Makeup on the Fly! « The Single Girls Guide to Meeting European Men

Friday, March 23, 2012 @ 03:03 PM

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I have received so many makeup questions that I will be doing multiple makeup videos with the professional artist. We’re filming next week, but some of you need answers to your questions sooner. Grace wrote that her sister will be leaving for Europe right away and is excited to hear our tips for makeup that is easy and compact to pack. Like most of you, she doesn’t want to lug a ton of products. Here are some tips to help her and anyone who is leaving before the videos are posted:     

Every summer semester that I studied in Europe, I took a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact like the one in this picture. They have a variety of color pallets, so you can choose one you love. Each has multiple eye shadow colors in one small square. The brick doubles for eye shadow and blush. If you take your blush brush and swipe all of the eye shadow colors, it gives you a rosy or bronzy blush color depending on your brick. The brick can go from day to evening by just applying more eye shadow or a darker color when you’re going out on the town. Several other cosmetic companies have something similar, so you should be able to find one in your favorite line.

Then all you need to complete your look is foundation, eyebrow gel, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick/gloss, and brushes. Venders periodically offer small sets of travel brushes during promotions. All of the other products already come in small containers except some foundations, but you can always get a smaller empty container to pour it in for your trip. I’d suggest taking a liquid or cream foundation with SPF. Then your skin will look smooth and be protected all in one step. For eyeliner, Dior’s Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil in Black is easy to apply. Since it’s waterproof, it’s perfect for sightseeing in humidity. One girl wrote that Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes is great for road trips. The applicator is a little ball that can get product on every single lash and the tube is a good size for travel.

A lot of you have asked about smoky eye, so I will definitely make a video about that. In the meantime, Bobbi Brown is featuring a Limited Edition Smoky Eye 5-Piece Collection, which is also pictured. In addition to the smoky eye shadow colors, the set comes with liner, mascara, an eye shadow and eyeliner brush in one, and a very fine eyeliner brush. It’s all compact for the girl on the go. The smoky eye can also be applied so that it goes from day to night. The makeup artist and I will show you how it’s done.

For all of you who are embarking on a trip, bon voyage and safe travels!

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