Medium Mixologist: How to Layer Your Makeup for Innovative Effects
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by Jasmine Pansoy
Published Jul 21, 2012
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Need a little inspiration to get you out of your neutral makeup look? Layering textures—think gloss, powder, cream and color— can result in a completely new take on a classic look. Check out three ways to play mix-master with your makeup.
THE MERMAID EFFECT
Create a color splash by placing a frosty cerulean blue shadow over a yellow-tinged eye liner. Use a light hand when layering the shadow so that the yellow undertones will shine through. You’ve just created your very own iridescent, siren-approved teal!
THE SMOKEY EYE
Give a new spin on the smoky eye by patting a dark, shimmering purple over black liner. The effect will turn a flat, matte line into something deeper and multi-dimensional.
THE VAMPY LIP
Transform a seductive mouth into something a bit more metallic by dusting gold pigment over the center of your lips. Enhance the high-shine highlight even further with a dab of highly reflective gloss on top.
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Oct 30, 2012
Zakahia T.
The mermaid effect is awesome!!
Sep 26, 2012
Evvie P.
Love the lip look! Would definitely complete a vampire look for Halloween instead of just the usual black/deep red lips.
Jul 30, 2012
Danielle P.
Loving the mermaid!
Jul 26, 2012
Faysslift O.
Sweet tip.
Jul 25, 2012
STEFY V.
My fave trick since high school has been the black eyeliner one (:
Jul 25, 2012
Nikki K.
beautylishers should post pictures like this with product names to show their unique color concoctions! fun and creative!
Jul 24, 2012
Chloe B.
Oh wow I love this! :D
Jul 24, 2012
Alexis C.
very informative thank you i'm learning so much!!!
Jul 23, 2012
Kaci W.
Definitely a fan of number 2! I like number 3 with a red lip and a light pink dust!
Jul 23, 2012
Melissa S.
Mixing colors is so much fun and makes your collection that much bigger!