Move over Allure, here’s my best of drugstore/Department Store makeup products
LIPSTICK
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Revlon, Soft Nude
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons - Mac, Ruby Woo
LIP GLOSS
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Covergirl, Guava Splash
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons - Mac, Pretty Plush
BLUSH
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Elf, Cadid Coral
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons - Nars Liquid Orgasm
EYE SHADOW
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Loreal H.I.P, Electrified
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons - Urban Decay, Naked
EYELINER
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Revlon, Nior
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons - Stila Waterproof, Nior
MASCARA
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Loreal, Voluminous
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons - Clinque, Waterproof Define
CONCEALER
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Neutrogena, Eyes and Face
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons - Makeup Forever Palette
FOUNDATION
Drugstores and/or Discount Stores - Maybelline, FIT Foundation
Department Stores, Specialty Stores, Spas, and/or Salons: Mac Pro Long Wear
This is a really simple lip to achieve. I don’t recommend this lip for going out just because its really high maintenance, its more for photo shoots and editorial work. Its still simple enough that anyone can do it. Now you can use what ever colors you’d like, just make sure they’re very different from each other. Start with your first color (i chose white) and place this all over your lips focusing on the center, then your gonna set that color with a translucent powder, this will ensure your colors wont meld together. Next pucker up as tight as you can, keep your lips like this while applying the second color.
Apply a small amount of color to your lip brush (this will ensure the color wont seep into the cracks your creating with your pucker) lay the brush flat against your lips and begin applying all over. Now relax your lips, your should be able to see the cracks. Finish by outlining your lips to clean it up and that’s it! Easy right? This only took me like 5 minutes to do and if you really take your time it should be no problem to get your lips just like the picture above. I hope this was helpful and please check out my other blogs for more tutorials :) -dee
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Strong Lips and Eyes: Black Smoke and Electric-Pink Vinyl
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[Dramatic matte black eyes using Urban Decay Blackout, and hot pink “pleather” lips using Barry M 52 Lip Paint and clear gloss]
For this look, you want to start with a clean, matte canvas first. Apply matte foundation, concealer and translucent powder to set.
You will need:
black kohl or kajal liner (or any good, creamy black base - don’t use something dry or that sets too fast. I’m using The Body Shop’s Limited Edition Eye Kajal)
matte black shadow (I used Urban Decay Blackout but any black matte will do)
A deep metallic gunmetal (I used Urban Decay Ace, also from the 15 Anniversary Palette)
Black mascara (Smashbox Lash DNA - testing this out now that my Bourjois has dried up)
Hot pink blush (NYX Pinky)
Neon pink lipstick (Barry M # 52 Shocking Pink is my neon pink of choice)
Clear gloss (Sephora clear gloss)
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Step 1: Apply the black kohl or kajal heavily to the upper and lower lash line. It’s going to be spread out all over the lid and eye area, but as you want the black to fade outwards from the lash line, always concentrate the black within the lid area and smoke outwards.
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Step 2: Use a flat brush to spread and even out the kajal, and go back in with a second or even a third layer until you build up a really smoky black look on the upper and lower lids.
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Step 3: You can leave it as is for a REALLY smudgy, distressed rock star finish but if you want more control, set everything with a black matte powder shadow, using the dry side of the flat brush. Don’t forget to run over the lower lash line and water line to minimize fading. Don’t sweep or buff. Just pat lightly to cover and set the kohl.
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Step 4: For a finishing touch, dip your finger into a deep dark gunmetal and smear it down the center of your lid for a gleam that adds dimension to the lid, but does not look like obvious shine against the matte black. It should look like you have your personal lighting crew running around with you and the light is hitting your lids just so.
Apply lots of mascara along top and bottom lashes to finish. (This is one time when you can really layer it and even clump it up if you want.)
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Step 5: To finish, apply blush, then make sure your lips are prepped with primer or a very thin layer of concealer (if you use concealer, blot on a sheet of tissue so that no excess concealer is left to muddy up your lipstick).
Apply an opaque layer of neon pink lipstick to your lips - don’t be shy with it now! - and then dab a generous layer of clear gloss over it. Make sure the gloss goes right up to the edge of the pink so that it looks like stick-on patent leather lips. This means you should not over-draw your lips as it will look very fake and obvious with the gloss on.
There is absolutely no reason why you can’t do a strong lip when you’re wearing a dark matte black on the eyes, but this is definitely a look that will get attention, so be prepared!
For stage or a party, it’s fabulously fun.](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxj303LPEp1qh70jmo1_r3_500.jpg)
Drink lots of water.
Winter air is dry, and therefor your body becomes dry in the winter too. Hence all the itchy dry skin and chapped lips.
Staying hydrated will definitely keep your lips soft and smooth.
As far as chapstick goes, personally I find Carmex and Burt’s Bees to work the best.
If you’re not a fan of chapstick, and need something to help repair your lips while you rehydrate, I’ve found something pretty fantastic.
Sugar Lip Scrubs by Lush Cosmetics.
It’s basically this fancy sugar stuff that you scoop out with your finger and rub into your lips. You lick it off and it leaves your lips feeling perfectly soft.
I got a little jar of the Sweet Lips flavor as a Christmas present and I absolutely love it. It really works.
You should check out some of Lush’s other stuff, they have a lot of great handmade cosmetics.
