FOTD: Sage Green and Brown

Well here it is, my first LOTD using the e.l.f. beauty encyclopedia eyeshadows that I had previously posted about. Today I chose to go with a light sage green blended with a medium coppery brown and a darker metallic brown on the outer edges (the eyeshadows don't have any names or #'s so I have to try to describe them as best as I can :P). I really like these eyeshadows because they have decent pigmentation, go on smoothly, and allow for a lot of buildup without creasing.
Below I have listed the steps to get this overall look:
Step 1: Apply primer or concealer to your eyelids so that you have a smooth base to work with; this also helps the eyeshadow from creasing and lasts longer
(I always like to start with the eyes first, that way if you mess up or there is any eyeshadow fallout it won't mess up your foundation.)
Step 2: With a medium size fluffy eyeshadow brush, highlight your browbone with the white shadow, then apply a sandy beige or bone shadow on top of the white, this will soften the white shadow but still allow it to show through enough to make your browbone stand out.
Step 3: With the same brush, gently pat on the green shadow all over your lids and bring it up underneath your browbone. Layer on shadow until you get your desired shade of green. Using a fluffy contour brush, apply the coppery brown shadow in the outer edges of your eye and blend into the crease, then apply the darker metallic brown just to the outer edges. With a blending brush, blend until there are no harsh lines between the two brown shadows, but not so much that they turn into one color.
Step 4: Line your upper and lower lashline with a black eyeliner pencil, then retrace the line with black shadow to make the eyeliner appear softer and last longer. Smudge the liner softly to give your eyes a smoky effect.
Step 5: Curl your eyelashes and apply mascara to both upper and lower lashes.
Step 6: Using a brow gel or pencil, darken your brows and fill in any gaps to make sure that your brows look neat and clean.
Step 7: Apply concealer under eyes and anywhere else needed, then apply foundation, buffing it in to make sure it is blended well.
Step 8: With a big fluffy brush, lightly dust bronzer across cheekbones, nose, forehead, and around jawline. Try to choose a color that matches well with the brown eyeshadow. Apply a light dusting of blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend upwards towards your hairline.
Step 9: Using a sponge tip eyeshadow applicator, apply white shadow to the inner tear ducts to highlight your eyes and make them appear wider.
Step 10: Lightly dust loose powder over entire face to soften your makeup and make your skin appear flawless.
That's it, you're done! Actually, we're missing a step because I forgot to apply gloss, but you can apply a light coppery gloss to bring out the brown in the eyeshadow, or you can just line your lips with a lip colored pencil and top with clear gloss for a simple lip look.

The makeup I used in this look:

Eyes:
e.l.f. beauty encyclopedia eyeshadows in sage green, coppery brown, dark metallic brown, bone, and white
e.l.f. beauty encyclopedia black eyeliner
Maybelline XXL Extensions Microfiber Mascara in Black
L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Plumping Mascara in Black
Maybelline Expert Eyes in Velvet Black

Cheeks:
Jane Oil Free Bronzing Powder in Sunkissed Bronze
Sonia Kashuk Face Palette Blush

Face:
MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in #NC35
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer in #NC30
Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in Naturally Beige

Please let me know what you think of this look and if you have any suggestions for looks or questions that I can answer! <3

4 comments:

grenadesuzy said...

you look so pretty! very good tutorial....now i need to go do my makeup, lol. keep up the great tips!
ps. your eyebrows and eyelashes look great!

liana123 said...

thank you, thank you....this is pretty much all I accomplished today, lol

fabulousfashion said...

Wow... very soft and pretty! Very beautiful look.

liana123 said...

thank you, fabulous fashion! :)

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