The Makeup Mix-Up: Green with Envy

by JSJ

Hello Makeup Mix-Up beauties!!!

And of course those of you who don’t participate, hello to you too! By the way…about that, you don’t have to have a blog to participate in this link up! You can use #themakeupmixup on instagram to join in on the fun as well ;)

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve been able to make this happen and I’m happy to be back, especially because I was quite pleased with my final results! I will admit, I was a little nervous about using color…literally all the eye colors I own are neutral so I had to go buy something! ha! I’m glad I did though because I didn’t look as absurd as I thought I would with my lack of makeup application skills. I suppose this shade of green would still be considered earthy, but it was out of the norm for me for sure. Every time I participate in this link up it causes me to step out of the box and it always boosts my confidence in my abilities. I just love that!

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Although it’s not my favorite color, I do love green. Emerald is my birthstone and I always felt like that was so appropriate for me for some reason. I went through this stage of wanting it to be a pearl, but I knew deep down the Emerald was the correct stone for me.

I went with a green and gold blend because neutrals are my comfort zone so I thought that would help balance out my nerves a bit and hide my lack of talent/skill. I figured I could blend a color that I was a little more comfortable with while I’m still in these “learning” stages. I will say though, it seems that every time I’ve put aside some time and actually tried, I’ve surprised myself!

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In terms of what I used to achieve this look it’s fairly simple. Before work I put on my e.l.f Mineral Infused Face Primer (clear) underneath my NYX Tinted moisturizer (tan). I applied NYX Dark Circle Concealer Correcteur (medium- love this stuff!), Givenchy mascara (black taffeta), and a little bit of e.l.f Blush (tickled pink) as well. After I clocked out I picked up some Milani eyeshadow (Bella Emerald) and blended it together with MAC eye shadow (amber lights-gold&most darling-brown)  and e.l.f shadow (enchanted-gold) to create this look. I touched up my mascara and blush, adding a little bit of bronzer from my Urban Decay Naked pallet (flushed) underneath my cheekbones. To finish it off I lined my lips with a MAC lipliner (whirl) and put some coconut oil on top. I probably could have used a little mascara on the tops of my lashes. oops! next time ;)

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And there you have it! I’m thankful to have branched out and tried something like this because I have a wedding that I am attending this weekend and I just might try this again!!

Also, you may already know that I’ve been working on going completely cruelty free with my products. I could probably say that I have pretty much done that but I do still use some of my old products that are not animal friendly. I threw most of them out but I did hold on to a few of them. I haven’t purchased anything that isn’t on the cruelty free list here in the last six months unless I just genuinely wasn’t paying attention but I am still learning and working on it. If you’re interested in doing the same you should check out Tashina at Logical Harmony. It’s a great blog with a lot of information on how to go cruelty free or vegan with your products. There is an awesome Cruelty Free&Vegan Brand List and she even provides weekly updates on cruelty free brands to keep you up to date on changes in the industry. I’ve really enjoyed learning about product options!

Another thing I wanted to mention is that I know I don’t have any photos of what the look is like with my eyes not looking down…I hope you’ll continue to bare with me as I learn how to do this. Ha! I will say my husband is starting to get the hang of taking my picture without complaining that I’ve stopped him right in the middle of a disc golf session.

 

I hope you’re having a wonderful week! Lots of love to you

xx

 

Linking up with Jaelan and Miranda today!! ♥

13 thoughts on “The Makeup Mix-Up: Green with Envy”

  1. :O

    I’m sorry…. I need to pick my jaw up off the ground. GIRL! Who ever said you weren’t THAT into makeup. I know you’ve mentioned it a couple of times, but YOU ARE A QUEEN! Seriously. This is an absolutely stunning look, and SO creative. Yay! This is what this linkup is all about — getting out of comfort zones and trying new stuff. :D

    1. Oh gosh girl, thank you so much! That seriously means so much coming from you. I was nervous about it but I had so much fun. I tried this look again over this past weekend and it didn’t look as good but I was also going to a wedding so I was nervous about wearing too much makeup (you know how I am…) but it definitely showed me that when I let go of the nerves, I’m pretty awesome :) Thanks for starting this whole thing boo!! xx

  2. Oh my gorgeous! I would never have thought that green would be such a stunning look but all the ones I’ve seen so far are amazing! That color compliments your skin tone so so well. Wow! I’ve been wanting to join in again but am nervous about the lighting/picture taking. You did these outside which makes sense and would be easier. Did you take these yourself?

    1. Thank you Sharlee!! I was nervous about the green too but I figured I couldn’t go wrong with the golden tone because that’s usually what I wear when I wear makeup. I know how you feel about being apprehensive because of photo taking and what not. My husband actually took these and that’s exactly why I asked him to do it outside. I can’t lie and say there haven’t been a couple of prompts I skipped out on because I was worried about the photos. With some many perfect photos circulating around blog land it’s hard to not compare yourself but I just move forward when I feel confident and hold back when I don’t. I don’t see that as a bad thing because I do take chances and step out when it feels right for me. Maybe one day I will have a better camera and skills to achieve amazing photos but for now I’m just on the leg of the journey that is taking chances when I feel moved to do so. I’m looking forward to when you join in again, beautiful!! xx

  5. I love the gold mixed with the green. Looks so great on you. I think it’s awesome that you’re trying to go cruelty-free with your makeup. That’s probably something I should look into myself. Thanks for linking up!

    1. Thanks love! And ya know, it hasn’t been as hard as I thought it would be. The biggest thing is feeling like I can’t officially cross it off my list because I’m still using old products. I’m sorry but I couldn’t throw away any of my MAC makeup. I spent way too much money on it. It is certainly a feel good thing making the journey. I’m excited for when I feel confident in crossing it off my bucket list! xx

    1. oh really?? I would think that green eye makeup would go with green eyes but I know nothing jon snow about makeup. ha! I’m learning though and for that I am grateful! xx

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