Tom Ford 'Naked Bronze' Eye Makeup Look Using Drugstore Products

When it comes to icons, Tom Ford ranks as number 1 for me. Makeup collection aside, his whole philosophy on life from what I’ve read about him anyway, echo’s mine. I’m a little obsessed.

So with that said, you would think that I own a whole bunch of his makeup products, being a makeup artist and some kind of superfan. Sadly my Tom Ford cosmetics count stands at zero. I have a mortgage, and two children, one of whom is an image conscious teenager with a penchant for Supreme clothing and Yeezy’s. So when it comes to splashing out £50 on an eyeshadow, right now, it just wouldn’t seem quite right. F*cking Mum guilt at it’s finest!

I have a wishlist board on Pinterest (who doesn’t?) and one of the main things that I’m really longing for from it is the Tom Ford Eyeshadow Double Decked in ‘Naked Bronze.’ Maybe soon my Mum guilt will evaporate enough that I allow myself to make the purchase. Or maybe my biggest dream will come true and Tom will turn out to be my long-lost Uncle (my surname is actually Ford, I’m not completely reaching here!)

Anyway until either of the above happen I decided I’d recreate a look using less expensive products. I hope this helps out any of you that are in a similar boat to me. And by boat, I mean dingy as opposed to a luxury Yacht.

Products used~

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil ‘Milk’

Maybelline Colour Tattoo ‘On And On Bronze’

MAC Eyeshadow ‘Bronze’

Gosh Metallic Eye Shadow Stick ‘Light Copper’

Urban Decay Eyeshadow ‘Sidecar’

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

MAC Eyeliner ‘Feline’

Primark Lashes ‘Sultry’

I know I technically cheated using MAC and Urban Decay Products, but they are kind of drugstore budget when compared to the Tom Ford range. The lashes aren’t my favourite if I’m honest. But on the whole, I really love the finished look. From images I’ve seen, the Tom Ford duo gives more of a wet look finish, which I know I would really appreciate, and is why it will be sticking around on my wishlist.

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24hr Foundation Review

By Natalie

On 2nd July 2017

In Beauty, Minus the Marble, Reviews

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear, AKA the foundation that took away NARS Sheer Glow’s holy grail status! Yes, it’s been about 5 years since I declared that I had finally found “The one” in liquid foundation form. But for some reason NARS have been out of stock of so many shades in Sheer Glow, mine (Fiji) included. I held out hope that it would be back but to quote Eminem ‘Stan’ “It’s been Six months, and still no word.” So as you might have read here that I was lured into the Lancome life. And it’s good, I mean really really good!!

I can’t recall ever owning any makeup from Lancome, it’s a brand that I associate with more mature ladies and that puts me off, I wanna be young and hip ya know! And I realise that at 32 I’m probably classed as a mature lady (Ha!!) and saying things like “young and hip” do nothing to help my cause!!

Anyway, I’m on my third coffee now, and it’s obviously sending me on a tangent so I digress.

Here’s a breakdown of why Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear is my new *BAE (Hip?)

Coverage

Starting with the most important factor. Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24hr Foundation is a medium coverage foundation that can be built up to achieve a full coverage. This is my personal favourite. It has the ability to do this while leaving skin looking natural and completely flawless, it’s a foundation that could make you forget to conceal on a good skin day. But there is no cake in sight.

Shade range

Lancome get’s a 🙌 for its 40 shade offering here!

Application

I prefer to apply most foundation’s with my fingertips, always have. But I’ve tried this out with a few different tools, and it applies well with most brushes/ beauty blenders. Depending on your preferred coverage, I hazard a guess that Teint Idole will respond well to most application methods. Side note- it dries down pretty fast so quick blending is key.

24 hour wear?

Did I test this claim for the sake of this post? No. Who is wearing foundation for 24hours though? And why??? Bold claim b*llocks aside, this does have serious staying power!! My skin is normal/dry/dehydrated from 17000 coffee’s, and it stays put very comfortably from morning to evening without powder.

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Suitable for?

As mentioned above it suits my normal/dry skin and lasts well without caking. Those with oily/combination skin will get on great with the oil free formula.

Price

The standard high-end foundation price of £31.50 for 30ml. And totally worth every penny!

You can find Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24hr Foundation in most department stores and online here

*I hate myself a little bit for using that term!

MAC Modesty Cremesheen Lipstick~ The Perfect Nude

By Natalie

On 30th June 2017

In Beauty, Minus the Marble, Reviews

MAC has always had my heart when it comes to lipstick. I don’t know whether it’s a nostalgia thing, or if it’s just because they are that damn good. I do know that the vanilla scent plays a huge role in it! My first MAC lipstick was ‘Blankety,’ which is one that lives on the underrated list. ‘Modesty’, I feel, sits right beside it.

I bought ‘modesty’ with the intention of using it for my Brides. Over time it has slowly made its way into my makeup bag. I find it to be the perfect easy to wear colour. It makes me feel put together without being overly ‘done’ for a day most likely spent hanging out with a 2-year-old.

MAC describes ‘Modesty’ as a muted neutral Pink. In these pictures, I see that. But in real life, it leans more towards a Dusty Rose/Brown nude shade. At least it does on my lips. It is such a versatile nude in that it can pull a natural, everyday makeup look together and stand out, while also being a shade that can take a back seat and compliment a full on smokey eye! I love that!

I know that everyone is about the mattes these days, but I still love the comfort of a cremesheen! And while this might not have the staying power of a matte, I can definitely handle popping such a pretty colour in my bag and reapplying after a few hours.

Do you have a favourite from the MAC ‘underrated’ lipstick list?