Tutorial/MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Cool Toned Smokey Eye

I cannot get enough of my Naked2 Palette, it has now replaced my original Naked Palette. I have been getting a lot of questions about which palette is better and what is the difference. Personally, I like the cooler toned colors better as they are colors I would tend to gravitate more for my skin coloring. If you like more warm/golden hues then the original Naked Palette would be better for you. Think of the two Naked Palettes as gold and silver jewelry. You wear one for particular looks that match your outfits, the season, or even your mood. It’s really up to you.

I wanted to create a MOTD (makeup of the day) that would showcase some of the cooler toned/taupe colors from the palette. Many of my beauty followers have been asking me for NYE looks and I thought this would be perfect to add a touch of glitzy glam.

A tip I always share with my clients is that you really need to make sure to blend blend blend!! As a makeup artist, the technique to blending is important to make the colors fade into each other. A blending brush will be your own personal makeup artist. MAC #224 brush is my personal favorite, but if you can’t afford this brush and want affordable brushes try

SIGMA TAPERED BLENDING BRUSH

Cool Toned Smokey Eye using shadows from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette. Add a hint of glitter to turn this look into a festive look for the holidays and for New Years.

Eye Shadow – Booty Call, Tease, Pistol, Blackout and Verve

Lips – Revlon Colorburst Color Icon in Cupcake

False Lashes – Model21 3T

My Favorite False Lashes

Blush and Bronzer – E.L.F. Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder

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August 3, 2011

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Face Brushes

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August 3, 2011

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Sigma Face Brushes

A month ago I blogged about some of my favorite eye brushes at an affordable price.(

Sigma Eye Brushes

) I showcased some of the top Sigma eye brushes at that time and forgot to mention some face brushes. The following brushes would be great additions to your makeup brush collections.

Concealer - F75

Synthetic concealer brush

Use for cream products

I use this for concealer underneath the eye, great precision because of it's rounded tip.

Large Angled Contour - F40

Have you ever wanted to contour your face but didn't know how, this would be your BFF for this job. The chiseled dome makes contouring a piece of cake.

Can also be used for blush and highlighting.

Small Contour - F05

If you pay close attention to some of my videos I use this brush all the time. I use it for everything from liquid foundation (it is the best!! makes your face look airbrushed), blush, bronzer, highlighting, etc. All purpose brush for me.

Large Powder - F30

Your collection would not be complete if you don't have one of these bad boys!! It's always good to have a larger domed brush for loose or pressed powders. I wouldn't recommend this brush for blush or highlighting though.

Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki - F80

I have not personally used this brush but I have heard wonderful things about it. Perfect for buffing in liquid or cream products into the skin for a perfect flawless application.

Foundation - F60

Synthetic foundation brush. I use this brush like a paintbrush, can't really buff your cream or liquids into the skin. Love using this brush to apply cream blush, FLAWLESS!

Ready to shop??

Hope this helps some of you build your brush collections. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need help picking out brushes.

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June 26, 2011

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Do you have the right brushes?

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June 26, 2011

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You can use the most inexpensive makeup but create wonderful results just by the quality of your brushes. I have compiled a list of brushes from Sigma Beauty. They are known for their value and quality of their brushes.

This is from their website

"The Sigma Makeup brand is synonymous with quality and functionality. Our products are handmade and were developed to satisfy the highest quality standards. We offer a complete line of professional brushes specifically designed to highlight eyes and face. Each brush was individually tested for performance, resistance, and durability."

I believe in brushes they will be your BFF's, trust me. When I was a teenager I couldn't afford good quality brushes and now that I am a makeup artist I collect brushes of all shapes, sizes and uses. Do I use all of them in one makeup sitting or when I'm on location? No, but I just like looking at them. LOL

I have complied a list of brushes that are must have's for any makeup user of any level. I have searched high and low for makeup brushes for myself, friends and clients for affordable brushes that won't break the bank but yield great results in your makeup application.

For today I will list the eye brushes