Hi, I’m Cara. I like naturally looking makeup.
Well, I’m practically addicted to it.
Which is good because that’s what I do best. But it is also a little bit limiting.
Every once in a while I like to flex my more-makeup-muscles and see how it turns out:)
In this case I stayed with mostly neutrals but used a lip color that I love because it’s not loud or bright but it’s definitely unexpected.
Could it make you look dead? Yeah, it definitely has that potential. I think it’s best paired with some good highlight and a crisp looking eye for that reason.
Here’s my tutorial on how I do it:
(also my face is pretty puffy here. sometimes when I eat too much sugar+ don’t drink enough water = puffy face. Let that be a lesson to me.)
What I used:
IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Palette in Iconic & Warmth
Clinique Black Kohl Shaper
OCC Lip Liner in Sebastian
TOPSHOP Lip Color Boardroom (sold out! Raquel tipped me off that Bite in Cava is super close!)
(also wearing sunlit & walnut IIID foundation in this video)
51 Comments
Blessed Lady
February 4, 2015 at 9:40 pmHi do you prime your lids before putting on any shadows?
Cara
February 4, 2015 at 10:54 pmSo…yeah…sometimes. I’m lazy but I really should every time!
Laarni
February 4, 2015 at 9:41 pmTwo-thumbs up! I love it!
Cara
February 4, 2015 at 10:54 pmThank you!!
Jessica
February 4, 2015 at 10:09 pmGorgeous! I’ve been wanting to try some products from IT Cosmetics for a really long time now, but I never knew what to start with. I’m pretty sure I need that palette in my life…
🙂
Cara
February 4, 2015 at 10:55 pmIt’s seriously my life lately. SUCH a fabulous palette!
Angie
February 4, 2015 at 10:10 pmReally pretty- your eyes really pop! And you crack me up- ‘Could it make you look dead? Yeah…’ 😉 you always do a beautiful job.
Cara
February 4, 2015 at 10:55 pmhaha thank you! It’s true!!
Ashleigh
February 4, 2015 at 10:44 pmLove it! Just so afraid I’m too pale for these looks!
Ashleigh | Mermaid on the Move
Cara
February 4, 2015 at 10:56 pmhaha I hear ya! I was pretty pale when I filmed this though!
Meghan
February 4, 2015 at 11:22 pmI really love this lipstick. Have you found a replacement?
Miss Viola Swamp (@imaqt209421)
February 5, 2015 at 5:06 amTry this: http://www.amazon.com/Pixi-Lip-Line-No-9-Orchid/dp/B009PESHWA It came in one of the Allure beauty boxes and I’ve been using it lately. It is a little drying but with some gloss on top it is gorgeous! Very “Kylie Jenner/90s”
raquel
February 5, 2015 at 2:17 pmBite lipstick in Cava may be similar, it’s described as a lilac beige, kind of a taupey-plum neutral on me. I really love it though, hope this helps!
Cara
February 5, 2015 at 7:18 pmooooh Thank you ! Looking that up right now!
Effie
February 5, 2015 at 3:05 amThank you Cara! I love this natural look and I usually go for something similar for work. Your tutorials are always very helpful! And since I’m on bedrest, I am learning so much… 🙂
Cara
February 5, 2015 at 7:18 pmThank heavens for the internet with bedrest right?! Hope you are doing ok!
Effie
February 10, 2015 at 9:50 pmOh, yes. Would definitely go crazy without it. 🙂
Carol Higdon
February 5, 2015 at 5:08 amCara I really like this look, you’re very pretty and you make it look so easy. Thanks for doing what you do!
Cara
February 5, 2015 at 7:18 pmThank you Carol! You are so sweet!
Jessica @ wearitforless
February 5, 2015 at 6:55 amThis look is so pretty. I am a natural girl too and this would be perfect!
-Jessica
http://www.wearitforless.com
Cara
February 5, 2015 at 7:21 pmfun way to be both right!?
kathyemma
February 5, 2015 at 7:22 amI was wondering…I ordered a bunch of makeup from here on Jan 13 and still have not received it. Is that normal? 🙂
Cara
February 5, 2015 at 7:22 pmThank you so much for ordering! The orders were all pre-order for 2-4 from order date (it was written at check out but I’m so sorry if you missed it!) we are shipping all this week and next so you should be getting your tracking email anytime now!
Tegan
February 5, 2015 at 8:50 amHi Cara,
When are the maskcara pallets shipping? Im excited 😉
Cara
February 5, 2015 at 7:23 pmThey are shipping as we speak! Watch out for your shipping notification in your email box!
Diana
February 5, 2015 at 9:37 amI so want that lipstick and now I’m bumming about it being sold out! Should have just ordered it the first time you mentioned it. What about MAC Cosmo or Taupe for dupes? Neither looks quite right but without swatches it’s hard to tell.
Maggie K
February 5, 2015 at 9:43 amBeautiful take a new neutral. The eye sare striking and the lip is beautiful!! I have been reading your blog religiously since I read about you in Allure. You are an inspiration to women, especially those like me who gave up on make up for a while. When I got your maskcara makeup last year it made make up fun for me again. I went through a time that I thought because I am a stay at home mom, I don’t need to wear makeup. I have since decided that I want to wear make up and feel pretty, even if I am just hanging out with my daughter all day. 🙂
Ashley @ StyleOnHigh.com
February 5, 2015 at 9:52 amGORGEOUS! I would never have thought of using this color, but I LOVE it! I’m a natural blonde with fair skin, what are your thoughts on making this work on a lighter girl? Same/different undertones? I want to try it but I’m worried the dead look would really be in full effect! 🙂
Ashley H
February 5, 2015 at 10:35 amCara, I have this same question!! (also as a fair skinned natural blonde named Ashley! Weird coincidence.)
Annmarie Altenhofen
February 5, 2015 at 11:21 amCara,
I’m about ready to buy new foundation and I can’t help but think I want to try your IIID. I’m just not sure which colors to use. Do you have a guide if I told you what I’m using now??
Gail Yeh
February 5, 2015 at 1:13 pmCara I was just notified that my custom palette was delivered! I cannot wait to get home and play! I have sunlight wheat walnut and shadow waiting for me.
Chelsea Nielsen
February 5, 2015 at 1:15 pmCan’t wait to try this one. Love the look!!
raquel
February 5, 2015 at 2:12 pmThe lipstick shade looks very similar to Bite lipstick shade in Cava!
Summer Ann
February 5, 2015 at 2:31 pmYou look great in every makeup look you do. Such a beauty!
XOXO,
Summer Ann
Simply Summer Ann Blog
Rachel @ Blonde with a Chanse
February 5, 2015 at 3:51 pmLove it!! I need to get some primer for my eyelids!
Jess
February 5, 2015 at 4:00 pmThat lipstick reminds me a little of Lime Crime’s Cashmere Velvetine lipstick.Not sure how easy it is to find though.
Katherine
February 5, 2015 at 11:29 pmI’m fair-skinned with blonde hair and I like the Mac Rihanna Viva Glam II. Its not as dark as Boardroom, but I find that layering it with some Staunchly Stylish is the perfect neutral lip. Just thought I would share. 🙂
Betsy diFrancesca
February 7, 2015 at 8:56 amI sort of think that MAC’s lipstick in Twig looks similar to Boardroom by Topshop.
Teri
February 7, 2015 at 7:28 pmLove the look. Do you recommend an eyeliner to line the insides of your eyes for people who wear contacts? 🙂
ashley grissom
February 18, 2015 at 1:43 pmI’m not sure if she would recommend it but I’ve been wearing contacts since I was 12 and have no problems when I line my tear line. Just my experience though. 🙂
ashley grissom
February 18, 2015 at 1:41 pmAny word on a replacement, I MUST try this look!!! Thanks.<3
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