Last night I had the incredible opportunity to attend a P&G Beauty live TV viewing event of The People’s Choice Awards and to get a first hand, up-close look at some of the latest and greatest beauty offerings from P&G companies (which are STAPLES in my beauty routine) like @COVERGIRL @OlayUS @Pantene & @HerbalEssences . I documented my night and activities on Instagram and how these products which are budget friendly can truly transform your look without breaking the bank!
And got some incredible goodies to play with- I’ll be sharing them on Youtube VERY SOON! But one of the most exciting parts of getting the buzz on Covergirl is the fact that I am just so happy that Queen Latifah (who is a woman of a certain age) is one of the faces of the brand. It gives women like me ( FORTY and proud) a feeling like Beauty at any age is attainable- as long as you have the right tools. And ladies I can assure you- P&G has GOT all the tools you need in your beauty arsenal!
Which brings me to THE QUEEN! Yes-real women can now get HER COVERGIRL LOOK! Keep Reading for Queen Latifah’s People’s Choice Awards Beauty Look Breakdown flawlessly applied by Makeup by COVERGIRL Ambassador Sam Fine!
Most often the clothes dictate the look; however, once Tim Snell (Latifah’s longtime stylist) revealed his version of the LBD, Latifah immediately requested a simple eye, glowing skin, and a striking lip instead of our favorite smoky eye/pale lip combination. So, when the Queen makes a request… I aim to please!
Face: Every look begins with great skin – beautiful coverage and a gorgeous glow! I always begin using truBLEND Fixstick concealer one shade lighter than her complexion. It’s perfect to highlight the under eye area, the bridge of the nose and chin (areas where the light naturally hits the face). After, I use a synthetic foundation brush to gently apply truBLEND Liquid Makeup to unify varied tones.
I used Queen Collection Lasting Matte Pressed Powder to set underneath the eyes and the center of the face, then applied my favorite bronzer, Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer, near the outer perimeter of the face for glowing results. I often use two shades of bronzer – one that matches her skin tone, which takes the place of blush, and a deeper shade – to contour and warm her complexion.
Eyes: A simple, clean eye doesn’t mean that I don’t use eye shadow; it means I used natural looking shades to enhance the shape of her almond eyes. Using a large brush, I swept the eye with Queen Collection Eyeshadow Pot in Dazzle (Q185) to add warmth, richness and a touch of shimmer to the eye area. Then, I applied Vivid Impact Eyeliner in Midnight (300) closest to the lashline, extending it at the outer corner to lift the eye. Lastly, I applied individual lashes and few coats of Bombshell Volume Mascara in Very Black (800) for volume and intensity.
Lips: Now, the fun part… a dramatic lip! I always begin with liner to shape the lip and insure a long – lasting finish throughout the night. I applied LipPerfection Lipliner in Beloved (225). Using a lip brush for added precision, I applied Queen Collection Lip Color in Burgendelicious (Q410) for an effortless, yet glamourous finish!
Scary Mommy says
January 10, 2014 at 11:54 amMelissa – You look AMAZING!!!!