Soft Smoky Valentine's Day Makeup Tutorial [Photogenic Makeup Look]

In the last two months, I received several inquiries about what makeup is best for flash photography purposes. And I figured Valentine's Day was the most appropriate time to share these makeup tips and produce this tutorial, since many of you will be going on romantic dates in dimly lit restaurants. If you're celebrating Single's Awareness Day, however, you can still rock this look! Add more liner and take the color higher up the lid for more fun :)

Hope you enjoy!



After the jump, the makeup worn list and other details like nail polish worn can be found!

Makeup Used:
Temptu Smooth & Matte Makeup Primer
Burberry Sheer Cover Liquid Foundation in 05 applied with BeautyBlender Sponge
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20
Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick in 03 Fawn
Bobbi Brown Sheer Loose Finish Setting Powder in Pale Yellow
Chanel Sculpting Veil in Notorious [Try Kevyn Aucoin Medium or D&G's Taupe if you don't have the SC]
Cle de Peau Eyebrow Pencil in Natural Grey
By Terry Eye Primer in 002
Giorgio Armani Heat Summer '11 Eyeshadow Palette
Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eyeshadow in Black Velvet
MAC Eyeshadows in Beautiful Iris and Idol Eyes
Lit Cosmetics Glitter in Barbie Shops Size 3
THREE Flash Performance Eyeliner Pencil in 08
MAC Pearlglide Eyeliner in Designer Purple
Lancome Hypnose Drama WP Mascara
Red Cherry False Eyelashes in 47 & 747
Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick in Rose Piquant
Burberry Spring '13 Lip Glow Lipgloss in 19

Blouse Worn:
J.Crew [old]

Nails:
Essie Blanc [right hand]
Essie Mod Square [left hand]
Butter LONDON Lillibeet's Jubilee [ring fingers]

Hair:
Natural, no product

Chanel Holiday 2012 Makeup Review + Tutorial Video Details

Hello, everyone! This is probably the longest collection review + tutorial duo video that I have produced in ages. But there was a lot to be said, so many questions to address that I could not afford to leave out. Please note, if you did not properly hear during the review.. Notorious is officially my favorite contouring powder. It might be a satin finish powder, but it is so versatile! D&G's Tan would be my next favorite contouring product for everyday use since that can actually be used as a blush. It just depends on your preferences, but both products should work on all fair and medium to medium tan skin tones! Happy shopping :)



P.S. I didn't even mention the limited edition gold Illusion D'Ombre from this collection because it was very sheer. It fell short of my expectations, for it was missing the lush mousse texture of the Mirifique or Epatant Illusion D'Ombres.

Makeup/Tools Used:
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Liquid Foundation in B30
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus
Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in Espresso
MAC Painterly Paint Pot as eyeshadow base
Chanel Harmonie du Soir Eyeshadow Palette with Sigma E45 Brush, Chanel 2 Brush [old]
Chanel Automatic Pen Liquid Liner in Black & Inglot AMC Matte Gel Liner in White with MAC 239
Velour Lashes in Lash in the City with Lancome Hypnose Drama WP Mascara
Chanel Notorious Sculpting Veil with Suqqu Cheek Brush
Chanel Joues Contraste Blush in Narcisse with Shu Uemura 20h Cheek Brush
Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in L'Impatience
Chanel Glossimer in Sweet Beige

Makeup Also Shown/Mentioned in Review:
Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder in Tan
Dolce & Gabbana The Blush in Tan

Shirt:
Victoria's Secret PINK V-Neck

Earrings:
JewelMint Forever Audrey

Lenses:
Clear prescription only

Hair:
No Styling