But I still need practice with my makeup artist skills. So that's where today came into play. I didn't really have a "set look" for her but I do know that I wanted to play up her eyebrows and the colors on her cheeks. She's also been on the hunt for a nude/pink color for her lips so we played with that as well.
Disclaimer: I'm still working on my photo taking skills, so bear with me...
FACE
Concealer: ELF Studio Under-Eye Concealer in Medium
Loose Powder: NYC Translucent Powder
CHEEKS
Bronzer: Sephora Bronzer in Los Cabos
Blush: NARS blush in Orgasm
Highlighter: Benefit Watts Up! Highlighter in Luminous Champagne
EYES
Brows: LORAC Take a Brow Kit in Brunette (used the darker color)
Concealer: MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NC20
Eyelid Primer: MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked Palette 1
Eyelids--Toasted
Crease--Buck
Outer corner--Hustle
Lower lash line--Buck
LIPS
Lipstick: NYX Lip Creme Lipstick in Iced Honey
One thing I know I need to work on is cheek color. It seems like a lot when I'm inches away from a face, but when I back up or take someone outside, it looks like there isn't any color at all.
I chose the colors from the Naked palette based on her green eyes. I thought with the nude/rose/purple colors, they would pop! And I was totally right.
She didn't care too much for the lip color because of the shimmer, but overall, I think it was a good tone. I wanted to use a gloss that I've had for years but didn't bring it with me.
So what do you think? Comment below and tell me what you would have used on your mom!
I think the check color is just the right amount on your Mom. It's subtle but it does add definition.
ReplyDeleteI think the definition possibly came from the bronzer that I put in the hollows of her cheek, but maybe it really is the cheek color at the apples. I don't know! Ha. More practice...
DeleteI think the eyebrows make all the difference - very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! She normally fills them in when she does her own makeup, so I wanted to do even more to see what they looked like. And I love them! Thanks :-)
DeleteWow, you did a really impressive job on your mom! Great eyebrows, eyeshadow (natural but just enough oomph), and pretty lip color. I don't think my mom would let me touch her makeup. :) She's been using the same things for like 40 years so that's her signature look. :) -Gina
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Fantastic job! This is so sweet. I gave my mom a makeover once, thinking about it makes me miss her a lot. The eyebrows and eye makeup look lovely!
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I really like how her eyebrows came out. Really adds more depth. I like the color of the lipstick but I agree I would have gone for a more matte color since you went shimmery on the eyes. Overall though I love it and you can see a difference in the before and after.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea for a post! Mom is a great sport! You did a really great job! She looks very natural, but enough to make a difference! Her eyes are beautiful! Thanks for linking up with Manic Monday!
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I really love what you did with her eyes! The eyeshadow is gorgeous, and her eyebrows look great too!
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