Yellows and Greens Using MAC and Mineral Eyeshadows

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Some people find it hard to use both mineral and pressed eyeshadows in one eye look. Some find mineral eyeshadows cumbersome to use because they are loose and messy to apply. There is a technique on how to use mineral eyeshadows which I shall discuss today. For this look, I used two mineral eyeshadows from Aromaleigh: Zephyr's Breeze and Italian Ice. As I keep saying, I love Aromaleigh shadows because they are very pigmented, vibrant, and the products are very smooth and easy to apply. To highlight, I used MAC's Vanilla pigment.



I used MAC Humid, Greensmoke and Flourishing for the outer lid and crease. 



For the cheeks, I used NARS Deep Throat blush. I am really loving this blush!



For the lips, I used MAC Superglass in Disco Blend over Bare slimshine.

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


Apply Urban Decay primer potion in Sin on lid and lower lashline. Using a fluffy shader brush, apply Cash Flow paint pot on inner lid and Rollickin' paint pot on outer lid.

 
Using a slightly damp stiff shader brush like the 239 (I dampened it using Fix+ misting spray), apply Italian Ice by Aromaleigh on inner lid. Using the other side of the same brush, apply Zephyr's Breeze by Aromaleigh on outer lid.


Using the Sonia Kashuk blender brush, apply Humid on outer V.

Strawberry Lemonade Look Using Aromaleigh L'Orchidee Mineral Eyeshadows

I'd received the limited edition L'orchidee eye shadow collection from Aromaleigh more than two weeks ago, but this is the first time I made a look using these shadows. I love how versatile these are. They can be as vibrant as you want them to be if you foil them. If you want subtle, wearable shades during the day even with the burst of color, apply them dry as I did in this look.


I used Indelible gel liner in Black Cherry to line.

Here's a step by step illustration. All products Aromaleigh unless otherwise noted.


Apply MAC Butternutty shadestick all over lid, brows, lower lashline. Apply MAC paint pots in Greenstroke on inner lid, and Fresco Rose on outer lid.


Using a stiff shader brush (MAC 239 or Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8", apply Bumblebee dry on inner lid.


Using another stiff shader brush, apply Showy dry on mid to outer lid.




Using the same brush, apply Heart dry on outer V and crease.


Using the same brush, apply Bouganvillea dry on outer lid and crease. Blend with a fluffy-stiff blender brush like the MAC 217.


Apply Indelible gel liner in Black Cherry on upper lashline. Apply Bumblebee dry with a taklon liner brush on inner to mid-lower lashline, and Heart on outer lower lashline.


Apply a shimmery pink eyeshadow on browbone to higlight using Stila No. 5 brush. Apply Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero to tightline and on waterline. Apply mascara.











Face:
Monistat gel as primer
MAC Prep + Prime Refined Skin Zone on t-zone
Dreamworld mineral foundation in 50-50 mix of Theia and Amenti (Luna formula)
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer on undereye area
Dayna's Rested mineral concealer on undereye area
DreamWorld Whipped Creme (finishing powder) in Peach
Cory mineral blush in Naughty

Lips:
Softlips lip balm
MAC lipstick in Brave
MAC lipglass in Nico

Bright Spring Colors Using Aromaleigh Shadows

Here is a step-by-step illustration using Aromaleigh Pure Hue and Rocks! Sonic eyeshadows. Be warned that this is a super bright look celebrating spring colors. Aromaleigh's pigments are truly saturated with color with a capital C. Just a little of these products would yield an amazingly vibrant look. I also used my new MAC Grand Duo mineralize blush in Moon River for this look, and I really like how dewy the finish is. All products Aromaleigh unless otherwise stated.


Apply MAC Beige-ing shadestick all over lid, brows, and lower lashline. Smooth product on the lid with finger. Apply Sunshine dry on the lid using a stiff shader brush (Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8"). Use quick, patting motions when applying the shadow.


Using the other side of the same brush, apply Googoomuck on the mid to outer lid.


Using the same brush, apply Grass on outer lid.


Using the MAC 224 brush, blend the three colors together to soften harsh lines.


Apply Estranged sparingly on the edges of each shadow and softly blend with the 224.


Apply MAC shadow in Grand Entrance on outer V and crease using Sonia Kashuk blender brush, blending into Grass. Blend with the 224.


Using Stila No. 5 brush, apply MAC Ricepaper shadow to highlight. Using Sonia Kashuk mini-contour/detail brush, apply Sunshine on inner to mid-lower lashline, and Grass on outer lower lashline.


Line eyes using MAC Blacktrack fluidline. Apply Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero on waterline and tightline. Apply Revlon Fantasy Lengths falsies in Intensifying #91002. Apply mascara.













Face:
Monistat gel as primer
Cory mineral foundation in Beyond Cream and Carmel Cream (70-30 mix)
MAC Studio Sculpt concealer in NC20
Dayna's Rested mineral undereye concealer
Aromaleigh Ultra Resolution finishing powder in Translucent
MAC beauty powder blush in Stark Naked
MAC Grand Duo mineralize blush in Moon River over blush

Lips:
Rimmel lipliner in Tiramisu
MAC lipstick in Noveau Frou
MAC lipglass in Peroxide

Some More Looks Using Aromaleigh, Meow, Buff'd, Dayna's Minerals

So since I just bought a bajillion pigments from Aromaleigh, it's just right that I use them, correct? =D Here are a few looks using some of the pigments. All eye products are Aromaleigh unless otherwise specified.






Fox foiled on lid, Copper on outer V, and just a tiny bit of Rock Bottom on crease and outer V. I used MAC Maid of Honor shadow to highlight, MAC Ostentatious fluidline to line, MAC Graphblack technakohl to tightline and on waterline.




I used Buff'd mineral foundation in a 50-50 mix of Chamois and Almond, Bare Escentuals mineral veil. For blush I used MAC Eversun beauty powder blush with Aromaleigh's illuminating perle powder in Incandesce on top. I used MAC Spice lipliner, MAC Half-N-Half lipstick with Sugar Trance lipglass. I tried doing the eyeliner flick but it only made me look like I have deep crow's feet. Blecch. Better luck next time for me.


I used Swampthing foiled on lid, MAC Summer Neutral eyeshadow, a bit of Holy Grail, and Moonaged Daydream. I used MAC Cloudbound eyeshadow to highlight, MAC Blacktrack fluidline to line, and MAC Graphblack technakohl to tightline and on waterline.


I am wearing Meow Flawless Feline mineral foundation in Naughty Abyssinian. I am rediscovering how unbelievably smooth-looking Meow is, and how perfect it is for hot summer days because the feeling is so light, it seems like I'm wearing no makeup at all. I love the matte-but-not-flat finish, and it has over 70 shades so one is bound to find a match. I used DreamWorld creme topping in Butter (silk formula), and CARGO blush in The Big Easy. For my lips, I applied MAC Slimshine lipstick in Scant.







I am wearing Sunshine on inner to mid-lid, Lazysod on mid to outer lid, Estranged above crease, Endless Sea on crease blending with Lazysod. I used Sunshine on inner lower lashline and Endless Sea on outer lower lashline. I had MAC White Wheat shadow on browbone, and Indelible gel liner in Endangered to line upper lashline. I used MAC Graphblack technakohl liner to tightline and on waterline.

I used Dayna's Minerals foundation in a blend of G2 and P1. G2 is my winter foundation but it has been too light on my skin for several months now. I decided to use it with P1, and I believe this is a much better match. I used MAC Beauty Powder in Pearl Sunshine, Blankety lipstick and Pink Grapefruit lipglass.

I am currently loving summer dresses with knot details. Here is a view of the yellow dress I am wearing (got it for cheap at Forever 21 for 15 bucks or so):



I didn't take a picture of the blue dress I was wearing above, but it has a pretty knot detail as well. I bought it at Ann Taylor Loft. I found a picture of it online:

Yellows, Neutrals, and Revisiting Monave

Don't you hate it when you find a mineral foundation so flawless and beautiful on your skin, only for it to slide off your face a few hours later? Many of you mineral makeup enthusiasts have read my review that Monave has reproduced on its website. Let me say that I still stand by those statements to this day. Monave for me is still the king of all mineral makeup when it comes to staying power. It stays on a whopping 12 to 14 hours on me without retouching with anything but blotting sheets, and without using any moisture spray to set the minerals. I love the medium to heavy coverage, the natural look, and the amazing staying power. I laid low on Monave for a while because I was just enjoying sampling from other mineral makeup companies, and because I thought it would feel too heavy during the intense summer heat. I was wrong because it felt very natural, without any itchies and without feeling like I was wearing a mask. Over-all, Monave is still in my top 3 mineral foundations. I also adore Monave's sheer lipglazes. The texture is smooth and even, with just the right balance of pigment and shine. Monave has absolutely amazing products.









Camellia Rose Skin Smoothing primer
Monave regular mineral foundation in Teporah
Mary Kay undereye concealer in Ivory topped with
Bare Escentuals Well Rested
Bare Escentuals mineral veil
MAC blush in Petalpoint

Lips:
Rimmel 1000 Kisses stay-on lipliner in Wild Clover
Lumiere Lumi Lips lipgloss in Full of Grace

Eyes:
MAC Beige-ing shadestick as base
MAC pigment in Goldenaire foiled with MAC mixing medium on lid
Valerie Beauty Dolce Vita mineral pan eyeshadow on crease/outer V
MAC eyeshadow in Firespot on crease
MAC eyeshadow in Almond Icing to highlight browbone
Almay Amazing I-liner (liquid liner)
Maybelline XXL mascara

Here is another EOTD using MAC's shadows in Going Bananas and Firespot from the two consecutive MAC collections of Moonbathe and C-Shock. I'd like to believe they go well together.


I used MAC Corn shadestick as base, MAC shadows in Going Bananas on lid, Amber Lights in crease, Firespot on outer V, Shroom to highlight, Graphic Brown fluidline, Maybeline XXL mascara.