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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createthislookforlessxHey! I love your posts!! I was wondering how to use bronzer and what kind I should get. I have rather fair skin but it's a little tan from the summer. And what brush should I use to apply the bronzer? Thanks!!
What is your favorite tinted moisturizer? I just started using Sonia Kashuk tinted moisturizer on my clients and I really like it. I also love Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer.
Skin looking dull? Apply some tinted moisturizer with a bit of shimmer to brighten up your skin.
Look younger with one simple step! Use a tinted moisturizer with luminescent particles or a lightweight liquid foundation. Pressed powder can settle into wrinkles and makes the skin look older, a light-reflective liquid formula creates the illusion of a glowing complexion.
Don’t be afraid to switch up your makeup routine! If you normally go for a heavy smokey eye and a nude lip try the opposite and go for a simple eye and bright lips. Try this look! FACE: EYES: LIPS:
Brighten your face with a tinted moisturizer. Try Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer ($30) or Physician’s Formula Tinted Moisturizer ($12).
Use a matte nude eyeshadow on your entire lid such as Urban Decay Matte Eyeshadow in Naked ($17) or Revlon Matte Eyeshadow in Vintage Lace ($5).
Run a thin line of liquid eyeliner on top lash line. Bring line slightly past outer lash line to create a cat eye. Try Maybelline Line Stiletto Precision Liquid Eyeliner ($7) orSmashbox Limitless Liquid Pen ($17).
Curl eyelashes and add a few layers of mascara. Try Covergirl Lash Blast Lengthening Mascara ($9) or Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara ($9)
Find the brightest, boldest color you can! Reds, Pinks, Peaches! Some great lipsticks to try are L’Oreal Colour Riche Lip Colour in Wild Plum or Tropical Coral ($7) or Benefit Cosmetics Full Finish Lipstick in Pillow Talk ($18).
Here is a list of cheaper alternatives to your favorite makeup products.
Primer
If you like Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($49) or Cover FX Nourishing Foundation Primer & Anti-Aging Serum ($45)
High-quality Substitutes
Try L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base Secret No. 1 ($8) or Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Prime Time ($21)
Tinted Moisturizer
If you like Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer ($42) or Philosophy Hope In A Tinted Moisturizer™ ($38)
High-quality Substitutes
Try Physicians Formula: Mineral Wear Talc-Free Tinted Moisturizer ($12) or Sephora Collection: Perfecting Tinted Moisturizer ($21)
Foundation
If you like Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra ($42) or NARS Sheer Glow Foundation / Sheer Matte Foundation ($42)
High-quality Substitutes
Try Maybelline Fit ME Foundation ($7) or CoverGirl Natureluxe Foundation ($10)
Powder
If you like Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Powder ($30) or Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set ($59)
High-quality Substitutes
Try CoverGirl Naturally Luminous Loose Powder ($9) or Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Truly Translucent Loose Powder ($13)
Bronzer
If you like NARS Bronzing Powder ($33) or Lancome Star Bronzer Poudre Soleil Sun-Kissed Bronzing Powder
High-quality Substitute
Try Sephora Smoothing Bronzer ($15) or Physicians Formula Glow-Boosting Pressed Bronzer ($12)
