Smudged Eyeliner

Sometimes, you are just too lazy for a full eye makeup look, but you still want to add a splash of color. Applying a smudged, colored eyeliner is a quick way to create a fun makeup look.

Products I used:

• Ulta Smokey Eyes eyeliner in ivy
• Clinique High Impact mascara in black (not pictured)

Usually, I use Rimmel's Exaggerate eyeliners, but for this post I decided to try out Ulta's version. It actually wears the same, so either one is a good bargain purchase!

The nice thing about these eyeliners is that they twist up easily, and they have a smudging tool attached.

1.  Start by applying the eyeliner along the lashline.

2.  Apply eyeliner to the lower lashline, stopping about halfway in.

SMUDGY TIME :D

3.  Use the smudging end of the eyeliner to smudge the eyeliner, and extend it out at the outer edge of the eye a bit more. This is done similarly to how you would use a pencil eraser, but please, be gentle and don't hurt your eyelids!

4. Finish the look with mascara.

Was this look created on purpose? Or did you fall asleep with your makeup on and just so happen to wake up looking this fabulous?

They'll never know.

Just another beautiful day, xoxo

Sinehan

Mousse Foundation

In my first post, I discussed how I rarely use actual foundation, because I don't think it's always necessary. However, I had a friend request that I go over how to apply it. This post will cover how to apply a mousse foundation to even out your skin tone.

When choosing a foundation, use the back of your hand as a color guide. This will match the closest with your face, because both areas of skin are exposed to about the same amount of light throughout the day. If you need help matching the color, you can always ask someone working in a beauty supply store for help!

Products I used:

• Ulta Extreme Wear mousse foundation in natural beige
• Foundation brush
• Physician's Formula concealers in yellow and light
• Urban Decay Naked Flushed
• Mini kabuki brush

1.  If needed, apply concealer to any blemishes, and under the eyes for dark circles.

2.  Lightly swirl your foundation brush in the mousse. Be careful not to saturate the brush with too much product.

3.  Lightly apply the foundation starting on your cheeks, then forehead and chin. Blend over entire face, paying close attention to any spots that may have excess redness, such as around the nose. 

4.  Make sure you blend downward so that you don't have a line around your jawline.

5. After the foundation is well blended, feel free to add contouring/highlighter and blush.

Just another beautiful day, xoxo

Sinehan