When I did this look originally, I used Illamasqua Skin Base foundation. I only have a small sample tube of the Illamasqua Skin Base and I wasn't particularly taken with the formula when I first tried it. However, it's the only full coverage foundation that I own so I use it whenever I want a heavier coverage and I must admit that I've warmed to it a lot. You only need a small amount otherwise it looks cakey and I find it looks best buffed into the skin using a dense kabuki-type brush. Instead of Skin Base, today I used a sample pot of the new Rouge Bunny Rouge Time Defying foundation.
Face
Vapour Soft Focus Skin Perfector*
Rouge Bunny Rouge Skin Sanctuary Time Defying foundation in Linen Cream*
Ellis Faas Concealer in S202
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer in SC-3 on blemishes
Brows freshly dyed with Eylure Dylash kit in Dark Brown
MAC Strada blusher to contour
Rouge Bunny Rouge blusher in Gracilis*
A tiny bit of Rouge Bunny Rouge Sea of Tranquility on the tops of cheek bones
Eyes
Kevyn Aucoin eye pencil in Basic Black*
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill in #4 (Pulp Fiction)
Navy aqua cream from the MUFE Black Tango palette layered in the centre of the mobile lid
Maybelline The Falsies Flared mascara
Lips
Rouge Bunny Rouge Irreverence
I wanted to finish off with a few random brush thoughts. I used my MAC 217 to apply the Eyes to Kill eyeshadow, just as Lisa Eldrige demonstrates in her video. I was surprised how well the 217 applies this kind of product, I typically apply with my fingers but I've never been entirely happy with this. I will definitely use the 217 in future. I've been using my new Laura Mercier Eye Finishing brush to buff in concealer which it does really well, one of these days I will get round to using it with eyeshadows as I had intended.
Now this is probably a rather odd brush confession. I have been using my tiny Louise Young eyeliner brush to apply Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage concealer. I've hardly used the Secret Camouflage since I bought it two years ago, as I've always thought the formula looked too dry and obvious. After watching Lisa use it in her videos, I decided to give it a try using a small brush. Unfortunately, all of my concealer brushes are too big for this kind of spot application, hence the misuse of the liner brush. Using a different tool has definitely changed my opinion of Secret Camouflage and I intend to buy a dedicated pinpoint concealer brush to use with it in future.
* Items indicated with asterisk were received without cost for review purposes
This look suits you so well - you look very pretty. I especially like that soft lipstick on you and much prefer it to the red from your Christmas MU post.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think of this new RBR foundation? Is it any good?
Thank you. It's really useful to see the two looks side by side like this as I would agree that this is the look I prefer of the two.
DeleteThis is my very first use of the new RBR foundation so these are only my initial thoughts. It's got quite a dry satin finish and the coverage is lighter than I was expecting. I suspect it won't suits dry skin and will be better suited to oily to combination skin.
Ah, interesting - thanks a lot. My skin can't decide at the moment whether it's dry or oily so I think buying it might be a bit risky. But it's true: your skin looks really perfect!
DeleteOh, and I completely forgot to tell you that I also love your new hairstyle and the fact that you let your grey show. So it's not just the make-up ;-)
DeleteThank you :D
DeleteLove it! It suits you wonderfully, and your skin looks flawless!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lilly. I gave myself a mini-facial yesterday to try and fight the effects of the festive excesses!
DeleteBeautiful Jane, and your skin is flawless!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mariella. The RBR foundation has that 'just-powdered' feel to it and it still feels that way several hours later. As a tinted moisturiser junkie, it feels strange but I find I keep stroking my skin :D
DeleteThose colours look lovely on you. I also like your hair. The grey hairs make the style really interesting and textural.
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Thanks Claire. I often wonder whether people think I'm crazy for letting the grey show through but I do quite like the way it looks. I especially like the way it's coming through in my parting too!
DeleteYour eyes look amazing x
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DeleteAh, thanks Claire. I think the colour and finish of Pulp Fiction seems to soften the effect of using lots of black liner. I want to have a go doing to the same thing using Chanel Illusoire.
ReplyDeleteIf you go for the LM secret camouflage, I would highly recommend getting a fine-point brush to apply it with.
I love the structured messiness of it! And I agree with all comments above, your skin looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gaelle, I'm really pleased you like it.
DeleteIrreverence looks lovely on you! :) I just got Prey of Lust and Nothing Unknown from Zuneta! Time to make (yet) another order LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenni, Irreverence is an old favourite of mine. Oddly enough, I seem to recall Nothing Unknown was one I purchased and then parted with as it wasn't flattering on me. It was a shame as I love their texture.
DeleteVery pretty, great combination of shades, I really like your brows :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think to use the 217 with products like that so will give that a go, I do tend to get stuck using the same tools so need to branch out a bit, I bought one of those beauty blender sponges recently and it has made such a difference to my makeup application, not sure why I didn't think of it earlier xx
Thanks Replica. You know, the brow tinting was my surprise success of 2012!
DeleteYou know, I've never tried a beauty blender, do you rate it? I've tried normal wedge sponges in the past but becoming frustrated at how much product they absorb. Maybe I ought to try again, even if it's just to use up all of foundations a bit faster ;) xx
It does eat up product which is not good but I have to say the finish is better than any other wedge/sponge thing I have tried. I am going to buy more so I have one on hand every day as its my preferred method of application at the moment, seems to help fill in the pores which is always good xx
DeleteLove this combination of colours on you and thank you so much for the tips on brushes. I'm always playing around, trying to find the perfect brush for the EtK shadows. For the longest while, I was using a lip brush, which seemed to work for more precise applications...
ReplyDeleteOoh, I really like the idea of using a lip brush with the EtK, I bet it gives a more intense application? I would not have used the 217 had it not been for Lisa Eldridge's video but I was really pleased with the effect (and not getting my fingers messy!).
DeleteThis is one kick-a** eye look Jane!!! Love it so much!!!
ReplyDeleteBtw I never would have thought of using a 217 for this type of eyeshadow consistency, I might give it a go!!!
Beautiful FOTD alltogether too btw! ;)
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Thank you so much Tina! I would definitely recommend trying the 217 brush with the hybrid cream to powder eyeshadows, it does work very well. One of these days, I will treat myself to another 217 so mine isn't constantly in need of washing! x
DeleteLove this! I want the RBR Irreverence lipstick badly.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen, I view that as a huge compliment as I'm always so inspired by you looks. Irreverence has become my lipstick of choice when I wear a darker eye look.
DeleteReally love this look, all of it, fab.
ReplyDeleteThank you Blighty :)
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