Beauty Look | #MACCosmetics Media Lipstick Look

I shared my NEW Mac Lipsticks in my last post and today I wanted to share the look featuring Media Lipstick. This look paired beautifully with the emerald toned eyes. Take a look at the product details along with the photos below!

Products Used:

Face

• Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk 6.25
• NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
• MAC Cosmetics Skinfinish in Candlelight
• Vasanti Cosmetics Blush in Rockies

Eyes

• Fluid Sheer 2
• Giorgio Armani Eye Tint 4
• Coastal Scents 28 Neutral Palette (Warm Brown)
• Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks in Copper (Which actually looks more gold)
• Maybelline Master Drama Eye Studio Eye Pencil in Black
• NYX Collection Noir Liquid Black Liner
• Giorgio Armani Black Ecstasy Mascara

Lips

• Beautique Pencil in Wine
• MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Media

This is a great look for a night out! If you want to wear this look for the day, soften the emerald tone by mixing it with a champagne base or you can apply the emerald tone as an eyeliner instead.

More looks to come this week featuring the other MAC lipsticks featured in last weeks post (Click Here)!

Fun Makeup | #12DaysofChristmas Makeup Looks | Day 10: #NYE Sparkle

Here is the PERFECT New Year's Eve Makeup Look! Smokey Eyes, a Pretty pink lip and glowing skin! This look works on any skintone and looks fabulous with ANY outfit! The newest theme of my 12 Days of Christmas Makeup Looks! This look is called: NYE Sparkle!

Check out the details below! Be sure to check out these looks on Instagram by clicking @MakeupbySand!

Products Used:

Face

• Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk #6.25
• NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
• Mac Cosmetics Skinfinish in Candlelight
• Vasanti Cosmetics Blush in Everest

Eyes

• Giorgio Armani Eye Tint in #12
• Coastal Scents 88 Matte & Ultra Shimmer Eye Palettes (Turquoise/Blue/Black Tones)
• Laura Mercier Caviar Stick in Moonlight
• Maybelline Master Drama Eye Studio Eye Pencil in Black
• NYX Matte Liquid Liner

Lips

• Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Spice
• NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Tokyo
• Giorgio Armani Flash Lacquer Lipgloss in #107

And yes, I SKIPPED mascara! Sometimes you don't have to wear every single thing in your kit or makeup bag, but I wanted to see how the look would be without it and I would be happy leaving the house this way. Now for your gorgeous bold divas, feel free to add LASHES, double stack them if you want! By doing so, you will take this makeup look to another level!

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!!

Fun Makeup | #12DaysofChristmas Makeup Looks | Day 9: RedVelvet

Warm Red and Chocolate tones with bronzey red lips is a great look for the holidays! Here is the next look for the season! The newest theme of my 12 Days of Christmas Makeup Looks! This look is called: Red Velvet! Definitely another easy look to wear and the perfect Makeup look for the Holidays!

Check out the details below! Be sure to check out these looks on Instagram by clicking @MakeupbySand!

Products Used:

Face

• Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation #6.25
• NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette
• Vasanti Cosmetics Blush in Sayan
• Mac Cosmetics Skinfinish in Candlelight

Eyes

• Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks in Cocoa and Moonlight
• Coastal Scents 88 Original Palette (Red and Coppery Red Tones)
• Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
• Maybelline Master Drama Eye Pencil
• NYX Collection Noir Liquid Black Liner
• Vasanti Cosmetics Moon Dust Shimmer Powder Pigment

Lips

• Giorgio Armani Lip Pencil #11
• Mac Cosmetics in Amorous
• Rouge D'Armani Lipstick in #410
• NYX Face and Body Glitter in Bronze

Adding the glitter on the lips definitely adds an extra pop for this look. This look is sweet and fun to do and can be worn for any holiday party!

Happy Holidays!

Beauty Look | #FOTD/#MOTD Mac Heroine Lips!

This look was so fun because it featured MAC's Heroine Lipstick which I am obsessed with. I wanted to balance the lips with a look that wasn't too strong for the eyes, since the lip colour was the key feature!

PRODUCTS USED:

Eyes

Laura Mercier Caviar Sticks
BH Cosmetics 28 Neutral Palette
Vasanti Cosmetics Cleopatra Liquid Liner
Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara
MAC Cosmetics Eye Pencil in Smoulder

Brows

Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro in Wedgewood
YSL Touch Eclat #3 for Precision Highlighting

Face
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation #7
MAC Cosmetics Blush in Dainty
Giorgio Armani Bronzer #400

Lips
MAC Cosmetics Heroine Lipstick
Giorgio Armani Rouge D'Armani Sheers Lipstick

The vibrant lip is what makes this look. You can go smokey, edgy or soft whenever you have a bold lip. The rules to any look is that you must be confident! This Lipstick is a gorgeous shade that would look amazing on all skin tones!

Beauty Look | #FOTD/#MOTD Smouldering Purple!

Purple is one of my favourite colours to wear. It looks great on all skin tones and works beautifully for brown eyes! I put together a purple smokey eye look using the Giorgio Armani Quad #12. A mini palette of sorts that still allows you to create a beautiful makeup look.

Check out the pics and details below:

EYES
Primer: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #10
Lower Lash line/Waterline: MAC Smoulder Eye Pencil/Mixed with Dark Purple Shade from Quad
Lids: Lilac Shade
Transition: Earthy Brown Shade
Crease: Dark Purple
Brow Bone: Lightest Shade
Mascara: Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Mascara
Liquid Liner: Vasanti Cosmetics Liquid Liner Cleopatra
Accent Colour: Applied on the middle of the lids - Lightest Shade from Quad
Foiled Purple: Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill (Fall Collection 2013) Scarab Violetta #33

FACE
Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk #7
Mixed with: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #10
Cheeks: Giorgio Armani Blush #506 + Bronzer #100

LIPS
Beautique Liner in Soft Brown
MAC Lipstick in Angel
MAC Lipglass in Perky

BROWS
Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro in #02
Giorgio Armani Brow Pencil in #02
YSL Touch Eclat to Define Browns underneath and on top

The reason I use Fluid Sheer as a base for my shadow is it makes for a great primer. Fluid Sheer is a liquid based highlighting product that can is used for, of course, highlighting, but it works beautifully as an Eye shadow primer. The "sticky" texture allows the powder shadow to adhere which results in a longer wear as well as NO creasing! I have worn this look for 12 hours now and it has NOT creased!

I also like to mix Fluid Sheer with my foundation for a glowing finish to the skin!

Such a beautiful look to do for a night out, a reception look paired with a darker lip or Date/Girls Night! Try it out and feel free to comment, share or post your version of this look!

Beauty Look | #FOTD/#MOTD - Green Eye Makeup with Pink Lips :)

Green shadow looks are making it everywhere on the #NYFW (New York Fashion Week) runways. I wanted to try out this fun shade by using products I already had on hand. You can always buy new makeup for new trends but if you are a bonafide makeup junkie (aka Makeup addict) like me, than you will always have the products that you need in your makeup bag or drawer :)

This is a perfect FALL makeup look. Here is my look de-constructed below:

EYES
Primer: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #10
Lower Lash line/Waterline: Annabelle Black & Blue Eye Pencil
Base: Vasanti Kajal Extreme Eye Pencil in Black on 2/3 of the Eye and Crease
Transition: Giorgio Armani Bronzer #400 into the crease
Lids: Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill (Fall Collection 2013) #32 Gold Hercule (Mixed with Fluid Sheer #10)
Crease: Coastal Scents Ultra Shimmer 88 Palette  - Rich Emerald
Mascara: Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara

BROWS
Giorgio Armani Eye & Brow Maestro in #02
Giorgio Armani Brow Pencil in #03
YSL Touche Eclat to Highlight Underneath and on top

FACE
Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Liquid Foundation #7
Highlight: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #10
Cheeks: Giorgio Armani Bronzer #400

LIPS
Beautique Liner in Wine
Giorgio Armani Rouge D'Armani Sheers Lipstick (Summer 2014 Collection) #603 Plum

I love this look and will be wearing it a lot for the Fall months! Try this look out and share your comments below! If you wanted to neutralize this look, use a brown shade for the crease to blend. :)

LOTD | #NationalLipstickDay

Happy National Lipstick Day!

In honour of #NationalLipstickDay, I pulled together a collection of images of my favourite lipsticks! From brights, bolds to neutrals, you can pretty much wear any colour that you are in the mood for.  It is interesting and almost shocking to think that at one point in history, wearing Lipstick was not approved of, considered scandalous and banned. Thankfully, this ideology towards lipstick has changed! Lipstick is probably one of the most popular makeup items purchased, the first of many makeup items when trying makeup for the first time and the quickest way to change or update your look! 

Cover Girl Lip Perfection in Enchantress

  

Giorgio Armani Rouge D'Armani in #400

Cover Girl Lip Perfection in Enchantress

Giorgio Armani Rouge D'Armani #409

MAC Mattene Lipstick in Nights Blooming

Giorgio Armani Rouge D'Armani in Plum #610

Cover Girl Lipstick in Enchantress with MAC Lipglass in Perky

Vasanti Cosmetics Lipstick in Sweden

Today, wear your favourite lipstick and share your love!

Beauty Trends | Runway inspired beauty trends for Summer!

I was very excited when I was asked to participate in a Beauty Video segment with Anokhi Daily Spotlight TV. The team at Anokhi were wonderful to work with and we had a lot of fun shooting this segment together.  

It was an amazing learning opportunity for me to see what it takes to put together a segment. From shooting from the correct angles, adjusting for the best lighting set-up, to retaining an energetic tone through various takes, seeing it all behind-the-scenes made for an incredible experience. A big thanks to Anokhi along with Daniel Pillai & Shobana Lakkavally!

Check out the clip below for Runway inspired trends to wear for the summer!

This video covers trends for Skin, Eye makeup and Lips, all inspired from the Runway! All are easy to do with the right products! Enjoy the Video and feel free to try the trends above.

FOTD: Instagram Love - Pretty in Pink

Recently I posted a photo on Instagram that showcased a fun and bright look for Spring! I wanted to share the details of the look below including the products used:

Courtesy of: www.instagram.com/makeupbysand

Products Used

1. Face: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in #6.5
2. Highlight: Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in #10
3. Eyes: MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow + Vasanti Cosmetics Brow Powder in the Crease & Brows
4. Lashes: Giorgio Armani Eyes To Kill Mascara
5. Inner Liner: Giorgio Armani Eye Pencil in Black 
6. Lower Lash line: Giorgio Armani Fall 2013 Eye Shadow Palette
7. Liquid Liner: Vasanti Cosmetics Cleopatra 
8. Blush: MAC blushes in Dainty & Passionately Tempted
9. Lipstick: Covergirl Lipstick in Enchantress
10. Lipgloss: MAC Lipglass in Perky

The pop of blue shadow right underneath the lash line really completed the look and worked so well with the bright lip. We have had a tough winter and we were reminded of that today, (here in Toronto, we actually got snow!), therefore be brave and bold this spring!

Product Love: Vasanti Cosmetics Kajal Extreme in Purple Gem

I love colour and I love the amazing trend of Purple for 2014! Especially since this is such a gorgeous and flattering shade on everyone. 

My product love is Vasanti Cosmetic's Kajal Extreme in Purple Gem.  Here are the product features below:

• Waterproof 
• Includes a built-in sharpener as well as a Smudger
• Soft, smooth pencil for easy application
• Fade Proof & Long Wearing

This Pencil can be worn alone as a liner for the top and bottom of your eyes. It can also be smudged out all over on top of the lid.  Here is a pic of a look I did that incorporated this Pencil:

Always Smile :) - Sand

EOTD: It's Vegas Baby!! :) - Holiday Look 1

When you hear VEGAS, you think of bright lights & good times.  There have been countless TV shows that have filmed episodes in Vegas that have been epic to watch and if you have been there you know how exciting of a place it is.

Vasanti Cosmetics came out with NEW Eyeshadow duo called "VEGAS STRIP" and it totally reminded me of my visit there! Here is a pic of the MGM Grand that reflects the tones of this fun Eyeshadow duo:

Check out the pics, product links and application details below:

1. Lid: Eyeshadow Duo in Vegas Strip - Light shade on 2/3 of lid, Purple shade on corner

3. Waterline/Rim: Kajal Extreme Eye Pencil in Black 
4. Top Lash line:  Cleopatra Liquid Liner in Black

5. Upper & Lower Lash line: Kajal Extreme Eye Pencil in Purple Gem

6. Outer corner: Used the Purple pencil and the purple shadow to blend into crease.

7. Lashes:  Long Lash Mascara in Black

{All products featured are by Vasanti Cosmetics}

This is a great and easy look to do for the holidays, especially for New Years!  Many more Holiday posts to come, stay tuned!

Always Smile :) - Sand

NEW Collection: Eye shadow Duos for bright eyes by Vasanti Cosmetics

Attention all Makeup junkies, especially for any of those who love to wear and discover Canadian products! Vasanti Cosmetics launched a series of NEW Eyeshadow duos with an array of new colour combos.

The eyeshadow collection is Inspired by must-see destinations around the globe, offering beautiful options and colours that will work on every skin tone.  The eye shadows are silky finish and velvety texture, true colour pay off and will stay put!  

I have picked my favourite 3 eye shadow duos below, which I will be using to create easy eye looks for my Holiday Looks in December posts!

Check out the images and shade descriptions below:

ANCIENT PETRA: This colour combo will look great for an everyday look! The pale yellow and the shimmery taupe will make any eye colour and eyes look fresh and bright!

ELLORA CAVES: What a delicious colour combination!  The metallic and shimmery aspects of these shades will make it a great go-to eye shadow option!  This duo will be a favourite for every makeup AND Chocolate lover since it provides a sweet finish to the eyes. 

VEGAS STRIP: The name alone makes this such a fun combination!  Purple is already the colour-du-jour for 2014, and it will be everywhere!  This plum/pink combo will look GORGEOUS on all eyes especially Brown eyes!

Stay tuned for additional posts on these shadows and for my Holiday Looks for December :)

Always Smile :)  - Sand

Perfect Lipsticks for Fall & Winter

Fall is here and Winter is around the corner!  I have always loved this time of the year.  The fresher air, the comfy clothes and the change towards more deeper and darker hues in Makeup.

I have put together my favourite go-to shades which are a mix of earthy browns, plums and dark chocolate, featuring shades from Giorgio Armani and Vasanti Cosmetics!

Take a look at the swatches and pics below:

A beautiful warm earthy brown shade, a perfect transitional option.

Another great shade with a softer pigment, perfect for brunch!

A warm shade from the red family, perfect for an evening look!

A rich plum based mauve, great for anyone who loves to wear pink shades!

Love this sexy shade! A deep burgundy wine colour which looks amazing!

What I love the most about wearing these bolder shades, is that you can keep your overall makeup pretty neutral since the drama is about the sexy lips!

I hope you enjoyed my faves for the season! 

Always Smile :)  - Sand