Makeup Junkie wants to know what's in your makeup bag - you know, the must-haves that you absolutely cannot leave the house without! I have a habit of going through other friend's makeup bags or makeup artist's kits. I just love seeing the faves and beauty essentials because it's just so personal and unique to each woman's needs. I also love seeing products I've never tried - going through a friend's makeup bag is a great way to test out new-to-you products without having a salesperson breathe down your neck!
I will start with my own makeup bag. These are pretty much the essentials I carry with me all the time. A little excessive? Maybe, but I like to be prepared for anything like if I get stranded somewhere or have to do an on-the-spot makeover! lol My mood changes so quickly so whether it's a neutral, bronzey, or glam look I'm going for I like to have it all in one place. Most of these products stay in my bag all year long, but I switch out a few when the season's change. In the Spring, I'll probably switch out my reds for pinks and corals and add some pretty cream or gel blushes. Who knows, the possibilities are endless!
Top row:
M.A.C. clear makeup bag - this was actually from the line's skin care travel kits. I prefer clear bags because I can see everything instead of rummaging for 20 mins to find a gloss! The bag is starting to rip at the sides though. It should come with a warning: "Bag cannot exceed 10 products!"
Starlet Travel Brush set- I never wanted to buy a travel brush set because I have so many brushes. I hated carrying the other ones in my purse because they weighed my purse down. Oh, as you can see I added my fave M.A.C. #109 brush to the inside zipper of the case. I just love using this to contour or buff blush into the cheeks for a natural flush.
Middle Row L-R:
M.A.C. Mineralize Skinfinish in Medium Dark -never makes skin look powdery,
Nars Single Eyeshadow in Bengali - deep chocolate brown for when I want to smudge liner into the lash line or add a little drama to the eyes,
Nars Duo Eyeshadow in Key Largo - I love this pale peach/bronze duo for everyday and looks great with any colour palette,
Nars Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Thebes - great cream shadows in silver and pale gold as a base or for a little highlight and shimmer,
Nars Blush in Deep Throat - for a peachy/pink glow like Orgasm but darker,
Nars Blush in Mata Hari - for when I want a girly pink glow,
Face Atelier Blush in Mocha - a neutral rosy/brown blush for those natural days
Bottom Row L-R:
Nars Multiple in South Beach - perfect on-the-go bronzer since Benefit's Hoola is too bulky. The apricot hue gives the face warmth and goes great under your favourite blush, shadow or lip product.
Pink Beauty Lip Sheer Lipstick in Elsie - makes your lips look you've been making out all day and great for when you want to add some drama in the evening,
Pink Beauty Glamour Glaze Gloss in Dearest - coppery/pink shade looks great on its own or over top of any lipstick,
Nars Lip Gloss in Stolen Kisses - a caramel/pink for the perfect neutral lip,
Nars Lip Gloss in Giza - nice peachy gloss for a peachy look and pairs well with a smoky eye,
Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Spark - for when I want to add a sheer pop of colour usually on its own or over Elsie or a berry lip stain for a more intense colour,
Estee Lauder Pure Color Gloss in Gold Berry - limited Holiday collection, love wearing this amber-gold in the evening on its own or over top of a red,
Loose Lips NY Hint of Mint Gloss in Mint Cherry - gives the lips a kiss of sheer red and freshens my breath,
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bettina - when I want a matte pinky-nude for a smokey eye,
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Calliope - when I want a matte coral/peach colour,
C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Mentha Lip Shine - moisturizes lips, smells yummy, and is a great clear gloss,
M.A.C. Limited Lip Stain in Lovin' It Light - I actually use this wine/berry shade on my cheeks and lips for that "snow-bunny" flush and the staying power is amazing,
YSL Touche Eclat in #3 - brightens my under eyes and conceals dark circles,
L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara Black - gives me the fullest, longest, clump-free, smudge-free lashes ever,
Smashbox Photo Op Undereye Brightner - I use this under my Touche Eclat to make my under eye luminous and helps diffuse fine lines and dark circles,
Covergirl Line Exact Black - for my cat-eye/hollywood glamour mood,
Tweezerman Tweezers - the best of the best in tweezers because you never know when a stray will pop up,
Face Atelier Camouflage Duo Medium - creamy med-full coverage for those pesky blemishes or when I don't have time to apply foundation,
M.A.C. Eye Paint Untitled - the only primer I use for my shadow (way before all the primers came out),
M.A.C. Matte2 Eye Shadow in Signed, Sealed - love this for a smoky eye because the deep eggplant/grey-black makes my brown eyes stand out,
Shu Uemera Eye Lash Curler - cult classic and gives my lashes the most perfect curl (can't wait to test out Billy B.'s - stay tuned for that review!)
Wow, I carry a lot of product with me! My purse is another story - you'll find hand creams, cuticle cream, travel perfumes, nail file, baby balm, cheerios, business cards, pens, cell, keys, organizer, wallet of no money haha. It's amazing how much we carry with us! Email me at joy@makeupjunkie.ca with a picture of your makeup stash and a rundown of your products. Feel free to give a detailed description but a list with just the names is fine too. I'll feature one a week on my site. I can't wait to see what's in your makeup bag!
For more info on each products visit these sites:
M.A.C. Cosmetics, Nars Cosmetics, Starlet Cosmetics,
Pink Beauty Cosmetics, Face Atelier, Smashbox Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, Loose Lips NY, C.O. Bigelow, YSL, L'Oreal, Cover Girl, Tweezerman, Shu Uemera
If you've ever seen a makeup artist's kit you'll probably find every makeup colour, texture, formula from various top brands. It's always intriguing to see what a makeup artist chooses to pack her makeup bag with because you'll most likely see only the best of the best. Claudine, who is Toronto's Elite Modeling Agency's on-set makeup/hair artist, was awesome enough to share her beauty stash with us! Thanks Claudine! Check out her list:
Check out my fellow beauty junkie and blogger's makeup stash! Seeing things I don't have always makes me lust even more! Visit her fab blog Beauty Chick 101: The Beauty of Life to see her list of must-haves! Thanks Jamie for letting the world take a peek into your beauty stash! Stay tuned for more beauty stashes this week! And if you want to share with the world your makeup bag email me a picture of your stash and list at joy@makeupjunkie.ca!
Makeup Junkie wants to know what's in your makeup bag - you know, the must-haves that you absolutely cannot leave the house without! I have a habit of going through other friend's makeup bags or makeup artist's kits. I just love seeing the faves and beauty essentials because it's just so personal and unique to each woman's needs. I also love seeing products I've never tried - going through a friend's makeup bag is a great way to test out new-to-you products without having a salesperson breathe down your neck!
I had her smile so I could see exactly where the colour should go. You want to apply most of the colour closer to the hairline and blend to the outer part of her cheek. I ran the #109 brush back and forth along the hollows of the cheek then used #129 brush to blend any harsh lines. The picture above is what it looks like blended. I also shaded the sides of her nose and outer jawline.
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Thanks to a Billy B. insider, I got the scoop that Billy B. Beauty products will be sold at Holt Renfrew's across Canada coming soon! Canada definitely has love for Billy B.! He will also be making an appearance in my hometown of Vancouver where his collection will be introduced in Holt's new Colour Studio in March for the big Spring event (DTBA) and at another location for the Little Black Book event on April 29th! This is an opportunity that should not be missed! I had the opportunity of meeting him and sitting in on his workshop back in November. It's inspiring seeing his beautiful work and listening to him speak. If any Vancouver readers attend, I'd love to hear about it!
One of my favourite past-times is to go through magazines or browse on-line for beauty editorials that inspire. I love seeing different types of creativity and seeing different makeup techniques. The one that caught my eye this month is from Paris Vogue: The Party Girl. I always find European magazines are more avant garde and aren't afraid to step outside the box. Check out the rest of the beauty story for more gorgeous looks!
It's been way too long since I have featured a beauty icon and is something I will be bringing back each month. I finally saw the movie, The Factory Girl, last week and I was instantly mesmerized by Sienna Miller's portrayal as Andy Warhol's superstar, Edie Sedgwick. It was just such a fascinating story of a young girl's dream to be famous and the downfalls that come along with it (not too different than today's Hollywood starlets: Britney, Lindsay, Mary Ashley). She died at the young age of 28. Tragic. The '60's was just such an intriguing time and the movie gives you a glimpse into what New York's elite were like back then. Despite Edie's history with drugs and mental illness to follow, her unique style and love of fashion and makeup will always be remembered.
Photo: Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick
Photo: my '60's inspired makeup
