Soft Everyday Rose-y Eye Makeup using NAKED 3 palette

 Soft Rose-y eye makeup look:  A hint of Pink/ Rose Gold gives a nice lil touch to the normal everyday browns and taupes. All you need are a few colours, and a little bit of contouring in the crease to give it definition. 

I have been using this combo for the past 2 weeks and its just a perfect neutral that goes with anything ;)

I apologize in advance with regards to the video. i was holding my DSLR Camera with 1 hand (hence the shaky-ness & blurry-ness)  and i had to use the screen as my mirror lol

Makeup used in video:

EYES:

brow bone and inner corners: Strange

Eyelids: Burnout

Transition and crease color: Nooner

Outer v/crease: Factory

and a little bit of Dark side on lower lash line

Eyeliner: Stila Waterproof Liquid e/l

Base: MAC's painterly paint pot

Lipstick: MAC's morning rose (Limited edition)

Spotlight: Dior Shimmer in Amber Diamond

I've had this powder for about 2 months already and i'm obsessed! i haven't really tried much of Dior besides their lip glosses so i decided to try the Dior Shimmer powder in Amber Diamond. I've heard so much people raving about this and i get why :P

It features 5 different shades (cream, light champagne, bronze, rose gold and peach gold). I love mixing them together and it turns out really nice as a highlighter. Sometimes i do use it as eyeshadows too especially the rose gold one and light champagne for the inner corners of the eyes:)

The formulation is absolutely gorgeous! and the colours are a perfect balance of pigmented and sheer. Compared to MAC's soft and gentle, Dior's powder is a bit more refined, which i like..and i love how its divided into strips, so it gives you the option to use one or the other or swirl it together.

For MAC's soft and gentle, its basically a mix of everything already. It also comes in Dior's classic navy blue compact casing and a little pouch.The Diorskin Shimmer Powders contain 10g/0.35 oz of product and retail for $45. (but i got it for 30$ for a VIB coupon)


Dior products are expensive, but with 10g of this I know it will take me forever to use up :) im very pleased and for sure will be using this up a lot in the summer months. what is your favourite highlighter?

do's and donts for your skin type

OILY SKIN/ ACNE PRONE SKIN
DO:
-        Use wash that has salicylic acid. Wash twice daily.
-        Blot often to keep you looking fresh
-        Weekly masks do help.- Use clay mask (tightens pores thus refining them)
-        Always always wash your hands before touching your face
-        Wash with warm water
-        Gel cleanser over foam or cream
-        Never miss out on sunscreen (SPF of 15 or higher). Make sure it is lightweight and oil free
-        Never pop pimples or black heads
-        Clean your sheets/phone (or anything that has contact with your face) once or twice a week
DON’T
-        Use alcohol based toners
-        Wash more than twice a day
-        Use harsh facial scrubs (stimulates more oil production)
-        Ever sleep without washing your face (leave cleansing wipes at your bed side table for emergencies!)
-        Miss out on moisturizer (Yes even on oily skin). Make sure its oil free and light

DRY SKIN
DO:
-        Wash with gentle cleanser. Cream cleansers are your best bet.
-        Deep moisturize through masks once a week
-        Exfoliate 1-2 times a week to rid off dry flaky skin
-        Put a thin layer of Vaseline on really dry patches
-        Wear sunscreen daily (SPF 15 or higher). Make sure its lightweight and oil free.
-        Wash in lukewarm water. Hot water makes your skin even drier
-        Use Pore strips at least 1-2 times a month to get rid of the oil buildup and of course, taking out those pesky blackheads from your nose. In doing this, you also prevent your pores getting bigger
DON’T
-        Use heavy moisturizers (clogs pores)
-        Over exfoliate
-        Run with hot water (even when youre taking a bath. The conditioner/creams you put on your face/skin and hair will just end up being a waste.
-        Use drying soaps
COMBINATION SKIN
DO
-        Exfoliate 1-2  a week
-        Work with either foam/cream cleanser
-        Moisturize and never skip on sunscreen
-        Use Pore strips on t zone to prevent oil and junk buildup
-        if you have sensitive skin, use fragrance free products/soap
-        Blot often
*****dont's are basically the ones for oily skin.
OILY VS. COMBINATION
OILY SKIN
- thicker texture
-dilated pores
-oily, shiny appearance
COMBINATION
-oily only on the tzone. (forehead,nose)
- Dry, flaky patches
*** remember, your makeup up wont look good  if you don't have good, healthy skin. Make sure you give it some TLC:)




xo,
Denise