Tutorial | LORAC Pro Palettes

Whether working on a client or myself, I have found myself continually reaching for only two eyeshadow palettes; the LORAC Pro and Pro 2. The possibility of looks with just one, let alone both, of these are endless and today I wanted to share a recent smokey eye I created using the green, gold and brown shades.

After applying a primer to my lids, I started the look by taking ‘Sable’ on a fluffy brush and building this up as a transition shade through my crease. I then took ‘Cocoa’ over the top of this and also used a detailed to brush to run both shades along my lower lash line.  


Then took the shade ‘Jade’ from the Pro 2 Palette on a flat shadow brush and placed it onto the centre of my lid as well as the middle section of my lower lash line. I then went back in with a clean fluffy brush through my crease so that this shade blended smoothly into the previous colours. 

On a detailed brush, I took a small amount of the matte 'Black' and placed this on the outer and inner end of my lid. I blended this out with a fluffy brush so that the effect was a subtle definition on either end. 

I finished by spraying a small shadow brush with MAC Fix + before taking the ‘Gold’ and placing it on the centre of my lid and tear duct. I then gently blended over the top of this as to not remove any product but so that it flowed seamlessly into the other shades. 

I finished the look off by adding a thin line of black liquid liner along my top lash line, mascara and a set of strip lashes. I filled in my brows with my Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Dark Brown and set these in place with clear brow gel. I also decided to wear this look with a classic, cold red lip.

I hope you enjoyed this quick tutorial and I would love to know your current favourite eye look or whether you’ve tried out the LORAC Pro Palettes for yourself. Leave comments below and tag me on Instagram @devonmartin.mua if you recreate this look!

Devon 

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Tutorial : Smokey Blue Cat Eye

Today I have another video to share with you all, it’s a full length tutorial for the Smokey Cat Eye that featured in my 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner #3 post. This look is perfect for anyone with small or hooded eyes like myself, as it will help to elongate and widen them. 

I loved putting this look together and I hope that you also enjoy watching this little tutorial. Hopefully it will provide you with inspiration as to how to play around with your LORAC Pro Palettes at home. I really wanted to create a dramatic eye that was still wearable. I loved playing around with the navy shade to create a subtle blue undertone and think that this will especially look gorgeous on any blue eyes to make the colour pop!

I would love to hear what you all think, either in the comments down below, on the video or you can message me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. What looks would like to see me create next?

Devon

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3 Ways To: Liquid Liner #3

This is the third, final and slightly late instalment of my 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner series. Due to a few technical difficulties as well as problematic skin that is rejecting all makeup, this third look is up a tad late. Although it is worth the wait as I am here to share how I wear liquid liner for an intense Smokey Cat Eye. If subtle and sophisticated is more your style then read my previous posts #1 The Hepburn Way and #2 Bold Lips and Bold Liner; two wearable looks with a feline flick at centre stage.

3. Smokey Cat Eye

I have always been a lover of a smokey eye as it can be tailored to suit all and any. They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and so I like to make mine the centre of attention by adorning them in smoked out shadows. As a girl with small eyes, I always gravitate towards a cat eye as it is the perfect trick for elongating and creating the appearance of wider eyes. I achieve this with my shadows but I also like to throw in a bold, black liner for a dramatic finish.

After priming my lids, I start this look by taking the shade ‘Nectar’ from my LORAC Pro 2 Palette on a MAC 217 brush and swiping this through my crease. This is a peachy, matte nude and creates the perfect transition shade. I then take ‘Slate’, a cool grey shimmer with a slight blue undertone from my LORAC Pro Palette and pat this onto the centre and outer corner of my lid. I apply ‘Navy’ from my Pro 2 Palette to the outer half of my lid; through my crease so that it is sitting just above where ‘Slate’ ends. I then use my MAC 217 brush to blend these colours seamlessly into one another. 

The Navy shade instantly captured my attention when I first bought this palette and I couldn't wait to create a look with it. I love the subtle blue tone of this smokey eye and think that it is a little different, yet still entirely wearable, to your standard bronze or grey shades.

To add more definition to my outer corner, I take the matte ‘Black’ shade on a smudge brush and apply this along my upper outer lash line and draw a triangle. I drag it up to create a wing that ends just before the bottom of my brow and then back down to the mid point of my lash line. I fill this in with the black eyeshadow and then use my MAC 217 to blend this into the other shades.  

I add the ‘Silver’ shade from the Pro 2 to highlight my inner corner, I also apply this to the inner third of my lid and run it along the inner half of my lower lash line. I finish of the shadows by running both the shades ‘Navy’ and ‘Black’ along the outer corner of my lower lash line and blending this out and up with my MAC 217. 

I create my feline flick using my Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Liner. I start out by drawing a thin line along my lashes and then up along the edge of the shadows where I want my wing to lie. I gradually build this up to create a bold, heavy liner that perfectly elongates my eye and draws attention to my outer corner. For a step by step guide on how I apply my liner then see my previous post here.

I finish off by applying three of my Ardell Individual Lashes to the outer corner of eyes and then plenty of my favourite drugstore mascara; the Revlon Lash Potion. These dramatic lashes are the perfect addition to a smokey cat eye and I love the flared out effect from having the individuals on the outer corners. If you struggle with lashes then read by Beginners Guide for my top tips. I opt for a nude lip to keep the focus of this look on the eyes and swipe on my favourite Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate in the shade 03; the perfect balance between a pink and brown toned nude. 

I hope you enjoyed this final instalment and that this mini 3 Ways To: Liquid Liner series has inspired you. I would love to know what you all think as well as whether you would like 3 Ways To: to become a permanent feature on my blog. 

I really enjoyed putting this mini collection of looks together and would love to hear all about your favourite ways to rock a feline flick. 

Entire step by step tutorial for this look

Devon

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LORAC Pro Palette 2 : Review

After raving all about the original LORAC Pro Palette here, I am equally excited to now share with you the low down on the Pro Palette 2. Both of these were bought in the same guilty purchase of mine from Nordstrom as I convinced myself that, if I was paying the extortionate prices for shipping to the UK, I might as well make the most of it and add more than one to my basket. I have trialled and tested this palette and I am happy to report that it is as equally impressive as the original.

Once again, this palette is incredibly slim and in a gorgeous sleek packaging. The outer casing is a smooth, matte grey and feels surprisingly lightweight. Like the original Pro, this is another perfect choice for travelling as a large mirror is also concealed inside and a handy mini Behind The Scenes Eye Primer accompanies this palette.

The standard of eyeshadows do not disappoint and all the usual positive adjectives once again apply; creamy, blendable and pigmented. These shadows are an amazing quality and leave a gorgeous wash of colour over your lid. There is an equal balance of matte and shimmer shades with each owning their own row of eight perfectly sized squares. 

In distinguishing this palette from its grownup sister, I would suggest that the Pro 2 is the choice for anyone who is looking for a palette that provides the option of creating slightly more unique, colourful eye looks. 

As well as stunning neutral shades, there is also the option of a matte dark purple (Plum), royal blue (Navy) and a khaki toned shimmer (Jade). These shades provide the possibility of creating more dramatic looks rather than being confined to your basic neutral and cooler tones. Although these are still a plenty in the Pro 2 and this palette will equally fit the bill when you are wanting a simple sweep of colour for a natural, fuss-free day look. 

One shade that particularly stands out is Rose; a gorgeous rose-gold shimmer that creates an opaque, pink-toned golden shine after only a quick, initial swatch. This is without a doubt my favourite of the whole palette and I can not wait to create endless looks centred on this one shade.

I hope that you all enjoyed this mini review and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments bellow. If you would like to hear all about the original Pro Palette then you can read my first review here. 

Devon 

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