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Afrobella Saves The Day: BET Makeup Revealed
Afrobella had the wonderful opportunity to interview celebrity makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff and she shared the products that she used on Alicia Keys and Tatyana Ali for the BET Awards.
Alicia Keys Inspiration: Moroccan inspired due to her recent trip there in May for the Mawaline Festival. Alicia’s short bejeweled shift dress in its soft aqua truly brought out her golden complexion. I wanted to give her a touch of sun kissed glow and Egyptian/Moroccan eyes with coral lips reminiscence of the colors of a Moroccan Paradise.
Skin: Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel to make skin supple and soft. Oil of Olay Illuminating Eye Cream to diminish imperfections, Naked Cosmetics Shadow Base, Laura Mercier Mineral Primer.
Face:Mary Kay oil free Tinted Moisturizer in Bronze 1, Mary Kay Concealer in Bronze 1, Black Opal translucent finishing powder, Cover Girl Queen Collection Natural Hue Mineral Bronzer in Light Bronze.
Eyes: Egyptian inspired eyes using Jane Iredale 24 Karat gold shimmer in the inner corner of the eyes, Naked Cosmetics eye color is EC15 Green in the outer corner and lower lash line. I used Make Up For Ever Gold Cream on the lid to give Alicia a Cleopatra eye effect. I used Styli Style 24 hour Black Liquid Liner and completed the look by adding 3 coats of Dior Show Black mascara on top and bottom lashes.
Lips: Mary Kay Coral Lip liner I lined and filled lips in then used TRUE lip gloss an all natural organic brand in Coral to give Alicia a beautiful coral pout.
Cheeks: I made cheeks pop by applying Mary Kay Strawberry Cream mineral blush on the apples.
Body: my secret weapon body glow mix is a combination of Dior Bronze Sun Powder Spray, Smashbox Bodylights body Lotion shimmer and Girlactik Beauty Gold Shimmer powder. The combination gave Alicia an amazing bronzed sun kissed glow to make her legs and decolletage look flawlessly stunning.
Client: Tatyana Ali Inspiration: Bollywood Princess, bringing out more of Tatyana’s Indian heritage I used metallic earth tones to shape and frame her eyes. Radiant bronzed skin works for her toffee complexion and an iridescent nude topped the look off.
Skin: prepped skin with Mary Kay Oil free hydrating gel to moisturize skin, Elizabeth Arden Gold Ceramide Capsules using as a primer plus it makes skin glow, Mary Kay Eye Primer so eye shadow last for hours on end, LaVanilla Lip balm because it hydrates lips and smells so good.
Face: I used Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer in Bronze 2, Black Opal Concealer and translucent pressed finishing powder to keep skin shine free and polished. Cover Girl Queen Collection Natural Hue Mineral Bronzer in Brown Bronze to sculpt and shape face.
Eyes: Mary Kay Cinnabar Mineral eye shadow on lids, MAC Pigment in gold and vanilla in inner corner of eyes and brow bone to highlight. Make Up For Ever Aqua Colors Black Eye Liner and Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara for extra lush and thick lashes. For red carpet glam I added Ja’maal Buster Eye Lash Guru Lashes called 2nd Date Guaranteed which are vampy sexy lashes that really opens up the eyes.
Lips: Mary Kay Lip liner in Chocolate with Mary Kay Sugar berry nourishine lip gloss.
Cheeks: Bare Escentuals Flowers Blush applied to apples of her cheeks to make them pop.
Body: Palmer's Organic Olive Oil Body Cream and Smashbox Bodylights Lotion body shimmer to make her legs look flawless.
New: L'Oreal HIP Review
Hey Pretties.. I want to tell you guys about some new L'Oreal HIP Products. As a makeup artist, I truly enjoy products that has multiple uses and that are customizable. I must tell you, how excited I was to try these products. On to the review..
L'Oreal HIP Color Presso Gloss
Pro's
- Nice subtle scent. Smells a bit like coconuts.
- Not sticky
- Very blendable. Especially when using different textures
- Very accessible. You can find this product at most drugstores
Con's
- Very pricey for a drugstore lip gloss (retails for $13 or more)
- Not very pigmented
- Gloss does not last very long.. Must re-apply frequently...
Overall:
This product is more appropriate for someone who prefers sheer lip glosses. However, it is great for customizing. What I did to make this gloss work for me; I mixed the gloss with pigments to give the gloss more color payoff.
L'Oreal HIP Kohl Eyeliner
Pro's
- The eyeliners are very rich in color
- Multiple use product (I appreciate that the most)
- Long lasting, when placed on waterline
- Good colour range
Con's
- The wand may be tricky for some to use
Overall:
I really like this product. It is great for tight-lining. Tight-lining is a process of putting liner on both the upper and lower waterline. You can also use this product as an eyeshadow. Just tap some of the powder on to a petri dish and presto! You have a pigment eyeshadow. Lately, I have been using the gold kohl liner as a tear duct highlighter. Can we say love.
I would definitely purchase this product again.
BET AWARDS: All About the Pretty
Hey my favorite people.. I don't know about you, but I was highly disappointed with the BET AWARDS last night. It was mostly ignorance mixed with a little class here and there. That is why this post will strictly deal with the pretty. There were some heavy hitters in the makeup department. Let's focus on that. (This post was meant to offer you colors that closely match what these beauties wore.) Let's get to it..
La La Vasquez ( I love this look)
Eyes - MAC Eyeshadow in Seedy Pearl
MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder (tightlined and smudged on lower lashline)
Lips - MAC Lipstick in Syrup wth Clear Lipgloss
Amerie
Eyes - Guerlain Magic Kajal Eye Pencil - Magic Black
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow to set
Lips - MAC Lipglass - C Thru
(Pssss! Quick Note: this is the look that we will be seeing in the fall)
Monica (2nd Place - Best Makeup)
Eyes - MAC Knight Devine mixed w/ MAC Silver Ring Eyeshadow
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow (to smoke out)
Taraji Henson
Eyes - Neutral colors of brown and tan
MAC Eye Kohl in Feline to add the smokey look
Lips - MAC Lipglass in Mad Cap
(very shocked at her makeup artist and the lack of the blending skills with the concealer around the mouth area)
Keri Hilson (Bronze Goddess)
Eyes - Neutral colors
MAC Boot Black Liquidliner (retro eyeliner)
MAC Fascinating Eye Kohl (waterline)
Lips -MAC Lipliner in Buerre (color in lips) with Clear Lipgloss
Estelle
Eyes - MAC Bell Bottom Blue Pigment (foiled)
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow (to add depth)
MAC Chocolate Eyeshadow (midtone color)
Lips - MAC Lipstick in Teddy
Amber Rose
(This look is all about the lips)
Face - Sheer Foundation mixed with Shu Uemura Base Cover in Bronze
Lips - MAC Lipstick in Up The Amp
Alicia Keys ( Best Makeup Award)
Eyes - MAC Henna Eyeshadow or Golden Olive Pigment
MAC Carbon eyeshadow for depth
Lips - MUFE Flash Color in Coral with Clear Lipgloss
Alicia Keys ( Best Makeup Award)
Eyes - MAC Henna Eyeshadow or Golden Olive Pigment
MAC Carbon eyeshadow for depth
Lips - MUFE Flash Color in Coral with Clear Lipgloss
Photos Courtesy:
www.starpulse.com
www.bet.com
www.celebrity gossip.net
Party Look!!! Summer Sexy
Hey my favorite people.. A sister is really trying to get it together, so expect more post coming up. I went to a party last night and this is my look. I hope this helps some of you, who asked for some party ideas. On to the look.
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