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Today for Makeup Wars we’ve decided to show you our go-to eye makeup looks. While I fully admit that I was tempted to go all out and do something fun and color… in actuality, that isn’t what I do most of the summer. The summer is all about spending time outside, running around and having fun with my 2 year old. I need something light and easy, which I can do in just a few minutes so that we an go outside and swing or head to the Zoo. A full face of makeup just looks very overdone and sweaty in that setting. (We were at the zoo on Saturday and 1 mom was super made up, and sweating and it was dripping. That will not be me!)
For some reason in these images my liner shows up a bit more than it does in person, but I aim for a quick and easy neutral eye, light face coverage and long lasting lippies that don’t need to be frequently reapplied.
Read on to see what I used to create my summer eye look. Everything is under 10 minutes!
To create my eye look, I first primed my lids (which I forgot to picture), I like to use the NYX potted eye cover since it has enough coverage to cover up my blood vessels. Then I apply Stila Kitten on my entire lid and up slightly over the crease. I used a smaller crease brush to apply a little Wet ‘n Wild Nutty into my crease for a bit of definition and that was it. I used Stila Damsel liner right in my upper lash line, which I then smudged directly into the lash line. In person this was more subtle, and I purposefully avoided the lower lash line (it seems less “done” and better for running around on my swingset). A quick curl of my lashes and I was ready for the new CoverGirl Flamed Out Mascara.
To finish the look, I applied Amazing Cosmetics, AmazingConcealer in Light Golden. This is a perfect match for my skin, so I use a very small amount and apply anywhere I have a little imperfection, mostly under my eyes, the sides of my nose and my chin. A little blush on my cheeks and a bright pink lip stain and I’m ready to go!
I’m a doctor, a mommy and a bit of a beauty addict. If you let me, I can take 2 hours to get ready in the morning. Really. I'm on a quest for faster beauty that works!
You look gorgeous! I've been eying that CoverGirl mascara, now I definitely need to check it out!
You look so pretty and polished!
I can't believe you did that look in under 10 mins, you look so pretty!
Stunnnnnning as usual! And such a great natural look. I really love it!
SO pretty! I like easy for summer too. Kitten is a must!
Such a soft, pretty look. <3
So pretty! Like you, I'm all about a neutral eye. Haven't tried that CG Mascara yet–must check into it.
Very pretty and natural!
I like keeping my eye looks simple for Summer, too! Isn't Nutty just the *best shadow ever*! I am a fan of the Amazing Cosmetics concealer, too. As always, your graphics rock!
love it: it looks so natural and cool. and you look beautiful. love it. but i always love your stuff so i am not amazed that i love this to.
any chance you could give a review on extrashade sunscreen: they are raising awareness against skin cancer and using sunscreen. pretty please.
angela ndonga.
I just got that Cover Girl mascara, and I'm loving it! The brush is fascinating, for sure.
That's a really nice lip color on you. I've always been afraid to try new lip colors thinking that it might look too clownish b/c I love a good pop of pink or magenta on people but I don't know if it'll work on me.
That's a really nice lip color on you. I've always been afraid to try new lip colors thinking that it might look too clownish b/c I love a good pop of pink or magenta on people but I don't know if it'll work on me.
Beautiful looks and so appropriate for being a mom. I hate when I see moms looking all dressed up and made up to play at the park or a play area. This is finished and has just enough sparkle!
I own both those shadows, definitely going to try pairing them together now!
I like easy for summer ,it looks so natural and cool.I had each clour of shadow. but I do not konow how to pairing them together . now I can try it later..
Long lasting lippies for the win! Love that liner on you, too.
Absolutely LOVE the Nivea lip butter! I use it every day!!! Great choice! xo
Very pretty! It looks gorgeous on you!
Very pretty and simple look. Love it! And can I just say those Nivea lip butters are the best thing EVER? Because they totally are. =)
Pretty makeup 🙂 x
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I love keeping it simple in the summer! But now that it's Fall I like to add a little bit more, since it is not as hot and the colors last longer without all that heat!