on the edges of my eyelids. Warm red bright lipstick was a must and blended great with my plaid black/white/red top. This is a look which requires bolder clothing/hairstyling otherwise it will look "too pompous" if the rest of your image is too simple.🔥



I definitely hit more cold and light tones (silvery-pinkish) if I want to set this make up with a more "quiet"/romantic outfit. This is a perfect option for highwaist skirts or airy/loose dresses, floral patterns or joyful coloured picks. 🌺



HOW TO GET

As I mentioned above, one of the assets of this look is the effortless creation. It looks really time consuming but to be honest it didn't take more than 5 minutes to create the eye look and 10 minutes in total for the entire face.

*You can find a detailed list of the products I used at the end of this article



Complexion

You can either start with your complexion ( moisturizer/primer/foundation ) and follow up with eyes or, if you experience fall off effects, do it in reverse. In any case, follow your usual complexion routine. I usually keep the contour/blush factors down when I go for a bold look like this. In that case I stick with some mild bronzer across my cheekbones and that's it.



For your eye look you will need:
  • Light beige eyeshadow as a base (optional - I almost never do that - my primer works great as a base)
  • A light reddish eyeshadow - placed across the entire eyelid (maybe skip the inner corners)
  • Plum OR Burgundy darker eyeshadow for outer corners, depth and blending,
  • White/ Golden rose/ Champagne eyeshadow for your inner corners.
  • Blending brush - This will do the trick. Blend them all evenly to create a gradient horizonal result.
  • Eye tint or shimmer eyeshadow in powder, creamy or liquid format. I went for red but you can go for golden, rose or any tone you want. Place it only in the center of your already well-blended eyelid.
  • Black Mascara - choose the one with the features you prefer. Plum one works great too. I put it only on my upper eyelashes.
  • Red eyepencil (however, i used a lip pencil that i never used for its actual purpose). I used it on my waterline and also as an eyeliner and to create a sharper smokey effect on my outer edges.

The steps are exactly on the same order as stared above. If you follow this exact procedure you will end up with this final result 🌸💕 





Chapter: Lips


You will need:
Tadaaaan❤💋
  • Matte lipstick of your preference
  • Cooler and darker lip pencil
  • Lighter shimmer lipgloss or highlighter powder

There comes the tricky part as the lip colour will vary for each version of the look you choose to re-create. My most usual go-to is a cold-tone Pink Ombre. I apply some cold dark pinkish lipstick, i follow up with outlining my lips using a brownish lip pencil (slightly inwards across the lipline). I blend them both well and as a final step I add a touch of lighter liploss or highlighter powder on the center of my lips. 





PRODUCTS I USED

Complexion: 

  • Estée Lauder The Mattifier Shine Control Perfecting Primer + Finisher

  • Catrice Cosmetics 24 Hour Made-to-Stay Water Proof Make up, 005-Ivory Beige

  • MAYBELLINE FIT ME MATTE & PORELESS POWDER SUN BEIGE 



Eyes: 

  • Maybelline Eye Shadow Palette - The Nudes , Eyeshadow no. 3 - as a base
  • MAC Small Eye Shadow - colour: Matte-Red Brick as the main red eyeshadow
  • Essence Eyeshadow- Keep Calm and Berry On - as the plum darkest one
  • NYX Professional Makeup Eyeshadow Color Lid Lingerie Eye Tint - colour: "Evening Spell" - as the mid-lid shimmer
  •  Essence Get Big! Lashes Volume Boost Mascara 
  • Tommy G Smart Lip Pencil N01 - as the red eye pencil
💥IF YOU GO FOR PLUM MASCARA THE ULTIMATE RECOMMENDATION I PERSONALLY USE ALL THE TIME IS:
  • SEVENTEEN LASH ELEGANCE MASCARA 04 MULBERRY 13ML



Lips:

  • DUST+CREAM LONG LASTING Matte lipstick - NO. 500 "penelope cries" 
  • Tommy G Double Lip Pencil Water Resistant N05
  • Catrice Highlighter Powder 020 Champagne Campaign





That's it gorgeous girl! 
You now reached the end of this article, knowing everything you need to achieve this look or get inspired to create a result as unique and beautiful as you! 
Don't be afraid to stand out, embrace how special you are, wear it, own it, celebrate it! 
Have a wonderful day and I hope you will come back for more updates❤💋! 
Till then, you can always contact me to share your questions, feedback, pictures if you give it a shot, requests and anything. Find all the contact info below!

Much love,
Irinä


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A very multitasking elf in modern times. A molecular biologist specialized in cancer research (MSc), a marine scientist (BSc) and Fitness Coach who aims to share light and help the world. Besides academia, elven eyes stare at beauty and self improvement with separate blogs dedicated to the topic, where you can access education, tips and inspiring mindset ideas. The minimal spare time of an elf includes a lot of nature strolls, exercise, art and handcraft creation, book reading and positivity manifestation.