Little Intermission To Go Over Cosmetic Products
Okay, so most of my products are Dior and Clinique. I know... one end of the spectrum to the next---but I'm oddly sensitive to certain fragrances (and very oily) and I've found my niche
I also dabble at Sephora and Ulta... but I'm pretty loyal to Dior... mostly because I've worked for them for a longgg time.
I didn't have a plan, nor had I practiced. I just sat down with a cup of tea and started "painting."
Face Wash: Clinique Acne Solutions with Clarisonic Deep Pore Brush
Toner: Clinique Clarifying Lotion #4
Serum: Clinique Turnaround
Moisturizer: Clinique Zero Gravity Oily/Combo
Eye Creme: Dior L'or de Vie (this is my splurge but it has been amazing and I haven't found better. I will use this forever. $195/$165-refill)
Wedding Day Makeup:
First Layer of Foundation: Diorskin Nude #40
---This is my favorite foundation on the market. It's a mineral liquid that is light, gives good coverage, and the more you wear it--the more even your skintone will be. It's water based and very good for your skin. I despise makeup primers and if I choose to layer for an occasion--I put this one on first.
Foundation: Dior Airflash 400
---There's multiple ways to apply--but the best by far is to spray a little on a flat head brush and put on in circlular motions airbrushing it into the skin. It gives the most flawless finish I've ever seen. I sell a TON of this stuff--people love it. I'm fairly sensitive to something in it--which is why I layer--it's not directly touching my skin--and I ALWAYS wash it off really well.
Powder: Diorskin Forever Powder #40
---This I use for setting the foundation. I'm very oily so I have to make sure it all stays. I put it on with a Bare Minerals Foundation Brush... I just like how it goes on with it. I carried this for touch ups.
Blush: Dior Rose Brazalia and Bare Minerals Rose Radience
---I did a contour with the Rose Brazalia where you would do a fish face. It's a blush with a touch of bronzer in it so it looks natural. I put the Rose Radience on the natural cheekbone because it has a sheen for a nice glow.
Eyeliner: Dior Trinidad Black Waterproof Eyeliner
---I swear by Dior Waterproof Eyeliners. They are expensive--but they do not move. They have the kind that you sharpen, or automatic. I'm old school and use the sharpen one--it's called Trinidad Black. If you french rim or tight-line, it is able to go in the inside and will stay all day!! My best tip for eyeliner that won't run---put a little eyeshadow over/underneath it!! It will not only look amazing, but the powder will set it and keep it from moving!
Eyebrows: Dior Universal Brow Styler
---BEST BROW PENCIL EVER. You must try for yourself. It's small and mimics drawing little hairs, unlike a pencil. My brows were accidentally waxed off when I was 18 by a friend in school, lol--they are very sparse and I rely on this pencil everyday!!
Eyeshadow: Dior Smoky Design 5-Color Designer Palette
---I've dreamed of using this palette for my wedding since it came out. I use it a lot for events and such. My account executive bought me a brand new one for my engagement so I could have a new one on my day instead of my beat up tester
It includes a sparkle top coat and a gel potted eyeliner. I use a small rounded brush in the eyeliner and really smoke up the outer corners of my eyes. I didn't use much of the sparkle because I didn't want my eyes to look like a mirror in pictures. Even though it's fabulous in person--photos hate the sheen.
Lipliner: Dior Heather Rose
---Waterproof, doesn't move, my everyday, tried and true love. It has a little pearl to it and fills in lines you have on your lips!
Lipstick: Clinique Butter Shine Raspberry Rush
---I wish I would have went darker, but I packed it before I got so tan. I hate the feel of lipstick, so I like the ones that have a little gloss built in. The lipliner holds it and it felt great!
Makeup Setting Spray: Urban Decay De-Slick
---I think this worked okay... I can't really tell. Previous times I've used it it's been good. We were out in the sun, wind and heat, lol---we'll see when Jason's pictures come back, lol. It does make me itchy... but sometimes you have to suffer to be fabulous, lol.
Eye Shadow Base: Clinique Touch Base in Nude Rose
---I've tried them all--this is my favorite. It dries out quick, but it's only $15 so I don't mind... it works!!
Eyelashes: Ardell... I don't remember the style. They were longer on the ends.
---I've had luck with their lashes. I normally do the individuals, but was too nervous. I also had a separate Ardell Glue.
Mascara: Maybelline Full and Soft & Clinique High Lengths
---Lol--I tried almost 30 mascaras leading up to the day. I took 8 different kinds with me. I used the Maybelline Full and Soft to blend my lashes with the fakes... felt like it needed a little more umph and added a bit of Clinique High Lengths. The brush on the Clinique one is super funky--but it was just what I needed to make the blending perfect.
Concealer: Dior Skinflash #003
---This magical little pen saves me alll the time. It has a touch of skincare in it and really depuffs and tightens. I like to use it under my eyes, around my lips to keep my lipliner/lipstick on, and on the sides of my nose where I get redness. It's not heavy and does more light reflecting than covering. Sometimes a heavy concealer looks worse than not covering your issue at all. That's why I LOVE this little guy! This is one of my top selling items too!!
And just for fun:
Body Care: Clarins Toning Oil
Hair Product: Big Sexy Hair - Root Pump Plus (only thing that fights humidity for me!)
Hair Color: Natural Instincts Creme - Dark Auburn
Hair Treatment: Fekkai Color Mask -- LOVE THIS STUFF!!
Nail Color: OPI for Sephora -- the name had "flower" in it... but it's too runny and sheer... I won't buy it again. My friends complained about theirs too.
And if I haven't stressed it enough to future brides....
You NEED the Clarisonic!!!
I also took about 40-50 brushes with me. I'm crazy about my brushes. Invest in good ones. Dior, Chanel, Lancome, MAC, Sephora, Bare Minerals, etc..... actually I take that back about Chanel--they shed on me really bad and are kind of rough. Brushes really do a lot for your makeup--if you put it on with a crappy brush... it'll look crappy.
Here are my faves:
Philosophy: Airbrush Foundation Brush
Dior: Cheek, Powder Foundation Flathead, Medium&Large Eyeshadow, Eyeliner
Sephora: Most Eyeshadow Brushes, Airbrush Concealer
Bare Minerals: Flawless Application Face Brush, Heavenly Face Brush
Okay... well that's what I remember, lol. So hopefully this helps someone, or feeds to a cosmetic addiction, lol. Some days I think it's funny that I really believe in this stuff--but I do--I love it!!
Hair and Makeup:
I am running to the nearest clinque and dior right now with your printed post in hand!!! I too am very oily and sensitive and buy high quality makeup and brushes but havent found my perfect combo yet, hopefully this works for me! 
You look great!!!
She made a few calls and said when we were ready to tell them downstairs and the cadillac would take us over 
I like him. He confirmed that we just wanted a short ceremony and that he had a few in his book. 
Ummm so about the one I wrote.........?????? Have no fear, mega organizer is here.... I had a copy in another envelope 
I mean I am thinking the worst--like a crazy person--and I have no phone. So I'm crying on this bench, watching the Jingle Jungle Parade. About 10 minutes later (40 lost in total) he comes out and is like... there you are! 
Somehow he lost me, went back thru the whole thing, probably about the time I left, then just stayed by the gorillas because he figured I'd come back there, lol. Whoops. So then we went over to see the tigers.... then we were done. We had enough time to get back to the room, change and get to the Cali Grill. 
Lol--he is seriously obsessed with the idea. It's cute. I better get a final adults only trip or two in, lol 
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