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Beneath all that dark eye makeup you might see me with usually, lies a very lazy girl. I’m really quite a fuss-free person even though I’m mad about makeup and have a deep love for dark dramatic eyes. But we all have our off days, and from time to time (actually most of the time if I can get away with it. HAHA), I opt for a no makeup face.

How To/Tutorial: No Makeup Face

I recently decided to do a no makeup face (and have it photographed) while having Sunday brunch. Sundays are meant to be days where you chillax and enjoy good company without worrying too much about how you look. Yet at the same time, in the presence of company, you do want to look presentable without being overly madeup.

So here’s how-to achieve a no makeup face:

1) You want to appear like you have no makeup at all yet still maintain a flawless complexion. Concealer is thus, your best friend in this no makeup face. Apply concealer and blend thoroughly to the dark circles under the eyes with your ring finger. Also remember to conceal any blemishes or other spots.
2) Next, dust powder foundation all over your face with a big fluffy brush for a natural finish.
3) Choose a natural peachy blush for that rosy flush and sweep it over the apples of your cheeks. I used the NARS Orgasm blush because it’s has lovely golden sparkles that brighten up your complexion instantly.
4) Light pink lips are the way to go in a no makeup face. I like the e.l.f Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Baby Lips for a hint of colour and gloss. Also because the lipstick is in the form of a pen, it’s so easy to carry around!

Do you have an alternative method to achieving your no makeup face? Share it with me or even better, show me!

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Are you a makeup shopaholic? Considering how I love to collect makeup and my concealer is currently running low, this new Benefit collection caught my eye instantly.

Confessions of a Concealaholic.

This concealing and brightening kit tempts you to embrace your inner conceal-a-holic! Benefit asks why fight it when you can hide it, conceal it, camouflage it, and cover it? This concealing and brightening kit is touted to have EVERYTHING you need to live happily ever after.

This set contains:
- 0.25 oz “That Gal” brightening face primer
- 2 x 0.04 oz Boi-ing industrial strength concealer in 01 Light (for fair complexions) and 02 Medium (for medium complexions) for custom concealing
- 0.11 oz Erase Paste brightening camouflage for eyes and face in No. 2 (for medium complexions)
- 0.03 oz Lemon Aid (sheer pale yellow) color correcting eyelid primer
- 0.03 oz Eye Bright (pale pink) instant eye brightener
- Concealer Brushes
- step-by-step lesson

Benefit, known for it’s cute pop packaging, manages to make this one look like a secret diary of sorts. Your most well-kept secret is hidden under a “lock and key”. Open it up and inside, all sorts of concealers inside to help conceal whatever, whenever!

For USD36, it sounds like a pretty good deal to me. This kit gives you the luxury of trying out all the various concealers Benefit has to offer. If you happen to stumble upon one that you particularly like, get it later in full size! Concealer brushes and step-by-step lessons make it easy for beginner concealer users to become a concealaholic.

Seeing how my current favourite concealer is running out, I’m quite game to testing out some new products that might work wonders for dark eye circles.

The set is available at Sephora.com.

Has anyone tried out any of the Benefit concealers before? What are your views?

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