Portfolio.

This is my basic "Nudes" look which is perfect as an everyday makeup look. I have a tutorial on an earlier post in this blog. 

We used my Revive blending sponge on her. Like I said in my review, it is comparable to the Beauty Blender as you can tell here with how flawless her skin looks. 

I turned my "Nudes" into a night time look by adding a shimmery black in the creases and shimmery silver on the lids. This is nicely paired with a berry or red lipstick. 

I've used this look on many occasions, so I thought I'd showcase it on my portfolio. It is inspired by butterfly tattoo and the springtime as I used shades of pink, purple, and green. Paired it with a nice peachy gloss so that the lips do not overpower the eyes. 

I love purple on KC. We also turned the first look into a night time look by adding a darker purple and silver to the lids. The berry lipstick gave her more of a sultry look which kind of contrasts her girly, soft personality.  

Special thanks to my best friends Munch and KC for coming out to model the beginnings of my portfolio. Some of the best photos from our session got lost in some formatting nonsense, but I'm still happy with how these turned out. I have beautiful best friends. <3 

Please feel free to contact me for your next special occasion!!!

It's almost prom season! Ask me about my specials!

I'm waiting! audreydelosreyes90@gmail.com

New Inside My Kit &Reviews. (Version 2)

I've heard talk about the BeautyBlender for a really long time but was hesitant to purchase it. $25+ for a sponge did not seem worth it when I was okay with what I already had in my kit. I stumbled upon these little guys at TJMaxx for less than half the price. On the right is Cynthia Rowley's Blending Sponge. I haven't used it yet but have read good reviews on its comparability with the BeautyBlender. This was only $5.99. On the left is a blending sponge by Revive which looks almost like the BeautyBlender itself. It was only $4.99, and for that price, it does a wonderful job at blending. I use this to blend in my powder when it appears in weird and uneven patches, or my blush/bronzer when I've put on too much. It's amazing! If it does the job at a cheaper price, why bother, right? 

I needed a good translucent powder to use in the rare occasions I wear liquid foundation. Using Studio Fix on top made my face feel too cakey which then turns my skin into a disaster the next day. So far, I like the lightweight texture of this product. I found that it doesn't work well with BBCream because it doesn't cover much. This was $15 at The Cosmetic Company Store.

 Spring is starting peek through the corner which means it's time for BRIGHT COLORED LIPSTICKS! I found this beautiful bright purple shade (Gemma) in Stila's Color Balm Lipstick. I love that it moisturizes, and I love that it's very bold. I pair it with my Prune NYX Lipliner and VOILA! Bold spring lips. 

I got tired of using my Shadow Insurance, so upon stumbling upon a large collection of MAC Paint Pots at the outlets, I purchased this! I like my shadow primers creamy and thick,just like this product, because it really allows the shadows to stick. I found that some primers, like Shadow Insurance, are kind of oily. This shade is in Painterly and only $13 at The Cosmetic Company Store. 

Again, I found MAC Studio Sculpt at The Cosmetic Company store for only $12 and LUCKY ME, I found one in my shade. =D I love that this concealer simply covers my dark circles and doesn't define any of the the fine lines under my eye. LOVE! And at a cheap price. 

I wanted to go back to reviewing this product. I know was raving about Tarte's BBCream and Poreless, BUT I found that with more use, I was developing an allergic reaction to it. I loved the smooth texture it had upon initial use, but with longer wear, my face would itch and turn blotchy. DUD. For me anyway.

I have been looking for a quality brow pencil without the expensive price, and since I have trusted Milani's Brow Fix, I purchased Easy Brow in the same brand. It glides on smoothly, and I like that it comes with a spool brush on the other end for convenient blending. I'd say it's comparable to Anastasia products without the Anastasia price.


Hope you all enjoyed reading.

Love,
Audrey

Pictorial Tutorial: Be My Valentine.

Start off with a clean moisturized face. 

Using Smashbox's Photo Finish primer... 

Prime your face for an even texture. 

Using Neutrogena's 3-in-1 concealer... 

Apply on dark circles under the eye with your ring finger which gives it the lightest touch. Apply also on all dark spots and blemishes. 

Take your favorite lip balm. Here I'm suing SUGAR Rose. 

This one gives it a nice rosy tint. 

Take whatever powder you use. I use MAC Studio Fix in C6. 

Apply with a powder brush for even coating. 

Take your favorite brow powder or pencil. Mine is Milani's Brow Fix.

To fill in your brows with an angled brush. I'm using my favorite brush that is Kirkland brand from Costco. 

It has a spool brush on the other end. Blend away.

Prime your eyes. I'm using TooFaced Shadow Insurance. 

I also forgot to take a picture of that. WELP.

Using Venus from Naked Basics...

Highlight under the brow with a flat brush (MAC 252).

I'm using the shade on the top left corner from BHCosmetics 10 color blush palette. 

Apply that bronzey color with a fluffy brush (MAC 224) to your crease so that the next few colors don't look too harsh. 

Using MAC eyeshadow in Cranberry... 

Apply that on top of that bronzey color with a fluffy brush. I'm using my Stila Brush in number 30 which is double sided.  

Take Sketch from MAC... 

Flipping the brush over to the stiff dome, apply that in your outer corners. 

And the outer third of your lower lids. 

I'm using Kat Von D's Saint Liner in Trooper. 

Line your eyes with a mini cat eye. 

Curl your lashes. I'm using my Shu Uemura lash curler. 

Take your favorite mascara. Mine, again, is They're Real by Benefit. 

Apply vertically and horizontally. 

Take that Venus color again from earlier and apply that in your inner tear ducts with a pencil brush (MAC 215). 

Take that bronzey color again, from earlier, and contour your face. An angled brush (MAC 168) always makes it easiest. 

Take a blush brush (MAC 129) and the pink color below the bronze and apply on the apples of your cheeks. 

Using MAC lipstick in Taupe... 

Apply that to your lips. I wanted to use a nude color to play down the drama on the eyes. 

And there you have it, the finished product! 

Happy (early) Valentine's Day! 

Good luck, and ENJOY!

Love, Audrey

Red and Gold Blooded.

Gold eyeshadow (MAC Creme Royal)  and red lips (MAC Dare You)  in honor of the 49ers in the Superbowl! 

Also, featuring my "Niners Faith"  shirt created by a local artist, JR "Dyno" Ignacio. It's a cute little cartoon Colin Kaepernick dinosaur!!! Check out his site for more unique shirts by him! He's AMAZING!