I love cream, gel, powder, and liquid eyeliners. They last longer, glide on smoothly, and are easier to manipulate. “Unpenciled” eyeliners are perfect for creating shapes and effects such as cat eyes or smokey eyes. I generally use an angled liner brush for all these formulas (except liquid), but most companies have a brush specifically made for their cream/gel eyeliners. When it comes to liquid eyeliner, I prefer the foam tips as opposed to the brush applicator. It’s less messy and more precise. Here are some of my favorites:
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Makeup Mondays: The Matte Movement
Remember when the cool, special makeup colors had shimmer, and matte color was the normal boring stuff? Nowadays it’s the opposite. Of course shimmer and glitter and sparkle are everywhere! The girls love it! Supply and demand, right? I’d like to present a challenge to all you millennium kids: leave the shimmer behind. Don’t get me wrong, I love shimmer too, but there comes a time for change. I personally think matte makeup is more sophisticated and does a better job at defining facial features. Maybe it’s my inner goth, but deep merlot lips and black shadowed eyes exude seductive, mysterious and inviting. My softer side thinks matte neutrals are perfect for achieving a romantic, vintage look. The best brands I’ve seen for matte makeup are Make Up For Ever and M.A.C. Matte will probably be a new trend this fall, so keep a look out for limited edition matte makeup from your favorite brands.
Brand Spotlight: Make Up Forever
In the magical year of 1984, the Make Up For Ever cosmetic line was created by sculptor and painter, Dany Sanz. Since the 1970s, Dany’s Parisian Makeup Academy has taught makeup application that range from basic to advanced stage effects. Because of the quality of her makeup formulas and special techniques, her services as a makeup artist were high in demand. Later, she was able to create a line of quality cosmetics available to the public.
- HD Invisible Cover Foundation $40
- HD Microperfecting Primer $32
- UV Prime SPF/PA+++ $30
- 5 Camouflage Cream Palette (available in 3 intensities) $36
- Face & Body Liquid Makeup $38
- Mist & Fix $8-$27
- Aqua Creamliner $20
- Pure Pigments $19
- Matte Eye Shadow $19
- Aqua Black Waterproof Cream Eye Shadow $22
- Smokey Lash $22
Makeup Mondays: Concealers