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Hey everyone! I can't believe I'm almost at 500 followers (I smell a contest)! I'm so freeeaking excited!!! You don't even know!! I never would've thought I would get this many followers. Thank you so much for the support and love. I read every single comment and try to respond to as many as possible. I really want you guys to know that I really appreciate everything. You guys make my heart smile.

So I wanted you guys to get a chance to ask me any beauty related questions and/or requests. Please post them under this post. Once I gather enough questions, I will do a blog post answering them. This is a easy way for everyone to learn more about me and for me to learn more about what my followers are looking to know more about. If there are any particular beauty-related questions or tutorials you guys would like to see, please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you guys so much.

I hope my beauty blog can continue to be informative and be interesting for everyone to read.

FOTD: Stop Calling, Stop Calling, I Don't Wanna Think Anymore

So I finally got the chance to recreate another one of Lady Gaga's looks from her "Telephone" video. This is my 3rd recreation from that video!! I hope you like it! I ended up changing my lip color because I didn't feel like wearing such a bold color when I was just having lunch with my mom. Hehe. Let me know what you think!









Face:
MAC Face & Body
MAC Garb Blush

Eyes:
UDPP
L'Oreal HIP gel liner in black
MAC Kid (crease)
MAC Saddle (deepen the crease)
Shimmery color on lid and highlight

Lips:
MAC Vino
MAC Diva

Then I changed it to...




Everything else was the same except the lips which is:
MAC Spice
MAC Kraft Lipstick
MAC Beaux Lustreglass

FOTD: Matte Smoky Eyes

For those of you who don't know, "smoky eyes" is a technique in which the colors are well-blended on the eyes and imitate the illusion of smoke. Smoky eyes is probably my favorite kind of look to do. There's just something so sultry and sexy about it. It's also a very highly requested look for many MAC customers.

So for my look, I chose all matte colors to use for my smoky eyes because it gives the best color payoff. The possibilities for smoky eyes are endless! You can use anything from black to white, shimmer to matte, subtle to intense. Just have fun with it!









Face:
MAC Face & Body
MAC Instant Chic (love this!!)
MAC By Candlelight MSF (highlight)

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Soft Ochre
MAC Copperplate (crease)
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk (lid)
CS Hot Pot M19 (looks like MAC Gesso)
MAC Carbon (outer corner and lower lashline)
MAC #7 Lashes
UD 24/7 Zero

Lips:
MAC Subculture
MAC Viva Glam V
Clear Gloss

And here is a picture of the two new sheertone blushes from MAC's Pret-a-Papier collection. I really love both blushes. They're perfect for spring and summer!

FOTD: Coral Smoky Eyes

This is an interesting combination but I think this works!! I was in a makeup rut but eventually stirred up this look. Hope you guys like it!! I absolutely love Coral eyeshadow. It's amazing for the crease as well as for blush!











Face:
MAC Face & Body
MAC Sun & Moon Mineralize Blush

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Coral e/s (crease)
MAC Zinc Zone Greasepaint Stick (lid & lower lashline)
MAC Scene e/s (between Coral &; Zinc Zone)
Random shimmery color (highlight)
Ardell Lacies
L'Oreal HIP Gel Liner in Black

Lips:
Clear Gloss

FOTD: Hello, Hello Baby, You Called, I Can't Hear A Thing

I really enjoyed Lady Gaga and Beyonce's "Telephone" video mainly for the different styles of makeup. Sure, the song is catchy but it's been played out. Anyway this is the look inspired by Lady Gaga during the sandwich scene. I love how dramatic her crease is but my version is definitely more wearable, especially during the daytime. You should try this look out! I love the blue eyeshadow with the bright pink lips. Hot!

Here is the original look:

My version:

Face:
MAC Face & Body
MAC Blushbaby
MAC Emote

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Delft Paint Pot (lid)
MAC Deep Truth (over Delft)
MAC Scene (crease)
MAC Shadowy Lady (crease)
Random shimmery off-white eyeshadow (highlight and tear duct)
Ardell Lacies
L'Oreal HIP Gel Liner in Black
UD 24/7 Zero

Lips:
MAC Trimmed in Pink l/l
MAC Chatterbox l/s

FOTD: All Eyes On Me In The Center Of The Ring Just Like A Circus

So this was the look I did that's out of my comfort zone. I encourage you to do use a different technique when you do your makeup. You'll improve your makeup skills tremendously. It's also kinda fun to freak people out when I'm walking to work. Haha!

For this look, the dramatic crease is carved from the inner corner of the eyes instead of the outer corner. It actually looks quite interesting!! What do you think?








Cheeks:
MAC Sun & Moon Mineralize Blush

Eyes:
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Chrome Yellow (all over the lid and crease)
MAC Copperplate (inner crease)
MAC Vanilla (highlight)
MAC Individual Falsies (lower lashline)
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline (liner)
MAC Boot Black Liquid Liner (dots)

Lips:
Nothing

MAC Favorites: Foundation Products

Here are the winners for my favorite MAC face products. As you can tell from the selection, I prefer light to medium coverage for my skin. Makeup shouldn't feel like a mask. Instead, you should let your natural skin show through.

Face and Body Foundation

Formula: water-based liquid

Coverage: sheer

Finish: Natural

I use this foundation on a daily basis. It looks very natural on my skin and never feels cakey. For everyday, I prefer something light and natural so my skin can breathe. This product can be used on both face and body. It has emollients, skin conditioning agents and antioxidants which improve the look of the skin without ever making the skin look overly made up.

Mineralize Skin Finish Natural
Formula: powder

Coverage: sheer to medium

Finish: Natural

This is great for touch ups or if you don't want to spend a lot of time on your foundation. This will give you sheer coverage but can be built up to medium if you use a couple layers. Mineral-infused water is used to create this product. It starts off as a thick liquid and then it is baked for 24 hours until the liquid evaporates.

Select Cover-Up

Formula: liquid

Coverage: medium

Finish: matte

This is my go-to concealer. I actually don't use concealer on a daily basis because I feel that foundation covers up most of my imperfections. However, I love using this in a shade lighter just underneath my brows. It instantly brightens up my eye area and gives me a brow lift. It comes in a convenient squeeze tube that is super convenient and fits right in your purse.

Blot Powder/Pressed

Formula: powder

Coverage: very sheer

Finish: matte

This is one of the most unique makeup products out there. Buff it over any areas on your face to give shine control without adding noticeable color or texture. It consists of mainly Mica which is a translucent mineral that is so finely milled it is practically invisible. Perfect for anyone who wants quick touch-ups without adding color or texture.

FOTD: Red Red Wine

I'm really feeling the red lips these days!! It's such a classic look that will always be in style. Anyway this look was partly inspired by Misschievous' Arabic tutorial on Youtube. You can see it here. Hope you guys like it! Thanks for looking.













Face:
MAC Face & Body Foundation
MAC Well Dressed Blush

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Select Cover-Up
MAC Wedge Eye Shadow (crease)
Lorac Persuasion Eye Shadow (lid & highlight)
MAC 44 False Lashes
L'Oreal HIP black gel liner
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk

Lips:
MAC Redd Lip Pencil
MAC Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick
MAC Lip Conditioner

FOTD: Tahitian Sunset

Hi everyone! Do ya like my title?? Haha I'm so cheesy. Anyway, I was in a "bright" mood so I decided to create something using the brightest color I owned: Chrome Yellow!!! Let me know what you think. Your feedback is important to me!!







Face:
MAC Studio Moisture Tint in Medium
MAC Peaches Blush

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot
MAC Chrome Yellow e/s (crease)
MAC Rule e/s (crease)
MAC Spiced Chocolate e/s (outer corner)
Random shimmery light gold color on lid
MAC 44 Lashes
L'Oreal HIP black gel liner
MAC Carbon e/s (bottom lashline)

Lips:
MAC Dervish l/l
MAC Chatterbox l/s
MAC Lip Conditioner (clear)

Tutorial: Soft Plum Everyday Look

This is a neutral everyday plum look that would go perfectly with any outfit and any occasion. If you decide to replicate this look, I'd love to see it so email it to me at lilmamaj@gmail.com and I will post it on my blog! Comment below on what makeup tutorial I should do next! Thank you loves!

Products used:
MAC Spike eyebrow pencil
MAC Showstopper e/s
MAC Painterly paint pot
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Shroom e/s
MAC Haux e/s
MAC Sketch e/s
MAC #7 false lashes
Duo lash adhesive
MAC 224, 239, 217 brushes
MAC Pale Yellow e/l
MAC 188 (for blush and highlight)
MAC 187 (for foundation)
Maybelline Full n Soft w/p mascara
MAC Subculture l/l
Victoria's Secret Sweet Nothing l/s (looks like Subculture in l/l form)
Milani Buzz Off l/g

Let's get started!

1) Do you brows and apply your eye primer. Click here to check out my brow tutorial. I'm using MAC Spiked eyebrow pencil and MAC Showstopper eyeshadow for my brows. On my lids, I have UDPP over MAC Painterly Paint Pot.


2) Apply a matte plummy purple color such as MAC Haux eyeshadow in your crease using a fluffy brush like the MAC 224. Start at the outer corners and sweep inwards toward your nose.


3) Apply a shimmery off-white color such as MAC Shroom eyeshadow onto your lid using a flat shader brush like the MAC 239. Make sure you don't mix Shroom into Haux or it will become muddy-looking.


4) Pack on a deep plum color such as MAC Sketch eyeshadow onto the outer corners using a MAC 239. Do not get it above the crease.


5) Blend out Sketch using a MAC 217. Lightly sweep the color outward using light sweeping motions. Blend Haux into highlight color (MAC Shroom).


6) Apply black eye liner in the upper waterline. I am using UD 24/7 black eye liner in Zero.


7) Curl lashes.


8) Add falsies. I'm using MAC #7 lashes. Use any style you'd like.


9) Apply off-white eye liner on bottom waterline like MAC Pale Yellow eye liner. This will brighten up your eyes and make you look more awake. Add mascara on top and/or bottom lashes.


10) Do your usual foundation and blush routine and you're done!! I'm using MAC Studio Moisture Tint in Medium, Plum Foolery as a blush, and By Candlelight MSF for a highlight.








Thanks for reading!

FOTD: Rainy Days

Two looks for you!

So the weather has been friggin weird. It was raining cats and dogs a few days ago and now it's sunny again?

I did a really simple look today but I'm diggin' the pops of colors!! I'm in love with Vegas Volt! You guys have to get it. It's the best orange color ever!!







Face:
MAC Studio Moisture Tint Medium
MAC Style Blush

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Select Cover-Up
Any shimmery off-white color (on lid)
MAC Kid e/s (crease)
MAC Carbon e/s (outer corners)
MAC Shroom e/s (highlight)
L'Oreal HIP black gel liner
Ardell Lacies
MAC Undercurrent Pearl Glide e/l (lower lashline)
MAC Steamy e/s (over Undercurrent)

Lips:
MAC Mouth Off l/l
MAC Vegas Volt l/s
MAC Gold Dust l/g

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This one's very soft and spring-y. Let me know what you guys think! :)

P.S. Don't forget to enter my flat iron giveaway!

Cheeks:
Vincent Longo Botticelli Dawn (purple side)

Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Painterly Paint Pot (all over lid)
MAC Fresco Rose Paint Pot (lid)
MAC Beautiful Iris (over Fresco Rose)
MAC Carbon (outer corner)
MAC Soba (crease)
matte off white highlight color
MAC 44 lashes
UD 24/7 eye liner in Zero
L'Oreal HIP black gel liner

Lips:
MAC Trimmed in Pink l/l
MAC Viva Glam Gaga l/s
MAC English Accent l/g