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

Goldish Neutrals Using Adorned With Grace and MAC Mineralize Eyeshadow

Here's a look using MAC mineralize eyeshadow in Inter-view. I also used Golden Beige shadow from Adorned With Grace. It was a tester product and the name is no longer being used by the company. The color is very pretty though and can be used for a myriad of different looks. I also used the new Playful eyeshadow from Adorned With Grace as well, to lend green tones to the look.



I also used one of my Cory mineral blush samples in Shameless.

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


Apply Butternutty shadestick all over lid and browbone and lower lashline. Blend with finger. Using Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8" brush (or 239 brush), apply Adorned with Grace eyeshadow in Golden Beige foiled using Charged Water on inner two-thirds of the lid.


Using a fluffy shader brush, apply Playful dry on crease and outer V.




Using the Sonia Kashuk blender brush, apply dark brown side of Inter-View mineralize shadow. Blend with the 224.


Apply Vanilla pigment on the browbone using Stila Brush No. 5.


Apply Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero on waterline and to tightline. Apply mascara.







Face:
Monistat gel as primer
MAC Prep + Prime Refined Skin Zone on t-zone
Joppa mineral foundation in Medium-Light 2.5
Urban Decay 24/7 concealer on undereye area
Dayna's Rested mineral concealer on undereye area
DreamWorld Whipped Creme (finishing powder) in Peaches
Cory mineral blush in Shameless

Lips:
Softlips lip balm
Silk Naturals tinted lip gloss in Birthday Suit
MAC lipglass in Virgin Kiss

A Look Using Gold Mineral Liner and Neutral Eyes

Here's a look using gold mineral shadow wetlined on the upper lashline. I love how versatile mineral liners are, because they can be as dramatic or subtle as you want them to be. You can wetline it if you want a more dramatic effect, or applied dry for a sultrier, smokified effect. This time, I used Tansy from Aromaleigh's Spring Solstice collection as the liner.

As you may notice, I've also been playing with my Cory mineral blushes, and I am kicking myself for not trying all my sample blushes earlier. They are gorgeous!! I am really interested in acquiring full sizes of these, as they are breathtaking even in real life. They also last the whole day on the cheeks. Best of all, if you are just going to get the samples (which are dirt cheap), they last a pretty long time, because a crumb or two are all you need for one application.

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


Apply MAC Butternutty shadestick all over lid and on lower lashline. Smooth with finger. Apply Luster foiled on the lid using MAC Fix+ Rose using a stiff shader brush (I used Loew Cornell Maxine's Mop 3/8").


Using the same brush, apply Party Dress dry on the crease and outer V just to brighten up the area and create gold undertones. Blend with the MAC 224 brush.


Using a fluffy shader brush, apply Viburnum dry on the crease, blending into Party Dress. Blend carefully.




Apply Ambre using the stiff shader brush to blend with Viburnum. Apply more of the latter to contour the crease. Blend with the 224. Using Sonia Kashuk's bent eyeliner brush, mix Tansy with a spritz of MAC Fix+ Rose until it turns into a thin paste. Carefully apply on upper lashline.


Like so


Apply mascara. Apply Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Zero to tightline and on waterline.









Face:
Monistat gel as primer
MAC Prep + Prime refined skin zone
Earthen Glow mineral foundation in Yuan Yuan
Urban Decay 24/7 pencil conealer
Bare Escentuals Well Rested
Aromaleigh ultra resolution finishing powder in Translucent
Cory mineral blush in Justice

Lips:
Jordanna lipliner in Tawny
MAC lipstick in Viva Glam V
MAC dazzleglass in Smile