The Makeup Box

Glossy Burgundy Lids with Neon Magenta Lips (NYX Matte Lipstick in Shocking Pink)

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One more look I posted on Instagram (makeup_box) a couple of days ago. This is a very simple look to recreate. The only thing about it that is different from a regular look is just the gloss on the lids and a neon pink lip.

I used

• a plum colored metallic pencil from Bourjois (Khol & Contour 07 Praline Inventif - any one you can find would do.)
• a deep cool brown shadow (Coastal Scents Hot Pot in Southern Wood)
• a soft medium-light taupe (Coastal Scents Hot Pot in Goldmine - MAC Patina would be a prettier alternative)
• Any clear gloss and a bit of pale purple micro-glitter (optional)
• soft pink blush (any of your choice; I used my Bourjois Little Round Pot shadow #15)
• Bright magenta-pink lipstick that is deeper than a neon fuchsia (NYX Matte Lipstick in Shocking Pink)

Step 1: Begin by shading in your lids, then lining both the upper and lower lash line.  Then use your finger to gently blend out the edges so there are no hard lines, and then touch up the pencil once more along the lash lines. The color should be more intense there.

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Step 2: With the deep smoky brown, lightly run along the lid near the lash line and gently extend your brush past the outer corners into a slight wing. This sets the color around the lash line. If you want to, you can skip this step, but I like a bit more dimension and depth I get by layering the shadows.

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Step 3: Apply a soft taupe brown to the upper portions of the lids, leaving just a small margin of skin above the lash line. If you want 

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Step 4: Go back over your upper lash line with the plum pencil.

IMPORTANT: Curl your lashes now because you’ll be applying clear gloss next. You can’t curl your lashes once you coat your lids as you’ll smear everything off.

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Step 5: With a flat brush, mix a little violet glitter (this is optional; it’s only visible when someone is quite close to you and looking directly at your eyes) into a dab of clear gloss, and then gently PAT that onto your lids. If you stroke your brush back and forth, you will end up smearing the shadow beneath.

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Step 6: Finish by applying black mascara. IF you are using false lashes instead, then you will need to apply them BEFORE you apply the gloss. Otherwise, the latex will have problem sticking to your skin if there is any gloss there.

Bargain of the Week: NYX’s Crimson Amulet Makeup Collection inspired by Dark Shadows

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NYX has pulled a fast one on me, it seems. I never even knew they came out with a makeup collection for Dark Shadows!

This limited edition kit costs $25.50 [UPDATE: this is currently going at $15 on nyxcosmetics.com. Get it now!!! Thanks to sammilb for the info!] and comes with a whopping 24 shadows (half colorful, half neutrals; how genius!), 5 blushes, a highlighter, an eye shadow base, a liquid liner, and 4 lip colors.

P.S. I think Eva Green is beyond gorgeous, but that’s besides the point. This is a FABULOUS looking kit, and way too tempting…

If you read this late (Crimson Amulet is temporarily out of stock on NYX’s site), you can try to check back later to see if they’ve managed to restock. If you’re worried about not being able to catch the sale, you can also get it at beflurt.com and enter MAKEUPBOX in the coupon code box for 10% off the regular price. Either way, it’s a great deal for that whole kit!)

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