Welcome back! Happy Friday! We’ve
successfully survived another week!!
This blog is part three of the Get Ready With Me and Review
series. In a series of blogs, I've gone over what I've used to create the look you see below. The last two weeks we have
covered the NYX HD Concealers (link) and the CoverGirl 3-in-1 Foundation
(link). This week we will cover the
HIKARI blush.
Now, before we get into the blush, I need to catch you up on
the steps between the foundation and the blush.
As covered in the previous blogs, you know that I first use a concealer
that matches my skin tone to conceal any problem areas, then I apply the
foundation, and lastly I use a concealer that is a little lighter than my skin
tone to lighten up areas of my face.
After all of that I apply something to set both the concealer and the
liquid foundation.
To set my concealer I use Tarte Smooth Operator. I got a small sample around the holidays with
something I bought. It's perfect to set my concealer!
To set my foundation I use Revlon Nearly Naked Press Powder
in 010 Fair.
Next I use NYX Matte Bronzer in Medium. This is a staple in
my makeup routine. I discovered it years
ago and have probably used it with every single makeup application I’ve done
since then. I use this to do both
bronzing and contouring. I am not
someone who does a very harsh contour.
This is mainly because I am so fair, that too harsh of a contour doesn’t
look right.
Finally, I apply the HIKARI blush in Tango. I got this in my Ipsy bag back in April
(link) and I’m not going to lie, when I saw it, I was very intimidated! I think the best description for the color is
an electric watermelon! I’m so glad that I didn’t let that get in the way of me
trying the blush because I LOVE IT!
This blush has such an amazing color pay out, but it would
be really really easy to get that horrid 80’s blush look. I’m sure you know what I’m talking
about. That super bright color applied
very heavily to the cheeks. That wasn’t
even a good look then!
To avoid rolling around looking like someone who is trying
to relive the 80’s; I have found the best way to apply this foundation is with
a stippling blush. This allows me to
apply a sheer amount and build it up until I get the look I am going for.
The color adds a nice pink to the cheeks and gives a healthy
glow. I think this shade is absolutely
perfect for spring and summer! I
honestly think it would be good for most skin tones too. It gives that pinched pink to your cheeks,
almost as if they are naturally that color and you don’t have blush on at all.
After I apply my blush, I pair this with a bit of a
highlight because the blush is completely matte. This is great for people who have oily skin
and want to stay away from the shimmery or sparkly shades. Today I used the Mary Kay highlight, but I’m any highlight would do.
Next week, for the final blog in this series, will cover
what I did for my eye look and a review on the Ulta Lip Crayon that I got as a
sample when I did my Ulta order. If
you’re interested in seeing the lip crayon, it’s included in the blog I did
about my Walmart and Ulta haul (link).
Until next week!
Xoxo,
Mikal-Anne
