Everyday Glitz Tutorial Using Mac Tan Pigment

 Its been a while since I touched my Mac pigment, unfortunately the only one I own, and I figured I'd do a look with it today. I incoorporated a little smokey eye though I tried to keep the main focus on the lid. By doing so I feel that it really brings out the eye color, mine being blue.

I really wish that the burgandy color (Bitten from Make Up Geek) would have shown up better, but its still an easy yet beautiful look. And here is the tutorial, hope you get inspired!

Step 1: Prime the eyes with your favorite primer. I used Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base and MAC's paint pot in soft ochre to conceal the veins I have and make the colors pop more.

Step 2: Take the eyeshadow Latte from Make Up Geek (MUG) on a fluffy blending brush and apply it mainly in the crease, blending up towards the brow bone and lightly on the outer and inner corners of the eye. I used the Sigma e40 brush.

Step 3: Apply the MAC Tan Pigment all over the lid first. Then to amp up the color, spray some MAC Fix + on your brush before tapping it into the pigment and tapping off the excess. This will give a more foiled appearance and may produce fallout, just be careful and I recommend doing this before foundation. I used the Urban Decay brush from the Naked 2 palette, the shader side. Its similar to MAC's 242.

Step 4: Apply MUG eyeshadow in Bitten into the crease and lightly into the outer corner. The shade Latte acted like a transition shade in this case. I used the Sigma e25 brush to do this. It added a little bit more dimension and unfortunately the camera couldn't pick up on how much it helped. I also went ahead and added MUG Ice Queen below the brown and in the inner corner for a highlight.

Step 5: To create some smolder under the eye I mixed both Latte and Bitten on a pencil brush and blended it on the lower lashline, starting on the outer corner working in. I used the Sigma e30.

Step 6: Add some of your favorite mascara and you're all set! I happened to use Maybelline the Rocket Mascara in blackest black (I believe).

This look can be worn any time any season which is why I love it so much. You can also change the transition colors to create a different look. I got a lot of this inspiration from makeup artist and beauty guru Jaclyn Hill. I absolutely love her, she is hilarious, gorgeous and totally herself in every video she makes on Youtube. Check out her videos for even more inspiration! Stay beautiful!!