Beauty Box 5

Our last February face makeup look is here! 

Felicity used 4/5 items in this month’s box to create this simple mauve makeup look, plus, some of our other new discoveries and old standbys!

Here’s the product breakdown:

• Elizabeth Mott’s Thank Me Later Eye Shadow Primer (February Box fave!)
  
• Manna Kadar Cosmetics’ Day-Dream Palette 
  
• Manna Kadar Cosmetics’ 3-in-1 Blush, Highlighter and Eyeshadow in Fantasy (February Box fave!)
  
• Starlooks’ Luxe Longwear Eyeliner Pen in Plum (featured in our August 2015 box!)
  
• Geri G’s Ultra Plush Mascara (Spoiler Alert: it’s featured in our Indie Makeup Limited Edition Box!)
  
• Starlooks’ Longwear Mechanical Lip Pencil in Sultry Sangria (February Box fave!)
  
• Epic Blend Hemp Lip Balm in Coconut (February Box fave!)
  

What looks do you want to see next, babes?

Unless you have been living under a rock you have seen Beyonce’s new video Formation and you have already formulated your own opinions over the song topic. We also have all seen her Super Bowl Halftime Show with Coldplay and Bruno Mars. Beyonce’s performance was certainly memorable (hello backround dancers rockin’ afros) and the ladies at BB5 thought her make-up was absolutely flawless. Time to recreate! 

One thing we did notice was that her make-up looked different at every angle. When she first graced the screen it looked like Queen Bey had a mauvey look and then in the next shot her make-up looked all copper. She for sure had strobed and highlighted skin that illuminated the entire stage even while she was about to fall (sorry Bey we had to) and a halo eye. It really takes a lot to be Beyonce and we don’t have her resources or Sir John, so keep in mind this will be an imitation and not an exact duplication. So, here’s what Erin at team BB5 used to imitate Yonce’s show stopping look:

Eyes:      

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

L’oreal Paris True Match concealer in medium/deep

Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Saddle

MAC Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Espresso

MAC Cosmetics Extra Dimension Eyeshadow in Amorous Alloy

MAC Cosmetics Irresistibly Charming Glitter and Pigments in Gold - Blonde’s Gold

MAC Cosmetics Eye Pencil in Coffee

False Eyelashes #747 Medium

Duo Eyelash Adhesive Dark Tone

Benefit Bad Gal Lash  

Face:

MAC Cosmetics Prep+Prime

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Foundation in NC45

Mirabella Perfecting Powder in Translucent 

Manna Kadar Cosmetics 3-in-1 pigment

Nars Bronzing Powder in Laguna    

Lips:

MAC Cosmetics Lip Liner in Cork

MAC Cosmetics Matte Lipstick in Persistence

MAC Cosmetics Irresistibly Charming Glitter and Pigments in Gold - Blonde’s Gold

Begin this look by filling in your eyebrows and sculpting them with a concealer. Then begin your shadow process. One word to keep in mind for this look is BLENDING. Beyonce had no harsh lines and everything was blended to perfection even on her lips. The halo-like eyeshadow cannot be recreated without intense blending. I used a brush from MAC cosmetics #224 to buff the shadows in my crease, brush #135 to create the halo, and brush #252 to pat the pigment in the center of the eyelid. Of course always use an eyeshadow primer before applying eyeshadow. I used one from Elizabeth Mott that came in the February Beauty Box 5- Thank Me Later. Also, it didn’t appear that Yonce had on false lashes but, to me, no look is complete without some full eyelashes. So, I got a very natural pair of lashes, #747 in size medium, and used a dark adhesive. The great thing about #747 falsies is they come in different sizes like XS, S, M, and L. So they are really perfect for any eye shape.  

Beyonce had a bronzed cheek and crazy highlight. So instead of using a blush, I used a bronzer, which keeps the look warm. Then I added Manna Kadar 3-in-1 pigment in Fantasy (which came in the February Beauty Box) as my highlight to get the same strobed skin. Beyonce’s skin could be seen from space, so I added a lot of highlight.

Finish this look with a dark brown liner and a nude lipstick. Everyone’s shade of nude will be different, so I recommend testing a lot of shades before deciding on the perfect nude lip. Once the lip is applied, press the same pigment used on your eyes into the center of your lips to create the cyber look.      

Okay, ladies now let’s get in formation!! #swag

Fall’s chill is on its way, alongside windburnt lips from late night football games, county fairs, and blistery days walking to work and classes. Chapped lips can ruin beautiful lip stains like this Tints & Sass doll featured in the September Beauty Box 5. Fortunately, we’ve still got those fresh summer lemons on the brain here at the BB5 office. We decided to take some lem-inspiration from the Beautiful Nutrition Lemon Rinse (also in September’s beauty box!) and use it towards the greater good of our cracked lippies.

Stains pick up higher pigmentation on dead skin, so we created this inexpensive DIY lip scrub. We love recipes that call for ingredients that are already in the pantry. It tastes like a sweet little lemon drop and here’s the how to.

Need:

1 Tablespoon brown, granulated, or in the raw sugar

¾ Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon honey

Half a packet of True Lemon

Note: if you like your sugar scrubs grainy, you can always use chunkier sugar, like Sugar in the Raw, or reduce the amount of honey used. Otherwise, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. I used an old lotion container with a tight-fitting lid to store mine in.

To apply, use a dime-sized dollop on your finger or an old toothbrush over a sink. Scrub lightly for a few seconds, keeping in mind to get the edges of your lips, too. Rinse with lukewarm water and viola! You’ve got a set of soft lemon lippies to die for. Start staining, babes.

Xoxo,

Jenny, Team BB5

Don’t let Tints & Sass throw you for a loop! September’s cheek and lip stain by Elizabeth Mott is concentrated and pigmented, but we promise it’s easier to use than you think! BB5 Rockstar Intern Erin is here to give you tips. Take it away, Erin!

In order to correctly apply a cheek stain a blush brush is needed. I

use the Coastal Scents Classic Blush Angle Brush, which is available in the

BB5 Shop. There are plenty of ways to use this brush to apply the stain. I

like to evenly apply the stain to the tips of the brush and gently sweep the

brush on the apples of your cheeks. Ladies, do not press the brush hard into

your skin because this product is extremely concentrated. Once it is on, it is

hard to get off.

This product is also a lip stain! Before applying this product to your lips

please remember to exfoliate. If you skip this crucial step the stain will

magnify all the dead skin on your lips and your lips will look crusty instead of

luscious- and we don’t want that, ladies. We love Perk’s Pucker Up Lip Scrub,

however any lip scrub will do. Rub the scrub on your lips in a circular motion

and rinse off with warm water.

If you do not want a super dark cheek, mix the cheek stain with a

moisturizer. This will allow a slight rosy hue rather than a full, dramatic look.

When using Tints and Sass as a lip stain be sure to be a little heavy

handed in order for the color to fully show up on your lips, unlike when

you are using it as a cheek stain. After use, if your lips are feeling a little dry

and tacky, apply a clear gloss or balm over the stain.

What’s your favorite way to use a stain, babes?

Cursed with little baby lashes? Girl, I feel you.

Until last year I was strictly an eyeliner girl because my lashes are so tiny that I can hardly see them behind my glasses, even after curling and generously applying mascara. However, after discovering the joys of my local Sephora, I started experimenting with (quality) mascara and found a few that don’t leave me feeling lash-less. 

I was excited for us to feature Elizabeth Mott’s It’s So Big in the February box because I LOVE when we share eye-centric cosmetics, and because I think it’s great mascara! In complete honesty, I found this mascara to be a little more lengthening than volumizing (it makes my itty bitty lashes look so much longer!), which is why I think it’s the perfect perfect daytime tool. It definitely offers a little drama, but is very natural and office-appropriate at the same time.

The best part? The wand makes it super easy to do my bottom lashes, which is usually a chore with most brushes. 

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