Today I'm talking about some of my favorites today: makeup. I had to do a replenishment on my makeup recently, so I thought it would be a good time to talk about my favorite makeup items. A few months ago I had a consultation with makeup artist Tirza Grant . She did a whole "before" and "after" look on me and gave me tips on how to apply my makeup. It was so great and educational! I hope to do a more detail post on it in the future when I see her next. Being a mom of four with a busy schedule I really needed new ways on how to hide my tired eyes and refresh my face. Tirza showed me the proper way to apply makeup like...using a makeup brush and contouring the face. Yes, I was guilty of using my fingers to apply makeup! She also introduced me to makeup brands, which I had never used before and since have become my favorites. I've spent so much money on makeup that I don't like or isn't the best quality. It was money saving to sit down with Tirza and try out different brands on my face.
1. Nars Concealer--a concealer stick that is lightweight but long-lasting. I like it because you can contour your nose and cheeks, and it's like using a crayon to draw on your face. It really helps with my dark circles and hiding blemishes on my face.
2. Nars Blush--my favorite color is Orgasm. It is really a beautiful color, and you really can't go wrong with it. I think it looks good on everyone. The color has a healthy glow, and flatters the skin tone. Orgasm has a golden shimmer to the pink blush that gives the effect of a radiant afterglow.
3. Make Up For Ever foundation --this foundation has changed my face so much. Its a high definition foundation, which is used often for women in front of the camera and television, but it's still lightweight and invisible so you don't feel like you are wearing a mask. I apply this with a brush after the concealer.
4. Bobbi Brown Ink Liner -- before liquid liner I would use a pencil liner and often times it would end up smeared or in my eye crease. Tirza showed me how to properly apply liquid eye liner, and I have become a fan. Not only does it last longer but it stays put! Even in water. Hello pool!
5. Marc Jacobs Georgie Girl Lipstick-- I am loving Marc Jacobs lipsticks! The colors are beautiful. My favorite this summer is Georgie Girl pink lipstick. It is the perfect pink. Because of my dark hair I usually go dark and I was thinking it would be too light but I am loving the constrast.
What are some of your makeup tips?
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