FOTD: Olive Eyes

Im so sorry Ive been away for so long. I will have a post updating all of you on my life soon, just be cautious when reading it... there will be a heavy topic throughout that whole post. As for this look, this is one of my everyday eyes. Yes its a little dramatic for everyday but the only time I do basic natural looks are when Im pressed for time or just dont feel like doing much that day. This colour combination is one I go to alot, its actually perfect for green & hazel eyes. Enjoy!!

Face Products Used:

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in "NC15"

(this colour suits me MUCH better than the NW15 I orginally had)
CoverFX Matte Fx Pressed Powder in "Light"

Benefit Bronzer in "Hoola"

MAC "Bite Of An Apple" Blush 

Too Faced "Snow Bunny" Bronzer

Eye Products Used:

MAC Paint Pot in "Painterly"

MAC "Sumptious Olive" Eyshadow

MAC "Green Smoke" Eyeshadow

MAC "Carbon" Eyeshadow

MAC "Sweet & Punchy" Eyeshadow
MAC "Humid" Eyeshadow

MAC "Blanc Type" Eyeshadow

MAC "White Frost" Eyeshadow

NYX Jumbo Pencil in "Black Bean" 
Benefit "Bad Gal Lash" Mascara 

MAC "Copperplate" Eyeshadow (brows)

Lip Products Used:
California Mango Lip Balm
Gosh "Darling" Lipstick 

Urban Decay "Timothy" Pocket Rocket Lipgloss

xoxo Victoria.

FAQ- what are my favourite eyeshadow primers?

My top 3 primers in order:

1. MAC paint pot
2. Urban Decay primer potion
3. Too Faced shadow insurance

I do not like using NYX jumbo pencils as a primer but they're alright as a base. However, i have noticed they crease much more than i expected on oilier lids. I'd stick to either a MAC paint pot or Make Up For Ever's aqua cream for coloured bases, but they are quite expensive so just blend really well if using NYX.

Concealers are also pretty good as a base but once again, they crease on oilier lids. Generally if your lids are oily you're going to have to invest in a good eyeshadow primer, thats what i've come to learn in my 2 years of freelancing.

Tip: to help prevent creasing, try setting it with an eyeshadow the same colour as your skin before applying your makeup. This helps lock in the primer & will stop it from sliding around your eye lid as much.

***PLEASE NOTE that each person will have a different opinion on what primers work for them. Cheaper brands seem to crease more on myself than more expensive brands. I generally go by the term "you get what you pay for" but i know some of my friends & even clients ive worked on have great luck with just using their concealer on their eyes. Shop around, chances are you'll have a different experience with each product than i have. These are just my personal favourites & the more expensive the brand, the more pampered my client feels.

xoxo Victoria.