Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Blush is also for Eye Makeup Too!

Not only am I writing this as I sip a cup of coffee, but I’m also finishing the bills, making my to-do list, and giving much needed attention to the family dog, Buster. I don’t like to pat myself on the back but without me, this system would entirely shutdown (okay, so maybe a slight pat on the back is warranted). A multitasking woman does have some competition, however, with multitasking products. Discussed in the March 2012 issue of Elle (page 342) is the makeup used for Valentino’s Spring Collection. Featured on the eyes was a shade matching perfectly to the one used on her cheeks and something clicked, why the heck haven’t I tried the gorgeous color I put on my face, on my eyes?

I took a different approach when applying the blush to my eyes. First of all, I made sure to prime my eyes, which I don’t do with all products, however, a blush is a different consistency than shadow so you have to ensure it’s permanent placement. I like to use our own Faces Beautiful Liquid Mineral Makeup as primer http://www.facesbeautiful.com/liquid-mineral-makeup-p/facesbeautiful-brush-on-lig.htm  all over the lid and even swiping some underneath my eye. Next, I love to use the Faces Beautiful Gia Mineral Blush http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/36001002.htm as my product of choice. Instead of making my shadow follow the shape of my eye and create a corner on the outside of my eyes, I rounded out the makeup. Creating a “C” with my brush, I ran the product starting at the outside corner my eye and dragging it up, over my brow bone, to meet with the end of my eyebrow. I then pulled the product in towards the center corner of my eye, allowing the outer “C” to remain the darkest. I use the darkest shade of bronze in the Faces Beautiful Mineral Makeup Signature Shadow Quad in Nakeds  http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/851036001005.htm around the tear duct of my eye for an interesting twist.

Now, use your blush with a full face brush and apply it to your upper cheekbones. I finish the look with Faces Beautiful Lipstick in Bon Bon http://www.facesbeautiful.com/product-p/facesbeautiful-lipstick.htm?1=1&CartID=0 and overlap it with a fabulous gloss. This will leave your lips looking doll-like and kissable. Enjoy the look and have fun exploring your other products with various uses.