Glow.

BEAUTY
April 25 2011

(Makeup Tutorial)

Ahh soft and glowy makeup, you’ve got to love it! It’s quite easy to achieve and it looks amazing on everyone.

Face
The key is to prime and apply a light foundation to keep the skin looking natural. Light Bronzing or Contouring/Highlighting will add dimension to the face and applying a cheek colour that is close to your natural blush will give a subtle “glowing from within” look. 
Primer : MAC Prep + Prime Skin Brightening Serum
Foundation : MAC Face + Body Foundation (C7)
Concealer : MAC Studio Finish Concealer (NC45)
Contour/Highlight : Sleek Kit
Blush : MAC Peaches
Powder : MAC Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
Eyes
Oranges, golds, greens and browns can be used on the eyelids to add some colour. Here I have a browny gold on the lids, and a hint of a bluey/green on the lower lash line. I kept the lining minimal, and went for volumised lashes instead!
Primer : Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Lids : MAC Woodwinked
Brow Bone : Benefit Eye Bright
Upper Lash Line & Waterline : MAC Smolder
Lower Lash Line : Sleek Humming bird (Monaco Palette)
Lashes : L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes & GA Cheryl Lashes

Lips
Nudes, peaches and soft pinks are great for looks like these!
Lipstick : Sleek Peaches & Cream
Lipgloss : MAC Mimmy (LE)
Tutorial.

34 Comments

  • Reply Kristina April 25 2011 at 11:34 am

    GIRL YOU SHOULD BE A STAR – YOU ARE SO FUCKING PRETTY OMG!
    😀 😀 amaziiiiiiing :-*

    xx
    http://www.simplebutreal.com

  • Reply Shirley April 25 2011 at 11:39 am

    OMG Thank you so much Kristina! I could say the exact same thing about youuuu!!!! 😀

    xoxo

  • Reply Mon April 25 2011 at 11:42 am

    …i like it!!…and you are sooo natural!!! ..kiss you!

  • Reply Gwen April 25 2011 at 11:45 am

    so beautiful! x

  • Reply khaz April 25 2011 at 11:49 am

    Great make up, looks really fresh an natural, and as always you look beautiful!

  • Reply Discovering Beauty April 25 2011 at 11:51 am

    you look gorgeous, love this look.

  • Reply ShopeDelano April 25 2011 at 11:54 am

    Love this tutorial! Shirley you are just too freaking pretty! Your facial features are just tooooooo lovely! And you have the nicest eyes. Haha, okay compliments over 🙂 (love the makeup too!)

    Shope, Londons Closet xoxo

  • Reply daphney April 25 2011 at 12:05 pm

    OMG YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS !

  • Reply Roxanne April 25 2011 at 12:19 pm

    *wolf whistle8 🙂
    A beautiful bank holiday look x

  • Reply Aisling April 25 2011 at 12:20 pm

    Your skin is flawless! Such a good tutorial, can’t wait to give it a go! Thanks x

    http://fashionclosetlover.blogspot.com/

  • Reply Rachel April 25 2011 at 12:25 pm

    Those photos of you are so beautiful!

  • Reply Sammy April 25 2011 at 12:37 pm

    ahhh flawless! you are beautiful <3

  • Reply Sia April 25 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I love this tutorial!! I look forward to ever post of your cause they just get better and better!! Thanks for being such an inspiration, I’ve learn so much from you girl. You don’t even know much you have helped me. I’m more confident doing my own make-up,hair and making videos. Love Sia xx

  • Reply Shabna April 25 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Oh my god you are FLAWLESS. No JOKE. xxxxx

  • Reply kia April 25 2011 at 12:55 pm

    shirley you should be a model! great tutorial xx

  • Reply ella belle @ bellevintage April 25 2011 at 1:16 pm

    your make up looks incredible! what id do for that lovely clear complexion xx

  • Reply Adora Mehitabel April 25 2011 at 1:18 pm

    beautiful.
    how do you make your youtube video big on your blog. beacause i cant make my video appear big on my blog.
    how do you do it?

  • Reply Fashion Without Guilt April 25 2011 at 1:28 pm

    YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!! I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE A GIRL OF COLOR, LIKE MYSELF. I READ YOUR BLOG EVERYDAY!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. YOU INSPIRE ME TO BUY NEW MAKEUP.

  • Reply Maria N April 25 2011 at 1:57 pm

    Shirley!!, i always knew you were gorgeous but WOAHH. your execution in everything is always breath-taking… lovely tutorial 🙂

    http://www.fashionisinthebeholder.blogspot.com

  • Reply Hasini April 25 2011 at 2:24 pm

    You look so beautiful Shirley! And that hairstyle really suits you 🙂

  • Reply Ashley April 25 2011 at 2:45 pm

    This is a really beautiful look, I’m always reading your blog 🙂 x

    http://ashleyscosmiclatte.blogspot.com/

  • Reply Veronica April 25 2011 at 3:01 pm

    you look absolutely radiant!

  • Reply Melody.A April 25 2011 at 3:42 pm

    LOVE IT!
    Natural gorgeous glow!

    http://www.lovelustcovetwant.blogspot.com

  • Reply Sher April 25 2011 at 4:05 pm

    very pretty,i love it!!

  • Reply StealMyHeartLove April 25 2011 at 4:53 pm

    You’re gorgeous and your skin is flawless. I love the makeup. <3

  • Reply alissa b April 25 2011 at 6:08 pm

    You look stunning! I have a question…are there some hair styles or makeup tips that other girls often use/do that you always stay away from?

    great photos, great post!

  • Reply debbiegabrielle April 25 2011 at 7:00 pm

    seriously can’t get over this post, you look stunning, love it! xx

  • Reply Aly April 25 2011 at 8:35 pm

    You look so stunning! I love this look =)

  • Reply glitteryeyesxx April 25 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Nice! You look just like Jennifer Hudson! 🙂

  • Reply Rachelous April 26 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Wow, seriously beautiful, I loved the pared down neutral look x

  • Reply Shulamit April 26 2011 at 9:56 pm

    you look so lovely!

  • Reply efbgirls.com April 27 2011 at 5:27 am

    Hey girl!
    I’m loving your style & the fresh blog. You definitely have a new follower in us! Keep it up!!

    xoxo
    Efbgirls!

  • Reply Deeliciouz April 27 2011 at 1:35 pm

    the bun is my go to style these days its so easy to do and goes with almost every look….u look great bdw

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