Hello to my fabulous couple readers! (ha.)
My blog today is going to address two different types of make-up users, which is why I've titled this after my sister & I.
The 1st thing you have to know about me is that I'm a TRUE make-up lover.
I will buy any brand as long as it works and it has good reviews. I love wearing lots of make-up,
in every color, in every consistency! I don't have any qualms about putting on a full face of make-up to run errands, because sometimes make-up is the most exciting part of my day. Some people consider that slightly pathetic but for those of you who can relate, follow me, Emily. This is something more along the lines of what I'm inspired by-
Some of you believe that less is more! Shopping for make-up is something you do a few times a year; when you run out of it and you absolutely have to get more, you'll take a quick trip to the nearest make-up store. You're not really comfortable in a full face of make-up and you might wear foundation every so often. You wear the essentials-a little concealer, powder, some bronzer and mascara & you're probably looking for something along the lines of this:
For those of you who know exactly what I'm talking about, follow Hannah.
Both of these looks are going to be a rosy/bronzy look. Something more natural for Hannah and something more glamorous for moi!
Here's how Hannah would do it:
1) After she washes her face with St. Ives Scrub, she moisturizes with a little Jergens Natural Glow.
2) She applies ZERO foundation, none at all- but applies L'OReal True Match Concealer in Warm/Fair in places that she absolutely needs it, undereyes, basically.
3) She then brushes on some Clinique Loose Powder to set it.
4) She then puts on a little Warmth from Bare Escentuals around her face. She has naturally rosy cheeks, so she doesn't usually apply any blush...can't say the same for myself..
5) SOMETIMES she applies eyeshadow (we're complete opposites in case you can't tell) but usually always puts on some form of liquid liner on the top, just for a natural cat eye.
6) And lastly she'll top it off with Some Say Yes to Carrots lipbalm, maybbbbbeee a lipstain, because it stays on longer and a coat of FullNSoft Mascara by Maybelline.
This is NOT similiar to my routine....she has naturally beautiful skin, she drinks a ton of water, and is now a full vegetarian. She's also addicted to Yoga and sometime's doesn't even wear make-up. Her ONE vice is that she sunbathes -we're currently at the beach right now and I don't hit the sand til around 6pm) So she's got a nice bronze glow already. If I could wear less make-up [&didn't enjoy the application so much]and look like this, I probably would, but some of us aren't as lucky.
Here's how I do it:
2) I ALWAYS "stipple" my foundation on with a stippling brush, specifically this exact brush from
Sonia Kashuk. To learn how to stipple, watch
this video. Currently I'm using a combo between Chanel Mattelumiere and Laura Mercier's Tinted Moisturizer.
3) I then apply my
face concealer just over a few acne scars and around my nose. I apply a lighter shade of concealer underneath my eyes (
MAC Studio Finish Concealer) and blot Mac loose powder all over my face with a makeup
puff to set it.
4) I NEVER TAN EVER. Not by a pool, beach, or bed. I use lots of sunless tanner- & I use warmth, by bare escentuals to add a little color to my face. Then I contour my cheeks with a Smashbox Matte Bronzer that I got in their flawless face kit. Make sure it doesn't have a lot of sparkle to it because the end result could be slightly "dirt"y looking.
5) I always vary which blush I use, depending on what mood I'm in, but today I stuck with my Nars-Orgasm. I think Hannah would appreciate how natural looking it is even despite the fact that she doesn't wear it! It's a nice alternative if you want less pigment than most blushes.
6) I stick with a matte brown eyeshadow like Cork in my crease, but I like to swipe on Mac Bronze or Amber Lights to add a nice touch a little below it. I always wear
black eyeliner in my waterline if I wear eyeshadow! But my secret to making it look more sultry is also wearing a brown eyeliner right below your lashes and blending downwards.
7) I wear whatever
mascara I've got in my bag and coat them MANY times.
8) I finish with a lipliner and gloss, also varies, but I specialize in cheap liners. I go through them a lot and like to be messy with them anyways.
Nyc has good ones as well as
rimmel. I've repurchased both. Today I chose one of my
Tarte Mini's I got for christmas. LOVE THEM.
Alright so you've seen both ways to do a nice summer look. Choose what you're most comfortable and go for it! Let me know if you have any questions ladies :)
