Weddingbee Blog

Inspired by Miss Scissors’ makeup post, I decided to confront my last DIY make-up trial. While it wasn’t the most dreadful thing ever, it also wasn’t yummy.

So, armed with a few new products, I’ve made progress. Here’s how I started.

I was already in my after work glitter sweats, sorry. Things to note: my light eyebrows, my pale-osity, and me forgetting to auto tone the photo. Here’s how I cleaned up.

Better, yes? I realize it looks like one of those weight loss ads where the “before” picture is poorly lit and dingy and the “after” is all bright and glorious. But I seriously didn’t do any more Photoshopping than what is journalistically acceptable!

Here’s what I added to my original list.

• Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation in 10 watt. It contains no SPF and adds a slight glimmer, perfect for a dewy finish. $38
• Benefit Posie Tint. $28
• Sephora Nano Lip Liner in Funky Fuchsia. $5
• Benefit Badgal Liner. $20

I broke down and lined my top lid, just because the previous attempt left my eyes severely lacking. I’m liking it a lot more and I think it’ll come together once I have my hair done. It’s hard to get the whole picture when I’m wearing a sweatshirt and my hair is not what you’d call clean.

Are you doing multiple “trials” for your DIY makeup?