Part of the Process | July 2020

When completing my From Neutral to Warm summer makeup transition, I noticed that my face looked orange in certain areas, particularly where I highlighted around my eyes, nose, and chin. Before I completely discarded the deep cinnamon E.L.F. Concealer, I wanted to determine the root cause of the orange-like complexion and attempt to fix it.

To create this look, I used the process of elimination to give the concealer another chance before changing the foundation shade or altering other parts of my morning routine. Instead of applying the Black Radiance Loose Setting Powder, I opted to set my moisturizer and primer with the Black Radiance Pressed Powder in the shade Golden Almond. This is an everyday powder for me that I use when I’m pressed for time or when I want a lighter look. 

Everything else stayed the same.

  

Face 

Skin Care Routine: Proactiv Solution

Face Primer: Neutrogena Shine Control Matte Booster Primer + Serum

Setting Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder, Golden Almond

Foundation: MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation, Shade NW44
Foundation Brush: E.L.F. Ultimate Blending Brush

Setting Spray: Maybelline New York Lasting Fix Make-Up Setting Spray Matte Finish

Highlight

Under-eye Highlight: E.L.F. 16-HR Camo Concealer
Application Tool: Ring Finger
Blending Sponge: EcoTools Fresh Perfecting Blender

Nose, Chin, and Forehead Highlight: E.L.F. 16-HR Camo Concealer, Shade - Deep Cinnamon
Blending Sponge: Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge

Setting Powder: Setting Powder: Almay Loose Finishing Powder
Setting Powder Application Sponge: Dollar Tree
To wipe away the setting powder, I used the E.L.F. Angled Blush Brush 

Eyes

This is a classic look on the eyes for me and I love it. I do not like for my eye shadow to go too far, so I enjoy stopping it at the outer third of the lid and crease. The color shown here is Samoa Silk from the MAC Art Library Flame-Boyant Eye Shadow Palette and is for demonstration purposes only. I then placed the shade Amber Lights on top of it to give it a little sparkle. 

Concealer/Primer: MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer, Shade NW45

Concealer/Primer Brush: E.L.F. Flawless Concealer Brush

Eye shadow Primer:

Eyeshadow on Lid: MAC Art Library Flame-Boyant Eye Shadow Palette,
       Shades (1) Samoa SIlk, (2) Amber Lights

Eyeshadow Brush:  E.L.F. Eyeshadow Brush

Eyeshadow in Crease: MAC Art Library Flame-Boyant Eye Shadow Palette, Shade: Embark
Eyeshadow Brush: E.L.F. Blending Eye Brush

Lips

Lately, I've been enjoying creating a darker line on the lip filled in by a lighter shade or sheer gloss of the same color. I think it adds depth, dimension, and it makes the sheer lip gloss stand out more. For more information on how to wear lip liner under your lip gloss, visit the website below. 

How to Wear Lip Liner Under Your Lip Gloss

Lip Primer: L.A. Girl Matte Base Anti-Feathering Lip Primer 

Lip Pencil: MAC Lip Pencil, Chestnut
Lip Blending Brush:   E.L.F. Concealer Brush

Lip Gloss: Black Radiance Beyond a Pout Lip Laquer, Shade Extra Hot

Contour 
Cheek Contour: Black Radiance Concealer Stick, Shade - Where's Walnut

Cheek Contour Brush: E.L.F. Angled Blush Brush

Nose Contour Brush: E.L.F. Flawless Concealer Brush
Forehead Contour Brush: E.L.F. Ultimate Blending Brush

Cheeks
Blush: MAC Extra Dimension Blush, Shade: Hard to Get
Blush Blending Brush: E.L.F. Fan Brush

Finishing Products

Setting Spray: Maybelline New York Lasting Fix Make-Up Setting Spray Matte Finish
Finishing Powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder, Shade Medium Tan