Makeup on My Friends: Grace

The point of this makeup session was to try out these Eye Rock Instant Eyeliner Tapes that my friend Yeun Joo received in her Birchbox. 

Eye Rock Designer Liner Instant Eyeliner Tapes

They work by simply peeling and then sticking them on, like tape. I was really apprehensive at first, but it seemed to work after a little gently coaxing with a tweezer. Be sure that you don't touch the sticky with the oils from your fingertips because it makes more likely to fall off. The product claims to last for up to 16 hours. I'm a little doubtful but a night out for clubbing seems promising. 

My friend Grace was generous enough to let me test this out along with a full face of makeup.

Bare Face

Brow: Mac Charcoal Brown
Inner lid: NYX Hippie-Chic Palette, Light Purple
Center lid: NARS Sugarland Duo, Pink
Outer lid: NYX Hippie-Chic Palette, Green
Highlight: NYX Single Eyeshadow, ES07 Highlight

With Instant Eyeliner Tape Applied, no fill-ins yet. 

Before Photo
Right side: NARS Tinted Moisturizer, Alaska 02
Left side: Bare

Comparing the right and left sides of the face, you can see how brilliantly the NARS Tinted Moisturizer works. It surprises me how much coverage it gives for being a tinted moisturizer. It almost reminds me of BB Cream. You really have to work it in so I find that applying it with your fingers is best. I definitely recommend this over Laura Mercier. One thing to know is that it leaves a dewy finish, so it is great for people with dry skin. It's great that it's oil-free, but for people with oily skin, you may need to use powder.

Completed look, with flash

Completed look, without flash
Eyeliner: Make Up For Ever Aqua Eyes, 0L Black
Face Primer: NARS Oil-Free Pro-Prime
Foundation: NARS Tinted Moisturizer, Alaska 02
Under-eye Concealer: Physician's Formula
Eye Primer: NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Blush: Benefit Hervana
Cheek Highlight: MAC Soft and Gentle Mineralize Skin Finish
Lips: Revlon 001 Nude Attitude Lipstick, NARS Turkish Delight Lip Gloss

Grace makes for an easy model that I always have fun applying makeup on. This look would actually be great for just a day look but I also think with a little more pigment and a heavier hand when apply shadow, it can be great for a night out. I had fun using the eyeliner tapes despite my doubts!

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