Something a little more vibrant and cheerful this Sunday, before the Monday Blues kick in. This look mainly features the Urban Decay NAKED Palette which I have been using regularly but haven’t had the chance to capture a proper, decent photo off.
You can simply change the lip colour to accommodate your desired look. Use a warm coral-nude lipstick for a more muted finish or a bright red lipstick for a more sophisticated, evening look.
Everything is the same for the look below except the lips (and hair – I seriously need a hair cut tho). I am using MAC Amplified Lipstick in Heartless with MAC Lipglass in Wicked Ways on top. I was experimenting this look for one of my bride-to-be clients as she wanted something a little stronger and different.
For face: I am using Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse and Face Architect Illuminating Moisture Fluid Foundation for today. Before I set my foundation with a Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte, I conceal my dark circles and spots with Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage. Finish off by lightly dusting on MAC Truth & Light Magically Cool Liquid Powder for a more polished, radiant complexion.
For eyes: I applied Urban Decay Primer Potion all over my lids, followed by Virgin as a base. Naked was used all over the lids up to the crease. I further enhanced my eyes by adding a touch of Buck on the outer corners of my eyes. Finish off with a black liquid eyeliner for modern and clean-looking eyes. I have chosen a light brown shade for the lower half of my lash line, this will keep the look more natural.
For lips: Prepped my lips with a lip balm before I even started my foundation routine. This helps to moisturize my lips, making them smooth and ready for lipstick application by the time I reach this stage. I applied Toxic Tale directly from the bullet onto my lips and define it with a lip brush. Then, I used a lip pencil to give my lips the perfect frame. Remember to blend the lip pencil and lipstick together.
Thank you for reading and have a wonderful Sunday ahead of you.
Products Used
Face
Shu Uemura UV Under Base Mousse
Shu Uemura Face Architect Illuminating Moisture Fluid Foundation
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage
Shu Uemura Face Powder Matte
MAC Magically Cool Liquid Powder in Truth & Light
Eyes
Make Up Store Tri Brow Colour
Benefit Speed Brow
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay NAKED Palette (Virgin, Naked & Bucked)
Chanel Le Crayon Khol in Clair
Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes in 24L
Benefit Magic Ink Jet-Black Liquid Eyeliner
Diorshow Extase Mascara
MAC False Eyelashes in #4
Cheeks
MAC Matte Blush in Bite Of An Apple
Lips
La Mer The Lip Balm
Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip in 18C
MAC Satin Lipstick in Toxic Tale
So Pretty!!! I Love Toxic Tale on you. I should have gotten it but decided not to last minute!!! Hehe!! And, the look with the red lipstick is very sophisticated and polished..
I thought Toxic Tale is a little too shocking tho..
Thank you Lin =)
You look really good with red lips!!!
Thank you Farah =)
Pretty looks! Wanted to ask, what brush do you use to apply blush as my brush applies waaayy too much! Thanks
Thank you Jenni..
I usually use Shu Uemura 20 Pony and have recently discovered MAC 109!!
Voila, red lips for instant glamour; You look fabulous in grown up red ( Everywoman has a signature red, my motto ). Toxic Tale may be the one for you.
Maybe you need to write a post about all the reds you have, with pictures, then your reader could tell you whether warm red or cool red suits you better. We are nosey people keen to help you to find “the one”.
I totally agree with you David..
Every woman should wear red!!
Looking into the “Red Lips” post you suggested =)
Thank you!!
My personal favorite would be the first look, though. The second one looks kind of vavavoom for my taste. And red lips doesn’t really go well with my skin color. But it looks good on you, Joeylove! =)
Thank you hun!!
Personally, I like the look with Toxic Tale too..
Hi joey you look gorgeous with bold red lips!
I need your help… I’m thinking of buying my friend a bold red lipstick for her 30th bday… and I need recommendations! her skin tone is rather like yours, can you recommend some red lipsticks that you like? Mac toxic tale is no longer available at mac stores right??
appreciate your help!
Hi Jayie,
Thank you for your comment..
Here are a few reds I love;-
1) NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Red Square, photo of me wearing it here > Australia’s Adventures: Day 5 – Wallabies, Koalas & The Penguin Parade
2) MAC Amplified Lipstick in Heartless with MAC Lipglass in Wicked Ways – pictured above
3) MAC Lustre Lipstick in Viva Glam Cyndi with MAC Lipglass in Viva Glam Cyndi, pictured here > We Love Weekends
4) Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 72
5) Bobbi Brown Lip Colour in Hollywood Red 94
Hope this helps =)
Toxic Tale should be out of stock by now..
hi Joey thanks for the list!! it’s really helpful!
You are most welcome Jayie =)