Hey Everyone!! I'm Nikki and I'm a freelance makeup artist located in Los Angeles.

I've created Create This Look For Less to help you achieve high fashion and celebrity red carpet looks without draining your bank account. Don't worry, I'll post about my favorite higher end products as well!

I look forward to sharing makeup tips, tricks, and more with all of you!

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Sarah Hyland shined last night at the TV Critics Choice Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

To achieve her makeup look, Allan used Clinique and Bellapierre Cosmetics.

-Clinique Perfectly Real Foundation

-Clinique Lash Power Mascara

-Clinique Brush On Cream Liner iin True Black

-Clinique Kohl Shaper for Eyes in Black Kohl

-Clinique Uplighting Liquid Illuminator in Natural

-Clinique Brow Shaper Powder in Shaping Taupe

-Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss in Apricot

-Bellapierre Cosmetics Eyeshadow on lips and cheeks

To achieve her hair look, she used Moroccan Oil Frizz control and hairspray.

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Here is beauty, Charlize Theron, at the 2012 Golden Globe awards.  These are the products International Makeup Expert for Dior Shane Paish used on Charlize.

FACE
Dior L’Or de Vie La Crème - $350
Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation - $62
DiorBlush in Pink in Love #889 - $42 

EYES
Dior 5-Couleurs Eyeshadow in Garden Roses #841 - $59
Diorshow Extase Mascara - $28 

LIPS
Rouge Dior Lipcolor in Tulip Pink #448 - $32
Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss in Beige Tweed #227 - $28 

Total:  $601.00

Source:  Beauty Blogging Junkie

Here are the products to Create This Look For Less.

FACE
Olay Total Effects 7-In-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer - $21
CoverGirl NatureLuxe Silk Foundation - $14
Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush Rose - $12 

EYES
Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Luminizing Eye Shadow Amethyst Ablazed - $10
L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara - $8 

LIPS
Maybelline SuperStay 14 hour Lipstick in Ultimate Blush - $9
Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss in Crystal Lilac - $7.50 

Total:  $81.50





Jessica Alba’s makeup
“The muted cheeks, alluring cat-eyes and monochromatic palette looked especially pretty against Jessica’s gorgeous skin tone,” says makeup artist Fiona Stiles, who used Revlon makeup and EcoTools brushes to create a sophisticated face for Alba.

DO IT YOURSELF!
Skin: Use Bamboo Foundation Brush to apply PhotoReady Foundation in Caramel. Set the base with PhotoReady Powder in Medium/Deep, then use fluffy Bamboo Finishing Kabuki Brush to apply ColorStay Mineral Blush in Honey to cheeks.
Eyes: Cover lids with the pearlized gray shade of ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in Sterling Rose, and add a bit of the same gray under the lower lashes. Apply Luxurious Color Eyeliner in Black Velvet at the outer corners, working the color into the lash line with Smudge Brush. Finish with a few coats of Grow Luscious Mascara in Black.
Lips: Smooth on ColorBurst Lipgloss in pale Crystal Lilac.



Here is a great look to create that wont drain your bank account.1.  Eco Tools Bamboo Brush Set - $13
2.  PhotoReady Foundation - $10 
3.  PhotoReady Powder - $104.  ColorStay Mineral Blush - $85.  ColorStay Eye Shadow Quad - $56.  Luxurious Color Eye Liner - $57.  Grow Luscious Mascara - $88.  Colorburst Lip Gloss - $7 

Jessica Alba’s makeup

“The muted cheeks, alluring cat-eyes and monochromatic palette looked especially pretty against Jessica’s gorgeous skin tone,” says makeup artist Fiona Stiles, who used Revlon makeup and EcoTools brushes to create a sophisticated face for Alba.

DO IT YOURSELF!

Skin: Use Bamboo Foundation Brush to apply PhotoReady Foundation in Caramel. Set the base with PhotoReady Powder in Medium/Deep, then use fluffy Bamboo Finishing Kabuki Brush to apply ColorStay Mineral Blush in Honey to cheeks.

Eyes: Cover lids with the pearlized gray shade of ColorStay Eyeshadow Quad in Sterling Rose, and add a bit of the same gray under the lower lashes. Apply Luxurious Color Eyeliner in Black Velvet at the outer corners, working the color into the lash line with Smudge Brush. Finish with a few coats of Grow Luscious Mascara in Black.

Lips: Smooth on ColorBurst Lipgloss in pale Crystal Lilac.


Here is a great look to create that wont drain your bank account.
1.  Eco Tools Bamboo Brush Set - $13

2.  PhotoReady Foundation - $10
 

3.  PhotoReady Powder - $10

4.  ColorStay Mineral Blush - $8

5.  ColorStay Eye Shadow Quad - $5

6.  Luxurious Color Eye Liner - $5

7.  Grow Luscious Mascara - $8

8.  Colorburst Lip Gloss - $7
 

Here are the products Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic used on her wedding day.

FACE
Prep skin with Moisturizing Lotion by La Mer ($196) all over face and neck
Apply Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup ($46) (to even out skin tone)
Cover and highlight eyes with Terry’s Touche Veloutee concealer ($55.50)
Set makeup with Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre Natural Finish Loose Powder ($58)

EYES
Fill brows with L’Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Custom Brow Shaping Pencil in light brown ($7)
Lancome 5 Pan Eyeshadow Palette in Golden Frenzy ($48)
(Apply light golden shade all over lid, darker shade along crease, and use lightest shade on brow bone to highlight.  Sweep golden/bronze shade on lower lashline and focus more toward outer corners)
Line top lid using Cover Girl Line Exact Liquid Liner in Very Black ($7)
(Apply thin line at the inner corner and gradually thicken line as you go towards the outer corners, wing liner up and out)
Apply two coats Lancome Hypnose Doll Lashes in So Black ($25) 

CHEEKS
Apply Lancome Blush Subtil in Rose Romantique (sheer peachy tone) to the apply of your cheeks ($29.50)
Use Guerlain Teracotta bronzing powder ($49) along hairline and jawline.  Also apply along hallows of cheeks to contour.
Giella’s Eye M Glam highligher ($35) (Apply along cheek bones, bridge of nose, cupids bow and sweep along décolletage, shoulders and arms.  Apply thin amount to inner corners of eyes to open and brighten.)

LIPS
Define lips using YSL Dessin Des Levres lipliner ($28) in Nude Beige
Apply Lancome L’Absolu Nu Lipstick ($29) in Coral Sand (sheer peachy lipstick)
Finish by adding Lancome La Laque Fever lipgloss ($26.50) in Ravishing Coral

Through out day blot your face with Tatcha Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers (Bridal Four Pack - $40)

Total:  $679.50

Source: Mario Dedivanovic Blog 

Here are the products you can use to Create This Look For Less.

FACE
Olay Complete All Day Moisture Lotion SPF 15 ($5)
Maybelline Mineral Power Liquid Foundation ($6)
L’Oreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute Concealer SPF 17 ($13)
L’Oreal Naturally Luminous Powder – Translucent ($12) 

EYES
L’Oreal Paris Brow Stylist Custom Brow Shaping Pencil ($7)
Maybelline Eye Studio Quad in Give Me Gold ($8)
Cover Girl Line Exact Liquid Liner in Very Black ($7)
Cover Girl Lashblast Lux Mascara ($9)

CHEEKS
Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in Peach Apricot 69 ($19)
Maybelline FitMe Bronzer ($5)
Sephora Collection Highlighting Compact Powder 
($15)

LIPS
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipliner in Nude ($7)
Revlon Matte Lipstick in Smoked Peach ($7)
Revlon ColorBurst Lipgloss Peony ($8) 

Sephora Matte Blotting Film ($10)


Total
:  $138.00

Total Savings: $541.50