By Allison, CN Supplies Coordinator & Natural Makeup Enthusiast
I hope you enjoyed our first makeup blog last month. This time, we have a more bold look for you and we got creative with how we use the products - multi-functional, if you will!
(Disclaimer: I am an enthusiast, not an expert!)
Apply a primer (or moisturizer) to clean skin
I used a drugstore primer that works for my skin, but we have Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Brightening Facial Primer. This formula has royal jelly and green tea leaf extract which are great for acne prone.
While the primer/moisturizer absorbs, apply concealer to eyelids and set it with a setting powder.
I used the Ere Perez pot concealer and followed up with a setting powder.
Fill brows with brow pencil.
I filled my brows using medium pressure strokes of the Jane Iredale Precision Pencil in Soft Black, making sure to give structure to the edges of the brow and fill in gaps within.
If you end up with something too dark, comb through brows using a spoolie brush or run a cotton swab over the dark parts.
Give brows hold by combing through with a brow gel.
I topped my brows with the Ere Perez Aloe Gel Clear Lash & Brow Mascara, so they hold their shape throughout the day.
Use an angle brush, water, and eyeshadow to create a winged liner effect on the upper lid and lash line.
I used the Jane Iredale Blue Hour Palette. I dipped my angle brush in water; then into the medium shade (a sparkly midnight blue). Then, I dragged the brush across my upper lash line and lid to create a wing. I always use an eye makeup remover and cotton swab to clean up any imperfections.
Note for beginners: start about halfway across your eyelid, pressing the brush along your upper lash line, dragging it to the outer corner of your eye. Then, re-product the brush and start dragging from the outer corner of your eye - at an angle - toward the end of your eyebrow. Drag out as far as you prefer, and then bring the shadow back to meet your lash line. Repeat until desired shape and opaqueness is achieved.
Use the same angle brush, water, and eyeshadow to line the bottom lash line.
I again used the Jane Iredale Blue Hour Palette - angle brush → water → midnight blue shadow. Starting at the outer corner, I applied the shadow to the lower lash line, making sure to connect it to the base of the wing at the outer corner. I only brought the shadow/liner to about halfway across my lower lash line - this is mostly preference because I like to leave the inner surfaces for lighter colors.
Follow up with a concealer along the edges to create a crisper and brighter transition or smoke out the edges using a clean fluffy eyeshadow brush.
Apply a lighter colored eyeshadow.
I used Fat and the Moon Highlighter in Beam. I applied it to my eyelid, from the inner corner to the wing, using my finger. I also applied it slightly above my natural crease. I chose the midnight blue and lit because they capture a frosty wintery vibe. The Fat and the Moon highlighters are both face and eye-safe, so they are a versatile product for your collection.
You could definitely use the lightest shade from the Blue Hour Palette. It’s a beautiful shade of shimmery lavender - it just didn’t look super flattering on my skin tone.
Apply Mascara
I used the Ere Perez Natural Almond Mascara in Black on my upper lashes and the Dr. Hauschka Defining Mascara in Blue on my lower lashes.
For those who prefer waterproof mascara, we have the Ere Perez Avocado Waterproof Mascara.
Clean up eyeshadow fallout using makeup remover
I used Sweet Almond Oil on a cotton swab to wipe away any particles that had fallen on my cheeks. I followed that with a little micellar water to remove the oily residue. You need to clean the oily residue because it will prevent the concealer from holding on to the skin when it is applied.
Apply concealer.
I again used the Ere Perez Pot concealer in Latte. Using my finger, I tapped the concealer under my eyes, on the edges of my nostrils, and along my chin because those are the places where I need coverage. Then, I used a damp beauty sponge to press and blend the concealer into my skin.
Apply the concealer wherever you feel you need more coverage.
For fuller coverage, apply and blend one coat; let it dry down; then apply and blend another coat.
Apply foundation.
I used the Jane Iredale PurePressed Foundation Powder in Warm Sienna
Using a fluffy powder brush, I applied the foundation all over my face, making sure to get substantial coverage to the places where you applied concealer. I, then, used a very damp beauty sponge and pressed the powder into my skin - this helps the minerals in the foundation blend into the skin, resulting in more coverage with a natural finish.
If you have setting spray, feel free to mist that over your face and then press the powder into your skin using a damp sponge.
Apply bronzer.
I used the Jane Iredale Bronzer in So-Bronze 2. I applied it under my cheekbones and along the bottom side of my jawline. Admittedly, I used this powder as a contour (which is traditionally cool toned), despite it being a little on the warmer side.
The main logic here is that darker shades, regardless of their tone, bring areas back in space and lighter shades act to bring areas forward in space.
Any cool toned shade of the jane iredale powder would work as well - you just want it to be a few shades darker than your skin tone.
Apply highlighter to cheekbones.
Again, I used Fat and the Moon Highlighter in Beam to highlight the upper half of my cheekbones.
This will bring the area forward in space while also creating a glowy, shimmery cast that catches the light!
Line the lips and blot the excess. Stay with me here; it’s going to look odd for a minute!
I went in with the Ere Perez Jojoba Eye Pencil in Agate starting with an outline of the lips and subsequently filling in the whole lip with the liner. Next, I used a tissue to very gently blot the excess.
Note: generally speaking, products that are eye-safe are also safe to use on lips and face.
Apply the eyeshadow to lips. Yes, I said that!
I took the medium shade from the Blue Hour Palette and applied it to my lips using a dense eyeshadow brush.
Now, this will not work with every liner shadow combination, but it works with most of Ere Perez pencils because they are so moist from the jojoba oil.
There you have it folks, a wintery slightly goth makeup look!