Dec
2011
Barely There Make-Up Look
Something weird is happening to me!! I’m usually a big fan of bright boomtastic colours whether it be on my eyes, lips, cheeks or all 3 at once (drag queen alert!) – but I’ve turned!!! I’ve started toning down my bright colours and embracing neutrals!!! It’s scary! I wonder if age is catching up because I have started appreciating the colour “brown” in make-up!!!
Anyway, whilst I ponder the ageing process, have a peek at this barely-there make-up look I have been loving…
I must say that my skin looks rather good here…and my eye has a twinkle (without the use of any coloured contact lenses BTW). I think it must have been good lighting for “taking-photos-of-yourself” day.
Even for a barely there make-up look, I still happened to use 10 items of make-up!!!
Breakdown Of Products Used
FACE
Garnier BB Cream in Light & Medium : When I use Garnier BB Cream, I skip face primer because this is a lovely cream which glides on easily. I’ve blogged about this before {link} – I mix equal quantities of both which creates the perfect shade for my NC-30 skin. It’s great at creating a lovely radiant glow in real life…but in photos, it can look as if your skin is greasy…but that’s why you need the next product which is…
bareMinerals Mineral Veil : Finishing powders set make-up but also prevent unwanted shine and this one is light and seamless on me.
FACE OF AUSTRALIA Mineral Therapy Bronzing Pearls : Fantastic product to create sculpted cheekbones. When I use this, I skip blusher because this is sufficient. LOVE it!
EYES
bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Face in Bisque : It’s a concealer in mineral powder form. I’ve been using this for a while but it’s just not quite there with its concealing powers for my undereye dark circles; but it blends beautifully.
FACE OF AUSTRALIA Eyeshadow Quad in Gold Mine : All the colours complement each other and it’s not full of crazy shimmer. I use the matte dark brown shade for my brows.
Smashbox Girls On Film Cream Eyeliner Travel Set in Sepia : As blogged previously {link}
Jordana Pencil Eyeliner in Black : The only black pencil eyeliner that can be used on my waterline without smudging like crazy.
Australis mascara : I was sent this as part of a Trial Team. I have somehow lost all my other mascaras!!!
LIPS
Carmex Moisture Plus Ultra-Hydrating Lip Balm in Clear : Reviewed here {link} and I love it muchly.
Ciccone Cosmetics Lipstick in Oceanus : This is the one I reach for out of the entire collection which I blogged about before {link}
So whaddya think? Feel free to shower me with many compliments so that my head will swell up and I will love you all forever!
Adeline Er
12/12/2011 at 1:28 pm (529 days ago)Love this look, Ling!!! Perfect for summer (although Aussie seems to forget its SUPPOSED to be summer now!)
Oceanus is such a gorgeous colour and is one of my favs too <3
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
@Adeline Er, Thanks babe! And LOL, you’re right – what happened to Summer??
I love Oceanus…but I’m going to check out Sportsgirl’s lippies now – you have enabled me
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Norlin
12/12/2011 at 1:34 pm (529 days ago)Ok, I will make your head swell. Yes you look great! No seriously you do! Love that it has just the right amount of colour without washing you out, even though it’s a “barely there” look. Well done!! Welcome to the “light” sides shall we say? hehehee
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
@Norlin, Bahaha. Thanks Norlin! I have a big bobbly head
And yeah, the “light” side rocks 
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Rachel
12/12/2011 at 2:03 pm (528 days ago)Oh Ling! You are so amazing and talented. Great makeup too!
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
@Rachel, Awww, thanks Rachel <3 I wouldn't say talented!!! I have a lot to learn!
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Rin
12/12/2011 at 2:31 pm (528 days ago)Ling, I swear you are lying about your age. You just look so young!! C’mon, tell us what year you were REALLY born in…
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
@Rin, Rin, what are you talking about? You look like very young yourself
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Tram
12/12/2011 at 3:21 pm (528 days ago)Aww Ling!! You’re so cute here!!
I don’t think the age is catching up!! I personally love neutrals too and I’m like what… 18? LOL. You remind me of Pearl Tam here from Youtube! ^_^!!
X
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
@Tram, <3 Thanks gorgeous!!! And seriously, I have always classified "browns" for old grannies (sorry brown-lovers) and I've only just caught on!! And ooh, Pearl Tam?? I gotta Google her
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Jennifer Huang
12/12/2011 at 3:29 pm (528 days ago)lol i was momentarily wondering why you had 2 garnier BB creams, then i read the paragraph XD that’s definitely a barely there make up
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
@Jennifer Huang, Ah yes. Unfortunately, Light is too light and Medium is too dark – but mixing them together is perfect for me
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Eden-Avalon
12/12/2011 at 3:46 pm (528 days ago)<3 I think you look very sweet and pretty.
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
@Eden-Avalon, *mwah* You are too kind xx
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Stacey
12/12/2011 at 9:26 pm (528 days ago)Great neutral look Ling! I use to swear by neutrals but now I lean towards the dramatic eyeshadows/lipsticks…I’m going to go by your logic and say my aging process is in reverse. LOL! The mineral bronzing pearls have such a gorgeous finish.
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Ling Reply:
December 12th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
@Stacey, Thanks Stacey – it sounds like my logic isn’t making sense!! LOL. But then again, my make-up skills are REALLY bad so I need to learn more from you and your colourful looks!
And those bronzing pearls are UH-MAZING!!!
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gio
13/12/2011 at 5:57 pm (527 days ago)Love it! You look so pretty and fresh!
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Ling Reply:
December 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@gio, Thanks gorgeous
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Ashlynn
13/12/2011 at 11:41 pm (527 days ago)LOVE! You skin looks so dewy and fresh and young. I’ve never been able to create a dewy look. I always feel so shiny and greasy, lol.
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Ling Reply:
December 14th, 2011 at 11:58 am
@Ashlynn, <3 <3 <3
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Bun Bun Makeup Tips
14/12/2011 at 6:20 am (527 days ago)Jealous of your good complexion! Mine’s just littered with nonsense like pimples, spots, scars. Sheesh. =( But I get those ‘good lighting’ days too! Haha! That, and some foundation makes me look like I have good skin. Lol.
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Ling Reply:
December 14th, 2011 at 11:59 am
@Bun Bun Makeup Tips, Oh no…the good lighting is deceiving everyone!!! LOL. That’s probably why all women love make-up – because it hides all unwanted flaws.
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