Make Up | Matters
I was recently asked to share my skin/make up/beauty routine because it's fun and fascinating to see how different women go about their regimen. Today I'm going to touch on my make up routine - a total snooze for you boys reading this blog - but maybe more fun for the ladies.
Growing up, my mom wore very little make up and with that example I didn't even think about make up until college. But even then, I would wear a smidge of mascara and call it a day. Since then, I've had a lot more fun experimenting with different make ups and techniques. I think a bare natural face is beautiful, blemishes and all, but I also think it's fun to transform yourself with a little make up. I'm not particularly brand loyal and I typically don't spend a whole lot of money or time on make up - so I want to share with you all my quick "daily" make up routine.
SKIN / PREP
1. I start with skin prep - you can read all about that here.
EYE SHADOW
2. I love shimmery neutral palettes for my eyes. I brush a light cream color across my entire lid. Sometimes I'll then brush a slightly darker cream across my lower lid. 3. 3. Then I dab a bit of darker shadow (usually a shimmery grey) in the outer corners of my eyes for a little pop.
CHEEKS / BLUSH
4. Right now I'm using a cream blush. I dab and blend into the apples of my cheeks where I naturally flush.
EYEBROWS
5. I like to define my eyebrows by taking an angled brush, running it under the tap for a second and dipping it into a dark brown eye shadow. I lightly fill in my brows.
Note: I don't tweeze or wax my brows ever. I've tried and it's just too painful and the stray hairs here or there don't really bother me much.
MASCARA / LASHES
6. I always use a waterproof mascara in black on my lashes. Otherwise, it will rub off on my upper eyelid.
HIGHLIGHTS
7. I like to highlight my upper lid, just below my brow bone and upper cheek bone with a little bit of cream or translucent shimmer powder.
LIPS
8. I usually leave my lips completely bare but will apply chap stick throughout the day. Sometimes I'll wear gloss or lipstick but it's not a part of my daily routine.
EXTRAS
• Liquid Liner - I use Liquid Last in black from MAC. It's one of the few products I'm loyal to. I wear this when I want a retro look or just a little more oomph in my eyes.
• In general, I like to play up either my eyes or lips - but usually I'll choose my eyes. Otherwise, people think I look tired.
• I use a combination of the brushes you see above and my fingers for all applications.
• My favorite make up artist is Kevyn Aucoin - he has great books and advice. I credit him for my love of make up.
So let's hear it - what are some of your favorite products and/or techniques for a daily face?
P.S. I'm going to continue to expand on this new "matters" series. I'm an open book, so let me know if there are any other life/beauty/money/marriage/food/etc. topics or specifics you'd like me to dive into. I'll be talking about money next!
"Sex matters, put down the iphones" oh wait you already covered that I think.
This is fun, I love stalking you and you make it so easy!
"Sex matters, put down the iphones" oh wait you already covered that I think.
This is fun, I love stalking you and you make it so easy!
kathleen. i have loved kevin aucoin forever! i have owned all his books for years. i was so sad when he passed away - i felt that the world lost such an incredible artist.
anyway, i'm a huge makeup fan, in general. :) i am not really brand-loyal either. i love to just play around and have fun w/ it.
I can't leave the house without mascara. I mean, I can...but I feel like a naked mole rat without it.
Only 2 things I'm loyal to is NARS blush in orgasm and this Tarina Tarantino pearl glow primer. I have yellow undertones, so mama needs to look pink.
I'm with you on the lips - I've tried to wear lipstick before, but it either feels like I've been eating fried chicken all day or I feel like I look like a painted clown whore. I have weird lip issues, clearly.
Fun post, Kathleen - I love seeing what people do for their face paint.
xo, Ashleigh
www.twitter.com/notfiredyet for reference photo of jaundiced face.
if ONLY i could get away with no plucking or waxing of the eyebrows. i don't have a problem with the pain, it's just a hassle. if i let 'em run free i look like i have two caterpillars mounted on my face.
i love W3LL People make-up sticks. you can apply 'em all with your fingers + the foundation sticks are good for casual days or weekends, when i don't want a "full face" of makeup. it's their "narcissist" stick i use: http://www.thegreenlifecostore.com/102.html
my favorite lipsticks are by chanel, but i'm trying to move away from any non-eco brands...
I'm with you, the bare essentials here. Aside from my stringent face routine, I use make-up that helps keep my face protected and fresh-looking. No zombie faces wanted/needed here. :)
Abi - I know - it was so sad when he died. I LOVED your make up on NYE in New York!
Ashleigh - I've been meaning to try out NARS blush in orgasm FOREVER. Next time I hit up Sephora I'm finally going to get some. My main issue with lip stuff is that it gets in the way of smooching!
Jessica - You should do a post on eco friendly make up! I'd love to make a transition as well. A gym friend of mine just referred me to Lush - have you heard of it?
Margie - Amen!
I really love Everyday Minerals make up. The company is run out of Austin and they have excellent customer service. The prices are far more reasonable than Bare Minerals - and I found that BM went a little yellow on my skin, whereas EM blends perfectly.
Em - Bwahaha! Sex DOES matter! The post would go like this "Do it and do it often. You're welcome."
Carlyn - Now that you say that - I've been noticing a slight yellow tint with my bare minerals - but only since my skin has lightened (even more) in the winter time. I'll have to check out EM!
Not long ago I did a small review of some of the products I use here: http://cherylandrey.blogspot.com/2010/07/making-differenceeven-if-its-small.html
I'm not much of a makeup girl either. I think mostly due to the fact that almost anything used to make my face break out. But now I'm using all organic makeup, mostly from a company called Everyday Minerals and my face likes me so much more now.
Clinique Youth Surge moisturizer for extra dry skin (spf 15)followed by a little neutrogena eye cream.
Dior mascara (waterproof, black) because it's lush, smells divine & is a breeze to use (no clumps).
Face- bare minerals powder foundation applied with a drugstore kabuki brush.
Lips, neutral lipliner (Loreal) & some Rosebud salve.
Extras:
Some kind of age-defying liquid foundation just around my eyes, nose & chin where my skin appears uneven or ruddy (at 35 & a devoted mountain biking enthusiast/racer, my skin takes a beating in the elements)
Liner- pencil (charcoal or brown...sometimes in the evening I use a smoky green or a bronze)
In my thirties, I've been a lot more inclined to play up my eyes.
makeup is FUN!!
Sephora is an obsession, but I am just as happy to wander the cosmetic aisles in Target.
thanks for sharing your routine!
I too am a huge Nars Orgasm fan. It's awesome. Their Multiple sticks are one of my absolute fave products. I have Orgasm and another one that's kind of a bronzey tone that I can't remember the name of right now.
Laura Mercier is one of my favorites for tinted moisturizer.
And I also live for Stila eye shadows. Their colors are great, and they make the best palettes w/ multiple shades.
I'm not much of a make-up person but lately my acne has driven me to have no choice but to wear it. The only stuff I can deal with is the bare escentuals mineral powder since you can be a make-up-idiot and still make it work.
At 32, I still have no concept of how to properly execute eye-makeup.
Carmex. Sunscreen. Beach. More Carmex.
That's what my face gets.
I'm so awful about makeup. I mean that in the 'I don't have time' or 'I forget my face needs that' sense. I'm totally capable of applying it. I use a variety of Target things but I bought a former roommate of mine the Chanel mascara for Christmas one year and that was well worth it.
@Em - LOL!
Kelly - If I had a beach that would be my exact routine as well.
get your eyebrows threaded.............after a while you don't have to go very often and it only costs $7 where I live
Hi Kathleen! I love this new series! I know you've already posted about your hair routine (super helpful, by the way) but could you talk about how you get your hair color? Is it highlights, all-over color, or a base color and highlights? How do you mitigate the damage done? Thanks!
rlienbe - Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it. I can do a "hair matters" but I'll quickly address your question here too. So my hair color is my natural color + highlights (in only one blonde color). I leave the bottom dark and mostly get highlights on the top half of my head - my hair lady intentionally does them so that they'll grow out nicely and not leave a solid root line as they grow out. When my hair is curly there is lots of dimension - you can see the dark under parts - but when it's straight it looks much more blonde all over. Hope that helps for now!
i'm really loyal to mary kay, as one of my good friends became a consultant a few years ago and introduced me to some products that did things no other makeup i had experimented with (which was a LOT) did. i had terrible, terrible acne through my teens and it peaked in my early twenties. i'm very happy with what the skin care and makeup products do for me and i frequently get compliments on my makeup. :]
-vanessa-
thechinncredibles.blogspot.com
Loved this post.
As for other questions, do you have any favorite vegetarian recipe books/websites?
Melissa Mae - I'm going to be doing one big vegetarian post in two weeks - but for now check out 101 Cookbooks and Smitten Kitchen (SK isn't all 100% veggie but easily adaptable).
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