For this shoot, I chose two springy pastel colors and worked around those to create some funky, yet wearable, spring time looks. I'll share product details at the bottom of the post for those who are interested. I haven't really shown a lot of behind-the-scenes shots in previous posts, but I thought it would be fun to share a few from this project.
enjoy!
Hello, Laura! (pre-makeup)
Mao Mao aka Karen (pre-makeup)
starting things off with a brightening mask to prep the skin...
a little peek into some of my makeup kit favorites I used on this shoot
standing in for a lighting check! sidenote: I'm not really representing my work as well as I'd like to in this photo (see lack of makeup and humidity hair) but I'm still sharing it because A. I was there and I want to be included and B. The reality of photo shoot mornings is that my makeup and hair is the last thing on the to-do list!
almost ready...
pops of lilac and dewy fresh skin for Laura (product details at bottom of post)
getting a little dolly-eyed look with some lash singles on the bottom lash line
a minty green 'feline flick' on Mao Mao (I did a rendition of this look on myself. check it out on my instagram account. link in sidebar)
and one of the three of us for good measure!
product details-
skin prep-
Murad Intensive-C Radiance Peel
Tarte Maracuja Oil
Evian Mineral Water spray
on Laura:
eyes-
CLIO Professional Gelpresso Waterproof Pastel Upper Liner in Peace One Day No. 4 (I bought this liner in 3 colors because it costs $10, blends easily, isn't chalky, and I think works better than my NARS pastel liners!)
Ardell Short Knot-Free Individual Lashes
skin-
Bobbi Brown Illuminating Face Base SPF 25 PA+++
NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in Alaska Light 2
mixed with Josie Maran Argan Luminizer
Benefit Erase Paste concealer in No.2
finished with MAKE UP FOR EVER Professional Pro Finish pressed powder in 117
color and highlight-
MAC Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade (highlight)
lips-
I lined and blended the CLIO eyeliner onto Laura's lips as well!
finished off with MAC Patentpolish Lip Pencil in Patent Pink for some shine
on Karen (Mao Mao)-
eyes-
NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Barrow Street (mint color)
Urban Decay Naked II basics eye shadow palette in Frisk (lid) and Skimp (inner corner and brow bone)
skin-
Bobbi Brown Illuminating Face Base SPF 25 PA+++
Dr.G Hydra Intensive Blemish Balm (one shade) mixed with
Tarte Maracuja Oil
highlight and color-
NARS The Multiple in Copacabana (highlight)
NARS Bronzing Powder in Casino
lips-
NYX Butter Lipstick in Snow Cap
MAC Mineralize Glass in Beautiful Moves
I hope you found this post enjoyable! Feel free to leave feedback in the comments below!
Thanks!
-Riley
