Night Teal

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

Things have been so hectic lately, which is why I haven't been able to post as often as I would like to. But, I'm back and I'm going to try to keep the posts coming as often and quickly as I can.

Now to the look! This Night Teal look is one that is great for a night out on the town, a bachelorette party (it's that time again!), or clubbing. It's a more dramatic, colorful look for those of you who love color or are just wanting to try something new. Again, it's a really simple look without a million different colors to have to deal with.

Here we go! Tada...

Here's what I used:

FACE

Clinique Moisture Surge

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in Natural Tan for Dry/Normal Skin

Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

CHEEKS

MAC Mineralized Blush Duo in Love Rock

EYES

Urban Decay Primer Potion

MAC Teal Pigment (all over lid/lower lash line)

MAC Carbon ES (outer v/crease/outer 1/3 lash line)

NYX Highlight ES

Loreal Hip Cream Liner in Black

NYX Rootbeer (brows)

Ardell Demi Wispies

LIPS

NYX Circe Round Lipstick

MAC Love Nectar Lusterglass

Hope you liked it!

Leilani :P

My Website

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I'm so sorry that it has been a while. I have been involved in so many different projects. I have been getting everything in place for school, which I start in mid June, I've been doing consults for different occasions, helping with end of the year things for the kids, and wait for it....working on getting a website together.

I'm so excited because it will give me a chance to include an online portfolio, my blog, and information about my business and me. That way, I can get the word out to the world. I would like to specialize in weddings, proms, and special occasions. So, my work will reflect that. I have 2 graduations and 2 weddings coming up. As soon as I get those in, I'll post them.

I'm doing my best and working with my cousin to get my website live for everyone to see.

Please let me know what kind of looks you'd like to see so that I can get those posted.

Don't forget to put your NYX order in! 50% OFF!!!!!!!!!! It ends Friday, May 15th. Check out my previous post with the details or go to http://www.cherryculture.com/

Have an amazing weekends!

Leilani :P

Bridal: Judy

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

Hope you all had a good weekend. Today, I got the opportunity to practice doing bridal makeup on my cousin, Judy. It was so much fun doing this with her and getting the chance to catch up, as girls do! This is a neutral bridal look that can be worn for weddings, prom, the office, or whatever your heart desires.

Judy is already so gorgeous, as you can see, so all she needed was a simple, elegant look.

Please be sure to keep checking for more photos at
http://makeupmyeyesportfolio.blogspot.com/

I'm really hoping to do more bridal makeup. I love that doing something like this involves you in one of a person's biggest milestones in life! So, if you or someone you know is a bride-to-be and needs a makeup artist for the wedding or is interested in seeing if they like my work, please tell them about me!!!

I can be reached at leilani@makeupmyeyes.com


Before & After

Judy crackin' up because my husband is telling her to "...act like a tiger...". See, I told you this was lots of fun!!!!!!

Judy looking at her beautiful baby...

What I used:

Face

-Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

-Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Ivory (Combo/Oily Skin)

-Evian Nourishing Face Spray

-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil

Cheeks

-NARS Orgasm Blush

Eyes

-UDDP

-MAC Soft Brown (Outer V & Crease)

-MAC Espresso (Outer V & Crease over the Soft Brown)

-MAC Naked Lunch (Lid)

-NYX Cream Cheese (Highlight)

-Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero

-MAC Carbon (over liner)

-Benefit Bad Lash Mascara

-Ardell Demi Wispies Lashes

-Duo Lash Glue in Dark

Lips

-Chapstick

-MAC Plum Lipliner

-MAC

Hope you liked it!

Leilani :P

NYX Anniversary Sale 50% OFF!!!!!!

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I'm so sorry that this one has to be so quick! But, I thought some of you would ENJOY this! I know I am :)

Cherry Culture is holding an anniversary sale for all NYX cosmetics. How can it get better than this? Use the code below and get 50% off. The sale is through May 15th, but place your order soon to avoid any disappointments with products being sold out. With a sale like this, that is unavoidable.




Things I plan on picking up for myself and my kit:
-Single Eyeshadows (these shadows are so creamy)
-Candy Glitter Liner (for those fun nights out)
-Round Lipsticks
-Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencils
-Powder Blushes
-Brushes (I still have to look through my kit to see what else I could use)

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it. I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!!!!!! (What can I say? I'm a child of the 80's!!!!!!)

Happy Shopping!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend,

Leilani :P

My Personal Skincare Regimen & Product Review

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I thought I'd share my own personal skincare regimen and do a review of the products. I'm hoping that this may help someone out there who has the same type of skin as me.

Background About My Skin: I have very oily skin with an occasional breakout here and there, but nothing serious. I also have large pores on my nose and on my cheeks immediately to the sides of my nose.

Previous Skincare Regimen: I have searched for years for products that would work with my skin, but have never really found anything until now. Before using the products in my current regimen, I used the Clinique 3-step skincare system for oily skin (Type IV). For those of you who aren't familiar with these products, they are sets of different products specially formulated for different types of skin (dry, normal, combination, oily). It includes a cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer. So, this worked for years, but didn't really control the oil on my face they way I wanted it to. I felt like my skin was just in a league of its own....FRYING PAN OILY!!!!

Current Skincare Regimen: I went on the Clinique website to do another assessment of my skin type. I came across another skincare system that they came out with. This one is called Acne Solutions. Like I mentioned, I don't have a lot of acne or any serious breakouts (knock on wood), but I do have extremely oily skin and large pores. So, I thought I'd give it a try. I've been using it since December, so about 4 months now. I absolutely love it! I use it twice a day (morning & night), along with their City Block Sunscreen during the day at least 30 minutes prior to exposure to the sun.

Here's what it includes:



1. Acne Solutions Cleansing Foam $17.50
2. Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion $13.50
3. Acne Solutions Oil-Free Clearing Moisturizer $16.00

What I Love About It:
-After the first day of use, it made a huge difference (the texture of my skin was smoother)
-Does an amazing job controlling the oil on my skin (my #1 problem)
-Minimized pores
-Got rid of blackheads
-Makes my skin feel clean but not tight and dry
-The pump on the cleanser is so helpful
-The sunscreen can double as a primer
-Even when I would try to use less expensive drug store brands, I ALWAYS came back to Clinique

Things That Could Be Better:
-A pump on the Clarifying Lotion & Moisturizer would have been great (the ones in the other skin types are available with pumps)
-Because of the salicylic acid in the products, it must be kept away from the eye area (so I have to use a separate product to remove eye makeup, but not a huge deal)
-Can be pricey (but I believe when it comes to your skin especially mine, you really get what you pay for)

This system can be purchased online at www.clinique.com or at department stores, such as Nordstrom, Macy's or Bloomingdale's.

Please let me know if you have any other questions I can answer about these products or my skincare regimen. I'd also like to know your favorite skincare products.

I really hope this helps someone,

Leilani :P

Neutral Brown Eye

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We had an exhausting one with a dance competition ALL day on Saturday and recuperating and spending time with family on Sunday. The team did really well and brought home many 1st place trophies!!!!! Anyway, I wanted to share a picture of our Mikayla. She has been dancing for the past 3 years and now has her own solo routine! Ahh...she's growing up.




Okay, here's the real reason we're here. I did this one on myself this time and did it over a week ago, but finally got it posted. I thought it would be nice for you all to meet "me" since I have been posting pictures of my cousin.

Moving along... I did a very neutral, everyday look that's great for work, the office, school, or any occasion that you don't want to have a ton of makeup on for. The best part about it is that it's extremely EASY and took me no more than 7 minutes to do. This is with the kids trying to get me to do other things, so it probably takes less time. Excuse the stray eyebrow hairs. I'm trying really hard to grow them out...yikes!

What I used:

Face:

-Clinique Acne Solutions Moisturizer

-Benefit "That Gal" Brightening Face Primer

-Bare Minerals Foundation in Tan

-Bare Minerals Transculent Mineral Veil (to set the foundation)

Cheeks:

-MAC Mineralized Blush in Hot Planet

Eyes:

-UDDP

-MAC Woodwinked ES (all over lid & lower lash line)

-MAC Mulch ES (outer V & crease & outer 1/3 lower lash line)

-MAC Ricepaper ES (highlight & tear duct)

-Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero

-MAC Espresso (fill in brows)

-Lashblast Mascara in Black

-Ardell Demi Wispies Falsies

Lips:

-MAC Taupe Notch Lip Gloss

Have a great week,

Leilani :P

Earthy Green

Hey Beauty Fanatics!

I want to start by wishing you all a happy FRIDAY!!!!! Woohoo!

Today, I had so much fun cooping at my son's preschool. Since there were more parents cooping in the classroom than usual, we got to spend more time hanging out with the kids...and talking! Haha! Time flew so quickly. I love cooping since it gives us a chance to really get to know the teachers, the kids in the class, and other parents. Ok, so moving right along to makeup...

This eye is an earthy green look that works for daytime, girls' nite out, prom or whatever you have planned for the weekend. It's a really simple one that's quick to do. Since I've been playing a lot with color, I thought a toned-down eye would be a good one to show for today. Like I said, it's really versatile and can be darkened if you prefer for the night.

What I used:

-UDDP

-MAC Henna ES (all over lid/lower lash line)

-MAC Carbon ES (outer V & crease/outer 1/3 of lower lash line)

-MAC Ricepaper ES (highlight)

-Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero

-Lashblast Mascara in Black

I also paired this with:

-MAC Fun & Games Powder Blush (Hello Kitty Collection)

-MAC Siss Lipstick

-MAC Taupe Notch Gloss

Have an awesome weekend!

Hope you liked it,

Leilani :P