Go Ara Makeup Tutorial ~ 고아라 메이크업 자습서 (eng.)

Hi!
     Okay in my opinion, one of the prettiest actresses in Korea is Go Ara. She is in one of my unnie Seulah's favorite drama, Reply 1994. With that in mind, the weather here is getting warmer, which means that I don't wear tons of makeup, because I really don't like my skin to feel heavy at all. So that means that this tutorial is going to be lighter than normal, since that's the way Go Ara's makeup is anyway. Since the weather is getting warmer, I've been running outside and getting some glorious sunshine! So in my next post I might be a little darker, but since its still early, don't expect anything too amazing ^.^

Face-

Step 1~ Prime

     Go Ara has perfect looking skin and her pores are invisible. To get the same effect of a poreless finish, I'm using the Maybelline Baby Skin Primer. I'm really excited that I was able to get this in America, since it is originally from the Thai Maybelline, so I was really excited to see this at Walmart last week (a haul will be uploaded soon to my youtube). I patted the primer into the areas where my pores are the largest and then massaged it into the rest of my face. For me, my pores are largest along my T-Zone.

Step 2~ Powder

     I know what you're thinking, why am I applying powder before my foundation? I'm using this method to give me a natural finish for my foundation and give my skin a gorgeous glow, with oil control. I swept the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder all over my face and then again over my T-Zone to give me better coverage for that area.

Step 3~ Foundation

     This is probably one of my new favorite base products. It's a really nice watery type foundation that feels weightless on your skin, while giving you the prettiest look to your skin, so I'm pretty addicted to it right now. I put some of the Shiseido Sheer and Perfect Foundation onto the back of my hand, and then with my fingertips, pat it on the skin. This will help the foundation to blend into your skin better.

Step 4~ Conceal

     The first concealer I'm using is for blemishes. This stuff is no joke, and a little goes a long way, and it covers really nicely. Since I was on my monthly during this tutorial, I had some acne along my chin and jaw line, so I used the Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer on any areas that were irritating me, since Go Ara has perfect skin.

Eyes-

Step 1~ Brows

      Go Ara has gorgeous eyebrows, so I'm just going to fill mine in with the Etude House Perfect Brow Kit and an angled brush for precision. Ara's brows are really nice and full, and unfortunately I hadn't plucked when I took these pictures, please no judging :P so I used a darker brow powder on them this time.

Step 2~ Primer

    Okay, priming is super important! Especially to make the colors stand out and last longer. My favorite, go-to primer right now is the Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer, because it makes my lids nice and silky, ready for the color.

Step 3~ Shade

     I'm going to start off this eye look with a matte light brown from the Sleek Au Naturel I-Divine Palette called Cappuccino over my eyelid, going no further than the crease.

      Then in the crease, I'm applying this medium brown shade from the L'Oreal Cupa Joe Eyeshadow Quad. This will give the look some definition.

     In the inner corners, I applied this color called Nougat, to give the eyes a subtle wide awake look. This shade is also from the Au Naturel palette.

     The last shade, is called Bark and is from the Au Naturel palette. I'm applying this to the outer corners of my eye line and extending it outwards to give my eyes a similar look to the wing that Ara is sporting in the picture.

Step 4~ Line

     I'm using the L'Oreal Lacquer Liner, to accentuate my eyes and create a slight wing along the outside and also tight line with this, to make my lashes appear fuller.

Step 5~ Lash

     For my lashes, I applied a thin coat of the Nature Republic So Big Curling Mascara evenly along my lashed. Since this mascara has a tendency to clump, I also ran a lash comb through the mascarad lashes.

Cheeks-

Step 1~ Bronzer

     I'm just going to apply this to the hollows of my cheeks and on my temples for some contouring since Go Ara has a really nice V line, this will help me to achieve this look. Here I'm using the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster for Light to Medium skin tones.

Step 2~ Blusher

     I'm then going to apply a little bit of the Innisfree Romantic Pink blush on the outer portion of my cheeks, right above where I contoured to add some warmth to the face. I applied this with a really light hand to make it very subtle. I applied it more to the apple's of my cheeks to give this look a fresh faced appearance.

Lips-

Step 1~ Conceal

    I have really pigmented lips, so before applying my lip butter, I'm just concealing my lips with the Aritaum Wannabe Cushion Lip Concealer in Clair. This really helps me when I need to do a nude like, because it really helps to get rid of pigmentation really well.

Step 2~ Glaze

     Lastly, I'm going to apply the Korres Lip Butter Glaze in Laurel over top of the concealer, to give the lips a plump, moisturized look that Go Ara wears in this look.

Finished Look-

     Okay!! That's it! I have been putting off this post for way to long, but now, I decided that I would show you my interpretation of this look. I love it because it's very natural and wearable. I actually sport this look a lot right now since it's phazing me into my summer look. I hope you guys enjoyed oh and really quick update! I finally finished Heirs! I know it took me almost four month's to get to the end. It was really good and I mostly enjoyed the beginning and the end of it. I started watching My Love from the Star (별에서 온 그대 ) and I am already addicted it! I love it so much!! I adore Jeon Ji Hyeon and her makeup during the show. Expect a tutorial for her soon! Have a great day!
Gracie ^.^

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    Okay, so this is a picture I took for this tutorial, but since it was blurry, I couldn't use it. But for some reason, I really like it because I think it's kind of artistic in its blurriness. What do you think? 

Song of this post:

Growing Pains 2- Cold Cherry

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Park Shin Hye's "No Makeup" Tutorial ~ 박신혜 "메이크업 없음" 자습서

Hello!
     Okay, so a few post back, I promised you all a Park Shin Hye makeup tutorial, since i had been watching her in Heirs (He Who Wears The Crown, Must Bear It's Weight), I figured I would show you how to capture her "no makeup) makeup that she favors. I added a bolder lip, simply because I like my lips to pop. From her dewy skin to her perfect natural everyday vibe, I think she is perfect for a no makeup tutorial.

Base:

     The first step to getting the perfect appearance of Shin Hye unnie's makeup, is CC Cream. You guys probably saw this sample in my Memebox review. I decided to give it a shot and I really liked the sheer, beautiful glow it gave to my skin. I doted it on my face and blended it in with a  damp beauty blender. Always make sure that once everything is blended it, to pat your face to activate the product, and also to make it blend into your skin easier.

Conceal:

     Since Park Shin Hye has zero bags or darkness under her eyes, and I look like a racoon even when I get enough sleep, I'm doubling up on my under eye concealer. Both of these concealers are by Skinfood, the one in the jar goes on first (It's the Salmon Dark Circle Concealer Cream), and then go over with the liquid concealer on the top (Rice Tip Concealer Pen). I apply this with a damp beauty blender as well.

Brows:

     Any Korean woman would tell you that brows are uber important, and Shin Hye is no exception. Her brows always look perfectly groomed, so I'm going to use this Skinfood Black Bean Eyebrow Pencil through my brows, using light feathery strokes. Once I'm done with that, I'm also going to apply this to my under eye tail and tight line, to define my eyes softly.

Shade:

    For this makeup look, all that we need for the eyes is a solid palette for gradient eyes. L'Oreal Colour Riche Eyeshadow in Cupa Joe, fits the need. Gradient eyes are very simple, just line your lash line with the darkest color thinly, then the next color a bit thicker, and take your finger to apply the lightest color on the top of your lid. I like to use a cream color on my aegyo sal to brighten up the look as well.

Lashes:

     Since my hair is pretty light, and I want to keep this look really natural, I'm opting for a blackish brown mascara, rather than a full on black. Also the sun hits it so nicely when you're outside, and let me tell you, today I was able to wear shorts for the first time in months today! I curl my eye lashes and then apply an even coat over my upper and lower lashes for some subtle definition.

Blush:

     This blush brighten my face so much!! (and yes, it does need 2 exclamation points) This is The Face Shop Lovely Me:Ex You & Face Blush in Pink Peach. It is matte, but it has such a creamy feel to it, which makes me love the quality. Anything that is a powder, but is still able to feel hydrating as well, is welcome to join my blush collection. I like to apply this with a kabuki brush over my cheeks, starting at the apples and the moving outwards.

Lips:

    I love my purple/mauve colors in the spring. I really am not sure why, but something about it just makes the world feel like a better place. I'm really enjoying this product, because it is basically a liquid lipstick mixed with a lip stain. This is Espoir Color Fit Rouge Gloss in Magic Hour. The really cool thing about this, is that it auto adjust for you skin tone, which makes it unique for every person!

Finished Look:

     I hope you enjoyed this tutorial, I know that I promised this a few weeks ago, but I've had so much stuff going on! Excuses aside, I really love Park Shin Hye and I hope that you enjoy my interpretation of her everyday natural look. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Gracie ^.^

                                                          How About You?

                                               What is your favorite Park Shin Hye drama?

Song of this post:

Haywire- Bootstraps

March 2014 Beauty Favorites

Hiya!
     Okay, today I have my March beauty favorites! Yeah! another month down until it's finally going to be summertime. Oh really quick before I start, I'm going to start filming soon! I know i haven't filmed in the longest time and the quality has been really poor, but I'm getting a new computer that has an amazing HD picture to it, I actually used it to film my back to school makeup look with it, so I'm really excited about that (: Anyway, onto the products!

1. Pixi Fresh Face Healthy Skin Tone Booster

         Okay, I'm going to admit, I wasn't expecting too much from this product at all. I mean, I bought it off of Amazon for .75 cents, so I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I do. When you first swatch it, it looks terrifying because it looks orange. There is nothing worse than looking like a fake baker, and I mean nothing  but surprisingly, this doesn't give off any orange look. It just brightens up your makeup and gives the skin a healthy, dewy glow.

2. Josie Maran Coconut Water Cheek Gelee in Honeymoon Honey

     I love this cheek tint soooooooo much! Okay, when I first got it, it looked really intimidating, but after i swatched and saw how perfect it is for light contouring, I instantly added it to my favorites pile. It gives the cheeks  a really nice sun kissed glow. I can imagine that your seeing a trend, and your probably right. In the spring I'm all about glowing and looking fresh faced.

3. The Balm Nude Tude Palette shade Standoffish, Sultry, Selfish and Sophisticated

     I love this palette for the spring season! The shades are gorgeous and apply like silk. My all time favorite is Standoffish because, it works as an amazing base that gives off the prettiest, ethereal glow. I like to wear it underneath any matte brown eyeshadow.

4. Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal in Nude

    When I first started searching for this in my Walgreen's, it was always sold out. But, I went to buy birthday gifts for one of my best friends, and saw only one sitting in the storage holder. I immediately snatched it up and bought it. Mainly I've been applying it to my inner corner and Aegyo Sal. It really brightens up my face and cancels out any redness on my waterline.

5. Maybelline The Rocket Volume Express Mascara in Black Brown

     Every single beauty guru on YouTube couldn't get enough of this stuff last summer, so I jumped on the bandwagon. I really like this mascara since it doesn't give my eyelashes a clumpy appearance. And I know what you're thinking too, why isn't it fully black? Before you call me off for not appreciating black mascara, in the spring, I like browner mascara's because they reflect the sun in a really pretty way.

6. L'Oreal Colour Riche Collection Privee Lipstick in Eva's Nude

     I fully know that this is a nude lip made for Latino's who have a skin tone similar to Eva Longoria's. However, brown based lip products give my skin a really cool fresh effect, since I need warmer tones. So it gives my lips a natural sort of brownish appeal to them. I like it, and if I ever do makeup for one of my Latino friends, I'll have a perfect nude for them. I also really want the one for Frieda Pinto.

    That's it! I know, I'm super boring right now makeup wise, but hey, sometimes there aren't a ton of products that catch your eye at all during the month. Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed it anyway. And before you ask, I'm currently working on the Park Shin Hye makeup look and it should be coming out this Thursday for this weeks K-Thursday (: Have a great day!

Gracie ^.^

                                                           How About You?

               what were your favorite products this month?

Song of this post:

Fail For You- Luke Sital- Singh

How To Get Korean Glowing Skin aka Honey Skin

Anneyoung!

    Happy K- Wednesday! I have been noticing that dewy skin is making a comeback, and it's about time! I'm so tired of everyone wanting matte skin, and I'm am ready to teach you how to get the ever so coveted, Korean glowing skin. Korean stars like Park Shin Hye, Hyori, and Sulli are known for their amazingly dewy, fresh looking skin. Today I'm going to teach you how to obtain this kind of appearance with 5 easy steps.

Step 1: Moisturize

So many people forget that they need to have a moisturized face before they apply any product to their skin. The moisture will help the products to adhere and blend into the skin better, for a more natural look. Skipping this step can lead to flaky skin that is definitely not pretty. I like to use the Cetaphil Derma Control Moisturizer, because it helps to give my skin a nourishing feel while keeping the oil at bay.

Step 2: Prime

Priming will set the mood for everything else you will apply. To get a fresh faced look, go with a primer that is orange. It may sound very intimidating, but it will blend out to give your skin a fresh finish. I especially like to use the Pixi Fresh Face Primer, which has tiny shimmers to it, for an even glow and gives off that fresh appearance.

Step 3: Conceal

In general, this is really important in any makeup routine if you have less than perfect skin. Koreans are blessed with the good skin gene, so to get the same look, use a conceal in the under eye area with a orange tinted concealer to give the skin a brightened look. Apply a thicker, more heavy duty concealer on any unsightly blemishes. Be sure to match it as close as possible to your skin color.

Step 4: BB or CC

For this step, you can either use a light BB cream or CC cream. Today, I'm using the Etude House Bad Guy BB Cream because it has a really light, natural finish for the skin. Generally I don't where foundation, so I opt for something lighter. A tinted moisturizer would be fine as well to get that soft dewy look. I always apply BB cream with my beauty blender to give an even more natural look.

Step 5: Set

The last step is to set the remaining skin with a pressed powder. This will maintain it for a much longer time. Even if your not much of a powder person, spot powder. Basically what I mean by that is take your powder puff and press the powder only where you concealed on blemishes. That is generally what I do to avoid a cakey look. I really like the Etude House Shini Star Clear Powder Pact in Peach. The color peach totally is a skin brightener, so never shy away from it, when you want to steal Sulli's natural glow. The clear pact also has a really nice subtle shimmer to it as well.

    That's it! Now you know how to capture that natural looking aura that everyone in the K-Pop world is known for. If you have any request for a makeup look, leave it in the comment section, and don't forget to 1+ this post. Oh! I almost forgot, I will be doing a Park Shin Hye Tutorial soon, probably next Thursday (; Until then, Choi!
Gracie ^.^

                                                  How About You?
                           

                    Who in the Korean world has the best natural look in your opinion?


Song of this post:
Cabi Song- Girls Generation and 2pm

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