FOTD: Is That MAC? Nope, I'm Wearing Mineral Makeup!

MAC has really outdone itself in the way people respond to anyone who wears eyeshadow. "Is that MAC?" I'm always asked. My response is normally yes.

But when I got asked that same question the day that I wore this look, I had to stop and think about it (because I actually thought I WAS sporting MAC) and after my millisecond brain fart, I proudly said "Nope, I'm wearing mineral makeup"! From there I got responses like "no way", "that's NOT MAC" and "what's mineral makeup?" but it's quite amazing how everyone associates any pop of color with MAC.

From doing this FOTD using all the products I got from J.Lynne Cosmetics, aside from the Gloss FX Natural Lip Glaze in Julianne, I found myself nodding my head yes in approval once the look was completed. Albeit, this is a more simple and toned down look compared to the more bolder FOTDs that I do, but I still appreciate the simplicity in the color choices sent and the overall look nonetheless. Not to mention that I completed this using the one eyeshadow, one eyeliner (that dualed as an eyeshadow), a blush, and a lipgloss! When you're in a rush, who could ask for anything easier?!

Here is exactly what I used for this look and where:

(all J.Lynne Cosmetics unless otherwise stated)

FACE
MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW35 (ring finger)
Buff'd Camel (188)
Buff'd Serecite Mineral Setting Powder (188)
Shy Blush (129)

BROWS
STILA Brow Set (266)

EYES
UDPP
Caramel Latte e/s (lid - 239)
Drama Queen e/l (outer lid, crease, outer crease - 239, 222, 219)
MAC Shroom e/s (highlight - 239)
Drama Queen e/l foiled w/ FIX+ (upper lashline & outer lower lashline - 208)
Covergirl Lash Blast

LIPS
Gloss FX Lip Glaze in Hilary






This was taken earlier in the day to show the natural but pretty Soft Silk Mineral Blush in Shy. You can barely tell that I even have blush on because it's so natural looking but you can tell that there is an ever so slight dapple of color to liven the cheeks. Definitely more enjoyable in person. I also didn't line my lower lashline to keep the look more day friendly.


This look is actually really easy to get. Here's the scoop!

Brushes You'll Need:

1. MAC 239
2. MAC 222 (or 224)
3. MAC 219
4. MAC 208
   

Eye Products You'll Need:

1. J.Lynne Caramel Latte e/s
2. J.Lynne Drama Queen e/l
3. Mixing Medium/MAC FIX+
4. Shroom e/s (or highlighter of your choice)
5. Mascara
   

How To Get The Eyes:

1. Dab an eyeshadow brush like the MAC 239 into the Caramel Latte e/s. Because you are dealing with mineral makeup, be sure to tap off the excess to avoid fallout. Place this color all over your lid and up towards the crease.
2. Using the same brush, dab it into Drama Queen e/l. Place this color on the other third of the eyelid.
   
3. Blend the meeting point of Drama Queen e/l and Caramel Latte e/s with the tip of the MAC 239 GENTLY!!
   
4. With a blending brush such as the MAC 222, blend the edges of the into the crease starting from the outer lid and working your way in. This normally tints the crease just right with the darker color on the outer lid, but if you need the crease to be a little darker, just tap the blending brush into Drama Queen e/l and darken the crease with color. Be sure to blend and eliminate any harsh lines.
5. To deepen the outer crease to create definition, use a pencil brush like the MAC 219 and pick up some Drama Queen e/l. Allow the brush to follow the natural curve of the outer eye by starting at the corner of the outer lid and drawing the brush into the crease.
6. With an angled brush, I used the MAC 208, dampen the brush with mixing medium. I just used MAC FIX+. Then pick up some Drama Queen e/l and line the upper lashline. For added boldness, line the outer lower lashline halfway in.
7. Highlight your brow bone at any time. I used MAC Shroom e/s with the MAC 239.
   
8. Curl eyelashes and add your favorite mascara!

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How's your makeup holding up through these summer days?

Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne

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