Make Up Unltd.,

‘No Makeup’ Makeup

one of this spring/summer’s makeup trends is the Rosebud look or the bare face look.

Though some models dont really have to try because of, you know, genetics,

the rest of the world are left fend for themselves… *sigh*

So anyway! here’s my take on the ‘No Makeup’ makeup look!

1. Focus on the complexion!

- spend the majority of your time on correcting imperfections or scars or redness or anything that’s stopping you from NOT wearing a foundation. (in my case, all of the above)

-use a foundation and concealer that matches— to make easier to achieve an even skin.

- if you have to use a full coverage foundation, buff it into the skin to allow the product to sink into the skin and not just sit on the face (caked).

2. Eyes, Cheeks and Lips

- eyes: tightline. use a black-brown liner to do this, cuz black tend to be too harsh and ‘unnatural’, black-brown will still give you the definition without looking too stark.

- cheeks: look at your fingertips, unless youre super cold or lost all your blood, then you should see a hint on pink on them, find a blush thats the closest to this color, and apply it on the apples of the cheeks. This makes sure that we’re using the your own natural colors. choose a cream blush if you can for an extra dew.

- liquid higlighter with a pink hue if your fair skinned, gold undertone if you have a deeper skin tone

- i used a matte bronzer for a little bit of contouring, this kinda moves away from the ‘natural’ look, but sue me. ;) JK, using a matte bronzer will make it more real.

- lips: i popped on a little bit of rosebud salve and that’s it. wearing your own natural lip color will complete this look, so opt in for a clear balm or a rosie tint.

LIST OF PRODUCTS

- laura mercier tinted moisturizer oilfree (Sand)

- MUFE full cover concealer (no.10)

- Guerlain Illuminator (002)

- Benefit Sun beam

- Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner (Demolition)

-Rosebud Salve

- Sephora Mattifying powder (D65, contour)

- Benefit Posie Tint

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Dupe Battles: Revlon Lip Butters vs Dior Addict lipsticks

Okay, i did not drink my haterade today so, i wont be biased on this review. LOL

here is my 2 cents for revlon vs dior (that does not sound right)

ok, so packaging wise, the outside definitely Dior looks more high end, but a pain to store, while revlon actually upped their game on the packaging, but still did not make the cut. knowing that Dior is steeper in the price range, it makes sense that the packaging is a bit better.

the tube itself, well, theyre sorta identical. Actually, theyre identical.

Now, we’re down to formulas:

The revlon (though the two are nowhere near the same color), poses more pigment. The feel of it is more like ‘lipstick’ than ‘lipbutter’. Will i wear a lipbalm under it? Yes. Do i consider it as a balm replacement, probably not. It does look pretty on though.

The Dior on the other hand, feels more like a lipbalm, its lighter on the lips and more ‘buttery’. I dont find that i have to prep my lips with balm before i apply it because it is extremely moisturizing.

So! pigment-wise, Revlon has it, but, lipstick has it too. So why not just get a lipstick?

but if youre looking for a lipbutter, Dior wins this one. It really is a lipbutter.

the price is a factor though: revlon= $10.99 (CAD) and Dior= $32.00 (CAD)

you decide.

lovelovelove,

Kat.=)

What’s in my Makeup Bag?

Hey guys! to tell you the truth, i filmed a video for this but it was 20 minutes long and 15 minutes of it was me rambling—so nope: thats not going up anywhere else! lol

But yes, decided to do one of these, and i came to realize that i have more lip products in this makeup bag than an average person should. so dont judge. ;)

I just find it so much easier to change up a look by just popping on a bright lip instead of changing you eye makeup or your outfit.

if i could pick one thing out of this bunch, itll probably be the Sephora Cream Stain, its my perfect red. :)

here are the rest of them and yes, SWATCHES! (im getting better at this).

(from left)

- Fresh Lip Sugar in Passion

- Sephora Cream Stain in 01 Always Red

- Dior Addict lipstick in Goddess

- Nars lipstick in Heat Wave

- Nars lipstick in Schiap

- Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in Sensuelle

- Chanel Rouge Allure in Insolente

- Korres lipgloss in Beige

- Korres lip butter in Jasmin

- Benefit ChaCha Tint

- Tarte SmolderEyes in Olive

Unswatched: Chanel Translucent powder in 40 and Laura Mercier Illuminator in Rose

(sephora cream stain, dior addict, nars, nars, chanel)

(thought id retake  SmolderEyes so you can see how gorgeous it looks, its a dark olive green with gold, metallic undertones, such a beaut!)

SO there!

i usually bring this makeup for work or if im going somewhere. I dont bring this along with me on a daily basis (bc i know il get some heat from others if i dont explain this).

whats in your makeup bag? shoot me an email!

lovelovelove,

Kat.:)