Gold and Bronze Eye Look and Tutorial Using Aromaleigh Spells! Mineral Eye Shadows

Aromaleigh sent me samples of its new (and one of the last) limited edition eyeshadow collections inspired by - guess what - Harry Potter! The Spells! collection is aptly named and transports me back to the time when I was reading the series. Looking at the shades, it reminded me of my imaginary eye shadow color story inspired by this literary and pop cultural phenomenon. I was glad that some of the colors that were brewing in my mind were brought to life by Aromaleigh. As expected, Aromaleigh impressed me with the rich, pigmented colors of these shadows. I am glad it decided to release three last eyeshadow collections before it closes its doors for good.

I will be making some swatches of these shades, but first, here is an eye look featuring some of the neutrals and bronzes from this collection:






Here is a step-by-step. All eye products Aromaleigh unless otherwise stated.


Apply Urban Decay primer potion all over lid and lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply MAC Coral Crepe paint pot on lid.


Using the Charm Pro shader brush, apply Fidelius foiled on the lid using MAC Fix+.


Using the same shader brush, apply Priori Encantato dry on the outer lid using patting motions.

Urban Decay Naked Eye Shadow Palette Look and Tutorial

As promised, here is a step-by-step illustration of my Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette look. Really am loving this palette because it is so versatile even if it's very basic and simple in concept. Of course, all eye products are Urban Decay unless otherwise stated.



One of the non-Urban Decay products I used for this look is my beautiful MAC Coral Crepe paint pot from the Pret A Papier collection. This is such a gorgeous, gorgeous paint pot. I love that it looks coral in the pot and upon application, but it doesn't really give a coral look to your shadows when you use it as a base. It just gives a beautiful richness to your shadows and makes them last the whole day.


Apply primer potion in Sin all over lid and on lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply MAC Coral Crepe paint pot on lid. Smooth with finger.


Using a stiff shader brush like the MAC 239, apply Sin eyeshadow on inner to mid-lid.


Using the same brush, apply Half Baked on mid to outer lid.

Neutrals and Bronzes Using MAC Spring Colour Forecast Colour 4 Quad

Here's a simple neutral eye look with a dash of copper and bronze using MAC Colour 4 eyeshadow quad from the MAC Spring Colour Forecast 4 collection. I did this look three weeks ago but it's only now that I was able to remember this! It's very easy, simple and perfect for work or everyday use.



I also used the very pretty Straw Harvest eye shadow from MAC Spring Colour Forecast 2 for this look.

Here's a really quick step-by-step.  All eye products MAC unless otherwise stated.


Apply Urban Decay primer potion all over lid, browbone and lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply Perky paint pot on lid.



Using a stiff shader brush like the 239, apply Straw Harvest on lid using patting motions.

Golds and Coppers Using Aromaleigh Mineral Eyeshadows

Happy belated Thanksgiving! How was your holiday? Mine was pretty great. We had two different kinds of turkey - the smoked and the deep-fried, and both were fabulous. Here's a photo of the deep-fried one my husband made:


(sorry for the askewness of the placemats! We had to put the platter down fast as it was heavy and hot!)


He injected it with his concoction of pineapple juice, garlic, and what-not, then dry-rubbed the bird with spices. It was so good!

Anyways, on to the Eye Of The Day!



I've always been a fan of Aromaleigh mineral shadows, mainly because of the great pigmentation and amazing texture. They really are stand-outs in the world of mineral makeup as they are very pigmented and the texture is beautiful, finish is also great. I try to own at least a sample of each mineral shadow from Aromaleigh, because I can create endless looks using the collection, and a little goes a long way.

Some of the colors I like from Aromaleigh are its vibrant golds, coppers, and bronzes. Here's a holiday-inspired look using some of my favorite Aromaleigh shadows.

Here is a step-by-step. All products Aromaleigh unless otherwise specified.


Apply Urban Decay primer potion all over lid and lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply MAC paint pot in Cash Flow on lid.


Using a stiff shader brush (MAC 239 or Loew Cornell 3/8" maxine's mop), apply Gleam dry on inner lid.


Using the same brush, apply Satin Laces dry in patting motions on mid to outer lid.


Using the same brush, apply Crucible dry on outer V.


Blend the edges softly using the Japonesque angled crease brush (#231).

Golds, Copper and Brown Using Aromaleigh and MAC Pigment

Here's a gold-copper-bronze look using Aromaleigh mineral shadows and MAC pigments. I used Gothic Lolita eyeshadow in Satin Laces, which is one of my favorite Aromaleigh eyeshadow collections. I also used Pyro from the Elemental Lustre collection to give a bright copper tone to the look. I used MAC pigment in Chocolate Brown to give the brown-bronze depth I need to finish off the look.

All products Aromaleigh unless otherwise stated.


Apply MAC Bare Canvas paint all over lid and lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply MAC Rubenesque paint pot on lid.


Using Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8" shader brush (or the MAC 239), apply Satin Laces on the lid slightly damp using MAC Charged Water.


Using the same brush, apply Pyro damp on the crease going down to the outer V.


Using the same brush, apply MAC Chocolate Brown pigment on the crease and outer lid.


Blend with the MAC 224 brush.


Apply some more Pyro using the shader brush if necessary.




Add a little Chocolate Brown and blend with the 224.


Using the Stila Brush No 5, apply MAC Sunday Best eyeshadow on the browbone to highlight, and using Coastal Scents mini detail brush on the inner corners.


Blend the colors together using the 224 brush.


Apply MAC Blacktrack fluidline on upper lashline. Apply Urban Decay 24/7 pencil liner in Zero to tightline and on waterline. Apply Satin Laces on inner lower lashline andPyro on outer lower lashline. Apply Red Cherry falsies #15. Apply mascara.









Face:
Monistat gel as primer
Earthen Glow Mineral foundation in 50-50 mix of Helena and Yuan Yuan
UD 24/7 pencil concealer on undereye area
Bare Escentuals Well Rested over UD 24/7
Aromleigh ultra resolution finishing powder in Translucent
MAC beauty powder blush in Eversun
MAC Redhead mineralize skinfinish over blush

Lips:
MAC lipliner in Whirl
MAC lipstick in Brave New Bronze
Milani Lipmixer lipgloss in Lip Mix

Golds and Bronzes Using MAC Eyeshadows

Here's some golds and bronzes using my MAC stash. I love how bright the gold is, but the bronze and browns tone it down to look like almost neutral.






I used Gold Mine on the lid, Tempting on the crease, and Bronze on outer V and to contour crease.



A couple of weeks ago, I received this brand-new in box Graphic Brown fluidline that I bought from this girl in a MAC makeup community. Graphic Brown is limited edition, and this is my most favorite fluidline of all, aside from Blacktrack. It is the perfect, most gorgeous chocolate brown liner with subtle flecks. I had used up mine and this is my second jar, and so glad I was able to snag it for cheap. I used this for this look.


I used Brave New Bronze lipstick from the Style Warrior collection.



I also used my Buff'd mineral foundation in Almond. I love how smooth the finish is, and it also brightens up the face. Best of all, being pure minerals, it's all natural, without preservatives, parabens, bismuth, and anything that can irritate the skin or clog the pores.

All products MAC unless otherwise stated.


Apply Bare Canvas paint all over lid, brows, and lower lashline. Smooth product on the lid with finger. Using Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8" or the 239 brush (stiff shader brush), apply Gold Mine on lid in patting motions.


Using the 224 brush, apply Tempting on the crease.


Using Sonia Kashuk blender brush, apply Bronze on outer V and crease, blending into Tempting.


Apply more Tempting using the 224 if necessary, blending all the crease colors quick, one-direction sweeping motions.




Using the Sonia Kashuk bent eyeliner, apply Graphic Brown fluidline on upper lashline.


Using the 227 brush, apply Ricepaper on browbone, and using the Coastal Scents mini detail brush, apply Ricepaper on inner corners. Apply Fascinating eye kohl on lower lashline. Using the mini-detail brush, apply Gold Mine on the inner lower lashline, and Bronze on outer lower lashline. Apply mascara.







Face:
Monistat gel as primer
Buff'd mineral foundation (original formula) in Almond
Urban Decay 24/7 pencil concealer
Dayna's Rested mineral undereye concealer
DreamWorld Whipped Cocoon (silk finishing powder) in Whipped Strawberries
MAC blush in Other Worldly

Lips:
MAC lipliner in Whirl
MAC lipstick in Brave New Bronze
MAC dazzleglass in Smile