Besides October being known for all things Halloween, it's also full of all things pink. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I also wanted to embrace all things pink and create a fun look on my sister.
I chose to do this look on my sister, Rachel because although we have similar features, the overall structure of our face differs. I also wanted to show how pinks can flatter women who have lighter and warmer hair versus something flat and cool toned like mine.
Personally, I think pinks are overlooked in the makeup world especially when it comes to eyeshadow. I mean how many palettes do you own that contain a pink shade that never gets touched?! When it comes to pinks, the majority of us think lipstick, summertime, and the occasional pop of party pink blush. I wanted to showcase how you can use those lonely pink eyeshadows in a wearable, fun way!
For Rachel's eyes I used a variety of different colors within the same toned family, and did what I like to call a sandwich technique. This is where the lighter color remains on the center of the lid, while a gradient of darker colors halo on the outsides (inner & outer corners). This technique accentuates the center, or colored part of the eyes, letting them stand out in an untraditional way.
Pink eyeshadow on the lower lash line is another one of those areas where most shy away from. By incorporating warmth through the use of orange shadow you avoid the look of puffy allergy, irritated eyes. Using a soft black shadow to define also helps to add dimension to the lower eye area, once again avoiding the look of being sick.
We knew that finishing with this Miley, Viva Glam lipstick and lipglass would be everything for this look! Also being dimensional, this lip combo does not compete with the other colors used throughout the look, it just flows nicely from one focal point to the next.
Keeping the rest of the face bronzy, versus adding pops of pink to the cheeks also helps the monochromatic feel of this look stay sexy, not scary.
*products used:
eyes;
TOO FACED: Shadow Insurance
ANASTASIA BH: Dusty Rose (crease/transition)
MORPHE BRUSHES: 28F Palette: Dark Shimmer Pink (inner & outer corners)
URBAN DECAY: Woodstock (deepen inner & outer corners/ lower lash line)
MORPHE BRUSHES: 28F Palette: Purple & Shimmer Red (deepen inner & outer corners)
Light Pink Shade (middle of lid)
THE BALM COSMETICS: Mineral Eyeshadow Pigment- Work is overrated (wet with fix +, packed on center of lid)
LOVE & BEAUTY: Illuminating Powder- Champagne (highlight inner corners)
WET N WILD: Black Cream Liner
MAYBELLINE: Great Lash Mascara
NYX: Micro Eyebrow Pencil- Brunette & Taupe
L.A GIRL: HD Concealer- Porcelain (carve out brows)
ANASTASIA BH: Orange You Fancy (lower lash line)
ANASTASIA BH: Noir (define lower lashes)
face;
MARIO BADESCU: Rose Facial Spray (to hydrate)
SMASHBOX: Primer Water
REVLON: Colorstay Foundation
L.A GIRL: HD Concealer- Almond (to contour)
CITY COLOR: Orange Concealer (to color correct under eyes)
L.A GIRL: HD Concealer- Porcelain (conceal/ highlight)
RCMA: Transculent Powder (to bake undereyes/highlight areas)
MAC: Studio Fix (set foundation)
BEN NYE: Cameo (brighten under eyes)
STILA: Sun Bronzer- 02 (bronze)
THE BALM COSMETICS: Betty-Lou Manizer (blush)
THE BALM COSMETICS: Mary-Lou Manizer (highlight)
LOVE & BEAUTY: Illuminating Powder- Champagne (highlight)
lips;
NYX: Lip Liner- Cherry
MAC: Viva Glam Miley Cyrus Lipstick & Lipglass
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