LOTD: pink smokey eye

I wanted to do a pink look for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

I've got a horrible pimple underneath my eyebrow... hate it. I always get the worst break outs from "that time of the month."

Products used
Concealer: MAC studio finish concealer in NC42 applied with my fingers

Foundation: Sonia Kashuk liquid foundation in camel applied with a foundation brush

Lips: Body & Soul lip gloss in "Yes!!"

Eyeshadow base: Artdeco eyeshadow base

Eyelashes: Loreal voluminous mascara in black
Eyeliner: Body & Soul eyeliner in black

Eyeshadows

CS matte palette: light pink for inner corner applied with Sonia Kashuk e/s brush
CS matte palette: darkest purple for outer corner applied with Sonia Kashuk crease brush
CS matte palette: black to define outer color with MAC 219 and blended out with Studiotools crease brush

Brows

Mac brow crayon in velvetone
Jordana e/s in black

LOTD: Nicki Minaj inspired look

I wanted to do one of those "inspired" lotds so for my first, I chose Nicki Minaj. I don't have much lipsticks so I have to improvise on that part. Incidentally, I didn't realize I applied my lipstick crooked.

Products used
Concealer: MAC select cover concealer in NC35 applied with Body & Soul concealer brush

Foundation: Revlon Colorstay in rich ginger applied with Image Essentials foundation brush

Lips: Body & Soul l/s in dever

Eyeshadow base: Artdeco eyeshadow base

Eyelashes: Covergirl lash blast
Eyeliner: Maybelline eyestudio gel liner in black
Blush: MAC blush in fab

Eyeshadows
Sephora colorful duo: mousse 07, purple for base of light purple

CS matte palette: (1) light purple for inner corner applied with random brush
CS matte palette: (2) dark purple for outer corner applied with MAC 219 and blended out with MAC 222
CS matte palette: (3) light beige for highlight applied with random brush
CS matte palette: (forgot to number it) Row 3, column 6 light blue for lower eye color applied with Sonia Kashuk eyeshadow brush

Brows

WNW brow pencil
brown eyeshadow

Mini brush review

These are the brushes that I used for this look, and most of these brushes are what I use often making them my favorites.

I just recently invested in a few MAC brushes. Although they emptied out my wallet for a few weeks, they were very well worth it. I didn't know what a difference it made when trying to put on eyeshadow. They help out so much with adding more color onto my canvas and especially with the blending. I'll do a more in-depth review on my favorite and must have brushes soon.

(From top to bottom)
MAC 222  - I love this brush for blending colors in the outer corner of my eye. It does a great job in defining it.
MAC 219 - I never thought I would buy this brush but my friend recommended it to me. I love this brush because it packs on the color to my outer corner. I also use it to pack on pigments for my inner corner.
MAC 217 - My favorite brush for blending everything, period.
Random eyeshadow brush - I just use this for highlight. Actually I use whatever random brush that I grab for highlight whether it's a blending brush or an eyeshadow brush.
Sonia Kashuk eyeshadow brush - I think this one comes in two sizes. I used the smaller one since I was just going to add color to a small part of my eye. It packs on color real well.
*Not shown, but I love my MAC 266 brush for defining my eyebrows. It's been a staple in my make up bag since forever, even when I wasn't into make up. It's long lasting too, I've had it for about 4-5 years now and it still has much more life in it.

LOTD: matte smokey eyes

I wanted to play with matte eyeshadows because I was inspired by ladylibbb (via tumblr).

Products used

Foundation: Revlon Colorstay in rich ginger applied with Image Essentials foundation brush

Powder: Coty Airspun loose powder in honey beige applied with Ecotools powder brush

Lips: Revlon matte l/s in mauve it over

Eyeshadow base: Artdeco eyeshadow base

False eyelashes: Beskine lashes applied with duo eyelash glue

Eyeliner: Smashbox gel liner in black

Eyeshadows

CS matte palette: beige for inner corner applied with MAC 219

Bare Escentuals e/s: coffee bean for outer corner applied with MAC 219 and blended out with MAC 217

MAC e/s: mystery to add depth to my outer corner applied with MAC 219 and blended with MAC 219

Bare Escentuals e/s: warmth to blend outer and inner lid colors applied with E.L.F. blending brush

Bare Escentuals e/s: bisque for highlight and to add more color over beige color applied with E.L.F. eyeshadow brush

Brows

MAC powerpoint eye pencil: stubborn brown

MAC e/s: mystery applied with Lilique angled brush