I love color- from bright pink nail polish, to a smoky purple eye, to a vibrant red lip- but there's something about a nude and beige makeup look that feels so comfortable and brings out a sort of "prettiness" in everyone. Nude colors, or neutrals as they are otherwise called, are colors that resemble different skin tones and shades that compliment your existing skin tone, enhancing your existing features to create that "no makeup" makeup look. It's an easy way to put together a look without the guess work of what color goes with what, and using neutral colors are great for a put together, on the go look for those busy moms out there. I feel you ladies- a toddler that won't sit still and the infant that screams at your feet, begging to be picked up, all while you're trying desperately to put some kind of makeup on to hide the sleepless night you thought would never end! And if you're not a mom, well, just wait, your turn will come ;) Here are my top picks for neutrals: Eyes When using neutrals on the eye, think soft earth tones and the varying shades of skin tones that we see all around us. Browns to use in the crease to create depth in the eyes and cool tone shimmers to highlight the brows and inner tear ducts to make your eyes pop and appear larger. Makeup Geek Eyeshadows in Creme Brûlée, Cocoa Bear, Beaches & Cream, and Vanilla Bean Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Cheeks When using neutrals, coral and bronzy colors for the cheeks are great at adding color and also to sculpt the cheekbones. Lips Nude lips doesn't necessarily mean no color- think of it as your lips, but better! You can enhance your natural skin color by wearing a lip color 1 to 2 shades darker than your natural skin shade, or make a bold move with a darker earthy tone color for a more dramatic look. I love, love, LOVE nudes!! Flattering on any skin type, color, and face shape- it really is the universal go to look for fool proof, no brainer, beautiful makeup. It's also a great way to incorporate a bright color against a neutral backdrop. So when in doubt, just stay in the nude ;)
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It's Friday, y'all! And that means another product spotlight on one of my favorite products of all time. This weeks honorary mention goes to my ever faithful and oh so loved NYX Stay Matte Not Flat Powder Foundation. This powder is so versatile and great on all skin types. An added bonus is that it's Talc free, which is a common ingredient in face powders that can be brutal on dry skin, so even my super dry girls out there who suffer from dehydrated skin like me can wear it! This powder foundation works to minimize shine and take away the "wet" look that some foundations can leave, but does not leave you looking flat like some other matte powders. It also works great on its own without liquid foundation-just remember to use a primer to make your look last extra long! This powder leaves a sort of sheen on the skin that gives life to your skin, allowing your makeup to look natural but with added coverage. It's kinda hard to explain but take my word for it-it's amazing! NYX offers an array of 16 colors - from the lightest in Ivory to the deepest shades in Deep Dark, with great choices of both cool and warm undertones (to find out your skin undertone, check out my post Never Wear the Wrong Foundation Color Again!) The compact includes a sponge pad for application, which I love to use for quick touch ups throughout the day. But I really like to apply it with my E.l.f Powder Brush: All in all, I absolutely recommend this powder foundation to everyone, especially as a great alternative to the popular high end MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation. Its a third of the price, does not dry out the skin, and leaves a beautiful sheen on the skin. What more is there to love?! Hope you try out and see for yourself and let me know what you think!
I had to replace my face powder last week and as I browsed through the endless aisles of beauty galore at my local Ulta, I stumbled upon the NYX display and picked up a long time favorite that I hadn't used in a while since I've been trying out new products. Once I applied it, I instantly remembered why I fell in love with it in the first place! It's the NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation. I picked up two shades, 02 Nude, a color 2 shades lighter for a highlight to set my under eye concealer, and 07 Medium Beige for my regular face powder. It can be worn alone on top of moisturizer or face primer, or as an extra coverage setting powder on top of foundation, which is what I do. The coverage is very comparable to MAC's Studio Fix Powder, but without the hefty price tag (MAC- $27, NYX-$9.99) The MAC powder gives a very matte finish (which can be very drying on dry skin) but the NYX leaves the skin with a natural sheen, even skin tone, and is not drying, which I love since I have very dry skin! I definitely give it a 5 star rating and recommend it to all my beauty inquirers. |
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When I'm not spending way too much time getting ready or drooling over the newest beauty product, I'm a stay at home mom of a rambunctious 4 year old boy, a sweet baby girl we lovingly call "sissy", and a wife to my high school sweetheart. Archives
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