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Glittery Smoky Eye Makeup Tutorial

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Glittery Smoky Eye Tutorial | Prom, Formal, Clubbing. ft. Lorac Mega Pro

For those who didn’t get their hands on the Lorac Mega Pro Palette I thought I would give you some alternatives so you can still achieve this look.

Cream- I used this colour as a base shadow. You can really use any matte colour which matches your skin tone.
Cream comes in the original Lorac Pro palette.
If you don’t have that either you can use White Chocolate from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette.

(Left Cream, Right White Chocolate)

Fawn and Camel- All you need here is a very warm colored crease colour.
Makeup geek Creme Brulee isn’t an exact match but the closest I could find.

(Left Fawn and Camel, Right Creme Brulee)

Brown- A netural/cool toned medium brown shade will work.
Milk Chocolate from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette is a close match, and I have already refereed to that palette so it’s convenient.
Faint from the Urban Decay basics palette would also do the job with a light hand.

(Left Brown, Right Milk Chocolate)

Espresso and Black- Both of these come in the original Lorac Pro Palette.
Any matte dark brown, and black will do the trick for these.

Smoky Topaz & Granite.
This color is going to be mostly covered so it doesn’t have to be a perfect match.
Chrome from the Lorac Pro Palette 2 is a more silver version of the colour.
Pewter from the Lorac pro palette is a more brown version.

(Left Smoky Topaz & Granite, Middle Chrome, Right Pewter)

Opal and Sand- These are the most unique colours I have come across. I couldn’t find a match for these since they have such a stunning yellow opalescence sheen finish.

You can use Kitten from Stila in the light palette. It isn’t as yellow but it should be okay.

(Left Opal and Sand, Right Kitten)

Don’t forget to #ameamay on instagram if you recreate this look.

Winter Smokey Eye Makeup Tutorial

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Hey Everyone,

Today I will be showing you all how to create the perfect smokey eye for winter, using the Chocolate Bar Palette from Too Faced.

too faced chocolate bar


These are the colours which I have used to make it easier for you all.
With this look, you could get away with less steps, but the way I have done it makes it easier to blend out the colours, and gives the look more dimension.


Step 1. Apply a light layer con concealer and powder all over eye lid and lay down a base shadow. I used White Chocolate.
Step 2. Take Salted Caramel through the socket and along the entire lower lash line.
Step 3. With a smaller, more precise brush, take Semi-Sweet through the outer corner and half way through the lower lash line. Blend out.
Step 4. Repeat Step 3, with Cherry Cordial, but only bring it 1/3 of the way on the lower lash line.
Step 5. Apply Triple Fudge to the outer v of the eye and 1/4 of the way on the lower lash line. Blend up and outward. 
Step 6. Apply Amaretto over the centre and inner corner of the mobile lid.
Step 7. Highlight the inner corner with Strawberry Bon Bon and Champagne Truffle
Step 8. Use a black khole liner to the inner waterline and upper tightline. Finish with Liner and Mascara.
To finish apply some lashes. I am using Social Eyes lashes in Vamp.


The rest of this look is quite simple and easy to do.
I used the NARS Sheer Glow foundation all over (not sure this is a good foundation for me- use a medium/full coverage with this look)
NARS Paloma contour kit on my cheeks, forehead, jawline and nose.
NARS Deep Throat on my cheeks, and I highlighted the tops with Champagne Truffle from the Chocolate Bar.
Lips are just ELF Tea Rose and Napoleon Perdis Lip Lacquer in Love Shine.

I have talked about a few of the products used in last months favourites video, which you can watch below 🙂

I hope you enjoyed this look.
Let me know below, what is your favourite look for winter?

Amea xx

Radiant Orchard Winter Makeup Tutorial

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Hello everyone!

My name is Kirsty and I’m from Lipstick Addict! Dear Lashes and myself have teamed up to bring you two winter looks that are perfect for cold weather and also feature the Pantone Colour of the Year, Radiant Orchid. You can view my blog here to see Ameas look!

Given that Amea is a pro with eye shadow and I’m lipstick crazy, I’ve centered my look around a bold lip and she has centered her look around a bold eye shadow look! I’ve still created an eye look to wear with my lip, but I’m pretty useless at eye shadow so feel free to use it or not 🙂 Also please excuse my horrendous eyebrows, I’ve been growing them out and they’re being shaped next week!

To begin, here are the products I’ll be using for the day. I’ve tried to keep it mainly affordable and accessible for us Aussies!

To begin, I have already cleansed and moisturised my skin. It’s winter here and your skin needs all the moisture it can get, so don’t skip this step! Your skin needs all the love it can get! Now is also the time to put on some lip balm, you’ll thank me later.

Step one is to prime! Not to prime is a crime – and today I’m using the Smashbox Photo Ready Light Primer. This is a great, light and hydrating primer, prefect for everyday use.

Step two is to lay down the base. When I wear a bold lip colour I find it seems to highlight any imperfections that I may have and occasionally wash me out. So when I put on my foundation and concealer, I do a little more coverage than I usually would for day wear. Today I’m using the Chi Chi Fabulous and Flawless foundation and the Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer. I just used my Sigma F80 to stipple on and then blend in my foundation. Buffing is key! I want a fuller coverage face but I don’t want to look like I’ve caked it on.

My concealer is doing several jobs today: concealing, subtle highlighting and priming. I use a lighter shade to bring some subtle light to my face and by popping it on my eye lids I’ve primed for my eye shadow too! Finally I set it all with my Face of Australia Translucent Loose powder, to ensure my products are set and won’t budge.

Step Three is to fill in those brows. Use your usual brow products, mine is the Jordana Brow Powder and Essence Lash and Brow gel. My brows are in the process of being grown out before they are shaped so they’re sort of a horrid mess. Please excuse them! Do make sure you use a brow gel of some sort so your brows stay in place all day.

Next up is eye shadow. I apologise that my skills are lacking, I’m not fantastic and I never have been when it comes to eye shadow! All I’m aiming for today is a neutral eye with a bold liner. There are photos and a step by step guide available for you if you choose to use this look, otherwise, any neutral eye will work.

1.       I’ve begun with the light, matte cream colour (#7 from the left) from the Naturals palette and packed it all over my lid with a flat shader brush.

2.       Next I’m blending a matte, neutral brown (from the Nudes palette, #3 from the left) into my crease with a fluffy blending brush. Nothing too harsh, just some subtle depth to the look. I’ve also brought this in to my outer third of my eye and outer V.

3.       Taking the same matte cream colour, I’ve highlighted under my brow.

4.       This step is optional but I feel it brings a little life to the look, I’ve taken a shimmery gold and popped it in to my inner corner! Gold is a flattering colour for me and helps to highlight my inner corner also. (I mixed colours #6 and #11 from the Neutrals for this step)

5.       Taking a pencil brush and the same matte brown, I’ve brought a little down to my bottom lash line and connected it to the gold!

6.       Tighline those eyes! I used my MAC Kohl Liner in Feline to do this. I feel like it ties in the eyeliner to my eye and leaves no little gaps.

7.       Winged liner is a must for me. I love winged liner with a bold lip for any time of year! I used my Maybelline Master Precise to draw a shorter but bold wing from inner to outer corner. Feel free to skip this step if you aren’t interested in liner!

8.       Pack on that mascara! I’m not using lashes today so I’ve put on two coats of my Maybelline Falsies on my top and bottom lashes.

Okay out eyes are done! Next up is face. I’ve got my NYC Sunny bronzer and used it to warm up the sides of my face and also do some very slight contouring. Like I said before, when I wear a bold lip I find it occasionally washes me out, so this will bring some warmth and shape back to my face.

For blush I’ve used one from a Sleek Blush by 3 Palette, the blush is called Guiperre. It’s a peachy pink with gold reflect (much like NARS Orgasm) and will nicely compliment my gold eye shadow.

Last but not least is the most important step! The star of the show! The lipstick!

I’ve chosen my Avon Over Nature lipstick in Orchid Fantasy. It’s the perfect purple/fuchsia/magenta/orchid colour and the consistency is fantastic. I haven’t lined or prepped my lips in any way besides lip balm. This lipstick doesn’t feather and stains your lips so it’s not going anywhere.

And there we have it, my final look! I hope you guys liked my look and give it a go this winter. It was really lovely to be able to create this for you guys, so please tag me if you re-create it!

Come and check me out on my instagram and blog! My instagram is @_lipstickaddict_ and you can find my blog at lipstickaddict.com 🙂 Come by to say hi and also to see Ameas’ creation for you all.

Lovely to meet you and I hope you stop to say hi soon! Comment below to tell us what you thought of our looks!

Love, K xo

Quick & Easy Hair/Makeup Tutorial for Work

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Hey everyone 🙂 I have created 2 looks which are both really quick and easy to do. Both of the looks should only take 10-15 minutes. So there’s no excuse not to give yourself the professional edge and look the part!

I have gone through and used all of the products which I prefer, however you can substitute your favourite for sure.
This is all just to give you some ideas, and inspire some creativity.

Autumn/Winter Khaki Eye Makeup Tutorial

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Dear Lashes ran a competition in April 2014 on Facebook to give away a free makeover and photo shoot to one lucky winner.

Milly won this amazing makeup package. Watch the video below for a full tutorial on the steps I took to create this makeup look.

Products Used

  • Estee Lauder eye serum
  • Napoleon Perdis skin renewal serum
  • Napoleon pre foundation skin primer
  • Napoleon Perdis minimal foundation look 4, (discontinued) any minimal coverage foundation will do the job.
  • Napoleon Perdis china doll look 4
  • Napoleon Perdis concealer cream coffee
  • Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish G4
  • Maybelline gel liner, black
  • Smash box full exposure palette
  • Inglot 419
  • Napoleon Perdis eye pencil onyx
  • Napoleon Perdis ultimate contour palette
  • Mac Springsheen
  • NARS Laguna
  • Benefit Bad gal lash
  • Ardell 120 Demi
  • Napoleon Perdis Boudoir Mist look 4
  • Napoleon Perdis Mattastic Rita
  • Face of Australia Classic Nude

I hope you enjoyed this makeup video!