Guest Post: Nars Mata Hari Blush Review!

NARS Mata Hari Powder Blush ($28) can be found at Sephora. After being obsessed with NARS ultra-pigmented products I’ve begun slowly-but-surly expanding my NARS blush collection. On a recent trip to Sephora in hopes to pick out a more fall/winter friendly blush (everyone changes blush with seasons right? Ha) I ended up picking Mata Hari. I was un-sure that I'd like Mata Hari after swatching it two different times when I went into Sephora, but after using this blush it is a wonderful addition to my collection. I usually lean towards peachy-pink blushes but this beautiful cool, matte, rosy pink color is a lot of fun!

Despite how bold this color looks in the pan, its not nearly as vibrant when applied. This blush is by far my most pigmented blush I own. The picture above is only using one swipe with my Sigma F40 brush. Because it’s so pigmented a light hand and blending applies Mata Hari sheer and subtle. If your looking for a more intense look of course add a little more to intensify your look. Usually I find myself grabbing this blush when I use a matte foundation, I can count on Mata Hari staying on all day. Mata Hari is very matte (meaning without any simmer or sheen) so if you want to brighten up your cheeks, or have a glowy face you'll need to use a highlighter.

Final Thoughts…

Overall, this is a great fall/winter powder blush! Remember its ultra-pigmented and needs to be applied sparingly. Now that I have had NARS blushes for while, the only negative thing I could say is the adorable packaging gets messy easily. Other then that, this is a great rosy-pink blush!

Guest Post Written by Rendee

Rendee, a nursing student from Arizona has a huge passion for all things Beauty, DIY, and Photography related! You can check out her thoughts on all things beautiful at her blog beautybyren.blogspot.com. Another way you can stay can updated with Rendee's reviews, tips, and tricks is on Twitter @beautybyren.

Guest Post: Nars Mata Hari Blush Review!

NARS Mata Hari Powder Blush ($28) can be found at Sephora. After being obsessed with NARS ultra-pigmented products I�ve begun slowly-but-surly expanding my NARS blush collection. On a recent trip to Sephora in hopes to pick out a more fall/winter friendly blush (everyone changes blush with seasons right? Ha) I ended up picking Mata Hari. I was un-sure that I'd like Mata Hari after swatching it two different times when I went into Sephora, but after using this blush it is a wonderful addition to my collection. I usually lean towards peachy-pink blushes but this beautiful cool, matte, rosy pink color is a lot of fun!

Despite how bold this color looks in the pan, its not nearly as vibrant when applied. This blush is by far my most pigmented blush I own. The picture above is only using one swipe with my Sigma F40 brush. Because it�s so pigmented a light hand and blending applies Mata Hari sheer and subtle. If your looking for a more intense look of course add a little more to intensify your look. Usually I find myself grabbing this blush when I use a matte foundation, I can count on Mata Hari staying on all day. Mata Hari is very matte (meaning without any simmer or sheen) so if you want to brighten up your cheeks, or have a glowy face you'll need to use a highlighter.

Final Thoughts�

Overall, this is a great fall/winter powder blush! Remember its ultra-pigmented and needs to be applied sparingly. Now that I have had NARS blushes for while, the only negative thing I could say is the adorable packaging gets messy easily. Other then that, this is a great rosy-pink blush!

Guest Post Written by Rendee

Rendee, a nursing student from Arizona has a huge passion for all things Beauty, DIY, and Photography related! You can check out her thoughts on all things beautiful at her blog beautybyren.blogspot.com. Another way you can stay can updated with Rendee's reviews, tips, and tricks is on Twitter @beautybyren.

Guest Post: Kristen Stewart Burgundy Smokey Eye Tutorial!

Kristen Stewart Burgundy Smokey Eye Tutorial

Kristen Stewart’s looks on the red carpet have been hit or miss. This burgundy smokey eye look happens to be one of the more popular ones and is my favourite look of hers because she rarely goes out in anything pink or girly, so a cranberry/burgundy smokey eye look is a great way to make her grunge-y style appear more feminine.

FACE

The eyes are the main focus, so keep the rest of the face looking natural. Apply something sheer like the MAC Face and Body Foundation, and buff it in to achieve your desired coverage. Conceal any dark circles or blemishes as well. To set the foundation, apply a translucent powder very lightly over the sides of the forehead, jaw line and chin. Leave a bit of shine on the T-zone.

A light pink blush may be applied to the cheeks, but is not entirely necessary as the overall finish is very subtle and natural. Ladies with naturally rosy cheeks may skip this step.

LIPS

Kristen doesn’t look like she has a lot on, just a nude lip liner and a peachy-toned gloss. Go for something that’s close to your natural lip color so it doesn’t overpower the eye makeup.

Continue Reading (after the jump) to see how the eyes are done!

EYES

1 Prime your lids with your primer of choice. I’m using the Nars Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base.



2. I’m using a black eyeliner as a base for my eyeshadow. This will help create a deeper black later on. There’s no need to be overly neat about it just yet.



3. Blend this out into a slight wing, with the deepest black near the lash line. Keep adding eyeliner and continue blending until you have a nice black smokey eye.



4. Take a warm brown eyeshadow like Mulch by MAC and apply that to the eye socket with a tapered blending brush.



5. Then take a matte black eyeshadow and pat it over the lid to set the eyeliner. Use a blending brush to blend the shadow upwards over the rest of the eyeliner base.







6. You’ll need a berry colored eyeshadow for this step. I’m using Cranberry by MAC. Pack the color onto the lid, making sure to cover the inner corners until you are almost to the outer corners of the lid. Don’t forget to put a little bit along the lower lashline as well.



7. Take the same matte black eyeshadow as earlier and apply it on the outer corners of the lid in a V shape. Make sure this color is blended into the berry-toned eyeshadow.

8. Line the top and bottom waterlines with black pencil liner. You can also add a bit of mascara if you want. I opted not to because it doesn’t make much difference on my short lashes anyway.

PRODUCTS USED:

MAC Face and Body Foundation
Missha Black Eyeliner
MAC Mulch Eyeshadow
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow
MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow
MAC Taupe Brow Pencil
MAC Mocha Blush
Real Techniques Buffing Brush
Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush
Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush
Sigma E55 Brush
Sigma E45 Brush


Guest Post Written by Patricia
Patricia loves all things makeup. She spends most of her time scouring the internet for new products that are worth raving (and raging) about. See what else she has to say on MakeupMew.com.



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Guest Post: Kristen Stewart Burgundy Smokey Eye Tutorial!

Kristen Stewart Burgundy Smokey Eye Tutorial

Kristen Stewart�s looks on the red carpet have been hit or miss. This burgundy smokey eye look happens to be one of the more popular ones and is my favourite look of hers because she rarely goes out in anything pink or girly, so a cranberry/burgundy smokey eye look is a great way to make her grunge-y style appear more feminine.

FACE

The eyes are the main focus, so keep the rest of the face looking natural. Apply something sheer like the MAC Face and Body Foundation, and buff it in to achieve your desired coverage. Conceal any dark circles or blemishes as well. To set the foundation, apply a translucent powder very lightly over the sides of the forehead, jaw line and chin. Leave a bit of shine on the T-zone.

A light pink blush may be applied to the cheeks, but is not entirely necessary as the overall finish is very subtle and natural. Ladies with naturally rosy cheeks may skip this step.

LIPS

Kristen doesn�t look like she has a lot on, just a nude lip liner and a peachy-toned gloss. Go for something that�s close to your natural lip color so it doesn�t overpower the eye makeup.

Continue Reading (after the jump) to see how the eyes are done!

EYES

1 Prime your lids with your primer of choice. I�m using the Nars Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base.



2. I�m using a black eyeliner as a base for my eyeshadow. This will help create a deeper black later on. There�s no need to be overly neat about it just yet.



3. Blend this out into a slight wing, with the deepest black near the lash line. Keep adding eyeliner and continue blending until you have a nice black smokey eye.



4. Take a warm brown eyeshadow like Mulch by MAC and apply that to the eye socket with a tapered blending brush.



5. Then take a matte black eyeshadow and pat it over the lid to set the eyeliner. Use a blending brush to blend the shadow upwards over the rest of the eyeliner base.







6. You�ll need a berry colored eyeshadow for this step. I�m using Cranberry by MAC. Pack the color onto the lid, making sure to cover the inner corners until you are almost to the outer corners of the lid. Don�t forget to put a little bit along the lower lashline as well.



7. Take the same matte black eyeshadow as earlier and apply it on the outer corners of the lid in a V shape. Make sure this color is blended into the berry-toned eyeshadow.

8. Line the top and bottom waterlines with black pencil liner. You can also add a bit of mascara if you want. I opted not to because it doesn�t make much difference on my short lashes anyway.

PRODUCTS USED:

MAC Face and Body Foundation
Missha Black Eyeliner
MAC Mulch Eyeshadow
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow
MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow
MAC Taupe Brow Pencil
MAC Mocha Blush
Real Techniques Buffing Brush
Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush
Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush
Sigma E55 Brush
Sigma E45 Brush


Guest Post Written by Patricia
Patricia loves all things makeup. She spends most of her time scouring the internet for new products that are worth raving (and raging) about. See what else she has to say on MakeupMew.com.



If you'd like to see more makeup reviews and tips, follow us on Twitter @MakeupMew and do like us on Facebook to show your support!

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Guest Post: Review: Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

Guest Post Written by Lindsay

We're all on an endless journey to discovering our favorite foundation - From one foundation fanatic to another, Lindsay of 'Lindsay C Makeup' shares with us her opinion on Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation.

Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

I am a foundation addict! I can admit it. I have found many foundations I love or really like but I have yet to declare one my *Holy Grail.* So far, I have been loving my Bobbi Brown foundation.

The Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation claims:
It gives skin a soft, healthy, even-toned glow as it helps reverse the visible signs of aging. Formulated with a natural collagen boosting, skin firming blend of Hexapeptides and Milk Thistle Extract. Softens fine lines and imperfections. Skin looks and feels refreshed, renewed and beautifully luminous. Offers medium-to-full coverage. For Normal to Dry Skin.

Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation in Natural Tan 4.25 (MAC NW35-40 equivalent)

This foundation is definitely moisturizing! It kept my super-dry skin moisturized throughout the whole day. The consistency and feel reminds me of NARS Sheer Glow. However, I feel the Bobbi Brown lasts much longer but a bit more matte than Sheer Glow. It gives a 'luminous' finish without looking glittery or shiny. The website claims it provides medium to full coverage, but I found it to be more light maybe light-medium coverage. The foundation blends nicely with a foundation brush or sponge. Overall, I'd rate it an 8/10 because it gives me a natural glow without fading throughout the day.

Pros
Natural luminous/glowing finish
Long-lasting
Doesn't break me out
Photographs well

Cons
Difficult to build coverage without adding shine
Only suited for dry skin
No dispenser pump
Price Tag of $46

Guest Post Written by Lindsay

My name is Lindsay and I am a 22 year old freelance makeup artist and owner of Lindsay C Makeup in Toronto, Canada. I have a blog called Lindsay C Makeup Artist where I share Pro Tips, Reviews and Looks. I am also a student and aspiring to head into law school next year. You can visit my blog at lindsaycmakeup.com!

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Guest Post: Eye Look featuring MAC Star Violet Eyeshadow.

Guest Post Written by Ashley

Today the lovely Ashley of Beauty-Twist shares us a gorgeous eye look focusing on MAC Star Violet, a pinky-brown plum veluxe pearl eyeshadow that will compliment all eye colors.

MAC Star Violet Eyeshadow

I'm really loving purple toned eyeshadows at the moment and as I was swatching shades during my latest trip to MAC, I spotted Star Violet, a gorgeous pinky-brown plum with a veluxe pearl finish. This purple-burgundy shade blends like a dream and pairs beautifully with golds and browns. Star Violet is highly pigmented, extremely smooth and velvety, and has a slightly metallic sheen. I find that it performs best when blended into the crease and on the outer-v of the eye.

I only recently began wearing purple on my lids and wish I would have started doing so much sooner! Shades within the purple family are a great compliment for all eye colors and really make the eyes pop!

*Follow these steps for a gorgeous eye featuring Star Violet*

1. Using a flat eyeshadow brush, apply Maybelline Color Tattoo cream shadow in Bad to The Bronze onto the lids. Blend the shadow upwards and stop at the eye's crease. Use an eyeliner brush and apply to the lower lash line.

2. Apply a gold shadow to the inner corners and first 1/3 of the eyelid. (I used Urban Decay's Half Baked but you may use any gold shadow that you have on hand.)

3. Next, apply Star Violet to the outer-v of the eye and blend into the crease. Be sure to buff out and harsh edges for a soft, smoky effect.

4. Finish of the look with liquid liner and 2 coats of mascara.

Guest Post Written by Ashley

Hi, my name is Ashley. I�m a project manager by day and a self-professed beauty and fashion addict 24/7. I created my blog, Beauty-Twist, to share my passion for makeup and beauty products, fashion, photography, and writing. I love testing out new products, experimenting with style, and expressing my interests through my photographs.

The content of Beauty-Twist consists of makeup and product reviews (drugstore and department store), beauty advice, fashion and styling tips, and occasional photo outings. I�m always on the lookout for up and coming trends in makeup and fashion whether it be a new eye shadow palette, skin care product, the latest shoe trend�you name it! I hope you�ll check out my blog at beauty-twist.blogspot.com.

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