In my (not so humble) opinion, there’s some pretty epic makeup looks in this post. Either I love how my makeup turned out, or I love how the shots came out. I hope you like them too!
Let’s start this off with what I feel is probably my best makeup look accomplished to date. (So I’m going to post a few extra shots of it because I’m really pleased with how this turned out.)
We were going to the pub to watch the Womens’ World Cup final (USA versus Japan), and since my husband is American, I defaulted to supporting the USA. It was so close to the Fourth of July too, so this could’ve doubled as an Independence Day theme as well.
I don’t always post huge eye shots because I typically take photos of my makeup before work and don’t have the time to perfect everything. Smaller photos hide some mistakes so I have less to worry about. But when I do guest posts, or feature products specifically, I like to make sure that I get as close to a perfect makeup look as I’m physically capable of (since I don’t airbrush my photos). But this one, despite being done in a relative rush, was done soooo well that I just had to post a full-sized shot!
And here’s what I used:
Eyes
- MAC Cork through the top of the crease.
- MAC Crystal Avalanche all over the lid.
- Urban Decay Heroine on the outer half of the lid.
- MAC Blanc Type on the brow bone.
I then patted MAC‘s Transparent Blue Glitter on top of the whole lid using Too Faced‘s Glitter Glue to make sure it stayed in place. I then used MAC‘s Strike While Haute shadow all along the bottom lash line, and applied MAC Reflect Red glitter overtop (again with the Glitter Glue).
The winged liner was done with Kat Von D‘s Tattoo Liner in Trooper and I lined my lower water line with Marc Jacobs‘ Blacquer. I applied a coat of CoverGirl‘s Clump Crusher mascara and then popped on a pair of Bombshell lashes by House of Lashes.
Rest of the Face
- Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum in shade 52 Vanilla
- Bronzer & Highlighter: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow
- Cheeks: Elizabeth Mott – Tints & Sass
- Lips: MAC Russian Red
Next up is a product I waited far, FAR too long to use. It had been sitting in my “to use” pile but I never got around to it. And as soon as I did, I wore it three times that week! That beautiful neon red? That’s Kryolan‘s UV-Red pressed shadow and it is INCREDIBLE. Since it is a neon, it does need a sticky white base to make it pop. But damn… seriously amazing.
Eyes
I first applied NYX‘s Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk to the entire lid, blended it out, then:
- Applied Kryolan‘s UV-Red to the entire lid of my eye and the inner tearduct.
- Makeup Geek‘s Corrupt was used through the outer third of the lid, through the crease and on the lower lash line.
I created the wing with Kat Von D‘s Tattoo Liner in Trooper, coated my lashes with CoverGirl‘s Clump Crusher and then put on a pair of Bombshell lashes by House of Lashes. I tightlined both waterlines with Marc Jacobs‘ Blacquer.
Rest of the Face
- Foundation: Boots No7 Instant Radiance in Cool Vanilla
- Powder: Hourglass Ethereal Light
- Blush: Sleek Chantilly
- Highlighter: Becca Champagne Pop
Playing around with some Makeup Revolution foiled shadow.
Eyes
- Makeup Revolution‘s Emerald Goddess all over the lid.
- essence‘s Smokey Day Trio (dark shade) through the outer corner and crease.
On my lashes is Make Up For Ever‘s Smoky Stretch mascara.
Rest of the Face
- Foundation: Boots No7 Instant Radiance in Cool Vanilla
- Bronzer: MAC Refined Golden
- Blush: Burberry Lip & Cheek Bloom in Poppy
- Highlighter: MAC Soft & Gentle
- Lips: SST Cosmetics Vitale
I swear this is such a vain post, but anyway… That shot on the left is my favourite shot of myself I think I’ve ever taken. It’s all thick lash line, fiery eyeshadow, chubby cheeks and intense steel blue eyes. AND I LOVE IT. I did this for a guest post on Vancouver Eyeshadow Addict back in May and somehow forgot to cross post it!
Eyes
- Makeup Geek Peach Smoothie through the top of the crease.
- Makeup Geek Chickadee all over the lid.
- Makeup Geek Poppy on the outer corner and through the crease.
- Makeup Geek Vanilla Bean on brow bone.
- Naked Cosmetics IV-04 pigment on the inner corner.
I used Poppy on the outer corner of the lower lash line and used Chickadee for the remainder of the lower lash line. I then created the wing with Kat Von D Tattoo Liner inTrooper and tightlined with Urban Decay‘s Black Velvet liner. On my lashes is essence‘s Lash Princess mascara.
Rest of the Face
- Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum in 52 Vanilla
- Contour: Makeup Geek Barcelona Beach eyeshadow
- Blush: Tarte Charisma
- Highlighter: MAC Whisper of Gilt
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Lips: Revlon Papaya gloss
And lastly, a Makeup Geek look because I hadn’t yet played around with the new foiled shadow Pegasus.
Eyes
- MAC Cork
- Makeup Geek Pegasus
- Makeup Geek Duchess
- Makeup Geek Shimma Shimma
I created the wing with MAC‘s Blacktrack fluidline and coated my lashes with essence‘s Plump, No Clump mascara.
Rest of the Face
- Foundation: Boots No7 Instant Radiance in Cool Vanilla
- Bronzer & Highlighter: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow
- Blush: Milani Coral Cove
- Lips: Catrice Feeling Feline
holy. crap.
This post is like an art exhibit. Brava!
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Hey you! And thank you! I’m pretty pleased with how most of them came out! (Clearly)
what a stunner! I agree that US one is just flawless and super memorable although they are all stunning!
Thanks Zoe! I think the US one was easier than Canada (overall) because it incorporates more colours. When I do a look for Canada it’s really just… white and red, so there’s really no dimension. Think that helped!
That neon coral in the inner corner though… Damn! It’s so fierce.
That’s the look I wore to the meetup! 😀
OMG your eye looks this week were SO killer!!! esp #1 and 2. i’m always inspired to be more daring with color once i see these posts (then…i reach for brown when i’m applying make up LOL)
lol STAY AWAY FROM THE BROWN JEN! I REPEAT – BACK AWAY!
These are all stunners, I agree! Beautiful work Chelle!
Thanks Amy! /bows
Killer looks, as always! That neon Kryolan shadow remains my fave- stunning and the texture looks great 🙂
Thanks Jen! The Kryolan one is true to a neon – a bit chalky, but it can definitely be packed on (and on, and on) to get that colour impact. Of course… now I want all the shades…
I am speechless… You pull off every look beautifully!💕💕💕😍💕💕💕
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Beautiful! I Love all the looks and can’t wait to see more 🙂
Awww thank you Simeroni! You’re always so sweet to me. 🙂
I’m so in love with the look your used Kryolan’s UV-Red red in. I don’t always remember looks I like on instagram but that was definitely one of them. I didn’t even realize Kryolan has a UV range!
Oh that’s so nice of you to say! Thank you! I’m actually not sure if this colour glows under black lights… maybe I’ll have to test that out (since it does say UV and all).
So I LOVE the Kryolan shadeand if that look with the stars wasn’t here, Kryolan would be my fave hands down. But… you had me at stars.
I need to do more with stars… hmmm…
Damn girl, you makeup skill are on fire! The first look is insanely awesome and you are right, it would have been great for a 4th of July party too!
Thank you! I’m fairly proud of these recent looks so it’s nice to hear feedback in agreement! 😀
LOVE the first look! You should definitely be proud! The stars are a really really cute touch. Your eyes are perfect for having a design on the bottom, it pulls it all together.
I also love your last makeup geek look. Pegasus is amazing! I want to recreate it, I just need duchess! 😉
Grab any old purple and give it a shot!
I like the look of having shadow on my lower lash line, but my god do I ever find it annoying. I’m always wanting to scratch at it!
These all look great!!!!
Thanks Erika! 😀
Ok so all of these looks are pretty fantastic.. That first look though, you knocked it way, way out of the park. I’m obsessed!
It was like all of a sudden the powers of the universe came down and granted me with the ability to create that one amazing look! 😉
Thanks for your sweet comment!
Your UV-Red look…I am literally drooling. You pull it off incredibly well! And the football look too! I am forever jealous of your makeup skillz!
I think the UV-Red look is going to be my “look” from now on. Not that I’ll get to wear it that often, but like… if I want to be ME going out, you know?
I love your eye looks! Also your step by step guides are the best! I wish I could feel confident enough to wear colors like these. But alas I am like Jenn and reach for neutrals.
Love the MUG eyeshadow look! I have Duchess and you’ve inspired me to get it out and use it.
Yes! Let me know what you pair it with!
Ummm….I’ll do your nails if you do my makeup. Deal?
Oh god you’d hate my nails! They’re all ragged and short! And I really have no idea how good my skills are on someone else’s face… I’ve only ever done my cousin’s makeup before!
You always blow me away with your eye looks but damn woman, the neon red and black has to be one of my all time favourite looks you’ve created! I’m going to attempt to recreate it with a neon orange or something… Literally. No words. Just pure jealously. (Ily)
<3 You're so damn sweet. I loved that look as well - easily in my top five of looks I've created.
I would love to see you do it with a neon orange! Probably any neon would work actually - hmmmmm.... Show me how yours turns out!
*jealousy
All of these looks are amazing! My favorite is the hot pink/black one. I love how different each of these! Also, has anyone ever said you look like Donna from Suits?!
Raincouver Beauty
I’ve never heard that! Nor do I even know what she looks like… let me go take a peek… Oh hell! She’s GORGEOUS! I’ll take that compliment! 😀
You are so freakin talented it’s kind of ridiculous! LOVE them all, but especially the bright red inner corner one. Seriously amazing!
Thanks Chelsea! I’m partial to that one as well! 😀
Love the US one and the one with Emerald Goddess
Thank you! That US one was such a shot in the dark, I love it too!
You’re so pretty Chelle! And I love all of these looks!
That first one for USA is spectacular, I don’t blame you for being so proud of it.
When I get famous one day (for what – I don’t know yet), will you be my personal makeup assistant? 🙂
Hah! I can certainly try! Although I really have no idea how my makeup tricks would work on other people… I feel they’re so tailored to my eyeshape that I have no idea if they’d look good on someone else!
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