Although this was just an experimental look, several of you asked questions about what products I used for this look. So, here it is:
Products used:
a,b,c – NYX eyeshadow trio in Sahara, Suede and Chocolate
- Sahara on browbone and highlights
- Suede lightly all over lid
- Chocolate was not used for this look
d,e – NARS duo in Rated R
- Blue on outer third of eyelid
- the green was not used for this look
f – NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yellow
- a small dash of this was applied just below the wing, right outside the outer corner of eye
g – MAC eyeshadow in Flashtrack
- Outer third of lower rim, extended out to make a long dramatic wing
h – MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
- I could be wrong about this. It was either this or Prestige Eyeliner in Azure. Maybe it was both.
i – Urban Decay Primer Potion (scooped into mineral makeup sample jar)
Not shown: CoverGirl Lash Blast mascara
I took pix of this step by step to make a tutorial but decided against this at the last minute. Let me know if you guys want a tutorial on anything, though. I was surprised that so many of you voted Yes for tutorials!
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TUTORIAL: All images can be clicked for better viewing but click at your own risk. Enlarged pores and hair follicles are never pretty to look at.
Sweep NYX Suede on browbone to highlight. If your skintone is much lighter than mine, you’ll of course need a much lighter shade.
Lightly cover entire upper lid with NYX Sahara.
This is where the streak happens with MAC Flashtrack, and it might be a bit tricky especially since I SUCK at explaining things. Using an angled shadow brush, start at the outer third of your lower lash line. You will continue to extend this line until it reaches your desired wing length. NOTE: There is no need to do it all in one sweep. It might be easier to start with a much shorter wing, then go over the wing again but going longer each time. Just remember to keep the end of every brush stroke very light, even if you start it heavy, and ALWAYS start the brush stroke where you originally started it – at the end of your lash line.
Since that last explanation pretty much sucked, I really hope it helps to just look at this picture -_-
Apply the blue from NARS Rated R on the outer corner. To make this blend better, start at the outer corner then lightly sweep inward.
Same color, but this time brought in from outer lower lash line until halfway.
NYX Suede to highlight inner corner and around tear duct.
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack applied as normal on upper lash line. Nowadays, I never go over the entire lashline. For a fatty monolid, there is no point. Don’t even get me started on why I refuse to do heavier eyeliner. I usually start out at the outer half or outer third b/c it does show up there. For this look, it’s only winged out a very teensy bit, if at all.
Same eyeliner on outer half of lower lashline. Start very close to lash line but slowly taper off as you progress outwards, then curve it back in. This has to be very subtle and thin.
Curl lashes. Apply BETTER mascara THAN MINE.
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I am way too lazy to attempt anymore experimental looks. So I’m glad SOMEONE still does it!
YES for tutorials!! I won’t have time this weekend but by early next week I can get pics of tomo that I NEVER posted (ie. those scarily Bella’esque ones) and if you want to go through with your idea, I’m all for it!! I think you should host it on your page though. Why?! Because you are more wildly popular than I am. bitch.. j/k!! LOVE YOU!!
Those colors look amazing on you!! I couldn’t sleep so I decided to browse through other people’s blogs and I happened to stumble upon this one! I am totally adding you to my blog roll, hope you don’t mind…Keep up the pretty looks!!
Girl, you look fierce! Yesterday I read some old posts of yours in your old blog and it sounded like you were talking about me and my monolid eyes. It’s just that I’ve never verbalized it but you do. Way to go Alien man!
oh i love it! so edgy
look at you with your nars…i dont even have one nars eyeshadow cuz i’m cheap lol
girrrrl, i just now updated your link. i was wondering, hmm, she hasn’t updated.
i love that look — it’s very bold, and dramatic; my fave kinda look! and i loooove your tie!!!
tie?
OHHHHHHHH
that’s a cartoon i drew on the photo. omg i wish i had a tie like that now…
Thanks for the love, guys!!
me likey blue on people! not on myself I just look punched
LOL omgg the cartoon is making a heart~~~
TVSJ: i think you’re the only who noticed that LOL
Hi. Yes to Tutorials. I love blue eyeshadows on dark brown eyes. BTW This is smilepop aka silent reader, I finally made a blogspot today but Im still trying to get use to this. What do you use to edit your entires?
PS Can u add me on your blog roll (http://smilepop-aprecia.blogspot.com/)? I wanna add you to my blog roll but for some reason everyone i added is on my profile instead… I need a tutorial – if you ever make one you can call it blogging for dummies. lol
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Girl, you look fierce! Yesterday I read some old posts of yours in your old blog and it sounded like you were talking about me and my monolid eyes. It's just that I've never verbalized it but you do. Way to go Alien man!