San Francisco 49ers Makeup Look

2023 Update:

It's game day! (Depends when you read this)

I originally posted this makeup look in 2014.

But in honor of the San Francisco 49ers playing in the Conference Championships this weekend, I decided to give it a little update 😁 

First let's talk about colors we will need to work with for a 49ers inspired makeup look

Red, gold, and white are the team colors for the San Francisco 49ers.

So, our color palette will consist mainly of these three shades, along with a few base colors.

You want to go with a vibrant red, leaning towards scarlet.

A super pigmented yellow-gold is the only way to go for this look.

And a pure white shade to highlight and pull the rest of the colors together. 

These are the products I used to create my 49ers look.

As mentioned above, I originally created this look in 2014 so some of the products may have been discontinued.

But, I will try to add comparable dupes you can use to achieve a similar look.

1. Prep Skin: I used Almay TLC Foundation in 120 Ivory all over my face to get a smooth canvas to work on.

Then I primed my eyes with Elf Cosmetics eyelid primer so the eyeshadow shades would last longer and stand out more vibrantly.

Both products are still available in 2023.

2. Golden Eyeshadow: Using a flat brush (MAC 239) I pressed Maybelline Color Tattoo pure pigments in Wild Gold onto my eyelids.

The Maybelline shadow has been discontinued.

But a very close option is Colourpop's Super Shock Shadow in "Blogger"

It is pressed powder instead of loose.

A really nice, affordable dupe at about  $7

3. Red Eyeshadow: Next, using a crease brush I swept NYX Primal Colors in Hot Red through the crease and diffused it with a blending brush (MAC 217). 

I continued to blend and build the color until I got a shade similar to the 49ers red.

NYX Primal Colors in Hot Red has been discontinued, which is truly disappointing because it is one of the best red pigments for creating avant garde makeup looks.

A similar shade is MAC Cosmetics Powder Kiss Eyeshadow in Werk, Werk, Werk.

A little more pricy at around $23.

But it is also a matte red

Using a metallic gold Ulta eyeliner I lined the outer rim of my eyes.

And used a black Almay pencil on the inner rims.

Urban Decay Polyester Bride white shadow on the brow bone.

Topping the eyes off with Urban Decay's Perversion mascara.

The look wouldn't be complete without red lipstick; 

Revlon Color Stay Overtime Lip color in Forever Scarlet.

And a little bit of a red flush from Mirabella Lip and Cheek Ink.

Not the most wearable look but still very fun to create :)

Thanks for reading

~Ultima Beauty

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Products:

Maybelline Color Tattoo: www.maybelline.com

NYX Primal colors: www.nyxcosmetics.com

Elf Eyelid Primer: www.eyeslipsface.com

Almay eyeliner: www.almay.com

Revlon Lipcolor: www.revlon.com

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara: www.urbandecay.com

Make Your Mark - Lipstick Look

Make Your Mark lipstick look

Tip: To get even color lines (mine are slightly off, oh my OCD kills me) 

use a white lip or eye liner to draw straight lines in the middle of your upper and lower lip.

Used these colors

NYX Extra Creamy Round Lipsticks in NYX, Chloe and Narcissus.

L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick in Target Red.

Thanks for checking out my new look :)

 ~Brittney

 

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Quick Look with Urban Decay Shadows

Just a quick eye shadow look :)

My weapons of choice:

The deluxe crease brush is too big for the crease of my eye

so I use it for highlighting the brow bone.

I put Hijack (turquoise-y color) all over my lids with the base shadow brush.

Then I put Lost (Copper color) halfway through the crease and on the outer corner.

With a MAC 217 brush I blended Lost in the crease and outer edge into Hijack for a seamless transition.

I applied Skimp (cream color) to the brow bone, blended it with Lost.

And finished with a coat of Ulta mascara.

This look also included Almay TLC foundation in ivory. 

A little line of Maybelline Eyestudio gel liner in blackest black.

And Smooth Criminal powder by Be a Bombshell Cosmetics,

which is a beautiful finishing powder that is pure white but disappears once it's blended.

 

Urban Decay Shadows: www.urbandecay.com

Real Techniques brushes: www.realtechniques.com

MAC 217 brush: www.maccosmetics.com

Ulta mascara: www.ulta.com

Almay TLC foundation: www.almay.com

Maybelline gel eyeliner: www.maybelline.com

Be a Bombshell Cosmetics Smooth Criminal powder: www.beabombshellcosmetics.com

Thanks for reading :)

~Brittney

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Pacifica 7 Free Nail Polish Review

Hello beautiful people! 

It has been a while since I last posted but I am hard at work on videos for my Youtube channel. I've also been doing some homework for my classes (reluctantly).

But here's a little review on a new nail polish I tried.

Pacifica 7 Free Nail Polish

First of all the color, Red, Red Wine is lovely.

A deep red, with a glossy finish. 

It reminds a little bit of the color Venom that I used to get from Sally Girl (which they no longer have).

A big selling point with this polish is that it is 100% Vegan. And cruelty free.

There are less chemicals in this polish as well.

According to their website this polish is made without "parabens, phthalates (dibutyl phthalate), toluene, xylene, camphor, formaldehyde, resin, and animals."

Now, I'm not the most talented at painting my own nails, so don't hold that against the polish. 

I mostly use OPI lacquer so that's what I am comparing this to.

I like the application a lot; goes on smooth.

I did use an OPI base and top coat with it.

The prices are close as well (around $9) 

Although OPI gives slightly more product (.50 fl oz to .45 fl oz)

I wouldn't say it lasts any longer than the standard polish.

But it does stay on just as well without chipping. 

 Those are my thoughts on Pacifica nail polish.

Thank you for reading and 

I promise posts will get more consistent, as will my channel (editing takes forever).

~ Brittney 

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Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Review

I know this mascara came out a couple of months ago but honestly I didn't want to shell out that much cash for mascara. As I mentioned in a previous post mascara claims are often sensationalized. 

I wasn't sure I believed the hype for Perversion.

But a few weeks ago I received a sample size of the highly acclaimed mascara. So I gave it a try.

Bigger? Blacker? Badder lashes?

Well, I'm not sure how you measure the badness of lashes but bigger and blacker is definitely the result of using this mascara. 

Here is an extreme close up of my lashes with only Perversion mascara.

One coat.

I didn't use any primer or apply any false lashes. And I'm not wearing any other eye makeup with it.

I LOVE this mascara! It's my new go to. It does exactly what it claims

The formula is very unique. You can feel the difference from the first swipe.

The thicker wand also aids in achieving maximum length and volume.

This mascara is absolutely worth the price and I will be buying the full sized version.

Excellent product

Thank you for reading :)

~Brittney

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Myrtle Beach Trip Makeup & Attractions

Hello Beautiful People!

My apologies for no blog posts lately. I've been on vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

It was lovely and I did not get a sunburn! 

But let's get to the good stuff: makeup.

Here's what I packed

I may have over packed on the makeup brushes.

(Left to right: Tru face brush; Sheer Cover concealer brush & contour brush; Sonia Kashuk Domed 

Multi-purpose brush; Real Techniques contour brush, pointed foundation brush, deatailer brush & buffing brush)

Can't forget the eyes

(Left to right: Tru dual eyeshadow brush; the name wore off; MAC 217; Sheer Cover angled eyeliner brush; Maybelline lip brush; Real Techniques base shadow brush, brow brush, pixel point eyeliner brush, deluxe crease brush & accent brush)

I obviously need to refine my packing skills.

I packed a modest amount of products in comparison to the brushes. 

Of course I needed (yes, needed) to shop for more makeup while I was there.

I was super happy to discover at two of the outlet malls the Cosmetic Company Outlets

which have high end brands for a fraction of the retail price.

Brands like Smashbox, Bobbi Brown, Clinique and of course MAC.

So I bought a few things

These little baby came in a cute purse inside the box. Travel versions of the best MAC brushes!

Finally found the right shade of foundation for my fair skin; NW 10! Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation.

Of course I can't leave a store without buying something shimmery or glittery. So I got Vanilla pigment. Perfect for highlighting.

I will have more thorough reviews on these products in the weeks to come once I form an opinion of them.

Attractions

There is a ton of fun things to do in Myrtle Beach but my two MUST SEE are Legends in Concert and Pirates Voyage. 

Legends in Concert

Took this outside, Legends is a live tribute show of some of the world's most iconic artists.

Two of the biggest "legends" there are Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley.

The other talented tributes included the Blues Brothers, Madonna and Barry White

This is a phenomenal show. These performers have the same mannerisms, facial expressions and voices as the stars they are paying tribute to. An absolute must see!

From a makeup point of view, the performers have an uncanny resemblance to their iconic counterparts.

You actually have to remind yourself as you sit in the audience that they aren't the actual people they portraying.  

I'm sure they have a natural resemblance to them but I would love to do a behind the scenes look at their makeup routines. Maybe next time I go? Maybe??? I guess we'll see ;)

Pirates Voyage 

Enter into a world of swashbucklers and mermaids. This dinner show exceeds all others. There is a gigantic pool with two spectacular pirate ships and extreme fun. 

You're taken through a story about Davy Jones' treasure and which pirates, Crimson or Sapphire (depending which side of the pool you are seated on for dinner), will collect the most jolly rogers by competing in different events.

Some audience participation takes place and the kids love it.

On top of that there are acrobats, live animals, swords fights and much more.

Dinner is tasty and very generous in portion size.

Plan to get there early for some fun preshow festivities.

Well that was my Vacation to Myrtle Beach. I want to go back already.

If you are going definitely check out these shows, they will not disappoint.

Big things coming soon; working on Youtube videos. 

Thanks for reading :)

~Brittney

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My Top 5 Favorite Mascaras

Mascara claims are probably one of the most over exaggerated amongst all makeup products.

Maybe it's because it is nearly impossible to test one in stores.

Or if you do decide to use the disposable brush and fool yourself into believing that no one has "double dipped" a brush in the container; the mascara is dried out or once purchased comes with a completely different applicator.

No matter what the process is, there is a certain amount of risk that goes into buying mascara.

Some of us thrive on the adrenaline rush, others just want a good product.

Let me take the mystery out of these five mascaras.

In no particular order:

Ck One Color Mascara (in 800 Black): 

I wasn't totally sold on the brush that is supposed to retract and expand. But the actual mascara itself is lovely. It is the blackest black I've ever used. And the formula gives major volume and length.

Cover Girl Clump Crusher by Lashblast (in Very Black):

Mascara clumps are a nightmare. Especially when you worked so hard to get the perfect eye look.

This really does crush clumps. I don't know if it is the brush or the formula but it absolutely lives up to the hype.

Avon Extra Lasting Mascara (in Y01 Black):

A very nice mascara. The thinner brush makes it easier to coat each lash and get extra length.

It lasts all day and doesn't smudge. 

  

Ulta Voluptuous Volume Mascara (in Jet Black):

It lives up to its title and gives super volume. The thicker brush helps amp up lashes for a fierce look.

Sephora Le Waterproof Extreme Resistance Mascara (in Black):

This mascara is without a doubt waterproof. I know because I tested it. 

It didn't run, streak or smudge when I threw water on my face (yeah, I'm that kind of dedicated).

Perfect for swimming.

I just realized all of my mascaras are in some shade of black.

So those are my current favorites. May change in the future.

Some news: I have been working on starting a youtube channel for Ultima Beauty.

I'm hoping to have a video up by the end of the week.

I'll give you more details soon!

Thank you for reading!

~Brittney

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