How to Do Make Up Without Foundation

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How to Do Make Up Without Foundation

I ran out of foundation, blusher and decent eye shadow but too tight to buy new ones until pay day. So I compromised with what I had and was pleasantly surprised! Thought I'd share ๐Ÿ˜Š

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I've moisturised my face and added a little fake tan to give my face some colour.

I've moisturised my face and added a little fake tan to give my face some colour.

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This is my favourite item! This concealer is creamy, provides excellent cover but not too thick and a little goes a long way.

This is my favourite item! This concealer is creamy, provides excellent cover but not too thick and a little goes a long way.

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I've used this on areas I wanted to look even so eyelids, under the eye, creases around my nose and patches on my face. Here I've done the right of my face.

I've used this on areas I wanted to look even so eyelids, under the eye, creases around my nose and patches on my face. Here I've done the right of my face.

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Blend with the foundation brush for an even finish.

Blend with the foundation brush for an even finish.

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Ta da!

Ta da!

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This is some cheap eye shadow I found. I used the light colour to go over my eyelids.

This is some cheap eye shadow I found. I used the light colour to go over my eyelids.

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Optional to put under the eye to make your eyes pop out more.

Optional to put under the eye to make your eyes pop out more.

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Found this brown eyeshadow which I put on the creases of the lids and blended but didn't go all the way to the lash line.

Found this brown eyeshadow which I put on the creases of the lids and blended but didn't go all the way to the lash line.

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Top pic: right eye with eyeshadow. Middle pic: Same again. Bottom pic: both eyes

Top pic: right eye with eyeshadow. Middle pic: Same again. Bottom pic: both eyes

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This is the eyeliner I use which comes with a brush.  I did make a video but it was so bad it wasn't useable!

This is the eyeliner I use which comes with a brush. I did make a video but it was so bad it wasn't useable!

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Use a stroke action to swipe across the eyelid I keep repeating until I get desired thickness and line. When you get to the corner, follow the bottom of the eye line to do the flick.

Use a stroke action to swipe across the eyelid I keep repeating until I get desired thickness and line. When you get to the corner, follow the bottom of the eye line to do the flick.

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Use the eyeliner to fill in between the lashes for a fuller look. I used a dark eye shadow to go over the eyeliner so it wasn't so bold and harsh. As an option you can do your lower lid.

Use the eyeliner to fill in between the lashes for a fuller look. I used a dark eye shadow to go over the eyeliner so it wasn't so bold and harsh. As an option you can do your lower lid.

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I then used my eyeliner brush with left over eyeliner to draw a subtle line to define the bottom curve of the eyebrow. I started about a centimetre in.

I then used my eyeliner brush with left over eyeliner to draw a subtle line to define the bottom curve of the eyebrow. I started about a centimetre in.

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Then using an eyebrow shade, I filled in the eyebrow to give them a fuller look. This item is from mac and the empty side had a nice natural colour which goes just under the brow for highlighting.

Then using an eyebrow shade, I filled in the eyebrow to give them a fuller look. This item is from mac and the empty side had a nice natural colour which goes just under the brow for highlighting.

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How I look so far ๐Ÿ˜Š

How I look so far ๐Ÿ˜Š

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Using the same concealer from earlier I dabbed some on my lips. Then used a red lip stick to go around my lip line, don't worry if it's messy like me as all you need to do is rub your lips together.

Using the same concealer from earlier I dabbed some on my lips. Then used a red lip stick to go around my lip line, don't worry if it's messy like me as all you need to do is rub your lips together.

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Then I went over my lips using this lip gloss. Running out of this too lol.

Then I went over my lips using this lip gloss. Running out of this too lol.

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Summery and natural looking lips!

Summery and natural looking lips!

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How I look so far

How I look so far

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I used mascara on the top and bottom of my lashes

I used mascara on the top and bottom of my lashes

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Using these pink eye shadows I worked in circular motions on my cheeks as blusher.

Using these pink eye shadows I worked in circular motions on my cheeks as blusher.

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And there we have it!

And there we have it!

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I'm not a pro, but this worked for me well and now I'm not in a rush to spend all my money on new make up! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

I'm not a pro, but this worked for me well and now I'm not in a rush to spend all my money on new make up! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Zo J

The lipstick idea gives such a nice pink!!!

Zo J last month

Marchessa Hollyfield

Thanks Ro! โค Not ideal but where there's a will, there's a way! Lol

(author) 3 months ago

Ro P

You are so pretty!! ๐Ÿ˜„ love this look. Gotta compromise right? Lol

Ro P 3 months ago

Marchessa Hollyfield

Thank you Lauren! ๐Ÿ˜„

(author) 5 months ago

Lauren Tipene

Beautiful!

Lauren Tipene 5 months ago

Marchessa Hollyfield

Aww thanks heather, maybe I'll keep the eyebrows more natural next time ๐Ÿ˜Š. Thanks Taylor! Its my every other day look! ๐Ÿ˜‰

(author) 12 months ago

Taylor B..(:

That's really pretty! Is that your everyday look?(:

Taylor B..(: 12 months ago

Heather Rettberg

Everyone is right. You dont need all that makeup! You are so pretty as it is. I would not do the eyebrows. That makes your makeup look so unnatural. The rest is really nice tho. :)

Heather Rettberg 12 months ago

Marchessa Hollyfield

Great! Glad you like it guys ๐Ÿ’œ

(author) 12 months ago

Hannah A

Love it. You're beautiful ๐Ÿ’“ learned new ideas ๐Ÿ˜Š

Hannah A 12 months ago

Claire Frederick

You're beautiful and I love this guide ๐Ÿ˜

Claire Frederick 12 months ago

Marchessa Hollyfield

Thanks girls! ๐Ÿ˜Š

(author) 12 months ago

Janelle Sonya Foreman

Love it its so me!!!

Janelle Sonya Foreman 12 months ago

Therese W

You din't Need any makeup! You Are beautiful The way You are. But 4 us who need it, thanx! :)

Therese W 12 months ago

Marchessa Hollyfield

I used xen tan. It's a dark lotion so you can see where you are applying and gives you instant colour. To keep the colour you will need to leave it on for a few hours. I tend to mix it in with cream so I don't have excess fake tan. I highly recommend it!

(author) 12 months ago

Janice Wells

What do you use for the fake tan?

Janice Wells 12 months ago

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Marchessa Hollyfield

Thanks Audrey! ๐Ÿ˜Š

(author) 12 months ago

Audrey Ross

Love this lip idea!

Audrey Ross 12 months ago

Zo J

oh, and if you don't mind using a tub of lip gloss, you can make it easily. Just go on google and have a search.

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Zo J

You can go to Big W and get lip gloss for only $2. The brand's 'boe'.

Zo J last month

Marchessa Hollyfield

Oh brilliant idea! I will do this and get every last drop out of it! Thanks ๐Ÿ˜„

(author) 10 months ago

chloe stylinson

Bottom* sorry!

chloe stylinson 10 months ago

chloe stylinson

If you dip old glosses in a cup of hot water all the product goes to the botto

chloe stylinson 10 months ago

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Marchessa Hollyfield

Awwww thank you โ˜บthat's so kind โค

(author) 11 months ago

Alyson Hames

You are incredibly beautiful. The beauty marks on the left side if your face are amazing. What a great gift to be born with. Not to mention those lips!!

Alyson Hames 11 months ago

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Zo J

hee hee. my whole face was glittery.

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