Lipstick Steps From Mac

While I was in Dublin today, I decided to meet up with one of the very talented Mac make-up artists in BT2. She basically showed me the best guide to the best lips. Alongside secret tips to give you that "Kylie Jenner" look. We all love big lips, but its sometimes hard to complete the look. I myself find it hard to relax my hand while applying the liner; but as they say practice makes perfect right? The following "Antique Velvet" look is the perfect essentials to get your evening look. I bought the following lipstick, and liner today in Brown Thomas along with Ariana Grande's gloss which is on limited edition for charity. Any ways to the point im getting to, I decided to show and share the amazing tips I achieved today to you ladies. Right now, I dont feel confident enough to start vlogs, (maybe in the upcoming months). But for now, im just going to show you in simple steps, the simple way to achieve this chocolate brown look. Oh and dont forget if you have any questions --- +Brown Thomas



 
So here is the booklet, which gives you a step by step guide to all looks. From simple sophisticated to exotic bronzes goddess. The book is free in Brown Thomas, and trust me it is so helpful. It tells you what and what not to do during your make up session. So what are you waiting for? Go pick one of these bibles up.


This is what I bought, costing in total  40.00 without the gloss which was 19.00. Now remember you can buy lipsticks and liners in this shade anywhere, it does not have to be a Mac brand. I simply bought the Mac because its pro long wear, which means I can get about 8 hours wear from it, without having to keep applying it. Always look at the brand before buying, because you dont want to keep touching up every five minutes. The lipstick is called "Antique Velvet". Its a matte lippy, which means it has no shine towards it. (Thats why we finish the look of with a sassy gloss). There is so many shades of this brown, from light to dark. They are all fantastic and a must buy. All colours are great for this season - but better for a night out; as it gives one that bronzed look. The liner  is "Bittersweet" pro longwear lip pencil. No words to describe this, but it lasts a lifetime. It shapes your lips into a perfect juicy lip, and makes your lippy stand out. Tip of advice, always wear lip liner. It helps you while applying your lipstick and structures your lips, which highlights whatever colour you wish to wear.


Ok, so enough rambling. Before I start the colour trend, always remember to moisturise your lips with a cream or balm. In this case, a mac lip pro long primer was used. You only have to use the smallest bit, which makes your lipstick last longer.

 
Next comes to famous liner, so start of with the edge of your lips, pulling back the corner of your lips to achieve a fuller upper lip. You do this on both sides, finishing with the lower lip, and colouring in a small bit of the lower with the liner to give it that "contour look".

 
When you have finished, use a lipbrush (skinny make up brush) to apply the lipstick. Slowly apply the lipstick using the brush and make sure not to go over the structure of your lips. When finished, use a cotton wool to remove any access colour. You dont want to over do it right? Followed by applying gloss on both the upper and lower lip. It makes such a difference if you want more than the matte look.


I hoped them few tips helped you gain a better way and hopefully easier of applying on lipstick. Always remember if you are having a smokey eye go for a nude, soft colour on your lips. And if your going for a retro colour on your lips, go for a soft pastel colour eye. There is so many great tutorials on youtube, and you can use any colour to achieve the look I gave, not just this one. Mac is personally my favourite, and the girls that work there are extremely helpful. The stores are all over Ireland, so pop in for more make-up advise and essentials the next time your shopping!! XOXO