So! You have no idea, but I’ve been studying makeup like crazy in an attempts to actually understand application and products (instead of my usual “throw it on my face and hope for the best” technique) and will feature makeup more regularly here on Daily Polish. But never fear, I could never turn my back on my nail polish obsession, I just love makeup and want to attempt to be better at it (and if I’m showing it off on here…I have to be!).
Today I didn’t really want to put a lot of effort into my makeup and wear a lot of product, I’ve been wearing a full face of makeup everyday since Thursday so I wanted to keep it light, keep it simple. I was going bookshopping and then out to lunch and the weather is (surprisingly) nice outside.
I went for my new standard primer, Daniel Sandler’s Retexturizing Face Primer. I like that it’s SPF20, thin but with a good silicone base to prevent the makeup from sinking into my pores and to create the illusion of smoothness on my face. I used my favourite tinted moisturiser, By Terry’s Eclat de Rose because it makes my skin look nice and it feels nice on (very light!). I also used By Terry’s VIP undereye light reflecting concealer (since I’m not one of those people gifted with zero undereye bags or dark circles…lucky people!). I used Estee Lauder’s liquid eyeliner in Silver Zinc (from the limited edition Fall 2011 Modern Mercury collection – I love that it’s more of an antique gold than actually silver!) and NARS Night Star eyeshadow (one of my go to shimmery neutral colours, just adds some shimmer without any real colour). For my lips I went with By Terry’s Lacque de Rose in Rose Peche (a bit of an orangey pink that just looks nice and natural on me thankfully!) to make them look a bit more interesting than plain bare lips.
I wasn’t that fussed about concealer or making anything look perfect, it was just about evening out my skintone and giving my eyes some colour and shine to my lips. I’ve been wearing so much makeup all week that I wanted to keep everything really light and not be concerned about covering every imperfection. I wore tinted moisturiser and let the natural redness in my cheeks come through instead of covering it with foundation and concealer (and then going over it afterwards with a liquid blush).
Maybe not the most innovative of looks but I quite like it!
(I don’t have the best light in my flat….and any real idea how to take these pictures yet!)
It's so nice to see your pretty face.
I like your makeup look. It is so soft and blended out and beautifully enhances your features.
I am featuring a little makeup here and there, too. I love the stuff but I am no guru.
Has anyone told you that you look a little like Alex Kingston?
No! That's so flattering, I love her!! Makeup pictures seem so much scarier than just your hand!
I am far from a guru, I have been studying videos for weeks now trying to get the hang of it!
xo
Sara
Seriously, you're adorable and the first thing that popped in my head was you look a little like Tori Amos. Which is a total compliment! <3
The makeup here looks soft and natural and your face looks beautiful and glowy.
You are ridiculously kind!!! I am a HUGE Tori fan, she is a beautiful woman. I definitely was trying to go for natural…but better!
xo
Sara
Beautiful, natural look. Love it! And I totally see the Tori Amos resemblance!
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You look so pretty! I love your natural makeup!
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Your colors are lovely. I tend toward the same sort of soft shades when I want to go natural. My makeup seems to fall into two categories: Me, only better and off-duty burlesque queen.
I've opted for the latter today.
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looks very nice and pretty.