Looks: Budew

by beautifulwithbrains on August 26, 2011

in looks

Hello everyone,

according to the news, here in Italy we are experiencing the hottest and most humid week of this summer. I love the hot weather but I hope it’ll be cooler soon as I’m slowly melting away in this heat wave! Because of this, I haven’t been wearing any makeup at all for the past few today but since today is my birthday (I turn 29 and I’m starting to feel old lol), I thought I’d make an effort and do a simple colorful look. Usually, when I wear bright eyeshadows, I like to keep the lips natural, but this time I opted for a bolder pink shade and I think I like the result. What do you think?

Products used:
- Too Faced Shadow Insurance
- Shiro Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Budew
- Barry M Dazzle Dust in #65 Green Iridescent
- Formula D Eyeshadow in Belle
- Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Ransom
- Eyeko Big Eyes Mascara
- Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer
- Milani Minerals Blush in Luminous
- Shiro Cosmetics Intertubes in Over 9000

Directions:
- Apply an eyeshadow primer to your eyes (I used Too Faced Shadow Insurance) to help makeup stay put all day and improve the color payoff of the eyeshadows.
- Pat a light green with a gold duochrome (I used Shiro Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Budew) on the lid.
- Sweep a sheer white shade with green shimmers (I used Barry M Dazzle Dust in #65 Green Iridescent) on the browbone to highlight.
- Using a pencil or shader brush, apply a shimmery pale lilac shade (I used Formula D Eyeshadow in Belle) on the lower lashline.
- Line your waterline with a purple pencil liner (I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Ransom) and apply mascara.
- I skipped the foundation (it’s too hot here to wear it atm) and only applied concealer (I used Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer) on my undereye area to hide my dark circles.
- Sweep a peachy pink blush with gold shimmers (I used Milani Minerals Blush in Luminous) on the apples of your cheeks.
- Apply a bold pink shade (I used Shiro Cosmetics Intertubes in Over 9000) on your lips.

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Jamilla August 26, 2011 at 1:34 pm

I LOVE that green shadow! Happy Birthday!
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beautifulwithbrains August 26, 2011 at 1:56 pm

Jamilla, it’s pretty, isn’t it? Shiro Cosmetics makes some beautiful greens. And thank you! :)

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Vonvon August 26, 2011 at 2:37 pm

Happy Birthday, gio!

Seems like the weather in Italy right now is quite similar to Malaysia. Like you, I put on the most minimal of makeup, mostly neutral looks.
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beautifulwithbrains August 26, 2011 at 2:44 pm

Vonvon, thank you!

I think minimal makeup is best in this type of climate. I couldn’t bear to wear a full face at the moment! lol.

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Amanda August 26, 2011 at 4:38 pm

Happy birthday! You still look gorgeous in green. My 30th birthday just passed in June. I can fully understand how you feel…
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beautifulwithbrains August 28, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Amanda, aww thank you! I hope you had a wonderful birthday.

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eight August 26, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Pretty!!! Happy birthday!
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beautifulwithbrains August 28, 2011 at 7:06 pm

Eight, thank you! :)

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Annabella Freeman August 26, 2011 at 9:10 pm

Happy Birthday! Why do you feel old my dear? I turned 41 on Monday Eeep! :D
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beautifulwithbrains August 28, 2011 at 7:08 pm

Annabella, thanks! I guess that’s cos it seems like an era in life is ending and a new one is about to begin.. scary but exciting at the same time. And happy birthday! I hope you had a great day! :)

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Ashley August 27, 2011 at 1:20 am

You look awesome! And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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beautifulwithbrains August 28, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Ashley, thanks! :)

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Michelle August 27, 2011 at 4:14 am

Happy Birthday! My birthday is also the 26th of August :)

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beautifulwithbrains August 28, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Michelle, thanks. And happy birthday to you too! I hope you had a fab day! :)

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Makeup Morsels August 27, 2011 at 5:15 am

Happy Birthday Gio! I hope you had a wonderful day :)

It’s been so hot where I live too, I almost melted on the sidewalk today o.O I love your makeup, it looks cool and fresh and green.
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beautifulwithbrains August 28, 2011 at 7:10 pm

Makeup Morsels, I had a lovely day, thanks! :)

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Marguerite August 27, 2011 at 11:24 am

Happy birthday! :D
Love the green tone e you look amazing. ;)
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beautifulwithbrains August 28, 2011 at 7:26 pm

Marguerite, thank you! I hope you had a wonderful birthday too.

And I’m glad you like the look. :)

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