Look Like a Million Bucks (and Maybe Olivia Munn) for $15
Kerri Russell and Olivia Munn recently stepped out with almost identical, super-glam makeup that looked hot on both beauties: fiery orange-red lips, winged-out, '60s-inspired eyeliner, and natural, glowing skin. Sure, they probably got a little help from the pros, but fear not, you can recreate the same style on your own non-famous face for less than 15 bucks. Here's how.
1.The Lipstick: Maybelline ColorSensationals Lipstick in Neon Red, $5.99 This lipstick (the exact same shade as the one the ladies are wearing) is tricky to find: It's a perfect balance of red and orange, bright-bright, with a soft, satiny finish. It totally pops on the face, and looks modern and interesting, as opposed to if they'd used a classic blue-based red, which would have come off as old-fashioned. This particular Maybelline version is just right, and looks great on lots of complexions. Let's hope they never stop making it.
2.The Eyeliner: Rimmel ScandalEyes Precision Micro Liner in Black, $5.99 I tried to find an even less-expensive choice than this one, but honestly, they all sucked, and, let's face it: This look hinges on great eyeliner. This liner works well because it's super, super thin, like a fine-tipped calligraphy marker, so it's ridiculously easy to use, even for liquid liner novices (you know who you are). First, line from the inner to the outer corners of the eye, but don't flick it out just yet. Because the line you're creating is so thin, if your hand wavers it won't be noticable, so just go back and trace over it again. Depending on how dramatic you want the line, you might want to trace a few more times to make it thicker. When you're done lining both eyes evenly, then you create the chic upward "flick" at the corners. Trust me, it's much easier to get matching results this way, over a few steps, as opposed to doing it all in one fell swoop.
3. The Eye shadow: L.A. Colors 3-Color Eye shadow Pallette in Lily, $1.49 You always need to pair liquid liner with a little bit of eye shadow (on bare lids the bold liner can end up looking a little grunge.) You probably already figured out that at a buck fifty, this shadow palette is not going to be top-of-the-line stuff, but the three steely shades of gray are exactly what you need to finish off the eyes and the value is unbeatable. Don't get complicated, just pick one of the shades — fair skins should go with the lightest, dark skins with the darkest, you get it — and brush on a layer or two all over the eyelid. Keri lined her lower lashes ever so slightly for a more dramatic effect; Olivia skipped it. Take your pick.
4. The Face Powder: e.l.f. Clarifying pressed powder, $1.49 So this step is all about what you're not seeing on both of these women: foundation, concealer, or heavy base.The whole fresh-faced, bare-skin thing makes it look like they're not trying too hard ... as if. It's all about sheer pressed powder — which evens out skin tone and cuts down on shine, so you look polished but not painted. A trick to creating a bit more coverage and lasting power is to layer it on, wet, and dry: First, apply the powder all over the face with a damp sponge, pressing it into skin. Then let it dry and use a powder puff to apply another layer. Brush away any visible powder traces with a tissue.
Voilà! You're read for the red carpet. Or, you know, a party at your friend's apartment.
