Happy Saturday! I have had a few requests to talk about make-up and beauty so I figured I would record myself getting ready this morning and share it on the blog as a tutorial. This is my first time doing a make-up tutorial and let me tell you...it is not as easy as it looks. The video is WAY longer than I wanted because I kept rambling on about the most random things but if you have a few minutes on this lovely Saturday morning you should watch it and let me know what you think!
This tutorial is just my everyday make-up routine. Nothing glam or too detailed. This is what I do when I'm rushing to get ready for work on weekday mornings. Below is the tutorial split up into two shorter videos. I really hope you enjoy it!
If you don't have time to watch the video here is a quick recap of what I did:
1. Base: Every girl needs a great foundation that is the perfect color match. Do not be afraid to splurge on your foundation because it is one of the most important steps to great make-up application.
I use MAC "
Studio Tech" foundation and it is a great full coverage foundation that still feels light on your face. With this foundation I have found that I do not need to use concealer unless I'm getting really dolled up or will be photographed
2. Eyes: I use three eye shadows. One color for the lid, one for the crease, and one as a highlight for under the brow line. In this tutorial I used MAC "
Woodwinked" for the lid, MAC "
Antiqued" for the crease, and MAC "
All that Glitters" as a highlight. Once I apply my shadow and make sure to blend it evenly I line my eye with Maybeline "Line Stylist" eye liner and use Cover Girl "Lash Blast" mascara. I have really never found a need to spend a ton of money on liner or mascara. They all work about the same for me (but thats just my opinion).
3. Brows: I line my brows every day. It helps to accentuate your bone structure and highlight your features. I use MAC "
Stud" brow liner. I absolutely swear by this product because it is easy to apply and has a natural looking finish.
4. Cheeks: I am a huge fan of blush. I love to play around with different colors. Lately I have been loving a more matte finish blush such as MAC "
Fever" (as pictured above). Make sure to brush upward!
5. Lips: I finish off my look with lipstick. It really pulls your whole face together and is the perfect finishing touch. I used to hate lipstick but I just wasn't using the right lipsticks! Now I am a believer. I line my lips daily as well so that the lipstick will hold for longer. My everyday go to lipstick is MAC "
Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Impressive" and my go-to liner is MAC "
Half-Red". In the tutorial I used MAC "
Captive" lipstick that has a satin finish.
There you have it! My everyday make-up routine. I hope you like it! Have a great weekend!
Today and tomorrow I have the joy of watching the 183rd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You can watch and learn more here.
