Thursday, May 21, 2015

Everyday Foundation Routine: Flawless Skin Mini-Tutorial on Instagram

People always ask me "What kind of foundation do you use?" "Do you use a beauty blender or a brush?" "How do you highlight and contour?" So I will be addressing some of those questions here. If you want to catch the mini-tutorial/visual follow me on Instagram @mijonsinterlude and catch it there!

1. I use different brands of foundation depending on the look I am trying to achieve. My most recent favorite was Bare Minerals liquid foundation in "Bare Almond" (which felt like a second skin) but in these photos I ventured back in time to one of my all time favorites and that's MAC Studiofix Fluid. Studiofix is has a buildable coverage and unlike the Bare Minerals doesn't slip off at the end of the day. I like to buy my foundation a shade darker because I like to look tan. 

2. As of lately, I have been sticking to my beauty blender. My favorite at the moment is the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. I love it because it is the perfect size in comparison to my hand and after I wash it, it bounces right back to its original shape. I also like MAC's Flat Oval Foundation sponge, especially for blending out liquid concealers. 

3. I mostly only highlight my entire face and then contour my nose if I'm in the mood. I do not contour my cheekbones because my face already has a natural contour there, which you can see in the picture below. 

Products used for my Everyday Foundation Routine: 

-Foundation: MAC Studiofix Fluid in NW43
-Concealer to highlight: MAC Studiofix Fluid Foundation in NW40
-Under eye concealer: Loreal True Match concealer in light/medium
-Setting powder: Covergirl Loose Mineral Powder in Dark
-Blush: MAC Blush in Raizin
-Under eye setting powder: Loreal True Match powder in sun beige
-Highlight- MAC Gold Deposit + Wet N' Wild: Rose Golden Goddess

If you want to see how I use these handful of products to create a flawless foundation application watch the mini-tutorial on Instagram @mijonsinterlude!!!!


Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Chatbooks - Free Instagram Series Album!

When my girl TymeTheInfamous mentioned that I could get a FREE Instagram series album with my 60 best pictures straight from Instagram, I had to give it a try. And it finally came!!!! This is a keepsake that all you lovely ladies (and gentlemen) can indulge in, for FREE! That's right! You can get one for free with free shipping if you use my code "ENJQ6M7T". 


Instructions: download the Chatbooks free app to import your pictures. Create an account, click on Instagram series (IMPORTANT) and get started making your own Chatbook! Just be patient while its logging into your Instagram account. 


You are also able to pick and choose which pictures from Instagram you want to use. I chose to make one with just pictures of me and my boyfriend, but I will order another featuring photos of my artistry to present to clients. 


You can also include your captions, time and location from the photos. Tip: try and use photos that are higher quality (not blurry) because you will be able to see the poor quality of the photo. 

Enjoy Babes!