FAQs

• What are good neutral eyeshadow colors? If you want to wear neutral eyeshadow colors, then reach for taupes, browns, tans and light natural colors. Anything too bright and colorful will give you a dramatic eyeshadow look.
• How do you get a natural eyeshadow look? If you want a natural eyeshadow look, then use colors that are similar to your skin coloring. Use light to medium shades to enhance your eyelid.
• How do you build a custom eyeshadow palette? To build a custom eyeshadow palette, go to the Palette Builder and add whatever eyeshadow shades you want in your compact! Say goodbye to wasting money on shades you don’t want…curate your compact the perfect colors for your eyes! Learn more about how to build your custom eyeshadow palette.

What you Need

• Rome
• Mama
• On Wednesdays
• Oak
• Eyeshadow Brush

How to Get the Look

After you’ve got your eyeshadow colors (Rome, Mama, On Wednesdays, and Oak), follow these steps:

• Take the fluffy end of your Eyeshadow Brush and brush Mama over your entire eyelid for a nice natural base layer.
• Then take On Wednesdays and wipe the color in the entire crease of your lid with a windshield wiping motion. Wipe it back and forth, making sure to blend well.
• With the smaller end of your brush, take Oak and create a V shape in the outer edge of your lid. You can flip over your brush and use the fluffy end to blend.
• Top the look off by applying Rome on the brow bone area and inner corner of your lid. 

And there you have it! A nice and natural everyday look that you can apply quickly for a beautiful day! If you want to branch out and try other eyeshadows, then take a look at these Seint eyeshadow swatches so you know what they look like. 

Custom Eyeshadow Palette

Did you know that you can create your own custom eyeshadow palette?! I’m sure I’m not the only one that has been frustrated when you buy a prebuilt palette at the store and you only end up using a few colors that you love. The rest go to waste! That’s what I love about being able to build my own eyeshadow palette! I get to pick exactly what I want and no colors go to waste and I save money…win win! And when you’re finished with a color, simply pop the tin out and replace it. It’s the coolest!

Easy Eyeshadow Tutorials

If you need more help with eyeshadow application, check out the Seint eyeshadow tutorials! You can also use these same colors with this easy eyeshadow technique:

If you are a beginner, then you will love these easy eyeshadow techniques for beginners:

Don’t let eyeshadow intimidate you! Keep you colors and technique simple! With just a few minutes, you can have an everyday natural eyeshadow look that helps you look and feel beautiful!

Here are other blogposts you might enjoy:

• Easy Viral Eyeshadow Hack
• Silver Eyeshadow Looks with Seint Eyeshadows
• Eyeshadow Tips for Deep Set Hooded Eyes
• Eyeshadows that Will Make Hazel Eyes Pop
• What is Waterless Beauty?
• Skin Tint vs Tinted Moisturizer: Which One is Right for Your Skin?

About the Author

JoEllen is a licensed aesthetician, certified makeup artist, and certified John Maxwell coach, speaker, and trainer. She works with women helping them look and feel confident. She loves teaching women simple beauty techniques so they can feel empowered to try it at home. Her motto is that when you look and feel good, you do good!

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Maskcara Makeup for Beginners

It’s always a little intimidating trying something new…especially a new makeup routine! But, I’m not joking when I say that Maskcara makeup is so extremely easy to use! This makeup line is for every level of makeup user….beginner, medium, and pro! Most women fall under the beginner category. If that’s you, then this post is made for you! Here is how to use Maskcara makeup for beginners. You’ve totally got this!

Beginners

Since you consider yourself a beginner, that means you probably don’t have a lot of makeup experience, you don’t really like wearing a ton of makeup, you might not have the confidence to do anything beyond mascara and lip gloss, or you don’t want to spend a ton of time on your face. I totally get it! And that’s ok! But the great thing about this makeup is that you don’t have to have a lot of makeup experience, you don’t have to use a ton of product, you don’t have to spend a ton of time to look and feel beautiful!

This is the best makeup for beginners because you can literally finger paint your face and blend with a brush and be done! It takes just a few minutes to highlight and contour your face! It’s the best! This makeup is cream so it’s really fool proof! You can slop it on and blend and it’s super easy.

What You Need to Start

As a beginner, you probably just want to start with the basics. As you get more practice and learn to love the makeup, you can add on extras over time if you want. The basics to start include:

• Highlight- this is your foundation color and matches your skin
• Contour- this is a dark brown that will add shadow, dimension, and shade to your face to give you a feminine look
• Lip & Cheek- this is your blush and lip color
• Illuminator- this adds a pretty glow to the tops of your cheekbones
• Brush- it is key to have a good brush to apply this makeup! I think the absolute easiest brush to use is the Bronzer + Blush Brush. You apply the makeup with your fingers and blend with the brush.
• Sponge- a damp makeup sponge can help you get a flawless finish! After you’ve applied and blended your makeup with your brush, use the sponge to really blend by dabbing and patting it all over face.

I have a tutorial HERE on how to apply this makeup the EASIEST way! There are lots of different ways to use this makeup, but for beginners, this is the best technique. You can branch out as you get comfortable and learn =)

Extras

Some extra products that you might enjoy in the future are:

• bronzer
• more makeup brushes
• eyeshadow
• different shades of lip & cheek colors
• brow color
• eyeliner
• setting powder
• setting spray
• brush cleaner (really, this is an essential whether you’re a beginner or pro!)

How Long Does it Last?

You will have to make an initial investment to start off with, but then you can just replace your makeup as needed. The really great thing about this makeup is that each makeup color comes in a little tin. Each compact is magnetic so you can mix and move, move around, and replace as needed. It’s the best! No more wasted product, no more money, and you can build a completely custom compact with your personal color preferences.

Depending on how much makeup you use, the makeup singles will last for several months to a year!

If you’re wanting a new makeup routine, if you want to look and feel beautiful without all the fuss of tons of product or wasted time, then this makeup is for you! Maskcara makeup for beginners is the best way to go! If you have any questions or need help figuring out what colors will look great on you, I’m happy to help! I am a personal beauty artist that specializes in helping women find their right makeup colors and troubleshoot so they look and feel their best! You can email me with any questions HERE or you can fill out my makeup survey HERE so I can help you get started!

I have a tutorial you can watch HERE on how easy it is to apply!

You can learn some tips on how to apply the makeup better HERE.

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Simple Spring Eyeshadow Look

With the gorgeous spring weather upon us, who wants to be bogged down indoors fiddling with their makeup?! Not us! So, we’ve put together a super simple spring eyeshadow look that you are going to love! And we mean simple. But super cute. Win win.

Products You Will Need

The only things you need are Mi Hija and Sabrina eyeshadow colors and your amazing Eyeshadow Brush. That’s it. You can get the eyeshadow colors here and the makeup brush here.

How to Get the Look

To get this easy look, you simply take the fluffy end of the brush and apply Mi Hija all over the main part of your eyelid. Then use the same end to wipe Sabrina under your brow and on the inner corner of your lid to brighten your eyes. Make sure to blend well so there isn’t a stark contrast.

Next, use the smaller end of the brush and take Mi Hija just beneath the outer part of your lower lashes. Do the same thing with Sabrina but apply it all under the lower lash line from inner corner to outer corner.

Simple Eyeshadow Tip

Do you want to know a simple tip on how to get your eyeshadow to last longer? Use an eyeshadow primer! Just put a very small amount on your eyelid before you apply your eyeshadow and your makeup will last all day. Say goodbye to makeup creases and hello to all day wear! You’re welcome.

These simple colors are so perfect for a fun spring easy breezy look! We love easy. We love simple. And we love beautiful. And this look is just that. Now go out there, swipe a little color on those lids, and make today a great day. Get out there gorgeous =)

Want to see another great eyeshadow look? Click here!

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Chocolates and Diamonds Eyeshadow Look

We love an easy breezy eyeshadow look! And this is a great one! We put together a simple look with the recent Maskcara Galentine’s Day chocolate eyeshadow collection. These beautiful colors all came from the Chocolates and Diamonds Eyeshadow box and they sure are delicious looking!

Colors Used

Sabrina

On Wednesdays

Bright Eyes

Coco

How to Get the Look

To get this easy look you will need the I Shadow Everything Brush and your Maskcara eyeshadow colors. That’s it! First, take the fluffy end of your brush and apply On Wednesdays to the majority of your lid. Then take Bright Eyes and blend the color into your crease using a windshield wiping motion to add dimension to the lid. With the smaller end of your brush, take Coco and apply the darker color to the outer edge of your eyelid. You want to make a V-shape by following your lash line and then into your crease. You can extend the color beyond your eyelid to make it more dramatic. Make sure to blend all the color in really well. Top the look off by applying Sabrina right below the brow and on the inner corners of your eyes. And that’s it! Don’t you look beautiful?!

How to Buy

Didn’t take advantage of the Galentine’s Day deals? Have no fear! You can still create this look by purchasing the eyeshadows individually here! Want to see some more Maskcara eyeshadow looks? Click here or here!

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The Perfect Makeup for Traveling

Does it stress you out trying to figure out how to pack your entire makeup bag when traveling? Well, you don’t need to stress! Maskcara makeup is so perfect for traveling! It’s compact, streamlined, and TSA approved. You don’t have to worry about the bulk, the liquid, the mess. It’s just perfect!  Here is why we think Maskcara is the perfect makeup for traveling!

Quad

If you just want a very simple, face only, makeup option, then the quad compact is a great option for you! The quad will hold your highlight, contour, blush, and illuminator in one pretty compact. It’s all you need for your face!

HAC Stack

If you want something that will do your entire face, then may I suggest the HAC Stack? With the HAC Stack, you can put all of your foundation singles on one side and your eyeshadows and powders on the other side and you are good to go! It’s so compact and everything is all in one small space. It’s perfect!

Clutch

Now, if you want to look good on the go, then the clutch is your girl! The clutch. Oh the clutch! This blush pink Italian leather beauty can hold multiple options of foundation singles and powders and eyeshadow singles on one side. And on the other side, it can hold your favorite makeup brushes and a few personal items like credit cards and money and keys. For real. What more do you need? Nothing!

Brushes

Don’t forget your makeup tools! When traveling, just take the essentials and leave the extras home. These are my daily faves:

• Detail HAC Brush or 30 Second HAC Brush
• I Shadow Everything Brush
• Power Powder Brush
• Perfector Sponge

With just one compact and a few makeup brushes that’s all the makeup you need to pack when traveling! It is seriously the perfect makeup for traveling because it is compact, simple, and easy to use to make you feel pretty on the go!

Want a custom compact, but not quite sure how to do it? Click here to learn!

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Easy Winter Eyeshadow Look

Stuck in a makeup rut?! You don’t need to be! Simply switch up your colors and you’ll feel good as new. Here is an easy winter eyeshadow look you can do!

Purple is such a beautiful color to wear on your eyes! Don’t be afraid of it! To get this simple look, take Bend and Snap and your I Shadow Everything Brush to apply the color to the main area of your eyelid. Then take Amethyst and the small part of your brush to create a deep V-shape with the dark shade. Make sure to bring the shape outside of your eyelid area to create a more dramatic look. Then take Sabrina and apply it just under your eyebrow and in the corners of your eyes. That’s it! Apply more or less of the colors as you prefer. You can do this same technique with different colors. Play around and have fun!

Products Used:

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An Introduction to Beauty Basics

Welcome to Beauty Basics! I am your Beauty Basics girl! I am an everyday girl that loves doing everyday makeup. Doing your makeup shouldn’t be something that you dread doing or that you feel inadequate about. It should be fun and easy and something that you look forward to doing! This is an introduction to beauty basics and how you can master these skills.

I am going to teach you the basics of makeup so you can grow confident and feel more beautiful in your skin. The Makeup 101 Course will cover:

• Highlight
• Contour
• Blush
• Illuminator
• Blending
• Eyebrows
• Concealer
• Eyeshadow

With practice and persistence, you can easily achieve these simple looks and graduate from Makeup 101!

Want to purchase Maskcara makeup? Click here!
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Simple Fall Eyeshadow Looks

Fall is such a cozy time of year! I love the changing fall leaves, the crisp autumn air, the beginning of the holidays, and the yummy pumpkin treats! It’s also a fun time of year for fashion and beauty! In the makeup scene, fall makeup tends to be darker and more dramatic than the spring and summer months. It can get daunting trying to come up with new ways to do your makeup and trying to stay on top of the trends. So, we’re here to help take that stress away and are showing you a few Fall eyeshadow looks! You’re welcome

Amazing Eyeshadows

In case you didn’t know, Maskcara has some pretty amazing eyeshadows! The colors, the pigment, and the size are all top notch, top quality, and top of the line! For real. Each eyeshadow tin holds 5g of goodness whereas competitors’ eyeshadows only hold 1.5-3g for more money! Not bad. Not bad at all!

Fall Colors

Great eyeshadow colors to wear in the fall time are browns, purples, greens, dark blues…any deeper and darker colors. It’s all about the amount you put on and the colors you choose. For these 2 simple fall looks, I chose browns and purple.

Fall Eyeshadow Looks

Bronze is a great fall color! Maskcara has some great bronze colors to choose from, but for this look I’m using Bright Eyes as the show stopper. First, I took my I Shadow Everything Brush and applied Bubba to the main part of my eyelid with the fluffy end of the brush. I used the smaller end of the brush to apply Bright Eyes in my crease. In a V-like shape I patted the brush along the outer edge of my eye along the lashes and then into my crease. Make sure to blend by wiping back and forth until the color is married. Then I took Sabrina and added it on my brow bone and inner part of my eye to add a bright highlight. Using the Mutlitasker Brush, I took Emerald City and applied it to my lashes area to mimic eye liner. For a more dramatic look, you can use the smaller end of your I Shadow Everything Brush to add more color.

This next look is a simpler and more neutral look. You can always add more color for more drama. I first applied Bend and Snap to the main portion of my eyelid with the fluffy part of the I Shadow Everything Brush. Then I took Kin and brushed the purple color in a windshield wiper motion, back and forth in the crease of my eyelid. I took Mama and blended the colors together and applied to my brow bone area. Using my Multitasker Brush, I applied Trust to my lash line to line the area.

Easy peasey! You can’t go wrong with these colors. If you’re nervous about adding too much color, work in layers. You can always add more or wipe away what you don’t like.

Did you know that when you buy 4 eyeshadow colors at once, you can get a free square compact?! Tis true. I love a bargain! And as with every Maskcara compact, it is magnetic so the eyeshadow singles can be switched around, replaced, and moved as needed. It’s pretty cool!

Want to see some more fall looks? Click here!

Products Used

Eyeshadow Colors:

Sabrina

Bubba

Bright Eyes

Emerald City

Mama

Bend and Snap

Kin

Trust

Brushes:

I Shadow Everything Brush

The Multitasker Brush

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Beautiful Mompreneur Makeover

Meet Sarah. She is one talented lady!  She and Michelle are the lovely hosts at Mormon Mompreneur and she is always full of wisdom and class. Michelle was able to meet up with Sarah recently and enhance her beauty! Come see the before and after of this beautiful mompreneur makeover!

Products Used

Highlight: aura

Contour: indigo

Blush: pink grapefruit

Illuminator: pearl

Eyeshadow: sabrina, midnight, trust

Brows: oak

Lips: ruby

30 Second HAC Brush

I Shadow Everything Brush

Multitasker Brush

IIID Perfector Sponge

Want to see another fun makeover? Click here!

Interested in purchasing some makeup? Click here!

Not sure what colors to use? Send us a picture of yourself without your makeup on, taken in natural lighting. Or you can take our free color matching quiz here!

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Kiwi Gal Before and After

One of the best things that happens from doing makeovers on others is getting to spend some one on one time together and getting to know that person. I’ve been able to get to know lots of women in New Zealand and they are all so unique, beautiful, and kind. I’m sure you can find that anywhere in the world! Here is a kiwi gal before and after that I did recently.

Meet Jenny. Her daughter is in my daughter’s class at school and it’s been fun getting to know her! And it really is amazing how small our world is because she is related to a few women that I go to church with. Jenny doesn’t normally wear lots of makeup so I wanted to give her a natural makeup look. A look that makes her feel beautiful without layering on all the products and something she can easily reproduce in her home.

I applied a thin layer of highlight under her eyes, on her chin, on her nose, and on her forehead. Olive is a great neutral contour color and I brushed it onto her cheekbones, along her jaw, and near her hairline. She didn’t want a bright pink cheek so we settled for desert sunset which gave her a little flush to her apples without being too overwhelming. We used the same color on her lips. She likes using browns on her lids, so I used some nice shades that gave her a natural look. I used a light brown to fill in her brows and help frame her face. After a light layer mascara we were done!

Products Used

Highlight: amber

Contour: olive

Blush: desert sunset

Illuminator: illuminator

Eyeshadow: basic, trust, sabrina

Brows: oak

Lips: dessert sunset

30 Second HAC Brush

I Shadow Everything Brush

Multitasker Brush

IIID Perfector Sponge

I love how simple Maskcara makeup is to use, how it enhances a woman’s natural beauty, and how it makes a woman feel!

Want to see another fun makeover? Click here!

Interested in purchasing some makeup? Click here!

Not sure what colors to use? Send us a picture of yourself without your makeup on, taken in natural lighting. Or you can take our free color matching quiz here!

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