I chose this natural look inspired by Megan Fox:
Because it’s one of those makeup looks tried once and then couldn’t stop doing cause I loved it so much.
This is what is called a “balanced face” where the focus is not on the eyes or the mouth it is balanced equally between the two. I tend to gravitate toward those looks.
I am quickly becoming obsessed with the Lorac palette I used in this basics kit.
It’s a revelation.
I used all items from my basic kit, specifically:
L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black
L’Oreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Nude
LORAC PRO Palette 0.08 oz
CoverGirl Perfect Blend Eye Pencil in Mink
REVLON Lip Butter in Cherry Tart
Rimmel Natural Bronzer Sun Bronze
Very pretty!
You’re amazing!!!
Gorgeous lady! I love this! Thanks!
Love it. You look lovely as always.
I’ve been looking for a highlighter and got a sample of YSL at Sephora that I love but there is no way I want to spend $40 for it. I’m hitting the drug store and picking up your Maybelline Dream Lumi. Whenever I want a new item I come to your blog to find an affordable option. Thanks, girl! You look gorge as always. And a HUGE congrats on your engagement! So excited for you!! xoxo
I’m very excited about this series! Just what I need.
You make Beauty on a budget look good
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I think it looks better on you then her!!!
That is amazing! Seriously, amazing!
Im so excited about this series!!! I try a lot of the products you recommend on this blog and I’m never disappointed, so I can’t wait to buy the eye palette!
Man girl! so awesome! Love this a lot!
Any blood at all kind of nixes the reigolin of peace thing, and i can’t back a reigolin that hates me for how i was made i’m afraid.Until Christianity stops brainwashing children and forcing their agenda of hate, and ignorance, i will continue to dislike them.Not only that, but stop trying to affect the country, this country was founded on separation of church and state for a reason. While i understand but we aren’t all like that! Some of you are, and that’s enough.
I found your website from pinterest, and am loving it. I have never been much for hair and makeup (I have a travel size hairspray in my cabinet now that is 4-5 years old that I am still working on using up) but I have been trying out new things after your blog. Thanks!!
(ps.I have an idea— I would LOVE to see your makeup stash and how you organize it. I once read a cooking blog that had people send in pics of their pantry and she posted a new pantry once a week. That was really neat to peek in other’s homes. Just a thought!!)
Oooh. I like that idea too.
Do you not use Laura Mercier anymore? I bought it because you it looked great I’m you previous vids but it is so dry…. Am I doing something wrong?
That is actually why I stopped using it, they changed their formula and now it is too dry and heavy for me now. Depending on the store you got it at you can probably still take it back, I use Clinque even better concealer or dream lumi highlighting concealer now! sorry about that!
Love it, thanks for the tutorial!
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I absolutly love your blog and videos! You are such a big help when i have questions or in a make up rutt. But im obsessed with this look! But I’m having a hard time deciding to get the NAKED pallet or the one that you used. Which one do you recommend for someone who is a brown eyed brunet? Thank you for all of your fabulous advice!
haha you have NO IDEA how long I sat with these two palettes hashing over this same question of which to recommend. I chose the Lorac Palette because I think the shadows are higher pigment and creamier so I think they are user friendly and will last longer. I also liked that the Lorac Palette had more matte colors, which are really vital in a basic kit and was a little less expensive. I love them both so, though, let me just say this: Buy whichever one you like better (you can do these looks with both) but I definitely recommend Naked 2 over Naked. It is a much more versatile kit.
Ok thanks so much!
I use a lot of powder eye shadow but it doesn’t seem to have as much color. Is this because it is a powder?
Have you ever thought of doing any retro looks? I would love to see it! Also, for me it would be helpful for some tips on how to make your eyes appear bigger. Thanks!
Love this look! But don’t have the time, or money right now, to get the pallet. Do you know of any drug store alternatives?
Oooh this one has my vote for your wedding make-up!
Hi Cara, I tried this look today with whatever I had that I thought was close enough. I feel very pretty. Thank you for the great tutorials.
Is the eyeliner in this post brown or black?
LOVE this natural look! Thanks so much for this! Also I’m jealous, Because you really do look like Megan fox here!!! Definitely gonna use this
What about redheads? Do any of those brow colors work for us? Having a hard time with my brows!
I LOVE your blog! I found you on Pinterest and have actually turned my mom on to you as well. I love your tutorial for “4 minute makeup” although I still can’t do it that fast lol
My question to you is this: I should found this post “ultimate makeup kit” via your revamp and while I have most of the supplies (from the 4 minute makeup tutorial) I am very interested in the Revlon Cherry Tart. I can’t seem to find it any where. I was hoping you might have an updated lipstick/stain you’d recommend. Just because it seems Revlon, Maybelline, Loreal etc etc are updating their products so often that some of the products recommended are really hard to come by or are no longer sold at Rite Aid, Target, Walmart etc etc (I ran into the same problem while looking for Maybelline Disco Pink for the Angelina Jolie look)
Anyway–do you have another cherry lip stain you’d recommend? Thank you!!!