Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Emily Blunt | 2019 Golden Globes Makeup | Tutorial


The 76th annual Golden Globe Awards took place on January 6, 2019.

But I did not watch the show because I watch award shows like most people watch sporting events; 
I yell at the TV, scream at the presenters if they don't announce the winner I want, and occasionally throw popcorn in frustration. 
It's not healthy, and gives me way too much of an adrenaline rush on a Sunday night 😆


However, I do check out the fashion and makeup from the event (because I just can't help myself)

Emily Blunt at the 2019 Golden Globes

Out of all the beauty and glam that evening, Emily Blunt's
(nominated for her performance in Mary Poppins Returns) style really caught my attention.  
First, I love Emily Blunt, I mean come on, she's married to Jim from The Office 😍 -- plus she is a fantastic actress!


Check out my video tutorial here:

Her gown was gorgeous, absolutely stunning.
And her makeup was quite lovely as well, I love the icy silver lids.
I found an article with the story behind her look, with her makeup artist Jenn Streicher, who gave us the scoop on what products she used to create Emily's look. 
You can check out the article on The Hollywood Reporter's website 


What You Will Need to Recreate Her Look


1. Flawless Foundation: Streicher added Dior Capture Youth Intense Serum to Emily's foundation to give her a nice glow. I used MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation because it gives a nearly flawless, natural finish 
(Note: I NEVER wear this foundation when I know I will be in pictures with camera flash, because the SPF in the foundation gives a weird flash back in flash photos).


2. Silver Eyeshadow: Emily's shadow was Diorshow Mono in 554 Minimalism (a lot of Dior products used in this look) but I used an icy silver from NYX Cosmetics and put it all over the lid and about 1/3 of the way across lower lash line.


3. Brown Shadow & White Eyeliner: It doesn't mention it in the article but to me it looked like she had a brown eyeshadow swept softly through the crease (might just have been the way her shadow reflected in the light), and to make my eyes look wider, like Emily's, I used a white eyeliner pencil and ran it along the lower water line.

4. Volumizing Mascara: Streicher covered individual false lashes with a lash primer, Diorshow Maximizer 3d. I didn't have individual lashes, so I used Doucce Maxlash Volumizing mascara, which almost gives the appearance of false lashes.


5. Contour, Highlight & Blush: I used a light brown contour color and ran it just under the jawbone curving up as I came to the apple of the cheek, to get Emily's glow I loaded on a white highlighter under and round the eyes, I used a neutral-rose blush under the cheek bone and blended it into the contour.

6. Mauve & Nude Liquid Lipsticks: Streicher used Dior Backstage Lip Palette in #001 Universal Neutrals and mixed the pink and beige gloss shades together. I made my own mixture using mauve and nude liquid lipsticks from NYX .




Again you can check out my video tutorial here:


The products I used to recreate Emily's look:

MAC: Studio Fix Fluid in NW10
Urban Decay: Eyeshadow Primer Potion
NYX: Avant Pop! Shadow Palette in Art Throb Collection
Real Techniques: Base Shadow Brush
MAC: Cross Cultural Eyeshadow
Vasanti: Contour Eyeshadow Brush 4
MAC: 217 Blending Brush
N.Y.C Color Cosmetics: White Eyeliner Pencil
Real Techniques: Brow Brush
Doucce: Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
NYX: Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
Beaute Basics: C405 Contour Blush Brush
Beau Gachis: Illuminator (Highlighting Brush)
Pixi By Petra: Fresh Face Blush in Beach Rose
Luxie Beauty: Dreamcatcher Tapered Highlighter Brush 522
NYX: Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Soft Spoken
NYX: Soft Matte Lip Cream in Cairo
Coastal Scents: Ipsy Pearl Medium Shadow Brush

Thanks for checking out my Emily Blunt Golden Globes makeup look!
What looks did you love the most from this year's Golden Globes? Let me know in the comments.


XOXO

Ultima Beauty


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Saturday, January 19, 2019

ipsy | December 2018 | Review


With the snow storm slamming New York and New England shutting down everything, I am finally finishing up my 2018 ipsy reviews so I can move on to 2019.
We still need to discuss December's glam bag and products 😄



You can watch my quick review here:


ipsy December 2018



First, ipsy gave an extra product in its December glam bags!
That means six (6) products instead of five (5), so I was pretty happy 💖
Plus, the bag was super sparkly, with sequins all over it, so it scored extra points with me.



Quick Stats:

Number of Products I will Use Regularly: 4
Star Rating of Bag Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ (4 out of 5)
Thoughts on this Month's Bag: I'm rather happy with the products I received. Not a huge fan of the white nail polish, but it will make a nice base for glitters. Dislike the hair product (keep reading). Love the other four products.


Without any further ado, here are the products I received in December's 2018 ipsy bag:


1.  LOTTIE LONDON: AM to PM Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Mocha 




Product: Eyeliner
Size: Mini
Brand: Lottie London
Name of Shade: Mocha
Color: Dark Brown
Finish: Matte
Formula: Kohl/Pencil
Waterproof: Yes (So far!)
Lasts For: 8+ Hours

Pros: This mini eyeliner is lovely! It goes on smooth, with no tugging and no smudging or streaking.
Cons: A little soft, but as long as you don't apply too much pressure, you're good.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Very likely

Final Thoughts: Terrific liner, great for creating precision lines or blending and smoking out for a smokey eye look.


2. TINCT COSMETICS: Nail Polish in Bilbao


Product: Nail Polish
Brand: TINCT Cosmetics
Name of Shade: Bilbao
Color: White
Finish: Crème (Standard)
Number of Coats to Get Bottle Shade: 2
Last for: 1 Week+

Pros: Nice, solid, opaque polish. Stays on well. Lasts about as long as any other polish. Great base for a sheerer glitter shade.
Cons: I'm not a fan of the shade, but there are no real flaws with the polish.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆ 
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Not in this shade

Final Thoughts: A decent polish, nothing new, but it works well.



3. CIATÉ LONDON: Glitter Flip Transforming Glitter Liquid Lipstick in Infamous


Product: Lipstick
Brand: Ciaté London 
Size: Mini
Name of Shade: Infamous
Color: Berry
Formula: Liquid
Finish: Matte/Glitter
Lasts for: 8+ Hours

Pros: Beautiful glitter! It goes on a comfortable matte and within minutes it has a pretty glittery finish. Crazy comfortable and long lasting. Doesn't smudge, budge, or dry out lips. The brush is the perfect shape for applying to the contour of the lips. I am in love with this lipstick!
Cons: None!

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Yes, in every shade!

Final Thoughts: A truly fabulous glitter lipstick! So incredibly comfortable, you will forget you're wearing lipstick at all. And it has the prettiest subtle glitter finish! 



4. F.A.R.A.H BRUSHES: Tapered Blending Brush 35E


Brand: F.A.R.A.H Brushes
Name of Brush: Tapered Blending Brush 35E
Used For: Eyeshadow
Finish it Gives: Soft/Blended
Formula it Works Best with: Powder
Bristles Splay? None Yet

Pros: Soft bristles, stylish handle. It works well for eyeshadow, as it is intended, but I also like to use it for powder foundation or setting powder under the eyes and around the nose.
Cons: It's lightweight, but maybe a little too much so. The handle is narrow and doesn't have the natural weight of a brush, so it is a bit uncomfortable to work with.

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆
Would I Purchase Another: Maybe

Final Thoughts: Overall; a very nice brush, works well, handle feels awkward.




5. OUAI: Dry Shampoo Foam



Product: Dry Shampoo
Brand: OUAI
Formula: Foam

Pros: Nice scent.
Cons: Dry shampoo foam? The concept itself confused me, but I figured I'd give it a try (after all, "dry-oil" works wonders on my hair). 
It did not work. Dry shampoo is supposed to soak up excess oil, perk up hair to give an extra day (or two) between washes.
This product literally did nothing. I tried it multiple different times with no results. Save your money because this one is a big thumbs down👎

Star Rating: ⭐⋆⋆⋆⋆
Would I Purchase a Full Size: No.

Final Thoughts: I wanted to like, I really did, but this product just didn't do what it said it would. 




6. KATHERINE COSMETICS: Natural All-Over Powder in Sienna

(It's hard to swatch highlighter on my skin)

Product: Highlighter
Brand: Katherine Cosmetics
Name of Shade: Sienna
Color: Peachy-Champagne 
Finish: Shimmer
Formula: Powder
Lasts For: All Day

Pros: Beautiful, blendable shimmer that is perfect for highlighting the cheeks, browbone, etc. 
It gives the perfect lit-from-within glow. 
Cons: A little crumbly, with the tiniest bit of fallout. 

Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⋆
Would I Purchase a Full Size? Very Likely 

Final Thoughts: Excellent highlighter, even with the little bit of fallout, still an awesome product!



Here is one of the looks I created with some of December's products:


Lottie London: AM to PM Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Mocha
Ciaté London: Glitter Flip Transforming Glitter Liquid Lipstick in Infamous
Katherine Cosmetics: Natural All-Over Powder in Sienna


(Again) You can check out my video review here:



Thank you for checking out my ipsy review!
Stay tuned for much more in 2019.
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XOXO

Ultima Beauty



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