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Carried Away Inspired Makeup

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Hello Makeup Geeks! I have one more look in our series on “Bath and Body Works”. I really have loved and been inspired by their packaging! I adore doing a series where I am completely inspired by different colors and textures. The one I will be doing today is based on the “Carried Away” collection with its striking blues and pinks. I love the colors on this packaging and the look that I want to share with you today is just as gorgeous.

Also, if you are one of my YouTube subscribers, leave a comment saying you would like to win and why and we will pick a person to win the bath gel, lotion and body spray that is the inspiration behind this look. I will announce the winner on Facebook and Twitter.

Enough blabbing, let’s get started on the “Carried Away” look. 🙂

Face

  • Maybelline Fit Concealer – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • NYX Matte Bronzer – Deep Tan  – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Stila Convertible Color – Lillium  – (Amazon) (eBay)

Eyes

  • NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil – Baby Blue – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Make Up For Ever Eyeshadow – #150 – (Sephora)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Shimma Shimma – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Simply Marlena – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Mango Tango – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Bitten – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner – Blackest Black  – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Red Cherry False Lashes – #DW Black  – (Makeup Geek Store)

Lips

  • Illamasqua Sheer Lipgloss – Artifice  – (Sephora)

Tools

  • Makeup Geek – Eye Shader Brush  – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Deluxe Angled Contour Brush  – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • MAC 219 Brush  – (Amazon) (eBay)

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Other “Bath and Body Works” Looks

Coconut Lime Breeze

Be Enchanted

Twilight Woods

This bright looks is not for everyday, but perfect for when you want a bold colorful look to wear this summer or to bright some color to a rainy day. If you try this let me know what you think! I hope you enjoy this and as always stay happy and healthy and I will see you soon. 🙂

XOXO,

Marlena

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Coconut Lime Breeze

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Hello Makeup Geeks. So I decided it was time to do another fun and creative series of looks for you and today I have the first in these colorful looks. Recently, I visited Bath and Body Works and I was very inspired by their packaging. The one I picked up was Coconut Lime Breeze. I got this specifically for the design and I am going to do a look inspired by the packaging for you to incorporate some creativity and color into your summer looks. In the past I had done several collection which I am going to list for you along with the links below.

FACE

  • Tarte Amazonian Clay – Tipsy – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Gold Digger – (Pan Version / Compact Version)

EYES

  • Too Faced Shadow Insurance – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil – Yellow – (Amazon)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Chickadee – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Yellow Brick Road – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Appletini – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Milani Liquif’eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in Aqua – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Sea Mist – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Ardell False Lashes – Sweeties – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara- Carbon Black – (Amazon) (eBay)

Lips

  • Makeup Geek Lipstick – Innocent – (Makeup Geek Store)

Tools

  • Duo Waterproof Eyelash Adhesive – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek – Beauty Blender – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Foundation Stippling Brush (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Eye Shader Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Outer V Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Crease Brush – (Makeup Geek Store)

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I hope you all are having a great summer so far!  These Bath and Body looks are so fun and colorful for this time of year, so I hope you have fun with them.

XOXO,

Marlena

Candy series:

  • Candy Corn
  • Skittles
  • Hot Tamales
  • Raspberries and Chocolate
  • Milky Way Midnight

Flower series:

  • Pink Orchid
  • Pink Lilies

Soda can series:

  • Cherry Coke
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Ruby Red
  • Sprite
  • MUG Root Beer

The fruit series:

  • Lemon and Lime
  • Watermelon
  • Grape

The cocktail series:

  • Blue Lemonade
  • Appletini
  • Berry Mojito
  • Tequila Sunrise

BUT WAIT….THERE’S MORE! I am going to be doing a giveaway as well. If you are one of my YouTube subscribers you could win the shower gel, lotion and body spray in the scent that influenced this look, Coconut Lime Breeze.  We will announce the winner on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

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“Naked Face” Makeup

 
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Hi Makeup Geeks!

This look is a very natural looking makeup that is perfect for everyday!  I realize I use a lot of products- this isn’t a “5 minute makeup” but is more like a “looks natural, but really isn’t” 😉   The focus on this look is flawless skin, slight blush, and a soft lip.

I hope you all have a great week!

MUCH love,
Marlena

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FACE

  • Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer – Makeup Geek Store
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Cover FX Natural Finish Oil – Free Foundation – (Amazon)
  • Maybelline Fit Me Concealer – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Maybelline Dream Matte Powder – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Cargo Blu Ray Bronzer (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Stila Convertible Color – “Lilium” (Amazon) (eBay)

EYES

  •  Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil – Hazel (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Anastasia Brow Gel – Brunette (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Diorshow Mascara (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – “Shimma Shimma” – Makeup Geek Store

LIPS

  • Almay Liquid Lip Balm – “Rosy Lipped” (Amazon) (eBay)

TOOLS

  • Beauty Blender – Makeup Geek Store
  • Makeup Geek Soft Dome Brush -Makeup Geek Store
  • Makeup Geek Angled Contour Brush – Makeup Geek Store

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Girls Night Out: Hair, Makeup & Oufit!

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Hello my beautiful Makeup Geeks! I have a fun all in one video for you today. This will be great for going out on the weekends when you want to add more drama to your look. This is perfect for a girls night out with curly hair, and glamorous makeup. I even have an outfit for you to give you some ideas of how to get ready from head to toe. So have fun with this captivating look. So let’s get started on the hair.

To check out the outfit for this look click here.

Hair

  • Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray (to add volume to the roots) – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Bumble and Bumble Dry Shampoo – (Amazon) (Sephora)
  • ION or Hot Tools 3/4 inch Curling Iron – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Phillips Teasing Brush – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Wella Hairspray – (Amazon) (eBay)

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Makeup

Face

  • Eve Pearl Salmon Concealer – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Cover FX Powder Foundation in N30 – (Amazon) (Sephora)
  • Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Kat Von D Blush – Wish – (Amazon) (Sephora)

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Eyes

  • MAC Paintpot – Painterly – (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Homecoming – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Corrupt – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Poolside – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Eyeshadow – Beaches and Cream – (Pan Version / Compact Version)
  • Makeup Geek Pigment – Paparazzi – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Pigment – New Years Eve – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Gel Liner – Electric – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Red Cherry Lashes – #DW – (Makeup Geek Store)

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Lips

  • MAC Lip Pencil – Vino (Amazon) (eBay)
  • Makeup Geek Lipstick – Famous – (Makeup Geek Store)
  • Makeup Geek Lipstick – Innocent – (Makeup Geek Store)

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So that’s it for our hair and glamorous makeup. Now onto the outfit, be sure and check out Simply Marlena. And as always stay happy and healthy!

XOXO,

Marlena

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How To Apply Cream Blush

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How to Apply Cream Blush

Today I am going to give you all the information I know about cream blushes. I know some of you are intimated by them and how to use them. The main questions I hear are how to apply them and what kinds are best. So for this video I am going to provide everything you need to know about how they work, when its best to use them, how to apply them and everything else you need to make sure you get the most from these remarkable products.

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Who is Cream Blush best for?

  1. Dry Skin – If you have dry skin then cream blushes are going to work amazingly for you. If you use a powder blush on top of your dry skin the powder can enhance the dry look of your skin and make your cheeks look very dull. However, using a cream blush will add extra moisture to your skin and add a youthful glow to your skin that a powder blush won’t provide.
  2. Aging Skin – As we age our skin tends to get drier. Using a cream blush will automatically add a youthful glow back to your face along with a dewiness we tend to lose as we get older.
  3. Cold Climates – A cream blush is ideal for those of you who live in colder climates, or during the colder months. Cream blushes sit on the skin and add moisture that the cold air takes away. For those of you who live in warmer climates or where it’s humid, a cream product can actually slide, melt or make you look more oily. It’s best to use a cream blush in the colder seasons or if you live in a cold climate.

My Favorite Cream Blushes

  1. Stila Convertible Cream Blush
    I love this because it’s a dual purpose product that can be used on the lips and cheeks. These are very highly pigmented and not sticky which makes them easy to apply. This non-greasy, creamy formula adds the perfect glow to the cheeks.
    Price: $25.00
    Where to Buy:  Sephora  .  Amazon .  eBay . Nordstrom
  2. Illamasqua Cream Blush
    This rich and creamy blushes are highly pigmented and glide on the cheeks smoothly and evenly. They give a perfect glow to the cheeks and have a great range of colors for fair skin to dark skin.
    Price:  $26.00
    Where to Buy:  Sephora  .  Amazon .  eBay
  3. NYX Cream Blush
    These are by far the least inexpensive of the bunch. However, they don’t lack on quality. They are highly pigmented, aren’t sticky and don’t leave your skin looking oily. They come in a wide range of colors for fair skin to dark skin.
    Price: $6.75
    Where to Buy:   Makeup Geek Store  .   Amazon  .  eBay

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How to Apply

  1. Fingers – This is by far my favorite method of applying cream blush. Using your clean two middle fingers, pat your fingers into the blush picking up some of the product. Smile and apply the blush to the apples of the cheeks and blend the color backward. If you feel you have applied too much color, use a sponge like a Beauty Blender and pat over the top to pick up some of the color until you get your desired color.
  2. Cheek Highlighter Brush – This brush has a soft, flat top that allows you to stipple the cream blush onto your cheeks. Gently stipple the brush into the blush picking up a small amount. Apply it the same way by smiling and placing on the apples of your cheeks and blend backward. Using a brush isn’t my favorite method as it applies too much and you will probably have to go back with a sponge and remove some color.
  3. Beauty Blender or Sponge – The only thing I recommend using this for is for tapping off any excess color on your cheeks and blending the color out.

I hope all this information is helpful for you all!  Don’t be afraid to use cream blushes as they give such a nice finish to the skin.  Always apply lightly and build as needed.

Have a great week!
xoxo,
Marlena

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