Let your skin breathe this spring with e.l.f mineral range

Fresh faced Models with flawless, dewy skin reigned the SS12 Catwalks so what better time to ditch the heavy foundations for some lightweight Minerals which not only look good but feels amazing on the skin!

Some amazing looks Makeup Artist Pat McGrath's spring/summer 2012 beauty look for Dolce & Gabbana in Vogue.

e.l.f Minerals are made with 100% natural ingredients, so are great for all skin types - even sensitive skin, there's just one key - a clean brush!

To apply mineral foundation, you must use the swirl, tap and buff technique which actually lets the product sit in the skin as opposed to 'on the skin' like liquid foundations.

Check out this video where the wonderful Kamen demonstrates how to create a flawless face with minerals :0)

This weeks top mineral picks are....

The gorgeous Personal Blend foundation SPF 15.

This foundation is a MUST for Spring/Summer 2012! The four colour powder foundation allows you to create unique shades to suit your complexion. If you're planning to jet off somewhere sunny this summer the personal blend formula will allow you to adapt your foundation to your sun kissed skin, and with the SPF 15 adding that little bit of extra protection*.

Strikingly fabulous Mineral Eyeshadow

Mineral eye shadows are so so versatile and can be layered to create intense colour or simply swept on for instant subtle glamour. Available in 27 beautiful shades there's bound to be one which takes your fancy. Treat yourself and embrace natural tones, or rock some vivid bolds this spring summer!

Fabulously Flush Mineral Blush

 

Create glowing naturally flushed cheeks with the gorgeous selection of natural blushed powders. Available in 7 shades you can create a cute shimmery glow or a deep plum flush, great for darker skintones.

Beautiful Bamboo Brushes

No makeup bag is complete without some serious brushes. e.l.f Mineral Range bamboo brushes are perfect for use with any range, not just mineral! The Gorgeous taklon bristles are perfect to use wet or dry for amazing results. The full range of brushes are durable and look pretty swish too! The 4 piece set is just asking to be taken on a long haul flight to sunnier climbs ;0)

So, let us know, are you a mineral makeup lover? The office e.l.fettes are showing off their mineral looks this spring!

Love,

Amy xx

*we recommend always using sun protection lotion when in direct sunlight, the spf in mineral foundation is not meant as a sun protection replacement.

Beauty on the go Volume 2: Office Perks

The "Office Look"
With the weekend now long gone, we had a bit of fun in the office by experimenting with some make up looks! We had a go using palette 1 from the beauty on the go collection because it has a selection of natural nudes that are perfect to wear in the office but also a few pretty shimmers to lighten it up for a perky look.

How we created the Office Look:

The lovely Adele before:

and after:

Colour’s used

Eyes 

Base Colour: Swatch 3

Lids: Swatch 7 + 9 + 4

Lower lash line: Swatch 10

Lips: Swatch 12

Cheeks: Swatch 13

Step 1:

Apply a base colour over the entire lid area. We used a soft, pale cream from the palette (Swatch 3).

Step 2:

Apply a sheer, nude shade to the entire lid bringing it up to the socket line.

Step 3:

Next take a darker shade and apply along the crease, and blend well into the socket line. For this step we chose a shimmery, copper, brown (Swatch 9).

Step 4:

Take an eye shadow brush and dot a shimmery gold (we used swatch 4) to the center of the lid to add depth to the eyes.

Step 5:

Load an eyeliner brush with a powder brown eye shadow and line the outer corners of the lower lash line (for this step we used swatch 10). Next finish the eyes with a brown eyeliner, and a coat of mascara.

Step 6

Apply a natural blush to the cheeks. Try to apply it to the hollows of your cheek for a more defined look.

Step 7:

Using a lip brush, apply a nude gloss to the lips to finish the look.

Hope you liked our second beauty on the go look! Watch this space for our next beauty on the go look!

Love

e.l.f x