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Sara’s Night Collection
All of the products we used to take your day look into the evening - also great for photos and special events
SAIE | Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer - Light Bronze
After concealer/ foundation, use your kibuki brush to buff this in areas where the sun would naturally hit. Think temples, forehead, across nose and cheeks. Bop your damp Beautyblender sponge over it to take off that surface layer off and make that new slightly warmer tone look more authentic
SHOP NOWSAIE | The Big Brush
Here’s the brush I used in case yours feels like it’s not working as well as you’d like. I find this makes blending a piece of cake. Just be sure to take a little bit off in the product lid or inside of your arm and build slowly.
SHOP NOWERE PEREZ | Carrot Colour Pot - Hey - Lollipop Lilac
This is the shade (Hey) we dabbed onto your cheeks and lips for that fun popsicle flush. Remember to take some on your fingers and work it into the back of your hand before you apply so you can have maximum control over the application. Same tips as on the previous Merit Blush listing for placement. And feel free to play with layering the 2 or adding a touch of this as a brightening pop over more neutral colors.
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19/99 BEAUTY | Precision Colour Pencil - Notte - A Rich Indigo-navy Blue
Since the grey shade I used was limited I just learned (sorry!), I would love this navy shade on you at the outer corners. Victoria Beckham does make a similar silvery shade if you do feel like an alternative. Placement: Remember how I had you look straight into the mirror and create a little tick at your eyes’ outer corners…follow the angle of your lower lashes as if it were continuing up past top lashes Then once you’ve marked that point out simply smudge more pencil into top lashes, going about 2/3 of the way in. Incidentally, you could also line all the way in- this is just a fun look that elongates your eyes and goes on relatively quickly (again, try not to obsess about symmetry, step back to assess as you go, and have fun with it). The key is a dark-ish color that will pull your eyes up and out and add contrast with the whites of your eyes to create a beautiful frame.
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VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY | Satin Kajal Liner - Cherry Blossom No Sharpener
Had to include this fun eye pencil from Victoria Beckham. While you’re on there check out the Eye Bright pencil for the waterline and the silver toned pencil as a 19|99 alternative
SHOP NOWVICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY | Vast Lash Mascara
This is the mascara we used that you really liked. Curl first then angle chin up and gaze into the mirror to get right into roots of top lashes. Try holding the wand horizontally and blink into it as you wiggle it up and out. This helps define the roots of lashes to add definition without clumps. You can also hold it vertically and do a windshield wiper motion from inner lash corner to outer to build length. Finish by pulling your wand outwards toward your temples to build extra volume on the outermost lashes.
SHOP NOWWESTMAN ATELIER | Eye Want You Mascara in Brun
It’s hard to find a good brown mascara. This one is great because it’s got warmth to it so it never looks flat. I love it on you for a soft day look OR on bottom lashes to amp up your eye makeup without pulling the eye down. Simply hold wand horizontally, angle chin down and tap into roots of bottom lashes breaking up sky clumps with either a clean spooley or your fingertips.
SHOP NOWVICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY | Contour Stylus - Travertine
This is the sheer contour stick we used to define the creases of your eyes. Gaze straight into the mirror and sketch this slightly above your crease, working a little more than 2/3 of the way in towards the inner corners. Add a bit to that sideways v shape at the outer corners to connect them to top lashes. Blend with fingertips or a fluffy synthetic brush. I’ll list an inexpensive one I like below. Soften with your baby Beautyblender which I’ll also link below.
SHOP NOWBDELLIUM TOOLS | Studio 776 Blending Brush
I live this brush for blending everything from eyeshadow to concealer and buy it in multiples.
SHOP NOWMicro Blender by Beautyblender
Remember to dampen with warm water and dry in a paper towel about 80% It should double in size when damp Use to soften concealer/ eyeshadow/ blush Also may be used as an eraser: Bounce over the concealer on your hand to load up the sponge then over any edges you’d like to soften .
SHOP NOWBEAUTYBLENDER | Beautyblender Pro
Always good to have a full sized option as well for blending foundation, blush, etc. Tips same as with above micro blenders. Clean with solid soap after every few uses which I’ll list below.
SHOP NOWBEAUTYBLENDER | Solid BlenderCleanser - Lavender
That solid soap I was talking about great for cleaning your blender (aim for once a week) and brushes (aim for once a month). The scrubby mat included with the soap is great for getting out any stubborn pigment. Run your soapy brush over it and then rinse in the palm of your hand til water runs clean.
SHOP NOWJILLIAN DEMPSEY | Khôl Eyeliner - Chimpy Blue
This is the fun teal shade we applied to your inner corners, setting with a light dusting of your 19|99 powder. Soften with a small domed brush, baby Blender or fingertip. It also works beautifully in the waterline.
SHOP NOWRETROUVE | Cleansing Elixir
I love this as a makeup remover. They use all clean ingredients- it’s from the founders of Kiehl’s and they spare no expense. I like to apply with dry hands to dry face, then as you add water it emulsifies into a gentle milky cleanser and rinses off clean without stripping the skin. You may also like using a wash cloth or cotton muslin. I’ll list a few other products at different price points as well.
SHOP NOWB.f.m.r. Mist
This is another great makeup remover with lots of lightweight oils. It’s currently sold out but you can get on the list for when they restock if you like. Simply mist on and lather up to remove makeup (you may also use a cloth). Follow up with your regular cleanser.
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LISA ELDRIDGE | Skin Enhancing Treatment Cleanser
I love this cleanser as well and the cloth that you can buy with it. It’s natural and effective. I like to apply to dry face with dry hands, massage on and rinse off. No need to follow with another cleanser. May also be used as a moisturizing mask.
SHOP NOW19/99 BEAUTY | Precision Colour Pencil - Voros - A Signature Shade Of Red With A Slight Blue Undertone Which Works On All Skin Tones
A fabulous blue-based red that may be shaded all over the lips and worn as a lipstick. Remember the trick of applying a little extra concealer around your lips to enhance the payoff of your lip color.
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VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY | Lip Definer - No 2 With Sharpener
No. 2 is a great neutral shade to help you define the outer corners. Lovely under gloss or balm as well
SHOP NOWWESTMAN ATELIER | Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm in Ma Puce
That perfect popsicle pink for a flush of color on lips. I love that it’s moisturizing without being sticky. You may also want to try the below one from Tower28 for an even more candy pink shade
SHOP NOWTOWER 28 | Shineon Lip Jelly - Xoxo
A fun gloss you Can also really blot down to look like cherry chapstick
SHOP NOWKJAER WEIS | Eye Pencil - Bright
This is the lovely pencil I used in your waterline to brighten. I like that it’s near impossible to overdo so it tends to look very natural and just open up the eye. Only thing I should mention is sometimes the cap likes to come up in my makeup bag so I like to store it upright with brushes
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MONIKABLUNDERBEAUTY.COM | Kissen Lush Lipstick Crayon - Charlotte
Another great looking red lip option. Try putting a touch of Matilda or Constance through the center for more depth- that’s a big makeup artist’s secret - we tend to combine reds for more impact
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