Mulberry Eye Shadow with Gold:

This was a look that one of my cousins requested for her wedding day.  After that, I also just feel in love with how beautiful the colors all look together.  It’s pretty dramatic for a wedding day, but of course, if you like the bold looks this one is perfect.  I also love this eyeshadow look with a nude lipstick as well, so if you like that you can just change up the bolder lip color.  For this look, I decided to keep the face pretty natural because the eyes and lips are very bold already.  I hope you guys enjoy the tutorial.  ♡crystal

Products that I used in Video:

Face: MUFE (makeup forever)– HD foundation N110 & n127, MUFE – HD Powder, Maybelline fit me concealer #15, Anastasia of Beverley Hills - Fawn, Ben Nye – Fashion Rouge Palette, Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray, MUFE – Artist Shadow i-514 (highlighter), LUFE – Artist Shadow m-500 (brow bone)

Eyes: Model21 lashes – 18.n, Wet N Wild eyeliner: h2o proof liquid eyeliner, MUFE – Artist Shadows;m-630, m650, m530, Urban Decay Naked; sin & half baked, Lorac Mega Pro Palette; dusty plum, orchid, mulberry & espresso, Bobbi Brown – No Smudge Mascara, Smashbox – Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner – Sumatra and Raven

Lip: Ben Nye – Salsa, NARS Audacious lipstick – Audrey

Tools: beauty blender, bdellium tools, sigma

Top: Express

♡crystal

If you guys haven't yet, please check out my July Favorites!!  I've been enjoying a few great things last month.  Also, I did mention some things that I've been loving for a long time as well that are now just my essentials.  I hope you enjoyed my video and also please let me know how I can improve my videos or what you will like to see in my next videos.  Thank you soo much!!
<3crystal

Gradient Eyebrows

Hello Everyone!! <3
Today I uploaded my "Everyday Gradient Eyebrows" that I have been doing very often and also the products that I used are doing great in the humid weather that I live in.  This eyebrow technique is super simple and very easy to achieve.  I love the longevity of the products I used, because as you can see I plucked my brows tail and I definitely don't want my brows melting off of on me.  The products I used are the MUFE - Aqua Brow - #10, Anastasia of Beverley Hills - Dip Brow Pomade - Dark Brown, MUFE - Artist Shadow - M500 Ivory, Maybelline - Fit Me Concealer - 15 and Urban Decay - Makeup Setting Spray - Oil-Control.
When filling in the brows you want to always use a light hand.  The Aqua brow gel allows me to gathering all the hair together in place and almost lock them up together.  Also, since I am using a lighter shade than my brows, it helps my outline how I want my brows to really look like.  After that, the application with the Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade will definitely be easier.  Since there is now an outline, I would use the Dip Brow to basically fill it in.  The Dip brow will mostly be used at the tail of the brow and two third of the way towards the front of the brows.  To make sure the brows has a gradient effect the dip brow pomade is not needed much at the front of the brows.  The concealer definitely helps defines the brow even more and also gives a cleaner look to the eyebrows.  A new technique I learned from playing around with my makeup was to add a little eye shadow in front of the brows to intensify the gradient effect and also helps the front of the brows to look more blended out.  A setting spray is a total must, especially after all the hard work of drawing in the brows.  I used the Urban Decay Oil-Control Makeup Setting Spray.  I like to directly spray my brows about twice with each brows.  This will insure the life of them to last the whole day and even tomorrow, if you want to slept with your makeup.  :)  Also, with these products, your brows are also waterproof.  I did shower with these brows and they still look great after.  I hope you guys enjoy my video and also this eyebrow technique.  Please do let me know what you would like to see in my next video.  Thank you!  <3crystal

Casual Makeup look.  For this casual look, all she wanted was a very simple and natural eye makeup.  To add a hint of color, we chose a pink lipstick to brighten up the look.  This look is perfect for any occasion and it definitely brightens up the face and awakens it.  Anyone can achieve this beautiful look and also by changing the lip color it can easily change the mood.  For example, a lip color towards the reds will make the look more elegant and also stronger.  And towards the nudes, the look will be more natural and light.

More before & after from this month

I had a wonderful time working with my friend here.  Also, she was so sweet and treated me a meal before I left home.  For her fall photo shoot, I gave her a natural eye makeup look but also added a strong eyeliner to open up her eyes.  I mainly focus on brighten up her look and adding blusher with natural contour.  She preferred a natural lip color, so we went ahead and used "Raquel" from the NARS Audacious collection, which has a very rich and non-drying formula and "Nude Beige" as her liner from Make Up For Ever.  As for the brows, I just kept her natural shape and shaped it a little with an Aqua Brow.  She is beautiful inside and out!

This look is more towards the dark and half smokey eye.  By brighten up the inner corners of her eyes and adding the darker liner definitely open up her eyes more.  I also added natural contours and very light blusher.  To complete the makeup, she did a great job of choosing "Audrey" by NARS Audacious collection as her lip color.  The lip color is a mauve red tone and its perfect for the fall and winter season.  I was very happy that she was completely satisfy with how it came to be.  Can not wait to work with her again.  <3

Recent before & after makeup beauty shots

It was a such pleasure working with my cousin here.  One thing that I love about her look is definitely her eyebrows.  It definitely complete the look beautiful.  I did a smokey eye look for her using the Lorac Mega Pro palette.  To bring the eyes forward, I highlighted her under eyes with Make Up For Ever Full Cover Concealer.  I love how she looks like she ready to conquer the world; very bright and confident.  (Audrey by NARS Audacious collection as her lip color.)

This is a Halloween inspire makeup look that can also be worn for other occasions and events as well.  I shaped and darken her brows with Aqua Brows by Make Up For Ever and contour her face with the 12 Flash Color Case by Make Up For Ever.  For the lips, I used "Annabella" by NARS Audacious collection and also outline her lips with a black color from the Make Up For Ever 12 Flash Colors.  This is such a great look for this fall season or someone who likes vampy looks.

This is a very natural look with a hint of color add on the lips.  (lipstick:  Greta by NARS Audacious collection)  For this look, I fill in her natural brow shape and add a smokey liner with a light blusher from Ben Nye. This is such a perfect look for work or school, nothing too overwhelming.  This look is perfect for anyone who is always in a rush but still wants to look professional and awaken.

This is a very natural fall look.  The light plum lipsticks definitely add some character.  The brows are very on point and also the contour definitely enhances her features more.  I love how this look brightens up her complexion.  This is another perfect look for work or school, but with a fall lip color.  The blusher is light yet it definitely plays a big role completing the look.  Loved working with her.

This is a perfect look for autumn.  (Bold eyes and lips.)  [LORAC PRO 2 | Sigma | Sonia Kashuk]  Darkening the eyes and lips really define autumn.  This look is so simple to achieve though it's a pretty dramatic look.  I hope you guys enjoyed it and thanks for reading.  -CrystalLyfoung21