makeup – The Red Clutch

My Favorite Youtubers!

Hey there! Today I wanted to discuss something that has really helped me and many others break into the world of makeup, beauty and fashion. Youtube is such a great resource if you want to learn something or explore different things and beauty related topics are no exception. So many individuals has made Youtube their main platform to share their tips and tricks and even have gone so far as to create a relationship with their subscribers and become what some would call a Youtube family. What I love about Youtube is that you can get so many different views from so many different kinds of people. You can get professional advice, tutorials, and tips from actual makeup artist and stylist or you can get information from someone just like you who is self taught and may have even used Youtube themselves to learn. I have been using Youtube since about middle school. My mom gave me some basics when it came to makeup and hair and it provided a great foundation (pun intended 🙂 ) to build upon once I started learning more involved things. Below are a few of my favorite Youtubers that I found. You can take a look at these and see what you think of their channels and personalities (which to me is pretty important, nobody wants to watch someone they find annoying!). I would also reccommend looking at other Youtubers with videos related to the same topics for get a feel for what’s out there. Also, pay attention to the videos themselves because some Youtubers actually recommend other channels and fellow Youtubers to go look at. These are usually really good channels if they are being recommend by other Youtubers. (These are the main ladies I go to for videos.)

(AllThatGlitters21 and JuicyStar07 are sisters! These ladies are the first two Youtubers that I started watching!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=wCj7P25nC9U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=-PrRdMg-uEI

(My favorite Youtubers list isn’t very diverse since I am only one person and I look for those with qualities close to mine but since anyone can use Youtube there is no shortage of different kinds of people out there! It’s pretty impossible to not find what you’re looking for just keep in mind what words you use when searching for videos because that will dictate what videos are recommended and what comes up in your search. Take the time to find what you’re looking for, it’s out there!)

Rimmel London-Get the Look App Review

Have you ever foudn yourself looking at a model in a magzine and wish you could try on the makeup she’s wearing? Well Rimmel London just came out with an app called “Get the Look” that let’s you actually do that. It allows you to try on makeup looks that you find in magazines, pictures or from someone you’re seeing in person. Once I heard about this I knew I had to try it out.

When you first open the “Steal the Look” app, it gives you the option to “Steal the Look” (get a look from a picture outside of the app) or “Create a Look” (use the app’s pre-loaded makeup looks in the gallery). I chose to Steal the Look first.

Aside from my lack of expression (that’s my thinking face apparently) the app missed a very important part of the look…the red lips! That was the one thing I really wanted to see on myself and it didn’t do it. The eyes are okay, but they are over simplified which I guess you have to expect when you want a result this fast. I gave it another try with this next look.

This attempt was a bit more successful but still over simplified. The eye shadow looks a bit more grey than purple and it’s not nearly as pretty as in the actual photo.

Once you try on a look the app has an option to look at Rimmel London products that you can buy to help achieve that look. This is a VERY smart move on Rimmel’s part because it takes the guess work out of trying to find what products would work best. You can even order the products through the app and have them delivered to your door!

I also tried the looks gallery that is provided on the app and even that didn’t turn out how I hoped. I figured the bold blue liner would help but, not to sound like a broken record, but again it turned out over simplified.

There is a spot on the app labeled “Steal the Crown” where you can share your looks and vote on which one you like the best. It’s a cool feature and fun to see what looks other people are trying out.

Overall the app was okay. I’d give it a C. It has some glitches and the navigation is a bit confusing at times. It also crashed once and made my phone freeze up. The makeup looks don’t come out as I would plan but maybe it was my fault. It could’ve been the lighting I was in. It is a new app so maybe my expectations were a bit higher than they should’ve been but I love the concept of it and with some improvements it could become a very helpful tool for us makeup geeks.

UPDATE!

I am changing my rating to a C+ (so generous, I know!) because I tried the “Create Look” option and was very impressed by the result. You are able to try on specific products depending on if it’s a face, eye or lip product. Here’s what my finished look was. It’s fairly neutral because I’m not one for bold makeup but you can still see how much better it looks than the “Steal the Look” function. The app did close out while I was trying different products and the navigation was funky just like the rest of the app but I was still pleased with the results!

Simple Everyday Eye Look

Being a college student, working girl and professional procrastinator has helped me be able to do my make up in very little time. Below are my simple steps to help create a natural polished eye look for the days when you are running a bit late…or don’t feel like spending hours in front of the mirror!

Step 1 Base

Start with a simple eye shadow base/primer. I know some people like skipping this step to save time but in the long run it’ll help your look stay put all day preventing you from have to do a mid-day touch up. I use NYX Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer. This is a great one especially since it has the added benefit of being waterproof. I just tap a little on my lid and blend the product on my entire lid and any remaining slightly up into my crease. I don’t go any further than my crease just to save time but if you want you can do it all over your lid and up to your brow bone. After I apply my primer I go over top with a nude shadow to help make my lid a uniform color.This also helps create a smooth base to blend other products on top of.

Step 2 Contour

Next I go into my contour palette (a matte bronzer will work too) and I use a blending brush to apply a small amount of product into my crease. Make sure to really blend this for a soft look. The slightly darker color of your contour/bronzer in your crease will help create a natural shape to your eye which will make the look more polished while still remaining natural. I am currently using my E.L.F. contour palette and just using the darker shades avoiding the highlight color.

Step 3 Lashes + Liner

The next step involves curling your lashes with a lash curler ( I use my E.L.F. Mechanical Lash Curler) and then applying liner (I use either my E.L.F. Shimmer Eye Liner Pencil in Black or my Jordana Best Pencil for Brow + Eye in Dark Brown). For the liner, I choose which color I want to use depending on the look I’m going for. Brown is a more natural look. I suggest curling your lashes before you apply liner so you avoid removing liner and having to redo it.

Step 4 Mascara

We’re already getting close to the end! Apply a mascara of your choice to your curled lashes wiggling the wand horizontally from root to tip to help fan out the lashes and give them some extra volume. If you get any mascara on your lid, for the love of all things holy, DON’T TOUCH IT RIGHT AWAY! Let it dry then wipe it off with a qtip (it’ll actually flake off). If you try to wipe if off right away while it’s still wet it’ll smear and ruin your shadow. I am currently using Rimmel London Super Curler 24Hr Mascara in Black. The formula helps keep lashes curled all day long which will keep you looking awake no matter what your day throws at you.

Step 5 Brows

The last step is filling in your brows if need be. This is a fairly natural eye look so if you’re not someone who fills in their brows every day then don’t. It’s up to you, I like doing it because it helps pull the whole look together but it’s ultimately your choice. I am currently using Maybelline Brow Studio Palette in Auburn.