How to Fill in Eyebrows (Part 2)

This time I show you how to fill in your eyebrows using gel liner.  This technique is not for everyone.  Using the gel liner technique is best for someone who either doesn't have eyebrows or someone with very sparse eyebrows.[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooMhsDQdPA]Products used:MAC dipdown fluidlineMAC #263 angled brushMAC Select Coverup Concealer NC42Flat Liner brush (from the dollar store)Blending Brush (from a hair show)Hope this helps!!*Everything was purchased by me

How to Fill in Eyebrows (Part 1)

Check out my youtube video on how to get your brows like this!

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06UKiOYjzCU]

Products used:

Spiked eyebrow pencil

Brown Script e/s

Select Cover up Concealer Nc42

Sonia Kashuk spooley

Mac #263 and #212 brush

Shop MAC Cook Spring 2012

How cute is the packaging?

Mac held a launch event for their new Spring Collection on Tuesday.  It was absolutely insane with eager beauty junkies like myself.  You seriously could barely move!  Anyway my favorite part of the collection were the bright colored lipsticks.  If you didn't know, bright colored lips are the trend for upcoming spring.  I own sooooo many bright lipsticks but there was one color in particular that caught my eye : "Quick Sizzle".Quick Sizzle is a very bright hot pink but what I noticed is that it's the kind of pink that looks good on all skin types.  Many of the employees with different skin complexions were rocking it and I knew this was a must have for me. I predict this color will have just as much popularity as MAC's limited edition lipstick "Candy Yum Yum" which I personally had to hunt the city to find when it first came out because it sold out so quickly.  Anyway the collection officially will be in stores on Feb. 9. Click the pics below for a better view.

My New Foundation Obsession

So I own a ton of foundations but more specifically several from MAC.  But recently a fellow MUA (Christelsie hey girl!) recommended I try the MAC Studio Sculpt. Can I just say I'm loving this? Here's the description via their website:

A creamy, luxurious, gel-based foundation that provides medium buildable to high coverage with a natural satin finish. Hydrating, instantly revitalizes the skin while keeping it looking smooth, soft and plush. Long-wearing, water-resistant.

I love it because it gives you a natural look just like your skin with a nice glow.  It's a gel not a liquid so it's thicker in consistency and its buildable in coverage. Not to mention its water-resistant! Now I haven't actually tested it under water but just having that option has sold me!  I have a couple specifically for my makeup kit.  The only cons for me is that I don't care for the smell of it and at first when I put it on my face feels a little sticky.  Once I powder, that feeling goes away.  I think this is a great foundation especially for makeup artist's kits.  Have you tried this foundation?  What did you think about it?

MAC Metal-X Cream Eyeshadows

Photo via Maccosmetics.com

MAC is re-releasing their Metal-X Cream Eyeshadows which I believe was originally released in 2007.  Now back in 2007 I was just a lover of makeup but I wasn't into the artistry part quite yet.  So as the average consumer I wanted these eyeshadows because I thought they were pretty!  These eyeshadows I remember were VERY creamy so therefore would cause a lot of creasing.  So I remember parking them and never really using them again because of that.  I personally think these have a better use for editorial looks such as cheeks, lips etc.  If you look at their ad the focus is really using it anywhere on the face.  The collection will have 9 shades total and is set to release Dec 26.

Now that this is being re-released it made me go and dig in my makeup collection to see if I still had the original ones.  Guess what? I did! The colors I have are a silver called Cyber and a Gold called Goldspice.  My Goldspice was more dried up then Cyber which I found interesting.  Anyway check out my pics and swatches of the colors.

Orange Ya Lovin This?

Mac released a new prolong wear collection. I was already a fan of the prolongwear foundation which I wear almost everyday so its no surprise that I'm in love with the rest of the collection. I was immediately drawn to two things :a beautiful baby blue eyeshadow and this bright orange lipliner. I had been rocking all kinds of orange lipsticks this spring/summer but never found a cool orange lipliner to accompany them. I passed on the eyeshadow and picked up this orange baby!  I love it!  I thought the formulation was going to make my lips feel really dry but it didnt.  I filled my lips all over with the liner and topped it with morange lipstick.  This lipliner really lasts!  I wore it all day and it looks as if I just applied it.  These lipliners are $4 more then the regular lipliners but I have to say they are well worth it.  What do you think?