Every month, I surprise my Patreon Patrons with an exclusive tutorial based on a theme that they collectively vote for. This is one way that I can give back to them and thank them for their support. Other cool things are monthly exclusive blooper reels AND an end of the month
February’s chosen theme was “Dark and Sultry”…
and things ended up looking a lot moodier than I expected.
February was a very trying month for me, physically and emotionally. There is a lot going on for me and my little family and at times it can be quite overwhelming, While I didn’t mean for this look to come out … moody… something I used irritated the heck out of my eyes and they would not stop watering. So moody, it became.
Thankfully, Marching (so far) is looking so much better and I am optimistic about the adventures to come.
As spoonie with a constant case of dry eye, when I take photos and my eyes are particularly irritated and bloodshot, I will lightly go in in-post and tone down the saturation around the whites of the eyes. For this look, I wanted to keep that raw feeling associated with certain emotions. Gotta work with what I have, right?
My eyes would not frakking stop watering. I would like to say that the NARS Sheer Glow Serum Foundation did not budge at all when my tears would run down my face. It is quickly becoming a favorite for light-to-medium foundations. You may or may not see it in an upcoming seasonal favorites video… just
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This month (March) will be filled with lots of Patreon exclusive goodies including another tutorial (voting is still open to choose this month’s look), a review, and some nifty downloads.
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• F A C E •
Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation in Mont Blanc
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer
Danessa Myricks Primary Palette (grey and white)
EBA Ashes Encore Color for the freckles
Rituel De Fille Ara Highlighter
Melt Cosmetics Skeleton Kiss Eyeshadow (for pinky highlighter)
• E Y E S •
Rituel De Fille Ash and Ember Eye Soot in Obsidian and Viscera
Espionage Cosmetics Colivaria Palette (Lacarnum Inflamori & Obliviate)
PS: Use the code “NMA15CHAOS” to save some $$$ at checkout.
Rituel De Fille Ara Highlighter
Dose of Colors Eyedeal Duo in Disco
Milk Makeup Gel Eyeliner in Boss + Ubame Mascara
• B R O W S •
Urban Decay Brow Blade in Dark Drapes + Taupe Trap
Milk Makeup KUSH Brow Gel in Dutch
• L I P S •
Bite Beauty Lip Pencils in 056 + 048
Blackmoon Cosmetics Armageddon Metallic Liquid Lipstick
Rituel De Fille Ash and Ember Eye Soot in Obsidian and Viscera
Random wig I found at the wig store – Brand is Motown Tress
• C O N T A C T S •
Pinky Paradise Twilight Reborn in Brown
• A C C E S S O R I E S •
Necklaces both from Hot Topic
Armor Ring from Torrid
• O U T F I T •
Velvet Shorts Romper from KMART (last summer)
PS: The prisms were captured IN CAMERA using one of my various sun catchers. I adore how these images came out and I am always a fan of practical effects. If you’d like a tutorial and video talking about practical effects that you can use to ooomph up your images, let me know!
This past month I’ve been delving into the world of Rituel De Fille’s Ash and Ember Eye Soots. The formula of this product is very interesting and is a cross between a cream and a powder. I’ve noticed that while most colors in this line are one and done colors that blend themselves out
If you are looking for an eyeshadow dupe for the Rituel De Fille Ash and Ember Eye Soots in Viscera and Obsidian, look no further than Espionage Cosmetics’ Colovaria Eyeshadow Palette and their colors Lacarnum Inflamori and Obliviate. This palette came back in stock recently and it’s one of my favorite eyeshadow collections from them. BONUS: if you’d like to save some $$$ for your Espionage Cosmetics goodies – use the code “NMA15CHAOS” to save 15% off of your purchase of $25 or more.
