'Fun Game Day' Makeup

      

Hello World! Happy NBA Playoffs! So yesterday was game day, so I decided to do a fun look to celebrate. And, of course my team  is the Golden State Warriors, so I used blues and yellows. Go Dubnation!

Step 1: As always I washed and moisturized my face. Skin care is the most important step in any makeup routine. Starting with a clean moisturized face will help your makeup stay on longer. I used Sunday Riley Tidal  Brightening Enzyme Water Cream.

Step 2: Prime! For this look, I used e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer.

Step 3:  Color Correct!  I used the orange corrector from L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer. I applied it to the dark spots on my face and under my eyes, and blended it out with a sponge.

Step 4: Foundation.  I used L'oreal Infallible Pro - Matte in the shade Cocoa 112.  I applied it to my face with my fingers and blended it out with a sponge.

Step 5: Powder. This foundation is a little red on me, so I applied a powder to balance out the undertones, and to help keep the foundation from creasing. I used Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in the shade Medium/Deep.




                               

                   
Step 6: Concealer.  I applied concealer under my eyes in a triangle shape from inner corner to top of my cheek bones, along the bridge of my nose, and on my chin. Then I blended it out with a sponge, and "baked" with a translucent powder.  I used  Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in the shade Biscuit and the Sacha Buttercup Setting Powder.

Step 7: Eyebrows!  While my concealer was "baking", I used the Benefit Goof Proof Brow pencil in the shade deep 05 to fill in my brows and the Benefit Ready, Set, Brow! 24-Hour setting gel to set them. See all active offers at Benefit Cosmetics. 

Step 8: Eyes! I applied my eye makeup, while my concealer was still "baking".  First I primed my eyes using Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion.  Then using my Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar palette, using a fluffy brush, I applied the color Butter Pecan (a shimmery cream/tan color) in my crease as a transition color. Then using my SHANY Comestics eye shadow palette, I applied a yellowish tan color to my crease. Using the same palette, I then applied a bright yellow to my lids using a flat brush. I then applied a bright aqua to the inner and outer corners of my eyes, and blended it into my crease. I then applied a bright blue to the outer corners of my eyes, and using a tampered brush, I dragged then same color along my lower lash line.

Step 9: Blush! First I dusted off the excess powder from my "baking", then I applied blush in a sweeping motion from the apples of my cheeks to my temples using a fluffy powder brush. I used Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush  in the shade paarty.

Step 10: Highlight!  I applied my highlight right above the apples of my cheeks and along the bridge of my nose, and to the tip of my nose using a fan brush.  I then used a pointed eye brush to apply the highlight below my brow bone. I used the shade Gleam in the Tarte Tartiest Pro Glow to Go highlight & contour palette.

Step 11: Eyeliner and mascara.  I applied a neon blue eyeliner to upper and lower lash line, and then, I applied Marc Jacobs Beauty O!Mega Lash Volumizing mascara in the color All About Yves to my upper and lower lashes.

Step 12: Set! I set my face using L'oreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender setting spray.

Step 13: Lips! I didn't have a blue lip color, so I mixed the blue eyeshadow I used from the SHANY Comestics eye shadow palette and a nude lip gloss, to create my blue lip gloss. I used a gloss from the Sephora Collection Lip Artist Palette.

Step 13: Selfie! Share on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, kerinskorner.com, etc. 

Happy Playoff Season!

~Kerin

New Products Review: Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte, e.l.f. Poreless Primer, & More

Hello World! So last week, I picked up a few new products, so I decided to try them out on camera in tutorial form!  See the video below, or on my youtube channel, Kerin's Korner! (I'll probably be posting more makeup videos there in the future so feel free to subscribe!)

The full reviews of all the products I got are below, including first impressions and what I thought after continuous wear.

'Blue Smokey Eye' Look

Hello World! Today's makeup look is a twist on the normal smokey eye look, using blue! And a red lip for extra dramatic flare!

Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer Review

Hello World! 

A few weeks ago, I treated myself to the new Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in the shade Biscuit, and I have to say, it has quickly become a staple in my makeup routine. As a long-time fan of the Nars Creamy Radiant concealer, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I prefer this new formula. The coverage is truly full and flawless, effortlessly hiding my dark circles without creasing throughout the day. Even when I forget to set it with powder, it stays in place and keeps me looking fresh.

'No Makeup' Everyday Look

Hello World! Here's a tutorial on how to get a 'no makeup' everyday makeup look. (Please excuse my crazy eyes, I don't know how to take normal photos 😛.)

Step 1: Wash and moisturize you face. Skin care is the most important step in any makeup routine. Starting with a clean moisturized face will help your makeup stay on longer.

Step 2: Prime! For this look, I used the Maybelline Master Prime by Face Studio - Blur +Illuminate. 

Check it out here!

Step 3:  Color Correct! Color correcting is a lifesaving makeup trick. It allows you to use less foundation and concealer, while still covering up those little imperfections.  I used the orange corrector from L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer. I applied it to the dark spots on my face, and under my eyes, and blended it out with a sponge. Check it out here! 

Step 4: Foundation.  Apply a mattifying foundation using a dense makeup brush for maximum control.  For this look, I used Maybelline  Fit Me Matte +Poreless in the shade 355 Coconut. Check it out here!

                                                                           
Step 5: Concealer.  Apply a skin tone concealer under eye in a triangle shape from inner corner to top of your cheek bones if you have a wider face like me, and if you have a narrower face, apply in a round shape right under your eye. Also apply along the bridge of your nose, and on your chin.Then blend it out with a sponge, and set it with a translucent powder.  I used Maybelline  Super Stay Better Skin Concealer + Corrector in the shade Medium/Deep. Check it out here!

Step 6: Fill in your eyebrows. I have pretty thick eyebrows, so they don't need that much filling in, but I still do it. There is no universal way to fill your eyebrows, but I think using a pencil is the easier way to get your desired shape. I used the Anastasia Beverly Hill Brow Definer in the shade Dark Brown. Check it out here!

Step 7: Eyes! First using a fluffy eye brush, I applied a skin tone color in my crease using sweeping motions. Next using the same brush, I applied a darker brown color in the outer corners of my eye. Then, using a flat brush, I applied sparkly brown color on my lids, patting not swiping, to build the color.  Then I used a cream color to highlight the arch in my brow and the inner corners of my eyes using a pointed brush. For this look, I used The Nudes palette by Maybelline. Check it out here! 

Step 8: Eyeliner and mascara. Finish off your eyes by applying a black liquid eyeliner and black mascara to your upper and lower lash line. I used Eye Studio Master Precise Liquid Liner by Maybelline and the Great Lash Mascara also by Maybelline. Check out the liner here! Mascara here!


Step 9: Set your face! Keep your makeup in place, by using a makeup setting spray. I used e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set. Check it out here!

Step 10: Lip gloss! Apply a nude pink lip gloss. I used one from the Sephora Collection Lip Artist Palette. Check it out here!

Step 11: Selfie! Not a necessary step, but who wouldn't want to show off their fabulous makeup!

And that's all folks. Until next time!

~Kerin