Valentine's Day Makeup (LatePost)

Before Bronzer. Then I decided more bronze
 to add more dimension to my face.

This was my makeup for last Valentine yesterday.
Basically all my makeup using this equipments but only for special ocassion though :p

- Primer : Laura Mercier & Benefits Porefessional.
- Eye primer : The Balm Cosmetics.
- Foundation : Chanel Vitalumiere shade # 40 Beige
- Contour : Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit shade "Havana".
- Bronzer : MAC mineralizer "Dark".
- Highlight & Conceal under the eye : MAC prep and prime "Radiant Rose" mixed with MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NW20. Set it with Anastasia Bevely Hills Contour Kit "Banana".
- Brows : Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in shade "Dark Brown" and Clear Brow gel.
- Eyeshadow base : MAC Paint Pots "Soft Ocre".
- Eye makeup : TooFaced Chocolate Bar Palette. (won't be a Valentine without a chocolate bar, right?)
- False Lashes : Elise # 6448
- Mascara : Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Waterproof.
- Blush :  NARS Orgasm.
- Setting Powder : Makeup Forever HD Powder.
- Brushes : Sigma, Real Techniques and Zoeva.
- Lip : Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lips "Baby Pink".

We had ice cream and watched 2 movies in a row haha!

                                

After added on some bronzers to my face.
My husband sitting on the back
with his lazy eyes  :p

He shopped a little and got me THE BEST CHOCOLATE BAR for Valentine!

We sure had a great Valentine's Date together. This was our third Valentine together and we wish more Valentines together ahead! And I love how my makeup stood strong the whole day to night without looking creasing and did not need any touch up on the face and lips! Happy wife, Happy life :D

My makeup still strong at 1am in the morning!
And look at that cute "Marriage Memoir" of us in the background :D

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !! 

How to work with Powder Brushes

It is common to use sponge for your compact powder, but in some case, the using of the powder brush is slightly more effective to gain the perfect result. Different techniques of makeup are making the using of brushes highly important. Powder brushes are actually very basic. And some of you might find it comfortable in various way. But this is what I find as the most effective way of using powder brushes.


1. Big, Fluffy, Firm Brushes for Powder.
I find the using of big round fluffy brush is only efficient for powder or translucent texture. It will hold more product to the top of your brush but also in the same time will create the perfect blend on your face. That way, you will get the perfect look to lock your makeup setting. I usually apply it in a circle way, not by pressing the brush to the face.

I love using Real Techniques Powder Brush to set my translucent powder.

2. Flat Top Brush or Half round Brush for Compact Powder.
Like I mentioned previously, we usually use sponge to apply our compact powder. I honestly think that we will get more beautiful result if we are using flat top brush or half round brush instead. The texture of compact powder is clearly different than translucent one, that is what makes it also needs a different technique by using a different type of brush. My Sigma Kabuki F80 not only great for foundation application but also works great for compact powder. Sponges are great for blotting but still it will not cover your makeup as well as using flat top brush or half round brush. The technique is also different from the big fluffy brush, with flat top brush I usually stipple the brush to the face or press it to create an amazing airbrush result. This technique also really good for those who have an oily skin.

Beside Sigma Kabuki F80, I also love using Real Techniques Buffing Brush to apply my compact powder.