MMMMITCHELL Inspired Makeup Look Product Details

One of my favourite makeup artists at the minute has got to be @Mmmmitchell, he creates the brightest, most highlighted and flawless faces and he is someone I aspire to be like, with a lot more practice. For the look like I created inspired my Mitchell I looked to one of his famous 'halo' eyes and went with more subtle colours, focusing on the glow and highlights. I loved the finish look and I'm sure this is something I will be recreating on my clients. 

Product list

Eyes 

MAC Paintpot 'Soft Ochre' (still my favourite) - (base) 

Inglot eyeshadows - 300 (transition, bottom lash line) 299 (crease, bottom lash line) 30 (centre lid, the 'halo') 464 (to blend out halo) 298 (bottom lash line) 

HelenE Stage Eyeshadow Primer (Mitchells favourite) - (to carve out centre of lid) 

Peaches & Cream - 'Prin' Pigment (centre lid, the 'halo')

Inglot - Sparkling Dust (inner corner highlight) 

Maybeline Master Ink Matte Eyeliner 

Mac Pro Longwear Fluidline 'Dipdown' - (brows)

NYX Jumbo Eye pencil 'Milk) -  (waterline) 
Primalash Lashes 'Louise' 

Face

L'oreal Infaillible Mattiyfying Primer - (T-zone) 

L'oreal Infaillible Luminizing Primer - (high points) 

MAC Studiofix Fluid foundation 'NC35' and 'NC45' mixed

Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer 'C7' - (to conceal and highlight)

Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder (Translucent) 

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural 'Dark deep' - (to bronze and contour) 

MAX Extra Dimension Skinfinish 'Oh, Darling' - (highlight cheekbones, nose, chin, above brows) 

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray

Lips

Morphe Lip Liner 'Bite Me' 

MAC Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour 'Softly Rockin'' 

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Recent Makeup Look: Purple/Glitter Eyes, Tom Ford Lipstick & Contouring

Last week, once again I spent my evening practising my makeup techniques and found myself creating this gorgeous purple smokey eye, this has to be one of my favourite looks I have created on my self - so much so that I have already recreated it since and wore it for a night out last Saturday. 

step by step tutorial.

eyes

• As always I began with a fresh face, I like to start with my eye makeup because if there is any fall out from eyeshadow or glitter I can easily wipe it away with a facial wipe and not have to worry about reapplying foundation and concealer. 
• The next step is to apply my eye primer, as usual I used MAC 'Painterly' Paintpot. 
• I then applied MAC 'Tan' pigment with a flat concealer brush on my eyelids as the base colour. I spritzed the brush with MAC Fix + for a more intense colour. This is my favourite and most used pigment, it looks great with all eye colours. 
• To create some shape and definition I took MAC 'Push The Edge' pigment (limited edition 'Nocturnal' collection '14) on a pencil brush and applied it to the outer 'v' of my eyes, I then blended it out ever so slightly with a fluffy brush because I wanted to keep the darkest colour in the outer corners only .
•  Using a small crease brush I added MAC 'Plum Dressing' Eyeshadow to the creases of my eyes. I started from the outer corners, fading the colour out towards the inner corners. The purple shades I used really made my green eyes pop. 
• For the transition colour I used MAC 'Sushi Flower' Eyeshadow with a fluffy bending brush.
• The next step is to apply the glitter. I wanted to buy a MAC 'Reflects' glitter but instead of paying £17.00 I found a similar iridescent glitter in my nail kit, its pretty much the same consistency as my other MAC glitters and is safe to use as eye makeup. To apply I dabbed some fixing gel on top of the base colour 'Tan' and then lightly dusted on the glitter with a fluffy brush.
• As usual I added a winged liner, I used my favourite MAC 'Liquidlast' Eyeliner for that. 
• In my waterline I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in the colour 'Perversion', which is super black and long lasting.
• For my lower lash line I used 'Push The Edge' in the outer corners and 'Plum Dressing' towards the inner corners. 
• To highlight my brow bones I used MAC 'Vanilla' pigment, I wanted to use a product that didn't have a lot of shimmer because I didn't want a shimmer/glitter overload. 
• For my inner corner highlight I used MAC 'Gleam' eyeshadow which is a pinky/pearly colour.
• I coated my eyelashes with MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara before adding Eyelure '107' false lashes.
• As always I filled in my brows with HD Brows Pro Eye & Brow Palette using the 'Rich Brown' shade. I do not fill in my brows until after my face routine. 

face

• firstly I cleaned up any eyeshadow/glitter fall out with a facial wipe, I then used MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Illuminating Base to moisturise.
• Seen as though I would wear this makeup for a night out or special occasion I decided to use my BH Cosmetics Camouflage and Concealer palette to contour instead of using a foundation. I used a lighter concealer to highlight and conceal under my eyes, I made an upside down triangle shape using a flat foundation brush, I then applied the same colour on the centre of my forehead, on my chin and down the centre of my nose.
•  To contour and create shadow I applied the darkest concealer at the hollow of my cheekbones, temples, hairline, jawline and either side of my nose and chin. I applied this with a smaller pointed foundation brush. 
• To help with blending I dabbed a small amount of concealer which is close to my skin tone to the places where I haven't highlighted or contoured such as my cheeks, this is optional.
• To finish I used a damp beauty blender to blend the highlighted and contoured areas together, I do this in a dabbing/patting motion to avoid moving the colours to much and losing the effect. 
• To set the contour/highlight and take away any unwanted shine I dusted on MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powder 'Medium Plus'.
• I then used the bronzer in the Charlotte Tilbury 'Filmstar Bronze & Sculpt' palette to further sculpt and define my cheekbones and used the highlighter on the top of my cheekbones for a glow. 
• For blusher I opted for MAC 'Fleur Power' Powder Blush.

 lips 

• Firstly I lined my lips with my absolute favourite lip liner which is MAC 'Pink Treat' Cremestick Liner. I always draw over my lips slightly and then colour them in with the liner. 
• I then applied Tom Ford 'Indian Rose' which is a gorgeous neutral pink colour which has a slight glossy sheen. 

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Celebrity Makeup: Kim Kardashian

Amongst other things Kim Kardashian is notorious for her flawless makeup, her perfectly contoured complexion and her sultry smokey eyes. She is a makeup icon, wether she does it herself or she is transformed by one of her talented makeup artists such as Mario Dedivanovic or Joyce Bonelli, everyone wants to recreate her makeup looks, which explains the countless Kim Kardashian makeup youtube tutorials.
Not only has Kims style evolved over the past year, her makeup has too, I would say her over all look is now more mature and sophisticated. We are seeing much less of the charcoal smokey eye as she is leaning towards bronze and brown shades, which I love! I have also noticed she has been using new lip colours as appose to her statement nude lip, lately she's been spotted rocking red, orange and berry lips and its no surprise that she pulls them all off! However one thing I'm certain Kim will never let go of is contouring and highlighting, since posting a picture of herself in the early stages of her makeup routine back in 2011, her contouring/highlighting technique has became so popular that almost every girl wants to know how to achieve the perfect sculpted and calved complexion.
Below I have put together some of my favourite Kim K makeup looks, the majority of these images are from 2014.

Charlotte Tilbury Makeup Haul & Review

 

Since falling in love with the Charlotte Tilbury 'Wonder Glow' foundation,  I have been dying to try out more products from her collection. I usually order my foundation from her website but on a shopping trip to Leeds in November I came across a Charlotte Tilbury counter for the first time in Harvey Nichols. I was so excited to finally be able to see all of the stunning makeup collection in front of me and I couldn't walk away empty handed. The Charlotte Tilbury brand is rather pricey so I have been optimistic about ordering any unfamiliar products online with out test driving them first. When I got to the counter I was greeted by a very friendly beauty consultant who helped me to find the right products for me. I finally received the makeup as a Christmas present and since then I have been trying them out, here are my thoughts...

 Christmas day 
(first time using products) 

 'FILMSTAR BRONZE & GLOW' (Face Sculpt & Highlight)

This product immediately caught my eye both online and at the counter. For me, this is a stand out and notorious product from the collection. One of the many things I love about this brand is the way Charlotte describes and tells a story about every individual product. Charlotte says 'This is a secret that silver screen sirens have kept to themselves for years - and once I share it with you - so will you!' and claims that this contouring kit will 'slim, sculpt, shorten, trim and highlight your features.'  She certainly knows how to sell a product! 

At the counter, the beauty consultant showed me how to use the product correctly; she applied the bronzer at the hollows of my cheekbones, my jaw line and temples. She then brushed the highlighter over my cheekbones and brow bones and lightly over the high points of my face. She applied both powders with the Charlotte Tilbury 'Powder & Sculpt' brush - which is now on my wish list. I was very impressed with the finished look and after trying many times to create a contoured look and carved cheek bones with other bronzers I never had results like this - I was sold. As for the highlighter, I have never been crazy about highlighting sometimes I think it can look very un natural and over the top, but the highlighter in this kit is stunning, it gives me a healthy glow and it blends beautifully with the bronzer and the blusher I use.

The bronzer is a universal shade, its matte with a very slight pearl shimmer, this blend is perfect for contouring and creating the perfect sun kissed complexion. The illuminating highlighter is gold based which Charlotte has created to flatter any skin tone. 

The two powders are encased in a glamorous Rose Gold palette, which looks beautiful on my dressing tables it looks to nice to be hidden in my make up storage. I can now say that I am in love with this product after using it a number of times, however I don't want to be running low anytime soon so I may stick to using it only on special occasions and nights out as it is on the pricey side at £49.00. The question is, is it worth the price tag? I would say yes! This truly is a fantastic product and if you are a makeup lover like myself you will appreciate its greatness.

'CHEEK TO CHIC' Swish & Pop Blusher in 'Ecstasy'

I have used MAC blushers for as long as I can remember and because they last so long and I tend to stick to the same shades I rarely buy a new one. However when I came across Charlotte Tilburys selection of blushers I thought I would treat myself and try something new. There is a small selection of powder blushers in the collection but there is something for everyone. 

Charlotte says 'When it comes to blusher, I'm always seeking to re-create that shimmering, youthful flush of excitement you get when you're in love - my clients and I call it the "love glow". I've spent many years perfecting this ultra-flattering look and now I've made it easy for anyone to achieve with CHEEK TO CHIC Swish & Pop Blusher.'

I usually go for a pink blusher, but this time I wanted to try something a little different and the great thing about this blusher is that you get 2 colours in 1! 'Ecstasy' consists of an exterior shade which is a warm coral/orange colour with a frost-like finish and an interior shade which is a pink/coral shade with a gold shimmer. The idea of this blusher is to combine the colours in a 2 step application; concentrating the exterior colour on the cheekbones and the interior colour on the apple of the cheeks. 

These blushers are so finely milled which makes for a silky and smooth application which blends beautifully on my skin alongside other products. The colour pay off is excellent, it gives me a natural and healthy flush of colour and and the shimmer in the product gives my cheeks an illuminating glow, I love the finish. I am happy with the wear time on this product, it seems to last for the time I wear makeup on a regular daily basis, however I do like to top up if I think necessary. 

The powder comes in sleek and practical mahogany packaging with rose gold detail and a handy mirror. 

This product sells for £30.00 and again I would say that it is worth the price because of its fantastic quality and I'm sure it will last me a long time as little product is needed to achieve sublime results! 

My Charlotte Tilbury 'Light Wonder' Foundation Review

www.charlottetilbury.com

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