Super Smokey Eyes

I have been battling with my skin as of late and have avoided wearing makeup. Sorry for lack of posts!

For Valentines, I sucked it up and went all out with a super smokey eye and red lips. I had a chiseled perfect contour going on as well.

For this look, I did baked contouring using Illamasqua Skin Base foundations in 001 (white) and 013 (medium/dark tan) with my skin tone 006 (pasty white girl) on top.

I used the Illamasqua Semblence palette from their Multi Facet Range to do my blush and brows.

My lips are Redrum by Jeffree Star Cosmetics.

My eye makeup starts with NYX Jumbo Pencils in Black Bean and Milk

I then patted in matte black eyeshadow Blackout by Urban Decay

Used They're Real mascara by Benefit paired with Eyelure Lashes

Once I got all bundled up and ready to go, the look was complete!

Earrings from ASOS, Scarf by Ed Hardy, Glasses by Prada

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LOTD: Illamasqua Aura Palette

Today's look is all about the Illamasqua Aura Palette. 

To buy the Aura Palette or simply explore the Multi-Facet collection that it is in, CLICK HERE. 

Alongside the Aura Palette, I used Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation in my current shade, 07 and LUSH lip/cheek color sweetly named, Prosperity. 

 This dusty rose cream color works perfectly with this palette 

and is extremely hydrating!

You choose the coverage, it has a natural smooth finish and lasts all day, what more could you ask for? 

In depth, the Aura Palette has everything to give you a flawlessly contoured daytime makeup look that is bright and refreshing any time of year. Just add your choice of mascara and lip color to make this look your own.

The colors are very pigmented, very smooth and the cream contour, hollow, is absolutely impeccable. It really gives the appearance of shadows on the face rather than lines of darker skin tones. The blusher is quite- one small pat is enough for that English Rose blushing glow. This palette would be amazing for a Bride.

The results...

This look is very natural in comparison to what I prefer but it is dewy and soft and because my entire look was four products (foundation, palette, lip color, and mascara), it was very fast and easy to do. I truly do recommend this palette to anyone looking for that quick fix to a flawless makeup look!

With my new haircut comes new products I use to keep it looking awesome.

MY WEAPONS OF CHOICE

Bumble and Bumble City Swept spray wax

Sebastian Professional Trilliant heat protection and shine spray