Almost everyone has heard the saying “The first thing they will see are your eyes,” and how true that is. Why not make them stand out Yes it’s true most celebs have makeup artists to give them their flawless look, but just because you don’t have your own makeup artist doesn’t mean that you can’t achieve these coveted looks. Whether its for a glamorous holiday party, a weekend shopping trip, going to work, or date night, you will only need these few items in your makeup drawer to achieve these celeb worthy looks.
Step 1: Prep and prime the eye area
Smashbox Photo Op Under Eye Brightener
What it is: A brush-on undereye brightening cream. What it is formulated to do: Photo shoots often start early in the morning when models and celebs aren’t quite looking their best, but those dark circles are now a thing of the past! With this lightweight brightener, you’ll be camera ready in no time! It works to make you look your best so you’ll be prepared for any photo opportunity that pops up!
Urban Decay Little Sins Eyeshadow Primer Potion Set
$29.00 by Urban Decay at Sephora
What it is: A set of four mini Eyeshadow Primer Potions. What it does: Each of the Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potions in this travel-friendly set has a different desirable finish, but all give you a base that makes eyeshadow last with more vibrant color and without any creasing. Original dries invisibly, while Sin is a shimmering champagne shade that doubles as a highlighter. Eden is a matte, nude shade, which brightens and evens out skintone, making it ideal for more mature lids. Greed, exclusive to this set, highlights and adds a sensual, metallic sheen in a shimmering gold. This set contains: 4 x 0.13 oz Mini Eyeshadow Primer Potions in: Greed (pearly gold), Sin (shimmering champagne), Eden (matte nude), and Original (invisible)
Step 2: Add Shadow (Tip: This palette will work with for any look you are trying to achieve goes from day to night, soft to glam)
What it is: An exclusive, limited-edition palette packed with 32 new eyeshadows, eight lip glosses, a mineral bronzer, a new shimmering powder, five deluxe long-wearing eyeliners, and a detachable necklace. What it does: This versatile palette is a veritable treasure trove packed with new and limited-edition products and shades along with such Tarte bestsellers as a full-size of Park Avenue Princess Mineral Powder Bronzer. As an added bonus, this festive jewelry box comes with its own “off the chain” gilded trinket, guaranteed to be your go-to accessory for holiday parties and year-round. What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Fragrances
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petrochemicals
- Phthalates
This set contains:
- 16 x 0.06 oz full-sized shimmering eye shadow
- 16 x 0.06 oz full-sized matte eyeshadow
- 8 x 0.03 oz lip gloss
- 0.21 oz Mineral Powder Bronzer
- 0.25 oz highlighting powder in soft pink
- 5 x 0.02 oz long-wearing eyeliners What else you need to know: The gorgeous gold-tone and black necklace is detachable and wearable.
Step 3: Line & Define (Tip: Use liquid line to create a winged or cat eye look or a soft pencil for a more natural look)
Korres Vitamin E 10-Color Pencil Kit
What it is: A limited-edition collection of Korres 100% natural, high-definition eye liners in all the must-have shades. What it does: Korres eye liner pencils are creamy, long-lasting, and offer incredible pigment. Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, protects skin from free radical damage while providing hydration and Jojoba Oil nourishes the delicate eye area and creates a smooth, soft-apply formula.This limited-edition collection includes all the must-have shades for a variety of looks, from black to purple to blue petrol to golden. This set contains:
- 0.04 oz 1S Black Soft
- 0.04 oz 6S Golden
- 0.04 oz 6 Metallic Grey
- 0.04 oz7 Light Grey
- 0.04 oz 9 Blue Petrol
- 0.04 oz 13 Sky Blue
- 0.04 oz 1 Black
- 0.04 oz 2 Brown
- 0.04 oz 4 Green
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Synthetic Dyes
- Petro-Chemicals
- Phthalates
- GMOs
- Triclosan
$18.00 at Sephora
What it is: A liquid liner pen that works on the face and the body. What it does: Achieve dramatic eyes and create temporary tattoos with this water-resistant must-have that brings out the artist in you. The innovative brush tip makes it easy to make your personal vision a reality. Size: 0.02 oz
Step 4: Lash Out (Tip: To get longer looking lashes with more volume apply a lash primer before applying your mascara)
Dior DiorShow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum
$28.00 by Christian Dior at Sephora
What it is: Dior’s first lash primer that combs, curls, and coats each lash to create a smooth, even mascara base, while acting as a nourishing serum treatment that promotes long-term lash growth, strength, and vitality. What it does: The newest addition to the family of legendary Diorshow Mascaras, Diorshow Maximizer Lash Primer Serum instantly primes, plumps, and lengthens lashes with an ultra-light and quick-drying formula. The first “active serum” mascara primer also contains a unique cell-conditioning complex made up of hydrolyzed soy proteins that promote long-term lash growth, strength, and vitality. What else you need to know: “Diorshow Maximizer is this season’s most innovative, must-have product. Apply as a primer serum base under mascara for intensely curled, thickened, and lengthened lashes and also on its own as a deep conditioner for lashes at night.” -Sephora Pro Beauty Team Member, Nathalie Bechard Research Results: The Dior Innovation Center has tested Diorshow Maximizer for efficiency and found amazing results after only 8 weeks use:+ 52% Volume, +38% Length, + 73% Curl Studies also showed that lashes were more resilient, protected, and revitalized.
$24.00 by Christian Dior at Sephora
What it is: A cult-followed mascara that leaves lashes ultra thick, long, and curled. What it is formulated to do: DiorShow Mascara is Dior’s original, must-have mascara that delivers ultra-glam, catwalk-length lashes. Makeup artists all over the world use this product to create the longest, thickest, curviest lashes ever. Size: 0.38 oz
Step 5: Go out and wow the world with your big brown or baby blues!!!