I'm convinced that y'all hate me.

I really think that, really. I mean, why else would you go flipping through Instagram posts, come across something that is extraordinarily difficult, and immediately think, "Yeah, this is something I want Ashlan to do"? The only explanation is that you hate me, and you want me to stop doing makeup, so I can stop talking and sell all of my stuff on the low-low.

If you haven't guessed it, I got another request.

Well, not technically a request. She didn't ask me to do it; she simply challenged me by saying she could see me doing the look, and my dumb ass took her up on that unspoken challenge, which brings us here, to the look in question:

Photo and look by @pop_of_colour

Really, Reinna? Really? A cut crease? And not just any cut crease, a cut crease with layers and nooks and crannies and secrets and shit. Really? Do you know how hard it is to do a basic ass cut crease on lids a hooded as mine are?! She hates me. She hates me, and so do you, reader, because you're enjoying this. You enjoy my pain.

Here's my little crappy rendition:

And a video. And a comparison shot:

It looks nothing like hers. Nothing. Hers came out looking like some kind of makeup artist goddess, and I look like I'm going to war. But you asked for it, and here it is, so here are the details...if I can explain them right.

BROWS:

Filler: L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer in Dark Brunette

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn

 

EYES:

Primer: I Heart Makeup Eye Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Browbone (?): #5 and #9, in the Morphe 12NB Palette
• Cut Crease Gradient (mapped out by the Jordana Cosmetics Easyliner Eyeliner in Coffee Bean):
• #12, in the Morphe 12NB Palette
• #7, in the Morphe 12NB Palette
• Space Between Lid and Cut Crease (lmao this is bad): #3, in the Morphe 12NB Palette
• Lid:
• #25, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette, with Vogue, in the Makeup Revolution New-trals vs Neutrals Palette over top
• Lower Lash Line: #12, in the Morphe 12NB Palette

Eyeliner:  

• Wing: MUA Professional Dual Ended Cat Eye Liner in Midnight Black
• Top Lid: NYC Big Bold & Precise Liner

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Butterfly Intenza Midnight Black

I'm tired of y'all. I'm not any of y'all's friends anymore, I hope you know that. Most importantly I'm not friends with myself for taking on this challenge in the first place. I'll see you later, though; I'll see you later.

x Ashlan

Nudes and Neutrals, Part Deux

Hi.

Today was a long day, y'all. I was blessed with a night off yesterday, but today made up for that and then some. My feet hurt, but I'm full and employed and trying not to complain too much. I said all that to say that I really don't have anything to ramble about and chat with you guys about today. Let's see...I got some hair oil, a liquid lippie and some concealer at the beauty supply...oh, and I came to discuss my beat ass face.

Not really lol but I did put on some makeup today! Makeup that I actually wore out of the house, so I thought I would share it with you, as I usually do. Let's get to it! -clap clap- Queue the face!

 

 Since this shift was longer than usual, it was a makeup-with-glasses kind of day, so here's the look with my specs on.

A closeup on the eyes:

And a video; is there ever not a video?

I was trying to match the vibe of the scarf that you see in the picture, and, other than the fact that I almost walked out of the house with no mascara on (as you can see in the damn video; I literally was about to walk out of the door), I was relatively pleased! Moving on to details!

FACE:

Primer:

• Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Matte Rescue Mattifying Gel on my T-Zone
• L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base Primer on my cheek
• E.L.F. Mineral Infused Primer on the rest of my face

 Concealer:

• Mouth: L.A. Girl HD Pro Orange Corrector with the Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Concealer in Chocolate Brown under the foundation, and L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn over the foundation
• Nose, Chin, and Uneven Skintone on Cheeks: Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Concealer in Chocolate Brown
• Under Eye: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn; Ruby Kisses Pure Mineral Concealer in Chocolate Brown

Foundation: CoverGirl Queen All Day Flawless 3-in-1 Foundation in Q825 Golden Honey

Face Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Golden Cashews

Bronzing Powder: Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Warm Hazelnut

Setting Powder: Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Neutral Light

 

BROWS:

Filler: L'Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer Pencil in Dark Brunette

Browbone Highlight: L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer in Fawn; Nicka K New York HD Concealer in Copper right under the brow
Brow Gel: Milani Brow Shaping Gel

 

EYES:

Primer: Wet 'N Wild PhotoFocus Eyeshadow Primer

Base: The Sculpt powder in the Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

Shadows:

• Transition: Trend, in the Makeup Revolution New-trals vs Neutrals Palette
• Crease: #30, in the Morphe 35T Palette
• Lid: 
• Overall: Mode, in the Makeup Revolution New-trals vs Neutrals Palette
• Outer Third: Tone, in the Makeup Revolution New-trals vs Neutrals Palette
• Outer V: #19, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette
• Lower Lash Line (Gradient from darkest [outer corner] to lightest [inner corner]):
• #19, in the Morphe 35P Palette 
•  #7, in the Morphe 35T Palette
• #17, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette

Eyeliner:  

• Wing: Wet 'N Wild ProLine Graphic Marker Eyeliner
• Top Lid: NYC Big Bold & Precise Felt Tip Liner
   

Mascara: L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Carbon Black

CONTOUR:

Black Radiance True Complexion Contour Palette in Medium to Dark

 

HIGHLIGHT:

#7, in the Makeup Revolution Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold Ultra Blush Palette, with #3 over top

 

BLUSH:

#24, in the BH Cosmetics Blushed Neutrals Palette

LIPS:

Lipstick: #14, in the BH Cosmetics Nude Lips Palette, with #7 on the outer perimeter of the lips

I was dying to have a crack at those two BH palettes again, after seeing a little of what they could do yesterday. I'm still obsessed with those blushes (they're literally perfect for me), and I was able to see how the lip colors worked over an extended period of time: very, very comfortable and creamy, and the color lasted for a very good amount of time, considering I didn't reapply anything over the course of almost five hours. I still love it, you guys; they're probbaly the best things I've ever bought from BH, and if you don't get your ass on that website and get them for yourself, I'm officially judging you.

Alright! Going to spend the next four hours or so writing! Have a good night!

x Ashlan