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Hi everyone!

Here’s a look I tried using MAC Blue Brown pigment for the first time.  Blue brown pigment is a duo chrome pigment from MAC with a reddish brown base and reflecting teal shimmer. I bought it as part of a 5 pigment set named ‘Smokey Thrillseekers‘ from the Tartan Tale collection.

It is the most interesting pigment of the set and it produces a beautiful dual reflection effect. It can be used with different bases to bring the different hues of this pigments- brown/nude to bring out the browns, black/blue to bring out the teal shimmer. I have used it with black base by smudging Revlon crayon pencil on the lids before applying the pigment.

Products used for EYES :

1. BeYu eye base

2. Revlon crayon eye pencil ‘Black’

3. MAC Blue brown pigment

4. Maybelline chai latte quad (for dark brown -crease and highlight- brow bone shades)

5. VOV liquid eyeliner

6. Lotus herbals kajal

7.Maybelline Colossal volume mascara

8. BeYu concealer

9. Fluffy brush

MAC Blue Brown pigment-

Products used for face :

1. MAC studio fix liquid foundation NC40

2. Chambor silver shadow compact ‘RR2′ shade

3. Colorbar blushes- just earth(contouring), Peachy rose

4. Vega blush brush

5. The Body Shop sponge

Products used for LIPS :

I mixed 2 lipsticks to get the peachy pink shade I wanted to go with the eyes- a nude brownish shade and a brownish pink shade.

1. Lotus herbals lip balm

2. Chambor lip liner ’03′

3. Chambor Silk touch lipstick ‘Silk Woods’

4. Revlon colorburst ‘Rosy Nude’

5. Maybelline watershine lip gloss ‘Beige sensation’

6. Vega lip filler brush

Final look :

Have you used MAC Pigments? Which is your favorite pigment? Let me know your comments by replying below.

Hi everyone!

Continuing with the series of looks and tutorials on latest fall/winter trends,  here is  a tutorial on how to do a simple metallic eye.  This look is about metallic eyes paired with a brown-red  lip color keeping up with the winwhich would look great for an evening event. I recently wore this look for an evening event and it was much appreciated.

Read my post on FALL/WINTER 2010-2011 makeup trends HERE.

Here’s the complete look I put together followed by the tutorial -

EYES

Products used for eyes:

MAC prep+prime

Chambor twist up eye kohl ‘Walnut brown‘

MAC Amberlights eyeshadow (lid color)

Maybelline chai latter quad (dark brown crease color)

Chambor eyeshadow trio ‘MYSTIC’ (highlight color)

VOV liquid eyeliner black

Colorbar I-glide pencil ‘Cocobar’

Maybelline colossal volume mascara

BeYu concealer

STEP 1: PRIMING

I am using MAC prep+prime all over face including eyelids.

STEP 2: BROWN BASE

Apply brown pencil over lid close to lash line and smudge using third finger. This will give a brownish tinge and the metallic shadow will not look too stark. I am using Chambor twist up eye pencil 102 walnut brown.

STEP 3: GOLDEN EYESHADOW (lid color)

Next, apply some golden eyeshadow upto 3/4th part of the lid starting from inner corner moving towards outer corner. I am using MAC Amber Lights eyeshadow.

STEP 4: DARK BROWN EYESHADOW (crease  outer corner, lower lash line)

Now, apply some dark brown eyeshadow on the outer corner forming a V and crease. Take a little above the crease leaving a little space beneath the brows. A simple approach to getting this correctly- visualize an imaginary line joining the outer corner of your eye to the end point of your eyebrows. The eyeshadow should not be applied beyond this line. Some people also use scotch tape to define this line which helps as a guideline in e/s application. Also apply the same brown eyeshadow to the lower lash line about 3/4th of the way starting outwards moving inwards.

I am using dark brown shade from Maybelline chai latte quad.

STEP 5: HIGHLIGHTER (brow bone and inner corner)

Apply light golden highlight color to the brow bone. Apply the same to the inner corner and 1/4th of the way on the lower lash line starting inwards. Applying highlight color to inner corner opens up the eyes and makes them appear brighter.  I am using highlight shade from Chambor eye shadow trio in MYSTIC.

STEP 6: BLENDING

Using a fluffy brush, blend the crease color with the lid color and the highlight color to get a seamless even look. Blend the colors on the lower lash line too.

STEP 7: LINER AND MASCARA

Using black liquid/gel liner, line upper line with a slight wing. Apply black/brown kohl to waterline and finish off with 2 coats of mascara. I am using VOV liquid liner in black, Colorbar pencil in ‘cocobar’ for waterline and Maybelline colossal volume mascara.

After completing eyemakup, apply foundation on face and neck followed by concealer. Blend well.

Completed eye makeup :-

 

Products used for face:

MAC Prep+prime

MAC  Studio fix fluid NC40

MAC sheer pressed powder compact NC 40

Colorbar blushes – Peachy Rose and Just Earth(contouring)

Vega blush brush

BeYu concealer

The Body Shop sponge (for blending foundation)

 

 

Products used for lips :

Revlon colorstay lip liner ‘Coffees’

Chambor truly lasting lipstick ‘Truly brownsugar’

Revlon super lustrous gloss ‘Wrap yourself in Rubies’ (for reddish tinge to match outfit)

Final look :

Hope you enjoyed! Let me know your comments/suggestions by replying below.