Makeup can be very expensive and most people forget that it does have an expiry date! That's why when it comes to my personal makeup and the makeup in my professional kit, I like to find ways to make my products work for me. Here are some of my products that do double duty for me.
Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation
This foundation is either a love it or hate it product. I personally LOVE it! I started using this foundation all over my face for a full coverage look but I started to notice that I was getting a lot of breakouts from it. Having an entire bottle left, I needed to find a way to use it up. I now use this foundation as a concealer! I use it to conceal any blemishes on my face. The best part is that you only need a tiny bit of product. I take the tiniest amount of product on my finger (best makeup tool ever!) and dab, not rub, it on the spot. Viola, completely concealed!!
MAC Studio Fix Fluid
If you're a girl who likes to hit the gym or just have to run out for a quick errand but don't want to pack on all the cake, mix a dab of MAC Studio Fix Fluid (or any foundation for that matter) with a bit of facial moisturizer for a sheer makeup look! You have yourself a tinted moisturizer!
MAC Blush in Blunt
This is my favorite one! If I'm away on vacation or some sort of travel, this is a staple in my bag because it does so much!
I use this product as an eyeshadow, contour colour and to fill in my brows!! That's tripple duty!!
Benecos Natural Mascara
I know a lot of girls love their mascara. I also know a lot of girls tend to not follow the expiration date of mascara which is 3 months after opening. To make sure you use up this bad boy, why not use it as a mascara and an eyeliner! Simply take your angled eyeliner brush and rub it onto the mascara wand to pick up some product and line your eyes! Simple!
Lipstick as blush
This is an oldie but goodie and it really works! Did you forget to put some blush on before work? Or maybe you need a touch up before after work drinks. Reach for your favorite pink, coral or berry blush and dab it lightly on your fingers. Blend it in by patting it on your cheeks for a pretty kiss of colour.
Nivea Lip Blam
So this one is a little weird but I promise it works! I use my lip balm not only to moisturize my lips but you can also use this stuff to soften your cuticles. I also use my lip balm to tame my brows!! Mind you, I don't just go rubbing my lip balm all over my hands and brows, remember to always use clean fingers when you're reaching into your lipbalm. Bacteria can fester in this little tubes.
Hope you guys enjoyed those little tips! This will help you get the most out of your beauty products!
Giorgio Armani is well known for his chic clean lines and is known to be one of the worlds most influential fashion designers. But clothing is not the only thing he excels in, he also does cosmetics very well!
One of Giorgio's latest 2014 cosmetic collection is called Effetto Nudo, which is described as both feminine and captivating, reinvented in modern romanticism.
This collection boasts beautiful tones of nude and sheer luminous color! Sounds amazing right?!
One of the more captivating colours that caught my eye is #614: Plum nude. This is a deep nude mauvy plum tone that will compliment any skin tone!
Keep your eyes open for this in January 2014!!
So exciting! Pantone has announced their 2014 color of the year and it is......Radiant Orchid!!
Radiant orchid is described as “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”
This colour could only mean a bright and beautiful 2014!
Pantone talks about these colors and what they mean for beauty and fashion:
Radiant Orchid
for Fashion
Radiant Orchid’s rosy undertones radiate on the skin, producing a healthy glow
when worn by both men and women. A dazzling attention-getter, Radiant Orchid
permeated the runways during the spring 2014 fashion shows and is already
making its way onto the red carpet. Fashion designers featured in the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2014, including Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan, Juicy
Couture and Yoana Baraschi, are incorporating Radiant Orchid into their spring
collections and variations of this hue will carry into men’s and women’s
clothing and accessories throughout next year.
Radiant Orchid
for Beauty
A modern and surprisingly versatile shade, Radiant Orchid enlivens the skin,
making all who wear it feel more healthy and energetic. Blending both cool and
warm undertones, purple is an appealing hue for distinctive combinations and
flattering to many hair, eye and skin tones.
These colors have already been seen on the runways from Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara, Missoni and even Gucci has an orchid colored bag out.
This is a win for beauty lovers everywhere as this color is flattering for most skin tones.
Have fun with the orchid lipsticks, blush and eye shadows everyone!!
