Mint Green Sixties Inspired Eyes- Recreating A Beyoncé Look By Rokael Beauty

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I bookmarked this look to recreate as soon as I saw it. It’s one of the recent looks that Rokael Beauty did for Beyoncé, photographed by Blair Caldwell which you can see below. His looks for her are always incredible but this one stopped me in my tracks. Mint green and sixties inspired, it’s everything I love in a makeup look. If you don’t know, Rokael has his own line of lip products and lashes and they’ve been firmly on my wish list since they were released. The shades and textures look beautiful and the packaging is something special. Check out rokaelbeauty.com to see more. The sixties cut crease is so easy to do with the Lisa Eldridge Seamless Glide Eye Pencils. I used Cinder Smoke as it’s a bit softer than black and topped it with Smoke and Mirrors from the Vega palette. I mixed a few shades for the mint eyes, mine is a bit more saturated but I still loved how it turned out. I used Lisa Eldridge Kitten Flick and Kitten Lash, the perfect liner and mascara for this kind of look. I finished the eyes with a few of the Sweed No Lash- Lash individual false eyelashes. I contoured my lips using two different NYX lip pencils and then added Songbird Gloss Embrace from Lisa Eldridge. The brushes make such a difference for a look like this, the MYKITCO and Spectrum Collections X KJH brushes make a look like this so much easier to achieve. I loved recreating this makeup, trying to find the right shades and wearing my hair a little differently than how I usually would to match the overall aesthetic. It was so much fun, sixties inspired makeup usually has a strong element of playfulness to me and that's one of my favourite things about makeup. 

YSL Beauty Touche Éclat Blur Primer 

Prada Beauty Reveal Skin Optimizing Foundation (LC5)

Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Enhancer (Light/Medium)

Fenty Beauty Match Stix (Amber)

Makeup by Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light)

NYX Professional Makeup Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen (Ash Brown)

West Barn Co. Soap Brows Extra Strong Hold

Lisa Eldridge Seamless Glide Eye Pencil (Cinder Smoke)

Lisa Eldridge Vega Eyeshadow Palette (Smoke and Mirrors)

By Beauty Bay Pastels Palette (Daze) (limited edition, similar here) 

Morphe x Nyane Palette (Yung Metsi) (limited edition, similar here)

Hindash Cosmetics Beautopsy Palette (Lines)

Lisa Eldridge Kitten Flick Liquid Eyeliner

Lisa Eldridge Kitten Lash Mascara

Victoria Beckham Beauty Instant Brightening Waterline Pencil

Hindash Cosmetics Color Fluid (Heartist) 

Lisa Eldridge Elevated Glow Highlighter (Pink Moon)

Unleashia Glitterpedia Eye Palette No. 4 All of Lavender Fog (Mauve Pink) 

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Dark Spots Concealer + Serum (Light Cool 20)

Lancôme Le Stylo Waterproof (02 Noir Intense) 

Kiss Strip Lash Adhesive

Sweed Beauty X Nikki Makeup No Lash Lash 

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Liner (Nude Truffle)

NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lip Liner (Brooklyn Thorn) 

Lisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss (Songbird)

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 

MAC Fix+ Stay Over Spray 

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Skin CC+ Skin Perfecting Brush (discontinued, similar here)

Zoeva 128 Cream Cheek Brush (discontinued, similar here) 

Spectrum Collections X KJH 08 (powder), 13 (eye blending), 18 (lips), 21 (eyes) 

Sephora Collection Pro Airbrush Concealer 57 Brush

Lisa Eldridge Seamless Blend Brush (No. 15) 

MYKITCO Pro 1.24 My Mini Smudge 

Lancôme X Louvre Brush (limited edition, similar here) 

West Barn Co. The Brow Brush 

Half Magic Beauty Adornment Tweezers

Surratt Beauty Relevée Eyelash Curler

Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I'd love to know what you think of this look, would you wear it or are there any elements of it you'd wear? If there are any specific product reviews you would like to see from me please let me know. If you'd like to support my work as a Content Creator, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee. 

Emma x

Strawberry Letter 23- Moondust Eyes and Prada Lips

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This look is from February as I'm a bit behind with my blog posts. I've been trying to write a corresponding post for every makeup application video I film. I wanted to take close-up photos of the makeup so that you can see the end result as well as the application. I had just received this palette and lipstick in press drops and I was so excited to try both. 

I was taken with this lipstick as soon as I saw it at the Prada Beauty counter. It’s such a happy, strawberry, summer red. I wanted to base the whole look around the lipstick but I also wanted to try out the Moondust Eyeshadow Palette so I just decided to go for it. I loved how this look turned out, three of my favourite things combined, wet look eyeshadow, a little cat eye and red lips. 

The Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadows have been around for years but in the past year or two, they have had a resurgence mainly due to the virality of the shade Space Cowboy. I don't own that particular shade but a couple of years ago when they were repackaged I was sent the shade Lithium which is a beautiful cool brown. It's not as versatile as Space Cowboy but it's a great one and done wet-look eyeshadow. I was never tempted by Space Cowboy mainly because I have my collection of Bodyography Glitter Pigments which I love and they have always scratched my wet-look eyeshadow itch. Coincidentally, a couple of weeks before I received the Moondust Palette, I bought my second Moondust single eyeshadow in the shade Solstice (which you can see here). Last Year Urban Decay released two Limited Edition Moondust Quads, Space Rider and Galactic Cowgirl. I was sent the latter and even though Space Cowboy is in the Space Rider palette, I prefer the shades in the one I was sent. For some reason these palettes are Limited Edition and I can only find Space Rider on Millies and Galactic Cowgirl on Boots. I think they should be permanent considering the popularity of the Moondust formula. It seems like a mistake for Urban Decay to not make them a part of the permanent collection. All that to say, if they interest you and you can find them somewhere that ships to you, be aware that they are limited edition and may be gone soon. Although there are similar shades to most of the ones in the palettes in the single Moondust range. 

I did a wash of the Moondust shade Cosmic Cowgirl and then a thin winged liner just on the outer corner. Even though I was pairing glitter eyeshadow, liner and red lipstick, I wanted it to not be too much. I hope you like the look! 

*Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Primer

*Prada Beauty Reveal Skin Foundation (LC5)

Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector (Light/Medium)

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick (Amber)

Makeup By Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light)

NYX Professional Makeup Lift & Snatch! Brow Tint Pen (Ash Brown)

West Barn Co. Prep Mist

West Barn Co. Soap Brows Extra Strong Hold 

*Urban Decay Naked X Robin Eisenberg Palette (Moonsand, Solar Storm) 

*Urban Decay Moondust Palette (Cosmic Cowgirl) 

*Surratt Auto-Graphique Liner (Chat Noir) 

*Sweed Cloud Mascara 

Victoria Beckham Beauty Instant Brightening Waterline Pencil 

*Unleashia Glitterpedia Eye Palette (04 All of Lavender Fog) via Stylevana

Givenchy Beauty Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer (N95) 

Finding Ferdinand X Kackie Reviews Beauty Summer Abroad Cream Blush (Latte, Au Lait)

NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil (Ash Brown) 

*Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 

*Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick (R26 Lava) 

*IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe #7 Brush 

MYKITCO 0.6 My Flawless Contour (blush)

MYKITCO 1.29 My Sheer Blender

Rebeluna R24 Small Pencil Brush (lower lash line)

Rebeluna R08 Domed Concealer Buffer Brush (concealer) 

Spectrum Collections X KJH 08 (powder) 

West Barn Co. The Brow Brush

Surratt Relevée Eyelash Curler 

Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I'd love to know what you think of this look, would you wear it or are there any elements of it you'd wear? If there are any specific product reviews you would like to see from me please let me know. If you'd like to support my work as a Content Creator, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee. 

Emma x

Silver Dagger- Prada Beauty Eyes and Lips

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A couple of months ago I was sent a press drop of one of the Prada Beauty Dimensions Eyeshadow Palettes. The palette name is 02 Profusion which as you can see has the most amazing colour story with a pop of chartreuse yellow. It’s based on a print from the Prada house archive and contains four different finishes- satin, soft matte, hyper matte and mega foil. I also have a swatching video of the palette so you can see the detail close up. I wanted to do quite a simple look so that I could get a feel for the eyeshadow formula. I used the silver mega foil formula and the mink satin formula and they are so creamy and easy to work with, I have included the application video of this look below so you can see just how easily they apply and blend out. There are six palettes, each with a bright pop of colour alongside some gorgeous neutrals. 

On my lips, I used the Prada Beauty Hyper Matte lipstick that I bought a couple of months ago from Selfridges. I've been sent a couple of these lipsticks too but the shade I bought is B01 Argile. It had my heart from the moment I saw it last year when Prada Beauty first launched. It's a beautiful light neutral shade that almost has some grey to it. I've seen this shade on various skin tones and it looks great on everyone. It's a matte formula but I like to wear it over a lip balm too for a more sheer and hydrating finish. If you're near a Prada Beauty counter, I highly recommend checking out these lipsticks in person because the formulas are beautiful and there are some really unique shades. 

I’ve been wanting to use these Bakeup Beauty Daggers again and I thought this would be the perfect look, using them almost as bottom eyelashes paired with the silver eyelids. I'm also wearing the Prada Foundation which has quickly become one of my favourite base products. I've been using it for four months now and I absolutely love it. I'm planning on doing a full review as I know it's been one of the most popular foundation launches of the last year. I'll take before and after photos and compare the shade to my other base products for reference. I hope you enjoy seeing the makeup and products up close in the photos below!

*Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Primer 

*Prada Beauty Reveal Skin Foundation (LC5) 

Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector (Light/Medium) 

Fenty Beauty Match Stix (Amber) 

Makeup By Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light) 

NYX Professional Makeup Lift & Snatch! Brow Pen (Ash Brown) 

West Barn Co. Prep Mist

West Barn Co. Soap Brows Extra Strong Hold 

*Prada Beauty Dimensions Eyeshadow Palette (02 Profusion) 

*Urban Decay Naked X Robin Eisenberg Palette (Moonsand) 

*Sweed Cloud Mascara 

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Serum Concealer (Light)

Victoria Beckham Beauty Instant Brightening Waterline Pencil 

*Bakeup Beauty Daggers & Dots Playcard 

*Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 

Pat McGrath Divine Blush (Fleurtatious) 

Nabla Skin Glazing Powder (Ozone) 

*YSL Beauty Nu Dewy Setting Spray

*Sweed Lip Liner (Barely There)

Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick (B01 Argile)

*IT Cosmetics Heavenly Skin Brush 

Zoeva 128 Cream Cheek Brush 

Zoeva 228 Luxe Crease Brush 

Zoeva Luxe Pencil Brush 

MYKITCO Pro 1.15 My Blending Shadow (Large) 

Spectrum Collections x KJH 02 

Real Techniques 200 Oval Shadow Brush 

Real Techniques Setting Brush 

West Barn Co. The Brow Brush 

Surratt Relevée Eyelash Curler 

Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I'd love to know what you think of this look, would you wear it or are there any elements of it you'd wear? If there are any specific product reviews you would like to see from me please let me know. If you'd like to support my work as a Content Creator, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee. 

Emma x

Ballet Pink Makeup Look

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I've been wanting to do a Ballerina Pink makeup look for a long time. I wanted to base it on the Ballerina in the music video for George Harrison's cover of Got My Mind Set On You from 1987. My dad had it recorded on a VHS when we were kids and we'd watch it over and over. I made a video for Instagram about the inspiration behind this look if you're interested in watching it. I have also wanted to try Douyin makeup so I decided to add some elements of that including aegyo-sal (baby eye fat), a technique where you contour under your eyes to make them seem more youthful, and doll-like. There is usually a thin liquid liner and some glitter as well as prominent blush and plump, glossy lips. I wanted the look to be quite fresh with soft cool tones pinks and glitter to accentuate my eyes. I’ve never worn a monochromatic cool pink look before so it was really fun to try. 

I started with the Prada Reveal Foundation as it has more of a soft matte finish and seeing as many of the elements would involve glowy, glitter and glossy textures, I thought a slightly more matte base would be better for balance. It's also an excellent shade match for when I wear my hair up. I used two of the Danessa Myricks Colorfix Mattes, Latte and Lift, mixed together to make the perfect cool-toned ballerina pink as my eye base. Then I applied some shades from the Unleashia Glitterpedia Palette in All of the Lavender and Fog as it has some beautiful soft shades and iridescent glitters. I had to add some of the Half Magic Glitterpuck on top as it's such a beautiful wet-look pink glitter topper. I applied a thin line of the Surratt Auto-Graphique Liner just on the outer half of my upper eyelid and lined my upper waterline to give the appearance of a fuller lash line. I used the Sweed Satin Kohl Eye Pencil in the shade Bright on my waterline for some extra brightness and finished the eyes with some glitter on my inner corner, a tiny Half Magic Face Pearl on my outer corner and two coats of the incredible Sweed Pro Lash Lift Mascara in Dark Brown which I've been absolutely loving.

I used several shades on my cheeks to achieve this cool pink blush. Firstly, I used the shades XOXO and Tease from the Danessa Myricks Dewy Cheek and Lip Palette, then Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in the shade Encourage, some of the Colorfix concoction I used on my eyes and finally the Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush. I used the KJH.Brand Hyper Shine High Lite Kit in Lite Pink to add some glow to my cheekbones and a few other areas for that ethereal look. 

I finished the look using the double gloss trend I saw recently on the Fenty Beauty Instagram account. I used the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment in Ribbon and followed it with the Lancôme Juicy Tubes in the shade Miracle as it's that perfect Y2K sparkly pink gloss. 

I loved creating and wearing this look as it's something I haven't tried before. It feels like the perfect makeup look for Spring as it's so fresh and radiant and a total juxtaposition from the deeper, darker shades we can gravitate towards in the Winter. It's a look that anyone can wear, even if you're not used to wearing pink, you can choose a shade of pink that works for your skin tone. For some people, it may be a warmer pink or something fuchsia or magenta. It's the monochromatic element that I find makes it easier to wear as it's much more cohesive. Would you wear this look? 

Vieve Skin Nova Instant Radiance Primer

*Prada Beauty Reveal Foundation (LC5)

Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector (Light/Medium)

Fenty Beauty Match Stix (Amber)

Makeup By Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light)

NYX Professional Makeup Lift & Snatch! Brow Pen (Ash Brown)

West Barn Co. Prep Mist

West Barn Co. Soap Brows Extra Strong Hold 

Danessa Myricks Colorfix Mattes (Latte, Lift)

Danessa Myricks Dewy Cheek & Lip Palette (Dew It Flirty) 

*Urban Decay Naked X Robin Eisenberg Palette (Moonsand) 

NYX Cosmetics Micro Brow Pencil (Ash Brown) 

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Pencil (Mauve) 

Half Magic Beauty Glitterpuck Pressed Fairy Dust (Dopamine Sparkle) 

*Unleashia Glitterpedia Eye Palette No. 4 All of Lavender Fog 

(Soft Lavender, Iris, Lavender Quartz, Plum Brown, Mauve Pink) via Stylevana

*Sweed Beauty Pro Lash Lift Mascara (Dark Brown) 

*Sweed Beauty Satin Kohl Eye Pencil (Bright)

Givenchy Beauty Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer (N95) 

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (Encourage) 

KJH.Brand Hyper Shine High Lite Kit (Lite Pink) 

Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment (Ribbon) 

*Lancôme Juicy Tubes (Miracle) 

*Surratt Auto-Graphique Liner (Chat Noir) 

Half Magic Beauty Face Pearls (Classic Iridescent) 

Dior Beauty Backstage Rosy Glow Blush (001 Pink) 

Lisa Eldridge Skin and Makeup Enhancing Mist 

*IT Cosmetics CC+ Skin Perfecting Brush

Spectrum Collections X KJH 05

Spectrum Collections X KJH 08

Spectrum Collections X KJH 15

Spectrum Collections X KJH 21

MYKITCO 1.29 My Sheer Blender

MYKITCO 1.2 My Blending Shadow Small

MYKITCO Pro 1.15 My Blending Shadow Large

MYKITCO Pro 1.24 My Mini Smudge

Rebeluna R08 Domed Concealer Buffer Brush 

Rebeluna R24 Small Pencil Brush 

Rebeluna R28 Flat Shader/ Blender Brush

Zoeva 128 Cream Cheek Brush

Zoeva 228 Luxe Crease Brush 

KJH.Brand No. 1 Brush 

Half Magic Beauty Pyramid Eyeshadow Brush 

West Barn Co. The Brow Brush

Surratt Relevée Eyelash Curler

Half Magic Beauty Adornment Tweezers 

Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I hope you found it to be informative. If there are any specific product reviews you would like to see from me please let me know. If you'd like to support my work as a Content Creator, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee. 

Emma x