The second Beauty Talk Tuesday is a ‘get ready with me’ for Valentines Day post using a few of my favourite beauty products, along with some new ones that I am currently trying out. Whether you’re staying in with the girls, or going out on a date night, this Valentines Day look is for the woman that prefers subtle makeup. Mainly because I do not know how to do a smokey eye, and I prefer to look more natural than done up. Step by step, I will guide you on how to create this look, using products from philosophy, Dior, bareMinerals and a few others.
Let me know if you like the styling of the photos, and I’ll continue to take them this way. Lets jump into the makeup:
1. Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum: My skin is dehydrated so I apply a serum before any other products to lock in moisture.
2. philosophy miracle worker eye cream: A thicker silicone type eye cream, perfect for making the concealer glide on. Using my ring fingers I apply using a dabbing motion, not wiping in order to protect the delicate under eye area.
3. philosophy renewed hope in a jar: I am testing out this new formulation of hope in a jar. It has a lighter consistency than the regular version, it’s excellent for normal skin, but I still prefer the original.
1. bareMinerals Complexion Rescue (shades Ginger + Natural): This tinted hydrating gel cream is a brand new product out by bareMinerals. It provides a light to medium coverage, and I prefer mixing the two colours together to achieve a shade that matches my skin perfectly.
2. Cle de Peau concealer (in Beige): Applying concealer in a triangle under the eye immediately brightens the area up. Again, using a tapping motion with the ring finger not only protects the eye area, but keeps the product where you applied it, so it doesn’t smear your foundation.
3. Diorskin Nude Air Tan Powder: Bronzer is my favourite way to make my skin look like its been sun-kissed. I apply the colour to my forehead, temples, under the cheekbones, under the jaw line and on my nose then blend out any harsh lines with my foundation brush.
4. Dior Cheek & Lipglow: I thought this was a silly product when I first received it to review. But once applied, it creates a natural flush to the cheeks. I have been reaching for this on a daily basis over my cream blushes.
1. Anastasia Brow Wiz in Caramel: This is an oldie but a goodie. I have dense brows as it is, but I like to reach for this when I am feeling a bit daring. I am not used to filling in my eyebrows, but I like to keep them manicured looking.
2. bareMinerals Lasting Line in Classic Cream: Using this flesh coloured eye pencil, I line my waterline to make my eyes appear wide awake and fresh faced.
3. Dior Backstage Eye Prime in 002: This product is well loved. An eye primer prevents your eye shadows from creasing, mutes out any veins or lines on your eyelid, and allows eye shadow to apply in its true colour.
4. Dior Kingdom Of Colours in House Of Pinks: Using each colour I created an everyday soft pink look with this neutral eye shadow palette.
1. Diorshow Kohl in black: A thin line of eyeliner is an excellent way to accentuate your eyelashes, and make them look fuller.
2. Tweezerman eye lash curler + bareMinerals Lash Domination mascara: You cannot finish a makeup tutorial and not make your lashes stand out. Lash Domination is a lengthening mascara with a plastic wand, so I didn’t see too much volumizing.
3. bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lipstick in Dream Big: I think I have found my favourite nude lipstick. I felt confident wearing this all day long, and found myself applying it as soon as I noticed it wearing off.
4. bareMinerals Cream Glaze Lip Topcoat: A clear gloss to add some more attention to the lips. This lip gloss was a bit smelly, so I would use my Buxom or other bareMinerals gloss next time.
5. Dior Vernis in Glory and Top Coat in Blossoming:Â Painting my nails pink for Valentines day! I used only one coat of Glory, that’s how amazing the Dior formulation is. Then for an accent nail I used the playful confetti-like colour.
The final look!
 Disclaimer: Dior & bareMinerals products were sent for review. I never receive paid compensation for a blog post. Opinions are my own.Â
46 Comments
I don’t wear makeup, so I really had no clue how to apply it. This was interesting to read.
I love those products, my favorite is Hope in a Jar!
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I can’t live without my Anastasia Brow Wiz! Love this look. So natural and gorgeous:)
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@Joanna @ Motherhood and Merlot: I have to admit, I tend to get a little overheated when I start applying the brow wiz; hoping I don’t screw it up and have to wash it off.
Nancy recently posted..Get Ready With Me: Valentines Day
Love the styling of the photos! And I love your nails!
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@Nikki: Thanks! I’m pretty proud at how the post came together with the photos. It took a lot of work, but I think I might continue to do beauty posts like this.
Nancy recently posted..Get Ready With Me: Valentines Day
I really want to try the complexion rescue from Bare Minerals, I love the coverage on your skin! I like the way you displayed the photos, keep it up!!
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@Lauren: Did my contact e-mail you back after? I like the Complexion Rescue, but I feel like I have to use so much of it.
Nancy recently posted..Get Ready With Me: Valentines Day
I hope you don’t mind me sharing this with my lady. She loves this type of stuff… I just end up waiting around for 30mins as she gets ready.
@Austin: Yes please share, thank you. I’m envious she only takes 30 minutes! I am so slow with makeup (especially the eye area) so I need a good hour, because there are bound to be mistakes made with eyeliner and eyeshadow. Yikes! Lol.
Nancy recently posted..Get Ready With Me: Valentines Day
Okay not to sound like a weirdo- the color of your eyes is amazing! I’m in love! :) I loved how you styled your photos, and I absolutely love your makeup, it looks natural and flawless, definitely the look I go for!
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I wear makeup almost daily, but I still find it’s the toughest thing to master. I loved reading this, and your pictures were great. You should do more of these!
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What a great tutorial! I’ve never heard of eye primer before. Thanks for all the great tips! =D
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I love Philosophy products. I love how natural your makeup looks! Great pics!
I absolutely LOVE the way you’ve done this post. Definitely a great idea to know exactly what goes where. I may even have to steal this idea (with your permission of course) for my own beauty posts. Love the look you created and the products you used. You look stunning.
Katie <3
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@Katie: By all means! I don’t mind you copying at all! Isn’t that the most sincere form of flattery? :) :)
Nancy recently posted..Get Ready With Me: Valentines Day
I love that you use philosophy products. Their hope in a jar is so great.
i feel like i haven’t tried enough dior products! i’ve only tried the airflash and diorshow mascara.
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I love your hair like that! You are sooo pretty, this is really great! I need tips for applying make up when I do I’m not the best at it!
That’s such a beautiful final look! It’s very natural looking. I’m going to have to find some of that clear gloss.
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I love how you put your makeup on! I’ve never been one to use many face products but I love the Hope in a Jar!! Such a great brand of moisturizer!
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Wow, looks like great products. I don’t wear a lot of make-up but do from time to time. Wouldn’t mind trying these products out sometime. Thank you for sharing.
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You look absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this look with us.
Those products look great. You look very beautiful as well! The Cle de Peau concealer looks really nice. I’d love to try that product. Looks a lot easier to apply.
That triangle shape concealer tip is wonderful and new to me! Thank you:-)!
How are you liking that Bare Minerals? I am so tempted because I need a new tinted moisturizer that’s good for low-maintainence!
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I’m so horrible at makeup, it’s unreal. I need to read more posts like this!
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Beautiful! This is a gorgeous, subtle and radiant look that complements your natural beauty. Fantastic look, Valentine’s Day or otherwise! :) You listed so many products that are on my ‘to try’ list, like the Dior Cheek and Lip Glow. I think that liquid-based makeups are definitely on the rise (and will continue to be innovated and show up more and more) because of their natural blendability and ease of application… would love to try that one soon. :) Happy (early) Valentine’s Day!
xo,
lauriel
EyeForElegance.com
Love the beginning to end makeover! So cool and very lovely. Hope you have a fab V-day :)
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Great post, I love your makeup. It’s beautiful and not overwhelming. Now you need to give us some ideas on what to wear!
Such a cute look girl!! You should make these looks into videos! That would be so fun to watch!
xoxo
Lauren
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Love the look and your skin looks great. And you do have gorgeous eyes.
I love to try different skin care and make up products. I love how your look turned out.
Easy peasy and you look great. I love the nail polish you’re wearing.
I love the natural way you do your makeup. I really can’t stand seeing makeup that is caked on in layers lol.
How beautiful! When I was younger I wouldn’t dream of even going out of the house unless I was fully made up. But now I only wear makeup for special occasions.
You look really classic….like a Breakfast at Tiffany’s type of vibe. I want to try that cheep glow.
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I love seeing how other people use products and what they use! You are so pretty!
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You look fantastic. It is a nice natural look. I need extra moisture for my skin too.
i don’t really use makeup that much. But I love that eyeshadow palette.
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Bare Minerals is something that my wife has been interested in for a long time. She will be interested in reading this.
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These sounds like some pretty fabulous products!!! I love bare minerals!
Yes, yes, and yes on all of these products. Great choices! I also really like your photo tutorial. Pinning for later!
I love your tutorial, and the products sound amazing. I always feel a little sad because I don’t get five minutes to myself to take care of my skin! I dread what I will look like in a few years!
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I liked the part where I could just keep scrolling and scrolling and see more of your pretty face. YAY!!! (PS: Really want to try that Diorshow Kohl!)