As it was makeup Saturday yesterday and most of my films broke and there weren’t alternatives, I tried out some of my new makeup.
Still No joy with eyeshadow palettes
Not sure, but wonder if most palettes I have just suit blondes or ginger haired women?
I followed one routine and as I’m brunette with fair skin it just looked like I wasn’t wearing any makeup, so I may as well not of bothered with all the effort.
I know I don’t suit gold either and there was a lot of gold.
I don’t suit shiny beige colours either.
Strangely older women are saying to wear shiny colours, but they used to say not to wear shiny colours if you are older?
My mum used to/maybe still does wear rouge which was more waxy than blusher, so there may be some truth in what they are saying but my products so far aren’t like rouge.
Apart from one of the products I think worked maybe which is called chisel cheeks.
Barry M Cosmetics
Contouring Highlighting Cream Set
About this product
Barry M’s new Contour Creams are perfect for a beautifully sculpted, flawless and defined makeup look. The super blendable creams have been created to adapt to all skin tones to give perfectly sculpted features.
This product fits into the applying makeup like an artist category I think.
Really trying to learn how to do this technique.
As it is a brown colour I would never of opted for this as a blusher, but I’m slowly getting it I think.
This product is like starting to do an oil painting, where you build it up with browns and sanguines and so forth.
If you leave it like this it isn’t a complete painting.
This is where I’m not very good as I don’t like oil painting.
I used to like oil crayons so I might have a chance here as they are actual crayons.
As Makeup Saturday turned into a messy experiment day my face just looked a mess, but later in the evening I noticed my face did look a bit slimmer.
This isn’t a star product yet as I’m still learning how to use it, I think it does work though.
This will be moved into the products to investigate more bag.
Rimmel loose powder versus No7 Loose powder
Rimmel
Silky Loose Face Powder
boots.com/rimmel-london-match-perfection-silky-loose-powder-10151047
No7 Pro Artist
Set The Scene Loose Setting Powder Translucent
boots.com/no7-pro-artist-set-the-scene-loose-setting-powder-translucent
The obvious comparison here is you get more powder in the No7 one, but the No7 one is the yellow colour people are moaning about and the rimmel one is true translucent.
I’m rubbish at maths so do the math.
Rather than moan I’m going to cut my losses and think this through.
Obviously the jar can be recycled and I won’t purchase the No7 one again unless it changes back to translucent, maybe it never was translucent anyway?
The Rimmel one worked well over the Barry M chisel cheeks so even though you get less product this is going into star products.
Have to wonder if it is more practical to have less powder anyway, when I took the lid off the No7 jar to get my cotton pad in most of it tipped out and went everwhere, where the Rimmel one didn’t.
Rimmel Highlighter/Contour/Blush Sculpting Palette
Product details
Rimmel Highlighter/Contour/Blush Sculpting Palette
- Highlight, blusher & contour
- Works with every face shape and skin tone
- Adds definition and structure
The Kate Moss Sculpting Palette is a clever combo of three powder shades – a highlighter, contour and blush – that seamlessly blend with your natural skin tone to create a contoured look. The kit works with every face shape and skin tone, adding definition and structure. Use a little colour for a natural, fresh look. Or be bold for an impactful, dramatic sculpted effect.
How to use
The kit makes sculpting and contouring as easy as 1, 2, 3…
- 1. The soft shimmer highlighter is used to highlight areas that naturally catch the light – cheek bones, brow bones, the center of the chin, forehead and bridge of the nose.
- 2. The darker shading powder is used to contour and recede areas of the face that you don’t want to emphasis, such as the sides of the nose, jaw line and hairline.
- 3. The shimmer powder blush gives definition and colour to the cheeks and added warmth to the whole face.
boots.com/rimmel-london-sculpting
I used this over the Barry M chisel cheeks, my room is quite dark and the storm didn’t help so couldn’t see what I was doing very well, but obviously the two products together under the loose powder did create an effect.
I’m surprised these colours worked on me, so am wondering about the yellowy coloured No 7 powder.
I suppose all you can do is keep watching tutorials and have experimental days till you are completely sure.
The shimmer isn’t too much so like this product.
I think I need to practice this technique a lot more but it definately slimmed my face.
Sindy is considering using it on her cheeks and jawline too as people keep making fun of her and doing her hair wrong, then putting her in clothes that emphasise her chin.
Quite like her almost white lipstick.
Suppose it creates a sculptural look, I did pottery at school so might be like that a bit.
Maybelline Hyper Precise Defining Liquid Eyeliner – Black
Exclusive felt tip that never dries and never skips. The ultra-thin 0.4mm brush supplies smooth, even lines. No mess or excess. Why you’ll love it.
Not sure about this it didn’t show up, but maybe it isn’t supposed to?
It is precise, something I’m rubbish at, but when I tested it on the back of my hand it was like a biro running out of ink.
Put it in the not sure what to do with bag.
Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Eyeliner – Black
Discover our 1st Catwalk-inspired liner. Contains a professional brush Gel formula. Seeing is believing. Intense Color. Non Transfer. Up to 24-hour wear.
This was the other way, went on too well and had to take it off.
Need to practice with this as the 60’s video said I need white on my eyelid, so too much eyeliner is equivelent to dark eyeshadow.
Rio Professional 24 Piece Cosmetic Make-up Brush Set
This is where I started with Makeup Saturday,
‘is being a makeup artist similar to being an artist?’
About this product
Make sure you always have the right brush with the Rio Professional 24 Piece Cosmetic Makeup Brush set. It includes every must have brush for your blending, contouring, shading, highlighting, eye shadow, eyebrow, lip, concealer and foundation application. The premium synthetic bristles are of amazing quality, giving a luxurious, soft and silky experience. Great for makeup artists or home use. It also includes a professional travel pouch to protect and keep your brushes in perfect condition.
- Supersoft, easy clean synthetic bristles, wooden handles, hand finished professional brushes.
- High quality brushes and cosmetic makeup tools for professional flawless makeup application.
- Includes large fan, large powder & bronzer, highlighting & contour, liquid foundation, flat blusher, delicate fan, blender, magic concealer, small bronzer, flat nose shader, blending nose shader, angled eyeliner, flat eyebrow, eye shadow tapered, eye shadow corner, eye shadow base, precision contour, small concealer, precision lip liner, full coverage lip brush, corner coverage lip brush, sponge eye shadow, mascara definition brush, dual eyebrow & lash comb, professional travel pouch.
Really pleased with these brushes as I’ve rediscovered a few favourites.
I really need some proper brush cleaner to protect the brushes, but finding it impossible to get.
Just need to learn and practice all the other ones.
No7 Precision Lips Pencil
boots.com/no7-precision-lips-pencil
This went on really well, but I think it is too dark for me. The quality is brilliant though compared to some I’ve been trying that either don’t show up or are a bit dryier in formula.
Just noticed nude ~ wondering if that might be lighter?
Added it to my basket for my next shop.
Rimmel Brow Pro Microdefiner Precision Brow Pencil
boots.com/rimmel-brow-pro-micro-ultra-fine-precision-pencil
This was a bit wierd it looked like a felt tip. Then when I tried to rub it off it stuck there.
I thought it was going to be a pencil.
I liked the wand end.
Think I’ll combine in with the Rimmel pencil and work out a technique.
Quite like how it doesn’t smudge.
Think this is where you need to be artistic maybe.
Free Gift
Tried out these free gifts, the one that stood out was the revoloution highlighter
Revolution Highlight Reloaded
Product details
Are you ready for the ultimate glow-up with the Revolution Reloaded Highlighter collection?
An array of highlighter shades that will leave yoy with an irresistible glow. An intensely pigmented powder that will instantly brighten your complexion. A high-impact finish with a super-flattering shimmer. The silky formula glides onto cheekbones seamlessly, add to the bridge of the nose and illuminate the inner corners of the eyes for a pop of glow. For an intense, foil-like finish use with a damp brush or one of our Fixing Sprays.
boots.com/revolution-highlight-reloaded
Have to laugh as I wasn’t ready for this.
The glow is insane.
I’m quite heavy handed so I applied it like bronzer, also as I was playing around I hadn’t applied base so I think it would look better on a base rather than straight on my skin.
I think I would like to discover this brand as it is new to me and I saw an eyeshdow palette I liked on pinterest last night.
I definately need to practice with this product, but as my chin is such a problem to these people obsessed with vanity that are bullying women like me, highlighting is a good way to go, hopefully I have a few things going for me at least.
No7 Pro Artist Lip Shine Oil
Product details
This ultra nourishing, non-sticky lip oil accentuates lips with a natural flush of colour and a mirror like glaze
Nourish and shine. Nourish, enhance and glaze lips with a high shine finish. Let your lips dazzle with a light-reflecting shine, while enjoying the nourishing benefits of a non-sticky, non-greasy formula. Use it alone for a natural, glossy finish or layer it over your favourite lipstick for an extra dimension of shine and colour!
- Natural Flush of Colour: Enhance your lips with a natural hint of colour, for a beautifully fresh look.
- Mirror Glaze Finish: Achieve a stunning, glass-like shine that reflects light beautifully, making your lips look irresistible
- Nourishing Formula: Our lip oil is formulated to help nourish and smooth lips.
- Non-Sticky and Non-Greasy: Enjoy our luxurious, non-sticky, non-greasy formula that glides effortlessly across your lips.
- Hydrating Formula: Infused with hydrating ingredients, this lip oil helps to keep your lips moisturised.
How to use
Step 1: For a defined look, apply lip liner around the edge of the lips to shape, define or fully fill lips.
Step 2: Apply lipstick to add an instant pop of colour to the lips
Step 3: Sweep Lip Oil over lips to create a mirror shine finish. Use alone or layer over lipstick
boots.com/no7-pro-artist-lip-shine-oil
This Worked really well with the lip liner, just ordered the nude one.
Conclusion
This is where I’m at with makeup, feel a bit like a teenager again but having fun so that is all that counts I suppose.
Just purchased some more No7 and am going to try out some revoloution Makup.
I think if you get a free gift you are sort of expected to try more of what you like.
I need to restock my makeup quite badly, so it is actually helping me quite a lot and am enjoying the experience.
We watched Jonathan Creek last night and it has inspired me to have a pedicure.
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday after the horrible storm. I either feel frightened or upset when it is stormy, so feel a bit calmer now it has gone.
Decided to make a Makeup Journal as you have a journal at design college, so it is similar to art.
Then it helps you create a finished piece.
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