MakeUPbyKIANI March Favorites Spring Edition

My Must Have Product: Witch Hazel

Little known fact: witch hazel is a HUGE multitasking product. I always keep this wonderful product in my cabinet. It is a phenomenal astringent, but its use goes well beyond this one step task. Listed below are few helpful uses for my must have beauty item:

•Reduce pimple inflammation

•Shrink under eye bags

•Calm & soothe poison ivy

•Soothe folliculitis aka razor bumps

•Heal bruises and scrapes

•Treat irritated bug bites

•Soothe sunburn

•Disinfectant

•Anti-inflammatory- to sum it up almost all of the above irritations are caused by inflammation which this product helps to treat.



PS- If you’re using this product to treat sunburn or similar ailments be sure to use the non-alcohol version.

Throwback Beauty: Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson is an accomplished jazz artist known for her honey coated vocals with worldwide recognition. The stunning musician is also known as an actress maintaining several acting roles throughout the decades, including the title role in her own show The Nancy Wilson Show in 1967. Her smooth style translates in the way that she carries herself.

For me, Wilson’s eyes still the show. With a classic cat eye you really can’t go wrong. An eyeliner that I use to achieve a similar look is Maybelline’s Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner. The concentrated pigments easily add depth depending on the type of cat eye you favor. With this being a gel based formula the liner glides on smoothly while resisting smudging. Try it!

PS- This product offers more than the standard black. Shades of eggplant, brown, and charcoal are also available.

Dare To Try It: Ombré Lips

To gradually fade. This is the simplest way to define ombré. Two or more lip colors can be used to achieve this look. I've seen a ton of variations of this trend, some subtle while others are VERY extreme. Although, I fall behind the more subtle line its fun to dabble and play with the other colors that aren't so umm...work friendly.  

For me this really isn’t an everyday look, but makeup is all about fun. That’s what this look says to me. Trying something new can be intimidating, but who says you have to go out with ombré lips. Take a few selfies at home and if you feel comfortable enough, keep it for a night out ;).

Below you will find some of my favorites that I found via pinterest:

 

 

 

PS- this last pic is my favorite, maybe because it’s more in my comfort zone. An Ella Nicole product that could easily be used to help recreate this look is Lip Shine Lipstick in Socialite available @ http//:www.myellanicole.com