Q: Why did Doe go to the gym in full makeup? (Answer at the end of the post)

All eye shadows used are from my upcoming line Lime Crime Makeup - available for sale in 3 weeks!


INGREDIENTS

Eyes

I wanted something ethereal, magical, elfish. Elf green is one of my favorite colors, ever - it goes on smooth, vibrant and super shimmery!

To achieve the brightest color, dab some eyeshadow base OR your favorite foundation over the eyelids with a foam sponge, prior to applying eyeshadow. The color will go on even brighter if you use a wet brush!

I started out by applying Nymph (white/gold sparkle highlighter) on the center of eyelid, blending out in all directions. Elf was then applied concentrating on outer corners, going into the crease and just above inner corners. Go over with the highlighter to ensure smoothness of color. Accentuate outer corners over and under the eye by adding a hint of Shoe Addict (a very nice, bright blue color). With a round brush, do a wash of Elf on the lower lid, blending well into the blue. Circus Girl Yellow is applied slightly over the crease. Apply the highlighter directly onto your brow bone (under the eyebrows) and blend into the yellow. With a thinner brush, highlight the inner corners of your eye, blending outwards and into the green.

I filled in the waterline with a turquoise-blue pencil, then drew a line along the top lashes with a black liquid liner, extending slightly outwards. False lashes are glued directly onto that line. Since I wore this makeup outside in the park, I wanted to ensure the lashes were on securely - so I put on a coat of mascara to help false lashes bond with my own.

Once you’re done with the eyes, clean up the mess with a baby wipe or Wet Ones.

Face

Apply foundation using a foam sponge applicator where needed. Be sure to cover all dark areas such as around the nose and mouth, under the eyes. Use cake concealer if you have especially dark under eye circles.

Using a large brush, apply Electric Bubblegum blush on the apples of your cheeks. Blend well. (Detailed tutorial on blush application can be found here.) Finish with translucent powder.

Lips

I am still looking for an intense violet-pink lipstick that will show up nice and bright. MAC Show Orchid is a bright pink but it’s not intense enough, nor is it that violet. I always resort to applying a lipstick that’s close enough to the base color, then mixing in some pigment to adjust it. I will post a tutorial on how to do this soon!

Answer: I went to the gym in full make up to test out my new eye shadows. :) I spent about 40 minutes on a bike, sweating profusely. At the end, my hair was a horrible mess - but my makeup still perfectly fresh!!! I may have made a total ass out of myself at the gym, but at least I can now honestly say my product is long-lasting. :)

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