Jade Smokey Eye

       Hey guys! Hope you've had a great week so far! Today's look is another tutorial using the Lorac Pro 2. I am in LOVE with this palette, and wanted to give you all another look using it. I'm planning on doing another look using the navy color in the palette. So, stay tuned for that. But let's get back to today's tutorial! This look would be good for daytime and nighttime. It's really versatile, in that you can wear multiple lip colors with it too. So, if you like this look and you want to learn how to create it, keep reading. As always, all tips will be listed in the captions beneath each picture. Enjoy!

Bare-faced!

I started by priming my face with The POREfessional by Benefit.

For foundation, I'm using L'Oreal True Match in color "W4."

Foundation done. I've worn this foundation quite a few times since I've had it and I feel like EVERY time I use it, it looks cakey. Especially around my nose. I've tried applying less product, applying it with different brushes/sponges... but nothing seems to work. If you all have any tips on how to best apply this foundation let me know!

Moving from the skin to the eyes, I started out by priming my oily lids with the Lorac Behind the Scenes.

To begin, I used "Buff" all over the lid as a base.

Next, I took "Lt. Brown" and applied it right into the crease.

Like so. Just keep building the shadow until you get the desired color pay-off.

Next, I took "Nectar" and applied that to the upper crease.

Like so.

This is what you should have so far.

For the lid color, I applied "Jade."

This is where your look should be now.

To add some depth, I used "Cool Gray" in the outer corners.

Then I went back and blended everything out with a big fluffy brush.

All blended.

For liner, I used the L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense liquid liner.

I created a wing, like so.

Lets conceal, shall we? For that I used MAC Pro Longwear in the color "NC25."

I applied it like so, and blended it all out with a large stippling brush.

Ahhhh, concealer makes everything better.

For powder, I used the MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in "Medium +."

Now we're matte!

For contour and bronzer, I used "Hoola" by Benefit.

And for blush I used Milani Baked Blush in "Luminoso."

Color!

#thatcontourtho

For brows, I used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in "Medium Ash."

Brows are done!

I didn't get a picture of the color, but I used "Cool Gray" to smoke out the lower lash line.

To blend all of that out, I used a big fluffy brush with a little "Nectar" on it.

We're almost there!

For a highlight, I used "Beige."

I applied it to the inner corners... Woooo, I look orange in this picture!!

As well as the brow bone.

For mascara, I used L'Oreal Miss Manga. I really like this mascara! I accidentally grabbed the "Brown/Black" instead of just the "Black." But, I still love it!

I wanted to apply lashes, but I wanted something a little less full-on. So, I went with these trio lashes by the brand "Kiss."

I only added them on the outer corners of the eyes, but it really adds the perfect touch. And they're realllllyyyy comfortable!

For lips I used the Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in "Honey Love." This is definitely a my-lips-but-better shade!

And here's the final look!

       And there you have it! A jade-colored smokey eye. Do you like it? Let me know what you think in the comments below, or on my Facebook page "Beautymark." Thank you all SOOOOOOO much for reading! I have some really fun posts coming up, so keep watch. Have a great week everyone! I'll see you soon!!



                                       XOXO - Tabitha

Lorac Pro 2: Daytime Look

       Hey everyone! I feel like it's been a month since I last posted, haha. I hope your 4th of July was amazing! I had a nice, relaxing evening at a barbeque with some family :).  I wanted to do two looks for you all using the Lorac Pro 2 palette I talked about in my last post. A day time look, and a night time look. I actually wore this makeup to the barbeque with some family on the 4th! I loved it! Nice, simple and quick. So, if you'd like to find out how I created this look, keep on reading. All tips will be listed in the captions below each picture. Enjoy!

As usual, I primed my face using the Benefit POREfessional.

For foundation, I used NARS Sheer Glow in the color "Fiji"

Foundation on.

Moving straight to the eyes, I primed them with the Lorac Behind the Scenes.

Now for the fun part!

You can tell I've already been playing around with this palette, haha. I first took "Buff" and applied that all over the lid as a base.

Then I took "Nectar" and applied it into the crease as my transition shade.

Like so.

Then I applied a bit of  "Cool Gray" to the crease to give it some depth.

I just blended that in with a fluffy brush, like so.

After that, I applied "Rose" to the lid, but kept it under the crease.

Like so.

This is what you should have so far.

I went back and blended that out a bit more, just to get rid of any harsh lines.

Here is a closer shot of what the eyes look like now.

For liner, I took a small angled brush and dipped it into "Black," and then smudged it along the lash line.

I added a bit of a wing at the end. Don't worry. We'll clean this up with concealer.

Speaking of concealer, I used the NYX HD Photogenic concealer in "Light/Pale." LOVE this stuff!

I applied it like so.

And concealer is blended!

To set the skin, I used the MAC MSF in the color "Medium +."

As usual, I used Benefit Hoola bronzer to contour a bit and to bring some color back into the face.

Then I applied the Milani Baked Blush in "Luminoso."

Skin is finished!

For brows I used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in "Medium Ash."

Brows are done!

For mascara, I used my favorite Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volume.

And for lips I applied the Jordana Twist and Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in "Honey Love."

And here's the final look!

       And there you have it! A quick, easy and pretty day time look using the Lorac Pro 2 palette! This look is perfect for summer because it gives you that nice glow :). Let me know what you all think in the comments below or on my Facebook page "Beautymark." Thank you all soooooooooooo much for reading and I'll have the night-time smokey look up for you soon! 


                                  XOXO - Tabitha