Purple Eye Look

September 5, 2015November 24, 2015 / thecorkedreader89 / 10 Comments

Hi guys!

So today I wanted to show you my favourite [almost] all purple eye-look! Purple is my absolute favourite colour to wear on my eyes. This is because any shade of purple makes green eyes pop. Even adding purple to my under eye to an otherwise neutral look can really make a huge impact.

Products Used:
Foundation: L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Classic Ivory
Concealer: Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Concealer in Ivory
Powder: Anastasia Beverly Hills Banana Powder (undereye) and MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light (all over face)
Blush: Tarte’s Dollface
Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills Fawn
Highlight: The Balm’s Mary Lou-Manizer
Eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Kat Von D’s Dios (Innerstellar Palette – blended into crease), Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Psychedelic Sister (all over lid as a base and under eye), and Colourpop Dare (all over lid). Makeup Forever Smoky Extravagant (lashes).
Brows: L’Oreal Brow Stylist Plumper in Light to Medium
Lips: Colourpop Lippie Stix in Tootsi

The exact steps I took for my eye shadow was:

Prime eyes
Add Psychedelic Sister all over lid and smudge it all over with my finger, also applied to my water line at this point
Apply Dare over top with my finger (it is one of the easiest ways to apply Colourpop’s unique formula)
Apply Dios to crease to blend everything out and avoid harsh edges

The reason I add the eye liner as a base is because I find the shade Dare to be a little bit sheer. This gives the shadow more pop. I do sometimes do this without the eye liner base for a less intense look.

What is your favourite colour eye shadow to wear with your eye colour? Let me know in the comments down below!

xoxo

Robyn

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Wednesday Wishes

September 2, 2015September 1, 2015 / thecorkedreader89 / Leave a comment

Hi guys! Today I thought I would share with you some products that I am currently wishing would become part of my collection.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop
A beautiful highlight created by the stunning Jaclyn Hill. It`s taken awhile to decide if this would work with my fair skin, and I have come to the conclusion that it will. It gives the face such a uniquely peachy glow.
Colourpop Lippie Stix in Grunge
The newly launched 90`s collection has me all kinds of intrigued as a 90`s kid myself.This plum based brown shade looks so perfect for fall.
Makeup Forever Step 1 Skin Equalizer in the Mattifying Primer Formula
I normally have oily skin so anything that promises to be mattifying always has me intrigued. Plus this comes in a travel size which reduces the cost when trying out a new product.
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
I’ve been dying to try this foundation ever since I saw so many positive reviews on YouTube. However, buying foundation online scares me a bit. I’m going to wait until I can actually get to a Sephora so I can properly colour match it.
Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in 1993
Another 90’s inspired brown? Yes. I’m digging this trend for fall and this formula also looks promising. I love the regular Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks and I’m hopeful that their new matte line delivers the same results.
Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Ayesha
After trying the Colourpop Ultra Matte formula, I would like to try Kat Von D’s liquid lipsticks next. I love lavender lipsticks and this one looks gorgeous.
Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow in Cosmic
This metallic white eye shadow has had me intrigued since Urban Decay layered it over a purple base on their Tumblr account. It is absolutely stunning and looks like it can change any look since it has a colour shift. Urban Decay eye shadows also happen to be another favourite formula of mine.

So that is part of my current beauty wish list… What products are you wishing for? Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo,

Robyn

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Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette

August 22, 2015August 22, 2015 / thecorkedreader89 / 4 Comments

Hi guys! Well I certainly did a happy dance when I heard the post drop off my latest Sephora order. I heard the vehicle pull up and actually squealed as I ran towards the door. I finally got my hands on the Urban Decay Naked Smoky palette.

Let’s take a second to admire the palette in all of its glory…

Here is a smoky, dramatic but wearable look that I did using the palette:

Products Used:
Foundation: L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Classic Ivory
Concealer: Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Concealer in Ivory
Powder: Anastasia Beverly Hills Banana Powder (undereye) and MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light (all over face)
Blush: Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Candy Glow
Highlight: The Balm’s Mary Lou-Manizer
Eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Urban Decay Naked Smoky Palette – Combust (Crease/transition shade), Slanted (All over lid and smudged undereye) and Smolder (Outer edge/to deepen crease). Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper (eyeliner) Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (lashes).
Brows: Milani Easybrow Automatic Pencil in Taupe and L’Oreal Brow Stylist Plumper in Light to Medium
Lips: Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Obsessed

I’ve tried a few different looks with the Smoky palette so far and I’ve been very impressed. The eye shadows are pigmented and versatile. You can create both softer and dramatic looks with the palette. The only shade I had trouble swatching was Thirteen but that has more to do with my fair skin.

Since I ordered the Smoky palette while Sephora was their VIB Appreciation week, I also got a goodie bag which lots of amazing samples inside! I haven’t tried them all yet but so far I’m loving the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper (a product I had been dying to try). I’ve already tried Benefit’s Porefessional and Makeup Forever’s Smoky Extravagant Mascara so those automatically get a thumbs up!

Did you purchase anything during VIB Appreciation week at Sephora? Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo,

Robyn

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Top 5: Lipsticks

August 21, 2015August 20, 2015 / thecorkedreader89 / 5 Comments

Hi guys! Today I wanted to share with you my top five lipsticks in no particular order. Lipstick is one of my favourite parts of my makeup routine. I love how much it can dramatically change your look.

Without further ado, here are my top five:

Fiend, Urban Decay
Described as a muted rose, I love this colour because it is a fairly neutral colour that you can pair with almost any look. This is one of my go-to lippies that never fails. It is opaque and effortless to apply. This lipstick has a creamy and somewhat shiny finish.

Up the Amp, MAC Cosmetics
Described as a lavender violet, this shade is one of my favourites because of how unique it is. As you will learn over time, purple is my all-time favourite colour. This lipstick is a beautiful, very wearable purple/pink shade. The amplified finish means it is very pigmented and long-wearing. It is creamy and does not dry out your lips.

Turn On, Urban Decay
Described as a rosy pink, this shade is special as it was my first Urban Decay lipstick. It is a beautiful pink shade. Just like Fiend, it is opaque, effortless and has a creamy/shiny finish. Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks rank highly in my collection for this reason.

Annita, NARS
Described as antique rose (is anyone else noticing a rosy trend here?), this lipstick again is a very wearable neutral shade and another one of my go-to lippies. The NARS Audacious Lipsticks are a cut above the rest. They are very pricy, but very much worth it if you are in the market for a opaque, soft and luxurious feeling lipstick. They dry to a matte finish and have an amazing staying power on the lips. You don’t end up using much product when you use them due to the opacity and the minimal (if any) touch up throughout the day.

Lumiere, Colourpop
Described as a dusty mauve pink, this lipstick is a favourite because of how versatile it is. This lippie stick is a collaboration between Colourpop and the talented KathleenLights from YouTube. She describes it better than I can, so I’m including an excerpt from Colourpop’s website: “I wanted a color that both bold and shy people could wear. It’s not a nude..it would look great on EVERYONE!” Lumiere has a matte finish but does not feel uncomfortable to wear. Colourpop lippie stix are also amazing because of their super affordable price.

Honourable Mentions: Embrace Me, MAC, Angela, NARS and Brills, Colourpop

All of the products that I have mentioned have significant staying power. They all fade fairly evenly and still look good throughout the morning. I do typically add a coat after lunch before going back to work. As I play with swatching these and then remove them from my arm with a makeup removing wipe, they have left stains, just further demonstrating how long they last.

What are your favourite lipsticks? Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo,

Robyn

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Soft & Feminine

August 19, 2015August 22, 2015 / thecorkedreader89 / 1 Comment

Hi guys! Today I’m going to show you a look that I wore last weekend to a Bridal Shower. I used the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette to create a soft and feminine pink look. The end result was very simple and would pair well with any outfit, which was perfect because at the time I had no idea what I was going to wear!

Let’s get into it!

Products Used:
Foundation: L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Classic Ivory
Concealer: Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Concealer in Ivory
Powder: Anastasia Beverly Hills Banana Powder (undereye) and MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light (all over face)
Blush: Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Candy Glow
Bronzer/Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills Java and Fawn
Highlight: The Balm’s Mary Lou-Manizer
Eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette – Limit (Crease), Buzz (Center half of lid) and Darkside (Outer half of lid). Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow in Whimsical (small amount in the centre of the lid). Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Demolition (water line). Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (lashes).
Brows: Milani Easybrow Automatic Pencil in Taupe
Lips: MAC lipstick in Chatterbox

This look was perfect for an afternoon of celebrating my friend’s upcoming wedding! I tend to stick to the first half of the Naked 3 palette when I use it, the pink shades are just so pretty and shiny. The Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Candy Glow added a perfect hint of colour to my cheeks, while the MAC lipstick in Chatterbox kept the pink theme going strong!

What is your favourite soft and feminine make up look? Let me know in the comments below!

xoxo,

Robyn

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Everyday Makeup Routine

August 15, 2015August 19, 2015 / thecorkedreader89 / 7 Comments

Hi guys! Today I’m going to show you guys my every day makeup routine. I went to a family BBQ last night and I wanted to do something basic on my eyes and do a bright lip. I generally change up my makeup on a daily basis, but this is a look I find myself frequently going back to. It’s so versatile and you can pair it with virtually any lipstick.

Let’s get into it!

Products Used:
Primer: Benefit’s Porefessional (not pictured)
Foundation: L’Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in Classic Ivory (a current favourite for my oily skin)
Concealer: Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Concealer in Ivory
Powder: Anastasia Beverly Hills Banana Powder (undereye) and MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Light (all over face)
Blush: Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush in Fetish
Bronzer/Contour: Anastasia Beverly Hills Java and Fawn
Highlight: The Balm’s Mary Lou-Manizer
Eyes: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette – Tease (Crease), Bootycall (Center half of lid) and Busted (Outer half of lid and under eye). Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Demolition (water line). Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (lashes).
Brows: Milani Easybrow Automatic Pencil in Taupe
Lips: Nars Audacious Lipstick in Angela

Here is the finished product:

This look really was perfect for the BBQ. It is simple but summery enough to compliment the warm sunny weather. It was a great time, it really is nice getting the whole family together!

I own all of the Naked palettes (Smoky Palette is on it’s way from Sephora’s website!) and I really do love them all, but I find the Naked 2 palette is the one that I reach for the most. I use the Naked 1 palette if I am going for a no-makeup look, the Naked 2 palette for my everyday basic routine and the Naked 3 palette when I want to do a soft and feminine pink look.

What is your every day makeup routine? Tell me in the comments below!

xoxo

Robyn

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