What makes a summery smoky eye different from a wintry smoky eye, you ask? It's softer, more golden, with no harsh lines...so soft, in fact, that it looks just as pretty in the daytime as it does at night. Click through for video tutorial.
I stopped by my parents' place yesterday evening, and my mom immediately pulled me into the bathroom to paint my face with some new products she's fallen in love with. And since Mom knows best, of course they were wonderful, and I now love them too.
Per-fekt Eye Perfection Gel: A gorgeously textured gel-mousse that airbrushes the area under the eyes, simultaneously reducing puffiness with cooling and anti-inflammatory ingredients while adding a hint of light-reflecting, brightening color. Basically, it's eye cream + concealer in one incredible-feeling package.
I apply my red lipstick straight from the tube for a strong look, and pat it on with my fingertip if what I want is something a bit more subtle and blurry...but regardless of how I apply my lipstick, I make sure it stays where I want it with the help of a little translucent powder
On Monday morning I swung by Paul Labrecque to get some holiday makeup tips from their (camera-shy, but very talented) makeup artist Taymour.
10 Minute Makeup from Jordan Reid on Vimeo.
This video shows my 10-minute daily makeup routine, including a little extra punch for nighttime.
