It’s date night tonight for my fiancé and I and I have yet to find out what our plans will be. I normally don’t like spontaneity, but since one of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to be more spur-of-the-moment, I’ve decided to go with it and be surprised. The downfall to this decision however, is I will have a hard time getting ready this evening without knowing what exactly is on the itinerary.

My solution to this? I’ve decided to go with the no-fail LBD paired with a simple, yet polished face. My goal is to achieve the “I always look this good” look, by combining natural with a touch of glamour.

Here’s the beauty breakdown for my natural date night look

FACE

Start by mixing “that gal” primer with you rebel tinted moisturizer. I like to start by adding both products to the back of my hand and then apply them to my face using a foundation brush. Start with your T-zone, and work the product out towards your neck and hairline.

Use a concealer to cover up any dark circles or blemishes. An industrial strength concealer like boi-ing works great for faking a flawless face.

BROWS

For a natural sexy brow, the instant brow pencil is perfect. Simply glide the product over the brows and use the spoolie tip to blend.

EYES

For a light pink shimmer, use a cream shadow brush to apply creaseless cream shawdow/liner in r.s.v.p. from your lash line to your brow bone.  Next using a powder shadow brush, apply a layer of velvet eyeshadow in buckle bunny to your eyelid crease.

Define eyes by lining the upper lash line with BADgal liner waterproof in espresso. A brown liner instead of black helps to achieve a more natural look.

Intensify your natural eye color and add volume to your lashes with BADgal plum mascara.

CHEEKS

For a “heavenly flush,” try Benefit’s newest box o’ powder hervana. This product provides a mixture of four shades of beautiful color. Simply swirl the included blush brush and sweep on the apples of your cheeks in an upward motion. My top tip, smile when you apply!

smile & say "hervana"

Add some extra radiance by applying satin pink high beam on your cheekbones and temples. There’s a reason this product is called “supermodel in a bottle,” it provides all skin tones with an amazing gorgeous glow.

LIPS

Finish off your look with shy, a light pink full-finish lipstick.

ready for action!

What Benefit products do you like to use for a night out with your date?

It’s that time of year again! ‘Tis the season for holiday parties, family and friend gatherings, gift exchanges, cookie parties, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. It’s no wonder I have to have a Facebook album dedicated to December; this is no doubt the busiest month on my social calendar.

If you’re like me and always looking for festive makeup ideas for all those holiday affairs, be sure to take advantage of Benefit’s holiday sets this season. One set in particular I’m excited to share with you is project flawless, a Sephora exclusive. This set contains a full size bella bamba blush, full size ultra shines gloss in foxy lady, a 0.25 oz. girl meets pearl, and a 0.14 oz. a little bit BADgal lash mascara in black . All this for just $32! Not only is this set an amazing deal, but it’s also a great set to use for achieving a new go-to look for the holidays.

Here’s the beauty breakdown for the look I created using project flawless in addition to a few other favorites

Complexion:

• Start by applying your usual foundation and concealer. I’m wearing hello flawless! and boi-ing.
• For a bright pop of pink with a subtle holiday sparkle, apply bella bamba (included in set) to the apples of your cheeks.
• Since most of us haven’t seen much sun since Labor Day, bronzer is a good way to fake a day at the beach any time of year. Apply a little hoola on the chin, cheeks, and forehead to give you a natural looking tan. Just remember a little product goes a long way!
• To add even more radiance, use a foundation brush to apply girl meets pearl (included in set) to cheekbones and the bridge of your nose.

Eyes:

• Begin by lining the inner rims of your eyes using BADgal liner waterproof in black.
• Next, line your upper lash line using magic ink. Glide the liquid liner across the lash line, keeping as close to the lashes as possible. Add some playfulness to your look by creating a wing at the outer corner of the eye.
• Lastly, create big bold lashes by combining they’re real and a little bit Badgal (included in set). Start with they’re real to create lifted, separated lashes. Follow with Badgal lash to add extra volume and fullness. These two products combined are perfect for achieving the look of sexy fake lashes without actually having to mess with applying them.

Lips:

• Start by prepping lips with lip plump, a lip primer designed to smooth and fill in lines in order to achieve a fuller, sexier lip.
• Add a glossy finish by applying Benefit’s foxy lady ultra shines gloss, (included in set).

this is my party face

Bring on the champagne, I’m all set for some celebrating! Happy Holidays everyone!