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The Daily Face - April 23, 2012 - Purple Haze

under eyes: Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in 325

eye liner: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

eyeshadow: NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Jolie Poupee

eye brows: MAC Brow Pencil in Fling

eye lashes: MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara

lips: NARS Sheer Lipstick in Dolce Vita

I used to hate purple in general as a color, but in the past year I’ve really opened up to it in makeup.  I still can’t bring myself to wear anything purple, but this is a simple way I can incorporate the color into my personal color palette.

First I applied the shimmery purple shade in the NARS Eyeshadow Duo to the lid from lashline to crease.  Apply this shadow generously, don’t be afraid to go really purple.  Blend the pigment slightly above the crease.

Next I applied Blacktrack in a 60’s cat eye style.  The black winged liner will help to balance the purple shadow so it looks like you’re making a retro choice (instead of looking like you just escaped from a psych ward and your first stop was Sephora).

If the purple shadow still feels too intense after you’ve applied your liner try blending a grey shadow into the crease.  Grey tones mute bright colors.

I applied a little bit of liner into my lower lashline on the outer edges.

Last, I finished the look with Mascara and NARS Dolce Vita Lipstick

The Daily Face - April 19, 2012 - What’s in My Makeup Bag

I have a lot of makeup, it’s no secret, but on a regular basis I actually wear very little.  I have a very small makeup bag (one of those silver lame zipper pouches from American Apparel), which fits everything I need for any occasion, formal, laid back, or even vacation.  This is a list of what I keep in that bag. 

1. NARS Brush #12

2. MAC Brush #263

3. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Jungle Red

4. NARS Eye Shadow Duo in Bellissima

5. MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

6. Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in #225

7. Benefit Moon Beam

8. Tweezerman Eyelash Curler

9. NARS Semi Matte Lipstick in Heatwave

10. NARS Sheer Lipstick in Dolce Vita

11. Tweezerman Tweezers

12. MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Fling

13. Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara

The Daily Face - April 18, 2012 - Natural Green

under eyes: NARS Eyeliner Pen

eye liner: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

eyeshadow: MAC Eye Shadow in Club, MAC Pigment Powder in Golden Olive

eye brows: MAC Brow Pencil in Fling

eye lashes: MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara

For this look I started by applying Club shadow to the lid from lashline to crease.  Club is an odd color because it looks brown from some angles and olive green from others.  This dual tone gives it a lot of dimension, making it a great single color on the lid.

Next I applied NARS Eyeliner Pen to the top lid from inner to outer corner, winging slightly at the outer corner.  I also applied liner into the bottom lashes on the outer corner of the eye.

Last I applied Golden Olive pigment to the lower lash line from inner to outer corner and finished everything off with mascara.

The Daily Face - April 16, 2012 - Matte

under eyes: Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in 325

eye liner: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

eyeshadow: MAC Eye Shadow in Brule, MAC Eyeshadow in Haux

eye brows: MAC Brow Pencil in Fling

eye lashes: MAC Haute & Naughty Mascara

lips: Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss in Sour Cherry

For this look I used an all matte eye paired with a super shiny lip.  First I applied Brule shadow to the lid from the lashline to crease.

Next I applied Haux shadow (a neutral plum-brown) along the eye socket bone above the crease.  If you look at the photo below notice how there is no pigment in the actually crease, but rather slightly above it and blended upward.

Then I applied Blacktrack to the inner rim of the top lid, as well as to the lid itself, in a small cat eye.  I also added a touch of the Haux shadow under my lower lashline.

Last, I finished the look with Tom Ford Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss in Sour Cherry and plenty of mascara.

The Daily Face - April 12, 2012 - My Skin Care Routine

1. Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash/Miessence Rejuvenating Cleanser + Clarisonic Mia

2. Miessence Probiotic Skin Brightener

3. Miessence Balancing Skin Conditioner

4. Jurlique JoJoba Carrier Oil

A lot of readers have asked about my skin care routine so here it is! 

First some basic facts:

- My skin tends to be dry

- Aside from the Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash I use only organic face products

- I don’t wear any foundation

- I don’t use makeup remover

- I drink a lot of water and eat a lot of vegetables

Since my skin is on the dry side I only use the Oil-Free Acne wash a few times a week, otherwise I use organic Miessence face cleanser.  When I wash my face I use the Clarisonic Mia with the Delicate Brush, which is basically like one of those sonicare toothbrushes, but for your face! After washing, I use Miessence Probiotic Skin Brightener and then the Balancing Skin Conditioner.  I use straight Jojoba Oil as moisturizer.  Jojoba oil is lightweight and won’t clog your pores.

If your skin is oily, using oil as moisturizer probably isn’t the best thing for you.  I highly recommend all the Miessence products, if your trying to go organic with your skin care.  Unfortunately organic skin care is very expensive.  It’s unfortunate that the price point makes it difficult for most people to buy.  It’s a stretch for me too, but ultimately I would rather be putting purer products on my skin. 

Also, never underestimate the power of genetics.  I am extremely lucky that good skin runs in my family.  A lot of complexion problems are genetic and can’t be totally avoided, however there are things you can do to greatly improve the quality of your skin, like change your diet.  You would be amazing how many people achieve clearer skin after they start eating better and drinking more water.  Remember, much of what you put into your body exits through the skin!

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The Daily Face - January 30, 2012 

under eyes: Make Up For Ever HD Concealer in 325

eyeliner: NARS Liquid Eye Pen in Black

eye shadow: MAC Eyeshadow in Copperplate

eye brows: MAC Eyebrow Pencil in Fling

eye lashes: Lancome Hypnose Drama

cheeks: MAC Color Cream Base in Improper Copper

If you are a makeup wearer it’s a good idea to invest in a matte gray eyeshadow.  It seems like a weird color, but it’s a pretty multipurpose shade.  You can use it with bright eyeshadows to tone them down or they can be used alone, like I did with this look.

Here I applied MAC Copperplate to the lid from lash line to crease.  Then I lined the outer edge of the top lid slightly with the NARS eyeliner pen.  I also lined lightly right in the lower lashes, filling in any areas where the lashes aren’t close together. 

Last I applied mascara and MAC Color Cream Base in Improper Copper to my cheekbones.

Check out some of my NYE looks on Glamour.com