Tuesday, March 8, 2011

FOTD ;) smokey eye

FOTD

So I decided to share with you my favorite look its great for going out on a date or a night on the town

FACE:
mac studio fix liquid nc15
miliani mai tai blush
smashbox halo to set the face
elf mist & spray to set it

EYES:
UDPP
sonia kashuk smudge eyeliner in black on the lid for the base
mac carbon on the lid
mac satin taupe on the crease
from the naked palette naked to blend the colors together
for the highlight i used naked lunch box by mac

Saturday, March 5, 2011

MAC FOR LESS

so I can safely say everyone women who loves mac makeup loves mac & also every women doesnt love the dent it puts in our wallets right ? well how would you like to have all your favorite mac colors for less ? I was at my local rite aid today when I ran into the wet and wild palettes and I browsed all of them and saw there are ALOT OF DUPES FOR MAC EYESHADOWS ! I was so excited to pick these up and share them with you So let me show you the palettes i didnt get a chance to swatch yet I will do that tommorw along with a little FOTD ;]

ENJOY!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

so you want a flawless face for inexpensive ?

I get a lot of question on how to maintain a flawless face what moisturizers to use ? to keep your face nurished and looking vivid and what foundations are good for everyday wear and have spf well I am here to answer all your questions & NO you dont have to spend alot of money on high end products to achieve great quality skin car . I personally love drugstore brands in the last year drugstore brands have really added quality from their product like loreal for exmaple its from london so you are getting THE BEST QUALITY . I like to keep things affordable the best way I can for my readers because like myself I know its hard to bulid a kit or simply add to your own personal collection with all these pricey products on the market so lets get started shall well :D



MOISTURIZER: absoultely everyone should wear this product why ? its basically like the body needing water to survive you need to moisture to help the skin maintain a healthy glow to keep your skin looking young and healthy . So what do I recommend cetaphil its cheap it gets the job done works well on all skin tip perfect for your kit or for personal use . My other favorite is Ponds cool cream not only is it a moisturizer but it takes off your makeup tooo ! need I say more ? two in one who doesnt love that & let me tell you it takes off makeup like no other I sware by these two their my secret little weapons muhahahaha

Eye cream : the eyes are what attracts people to you mostly right ? ladies & gents hehe well why dont you keep these babys looking good and forever young I recomend oil of olay cheap and inexpensive

now for makeup

FOUNDATION: Sometimes I feel people are afraid of foundation because their always afraid its gonna look cakey and orangey . well yes and no  if you do not buy the proper foundation then yes you are left with those two things however here are my go to foundation products and alittle TIP : FOR PICKING FOUNDATION COLOR MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR FOUNDATION UP TO YOUR CHEST AND FACE BECAUSE YOU WANT COLORS TO MATCH BOTH FACE & CHEST ALSO BUY A SHADE YOUR COLOR AND ONE COLOR A TAD DARKER BECAUSE OUR SKIN IS NOT ONE TONE AND IT ALSO HELPS TO CONTOUR YOUR FACE WITH A LIGHTER & DARKER COLOR. but back to business here are my favorite drugstore foundations


L'OREAL - true match ( every makeup artist swares by this ) feels weightless and long lasting great color rang
REVLON color stay & photoready . dewy perfect glow light weight and long lasting

POWEDER :  rule of thumb every thing liquid always needs to be set with powder . powder helps everything staying in place and not greasing up my recomdation is ELF HD HD POWDER  I know I rave about this all the time but for 6 dollars you can not beat this its an exact dupe for MUFE HD POWDER

These are my little tips - I dont know all my readers skin colors so its hard to say what colors will look best on you . feel free to leave me comments and I will try to help the best way I can


ALSO I WILL DOING A GIVEAWAY FOR ELF HD POWDER because I want my readers to see what the hype is about . SO SUSCRIBE AWAY MY FRIENDS

xox lindsey

MAC PRO WEAR

As you all know I am a freelance Makeup Artist who is always looking for the best foundations for brides , photoshoots or just everyday well I think i found a great foundation and I wanted to share !!!


INTRODUCING MAC PRO WEAR for the pros & for inspiring makeup artist wanting to start their kits

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation with SPF 10
NC20, NC40, NC45

<i>long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection." - MAC Website</i>


Unlike other MAC foundations, MAC Pro Longwear comes in a glass bottle with a pump. Having a pump is more hygienic and the best part of it all you can control how much product comes out of the nozzle, which I like because I tend to get OC with my products hehe.

Likes:
- Lightweight!
- Buildable Coverage
- I don't oil as much
- LONGWEARING
- Part of MAC's Permanent Line so yayyy!
- Affordable at only $30usd
- Perfect for outdoor shoots and long shoots

Dislikes:
- Don't know when this will be available in Manila and how much in PHP
- I wish it had a tad bit more coverage in one layer instead of building for more coverage.

 
So overall I will have to give MAC Pro Longwear Foundation two thumbs up!! I made the right decision in choosing this foundation for my kit! Yayy! :)

Sunday, February 27, 2011

TOP FAVORITE MAKEUP

hello my beautiful blogers sorry I have been absent I've been very busy trying to get my makeup bussiness going ordering makeup,bussiness cards etc I already may have booked a wedding in august which is awsome :) so lets get started I recently purchased some AMAZING products and I would love to share them with you !!!


Elf HD POWDER $6
High-definition makeup isn't only for celebs on TV and the big screen anymore. With everything becoming HD these days, many makeup brands have followed suit by making the necessary changes to their products to ensure every person can achieve a flawless look...even more affordable brands! You don't have to spend a ridiculous amount of money to get HD quality products. Although I love elf cosmetics for being so friendly to my pocket, I haven't always been a fan of their products--that was until they launched their Studio line, which caters to the more "professional" consumer. This HD powder is made with Silica, which is known to help diffuse any fine lines or wrinkles that other powders may actually bring more attention to. It has a very silky, smooth texture that feels great on your skin. Just be careful not to be too heavy-handed with your application. It's stark white powder, so use it sparingly and you'll notice the effects within minutes of putting it on and even moreso with every use.
Here's what all the HD hype is about: When working with HD cameras, every wrinkle, crease and imperfection become visible and the makeup you try to cake on to hide this becomes even more visible than the blemish itself! To avoid this, HD makeup is formulated to be more sheer, but it still hides all your problem areas.
Beauty tip: I highly recommend using a large powder or kabuki brush to apply this. Don't use the little powder puff it comes with..it's too messy and won't give you an even finish. Use a small eyeshadow brush or applicator sponge for small areas like under your eyes or around your mouth where laugh lines form.


ELF MIST & FINISHING SPRAY

this is the most amazing product I have over bought for 6 dollars you can not beat this this has been comapared to the mac fix spray . I personally love this better and im  a Huge M.A.C. fan but this product feels so good on your skin with aloe and cucumber in it it leaves a nice soft finish I applied this on my face at 8am and it lasted alll day !!!

NYX CHAMPAINE & CAVIAR PALETTE


I picked up this palette because I needed a good palette similar to the naked palette since I couldn't get my hands on the ud makeup palette at the time . to my surprise it was beautiful colors its so verstile you can use this for a neutral eye or a goregous night smokey eye colors are very pigmented I swatched some colors for you



untill next time my beauties
xo

Monday, February 21, 2011

SO YOU WANT TO BE A FREELANCE MAKEUPARTIST

ok so I get many questions what made you want to become a freelance makeup artist ?. Its always such a hard question to answer because there is so many reasons but when I try to sum it up I just say for the the love of seeing that look on my clients face after I put the makeup on them its just the best feeling in the world that you made some one feel good about themselves.


than I get another question how do I become a freelance artist ?

well its different for everyone if you follow my blogs and my youtube you will know that I myself is just starting out however I can give a few pointers on what I am doing to promote myself . I first made bussiness cards to promote myself and to hand out to people I went to vistaprint.com really good quality cards for 9 dollars !!! cant beat that.

I also started to bulid my kit with products i LOVE and i know that work rather than making a kit with cheap things just to "fill it up" why make a kit when you dont love the products . you must love every product in your kit ! first big thing . everyone has different taste of makeup styles some like natural some like dramatic you must have every type of makeup to accomdate your client.

Another major major thing is brushes !! brushes are your esstiental in your makeup kit and you must have soft brushes because you dont want hard brissles on a clients face I suggest sigma brushes they are professional brushes that are comparable to mac brushes for a fraction of the price ! cant beat that when you are first starting out elf brushes and sonia kashuk brushes which are sold at target are also good brushes for the price ! . I mean investing in mac brushes are good but if your just starting out you can find alternatives that work just as well ..


so whats in my kit ?
mac eye shadows , urban decay primer , smash box foundations , primers and halo . costal scents 88 eyeshadow palette & contouring palette , elf products , sigma brushes , mac brushes , elf and sonia kashuk brushes ..

its hard gettting your name out there but you must be persistant and put one foot foward ! try talking to other freelance artist see what they are doing but go around ask photographers for time for print if you dont know what that means basically its when you work for free to get pictures of your work so you can have them to shows clients .


If you have any further questions please e-mail me at makeupbylindsey@yahoo.com

we are all in this together as freelance artists <3

<3 lindsey

Friday, February 18, 2011

SIGMA BRUSHES

so I just wanted to share with everyone these amazing brushes from SIGMA !!! they are comparable to mac brushes maybe even better you can get them single or a brush kit . if your a makeup lover like me you must check these out !http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=63364

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

FOTD ;) smokey eye

FOTD

So I decided to share with you my favorite look its great for going out on a date or a night on the town

FACE:
mac studio fix liquid nc15
miliani mai tai blush
smashbox halo to set the face
elf mist & spray to set it

EYES:
UDPP
sonia kashuk smudge eyeliner in black on the lid for the base
mac carbon on the lid
mac satin taupe on the crease
from the naked palette naked to blend the colors together
for the highlight i used naked lunch box by mac

Saturday, March 5, 2011

MAC FOR LESS

so I can safely say everyone women who loves mac makeup loves mac & also every women doesnt love the dent it puts in our wallets right ? well how would you like to have all your favorite mac colors for less ? I was at my local rite aid today when I ran into the wet and wild palettes and I browsed all of them and saw there are ALOT OF DUPES FOR MAC EYESHADOWS ! I was so excited to pick these up and share them with you So let me show you the palettes i didnt get a chance to swatch yet I will do that tommorw along with a little FOTD ;]

ENJOY!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

so you want a flawless face for inexpensive ?

I get a lot of question on how to maintain a flawless face what moisturizers to use ? to keep your face nurished and looking vivid and what foundations are good for everyday wear and have spf well I am here to answer all your questions & NO you dont have to spend alot of money on high end products to achieve great quality skin car . I personally love drugstore brands in the last year drugstore brands have really added quality from their product like loreal for exmaple its from london so you are getting THE BEST QUALITY . I like to keep things affordable the best way I can for my readers because like myself I know its hard to bulid a kit or simply add to your own personal collection with all these pricey products on the market so lets get started shall well :D



MOISTURIZER: absoultely everyone should wear this product why ? its basically like the body needing water to survive you need to moisture to help the skin maintain a healthy glow to keep your skin looking young and healthy . So what do I recommend cetaphil its cheap it gets the job done works well on all skin tip perfect for your kit or for personal use . My other favorite is Ponds cool cream not only is it a moisturizer but it takes off your makeup tooo ! need I say more ? two in one who doesnt love that & let me tell you it takes off makeup like no other I sware by these two their my secret little weapons muhahahaha

Eye cream : the eyes are what attracts people to you mostly right ? ladies & gents hehe well why dont you keep these babys looking good and forever young I recomend oil of olay cheap and inexpensive

now for makeup

FOUNDATION: Sometimes I feel people are afraid of foundation because their always afraid its gonna look cakey and orangey . well yes and no  if you do not buy the proper foundation then yes you are left with those two things however here are my go to foundation products and alittle TIP : FOR PICKING FOUNDATION COLOR MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR FOUNDATION UP TO YOUR CHEST AND FACE BECAUSE YOU WANT COLORS TO MATCH BOTH FACE & CHEST ALSO BUY A SHADE YOUR COLOR AND ONE COLOR A TAD DARKER BECAUSE OUR SKIN IS NOT ONE TONE AND IT ALSO HELPS TO CONTOUR YOUR FACE WITH A LIGHTER & DARKER COLOR. but back to business here are my favorite drugstore foundations


L'OREAL - true match ( every makeup artist swares by this ) feels weightless and long lasting great color rang
REVLON color stay & photoready . dewy perfect glow light weight and long lasting

POWEDER :  rule of thumb every thing liquid always needs to be set with powder . powder helps everything staying in place and not greasing up my recomdation is ELF HD HD POWDER  I know I rave about this all the time but for 6 dollars you can not beat this its an exact dupe for MUFE HD POWDER

These are my little tips - I dont know all my readers skin colors so its hard to say what colors will look best on you . feel free to leave me comments and I will try to help the best way I can


ALSO I WILL DOING A GIVEAWAY FOR ELF HD POWDER because I want my readers to see what the hype is about . SO SUSCRIBE AWAY MY FRIENDS

xox lindsey

MAC PRO WEAR

As you all know I am a freelance Makeup Artist who is always looking for the best foundations for brides , photoshoots or just everyday well I think i found a great foundation and I wanted to share !!!


INTRODUCING MAC PRO WEAR for the pros & for inspiring makeup artist wanting to start their kits

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation with SPF 10
NC20, NC40, NC45

<i>long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection." - MAC Website</i>


Unlike other MAC foundations, MAC Pro Longwear comes in a glass bottle with a pump. Having a pump is more hygienic and the best part of it all you can control how much product comes out of the nozzle, which I like because I tend to get OC with my products hehe.

Likes:
- Lightweight!
- Buildable Coverage
- I don't oil as much
- LONGWEARING
- Part of MAC's Permanent Line so yayyy!
- Affordable at only $30usd
- Perfect for outdoor shoots and long shoots

Dislikes:
- Don't know when this will be available in Manila and how much in PHP
- I wish it had a tad bit more coverage in one layer instead of building for more coverage.

 
So overall I will have to give MAC Pro Longwear Foundation two thumbs up!! I made the right decision in choosing this foundation for my kit! Yayy! :)

Sunday, February 27, 2011

TOP FAVORITE MAKEUP

hello my beautiful blogers sorry I have been absent I've been very busy trying to get my makeup bussiness going ordering makeup,bussiness cards etc I already may have booked a wedding in august which is awsome :) so lets get started I recently purchased some AMAZING products and I would love to share them with you !!!


Elf HD POWDER $6
High-definition makeup isn't only for celebs on TV and the big screen anymore. With everything becoming HD these days, many makeup brands have followed suit by making the necessary changes to their products to ensure every person can achieve a flawless look...even more affordable brands! You don't have to spend a ridiculous amount of money to get HD quality products. Although I love elf cosmetics for being so friendly to my pocket, I haven't always been a fan of their products--that was until they launched their Studio line, which caters to the more "professional" consumer. This HD powder is made with Silica, which is known to help diffuse any fine lines or wrinkles that other powders may actually bring more attention to. It has a very silky, smooth texture that feels great on your skin. Just be careful not to be too heavy-handed with your application. It's stark white powder, so use it sparingly and you'll notice the effects within minutes of putting it on and even moreso with every use.
Here's what all the HD hype is about: When working with HD cameras, every wrinkle, crease and imperfection become visible and the makeup you try to cake on to hide this becomes even more visible than the blemish itself! To avoid this, HD makeup is formulated to be more sheer, but it still hides all your problem areas.
Beauty tip: I highly recommend using a large powder or kabuki brush to apply this. Don't use the little powder puff it comes with..it's too messy and won't give you an even finish. Use a small eyeshadow brush or applicator sponge for small areas like under your eyes or around your mouth where laugh lines form.


ELF MIST & FINISHING SPRAY

this is the most amazing product I have over bought for 6 dollars you can not beat this this has been comapared to the mac fix spray . I personally love this better and im  a Huge M.A.C. fan but this product feels so good on your skin with aloe and cucumber in it it leaves a nice soft finish I applied this on my face at 8am and it lasted alll day !!!

NYX CHAMPAINE & CAVIAR PALETTE


I picked up this palette because I needed a good palette similar to the naked palette since I couldn't get my hands on the ud makeup palette at the time . to my surprise it was beautiful colors its so verstile you can use this for a neutral eye or a goregous night smokey eye colors are very pigmented I swatched some colors for you



untill next time my beauties
xo

Monday, February 21, 2011

SO YOU WANT TO BE A FREELANCE MAKEUPARTIST

ok so I get many questions what made you want to become a freelance makeup artist ?. Its always such a hard question to answer because there is so many reasons but when I try to sum it up I just say for the the love of seeing that look on my clients face after I put the makeup on them its just the best feeling in the world that you made some one feel good about themselves.


than I get another question how do I become a freelance artist ?

well its different for everyone if you follow my blogs and my youtube you will know that I myself is just starting out however I can give a few pointers on what I am doing to promote myself . I first made bussiness cards to promote myself and to hand out to people I went to vistaprint.com really good quality cards for 9 dollars !!! cant beat that.

I also started to bulid my kit with products i LOVE and i know that work rather than making a kit with cheap things just to "fill it up" why make a kit when you dont love the products . you must love every product in your kit ! first big thing . everyone has different taste of makeup styles some like natural some like dramatic you must have every type of makeup to accomdate your client.

Another major major thing is brushes !! brushes are your esstiental in your makeup kit and you must have soft brushes because you dont want hard brissles on a clients face I suggest sigma brushes they are professional brushes that are comparable to mac brushes for a fraction of the price ! cant beat that when you are first starting out elf brushes and sonia kashuk brushes which are sold at target are also good brushes for the price ! . I mean investing in mac brushes are good but if your just starting out you can find alternatives that work just as well ..


so whats in my kit ?
mac eye shadows , urban decay primer , smash box foundations , primers and halo . costal scents 88 eyeshadow palette & contouring palette , elf products , sigma brushes , mac brushes , elf and sonia kashuk brushes ..

its hard gettting your name out there but you must be persistant and put one foot foward ! try talking to other freelance artist see what they are doing but go around ask photographers for time for print if you dont know what that means basically its when you work for free to get pictures of your work so you can have them to shows clients .


If you have any further questions please e-mail me at makeupbylindsey@yahoo.com

we are all in this together as freelance artists <3

<3 lindsey

Friday, February 18, 2011

SIGMA BRUSHES

so I just wanted to share with everyone these amazing brushes from SIGMA !!! they are comparable to mac brushes maybe even better you can get them single or a brush kit . if your a makeup lover like me you must check these out !http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=63364