'Cosmic Charm' Look

'Cosmic Charm' Look

I had no idea what to do with the two colors (gold and blue) my honey suggested when I asked him what to use. This is what I came up with...after throwing in a few other colors to boot. Although I'm warming up to shimmers and frosts I still prefer my mattes hands down. TGIF!

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base all over my lid up to the brow bone. I also applied MAC Layin Low Paintpot (matte creamy beige) all over my lid and up to my brow bone as my primary base. I also applied MAC Indianwood Paintpot (shimmery gold) on my inner lid as a secondary base.

COLOR:
On the inner lid and inner tear-duct area I applied MAC Naked Lunch Eyeshadow (frosty light pink champagne).
On the middle lid I applied MAC Melon Pigment (frosty golden peach).
Next also on the middle of the lid I applied MAC Blue Cyan Pigment (matte bright blue).
On the outer lid and crease I applied MAC Big T Eyeshadow (shimmery teal blue).
To define the outer V I used NARS China Blue Eyeshadow (matte dark blue).
For blending and highlight I used MUFE #76 Eyeshadow (matte camel).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Wet 'n' Wild Gel Eyeliner in Black.
I lined my lower waterline with L'Oreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black.
I used MAC Chromagraphic Pencil in Process Magenta (matte magenta) on the middle of lower lashline with NARS China Blue Eyeshadow (matte dark blue) on the outer lashline.
I used MAC Haute & Naughty Lash Mascara for my lashes and added MAC #7 false lashes for effect.

Lips:

POLISH:
For my lips I used MAC I Like It Like That Lipstick topped with MAC Lavender Wind Lipglass.

Face:

FINISH:
I prepped my skin with Stila One Step Correct. I used NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe with MUFE Full Cover Concealer in #12 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Dark.
I used MAC Vintage Grape Blush Ombre for my cheeks topped with MAC Petticoat MSF.

Who needs Circle Lens or special effects when I have BIG EYES like these???!!!

'Lavendar Caper' Look

'Lavender Caper' Look

Eyes:

PRIME:
I started off with Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lid up to the brow bone. I also applied MAC Layin' Low Paintpot (matte creamy beige) all over my lid up to my brow bone as my primary base.

COLOR:
On the tear duct and inner lid, I applied MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow (matte ivory).
Next on the lid, I applied Naked Cosmetics Shock Effect #3 Loose Eyeshadow (shimmery green/teal).
On the brow bone to help diffuse the colors I applied Illamasqua Creep Eyeshadow (matte pale lavender).
On the outer lid and crease I applied Inglot #388 Eyeshadow (matte purple).
For blending I also used Smashbox Nude Eyeshadow (matte nude).
For highlight I used MAC Ricepaper Eyeshadow (shimmery champagne).

BROWS:
My brows are filled in with MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Stud.

DEFINE:
I lined my upper lashline with Wet 'n' Wild Creme Eyeliner in Black.
I lined my lower waterline with Loreal HIP Cream Eyeliner in Black.
On my lower lashline I applied MAC Hi-Def Cyan Chromagraphic Pencil.
I used MAC Opulash Mascara for my lashes.

 

Lips:  

POLISH:
Memento Lip Tar and Inglot #541 Lip Gloss.

Face:

FINISH:
I used NARS Sheer Glow Foundation in Tahoe with MUFE Full Cover Concealer in #12 under my eyes. I set with MAC Blot Powder in Dark.
I used MAC Instant Chic Sheertone Blush for my cheeks.

 

 

MAC Chromagraphic Pencils - Thoughts...

MAC Chromagraphic Pencils - Thoughts...

These pencils are a part of a MAC PRO Collection which means they are only available at MAC PRO Stores and on the MAC PRO Website only. Remember of course that you can always call in an order via the 800 number (1-800-866-6464).

From MAC:

Draw on your creativity. The fundamental tool of body art, this pencil's soft, smooth new formula is destined to enhance and invigorate your art. Sketch, outline, doodle, blend - with eight key shades, these are the real score.

A creamy, soft-point pencil ideal for use as a liner, or to outline and define designs. Provides a bold, intensely smooth application with a well-defined, pigment-rich line.

Price: US$14.50, Net Wt.1.36g/0.048 US Oz

These pencils have been long awaited since the beginning of the year but first I encountered these at the Makeup Show in NYC.

They are a follow up to the existing MAC Chromalines which are waterproof colored gel/cream liners. So they are available in the same colors and names as the MAC Chromalines. The colors are basic and include red, yellow, blue, green, purple, orange, white, black. They also threw in the PRO colors Blue Cyan and Process Magenta along with the Nude Story concealer/foundation colors NC15/NW20, NW25/NC30 and NC42/NW35.

These pencils are not meant to be waterproof and are not declared as such. They smudge easily and wear very well but will not stay on the waterline. They do however have good wearing power on the lashline. I love the bright array of colors and the ease of use of the pencil form. They pack a lot of pigment in a couple of swipes. The yellow is the only bothersome one I encountered but it still had decent color payoff.

Overall, if you have been looking for fun colored eye pencils you will love these....but don't expect them to be waterproof like the chromalines.

I got:

Pure White - Whitest white
Landscape Green - Lush bright green
Genuine Orange - Bright orange
Primary Yellow - Bright clean yellow
Hi-Def Cyan - Cyan blue
Process Magenta - Matte magenta

I didn't get the Marine Ultra (Blue), Black Black (black) or Rich Purple (dense purple) because these were not unique/standout colors for me and they can easily be duped. Basic Red (Primary red) would be a good one to get but it is of course not eye safe.