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How to get Valentine’s date ready!
Day to Night Eye Tutorials
This year Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday which means many of us will be at work during the day, and heading straight to a Valentine’s date, or drinks with your besties in the evening. With the above in mind, we thought you may enjoy two tutorials to provide you with some make-up inspiration. The first tutorial is about how to create a natural nude eye look for day and second a gorgeous smoky eye, going from day to night using products from our eye collection. The eyes are one of the most popular features of the face to focus on when transitioning from day to night make-up. This may include adding volume with mascara, smudging eyeshadow to your bottom lashes or on the outer corners of the eye for a little drama for your evening. Pair this with a bright lip and you’re ready to go! The key is time and ease to create - a quick make-up update at 5.30pm at the office, or in an Uber en route is ideal to ensure you’re date night ready. We’ve created the below tutorials using the eye collection products featured in both of our Valentine’s Day Make-up Kits. Each kit includes a range of 100% naturally derived good for you beauty essentials including many of our award-winning best sellers. You can discover more about our two Valentine’s Day Make-up Kits here. DAY LOOK: We’re starting with a natural day look for your eyes - perfect for the office or a weekend day date. STEP 1: Apply the Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in White Sand to the lid using the Base Shadow Brush. STEP 2: Blend Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Quartz from the outer corner to the crease using the Blending Brush. STEP 3: Apply Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset to the root of the top lashes line using the Smudge Brush. STEP 4: Lightly smudge Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset to the root of the bottom lashes using the Smudge Brush. STEP 5: Finish with one coat of Allure Defining Mascara on the top lashes. NIGHT LOOK: Transform the above natural day look into a sultry smoky eye with a few easy steps - STEP 1: Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset to the lid using the Base Shadow Brush. STEP 2: To intensify, build coverage of the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset in the outer corners and crease using the Blending Brush. STEP 3: Smudge Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset to the root of the bottom lashes using the Smudge Brush. STEP 4: For an extra brightening effect, add a pop of Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in White Sand to the inner corner and on the brow bone. STEP 5: Finish with an additional coat of Allure Defining Mascara to the top and bottom lashes if desired. Tip: To intensify the smoky look, add Contour Eye Pencil in Black* to the waterline. We hope you have a fab Valentine’s - packed with love and laughter. ❤ *Please note the Contour Eye Pencil and eye brushes are not featured in our Valentine’s Day Kits. All other products are included in both of our Valentine’s Day Make-up Kits.
Blogger Review: Eye Collection
Beauty blogger JosieLoves from Germany first heard about Nude by Nature over a year ago when discovering we were Australia’s number one mineral make-up brand. Since then, Nude by Nature became an integral part of her daily routine. Keep reading to see her favourite products and first impressions of the Nude by Nature Eye Collection and her go-to natural make-up look. Josie’s daily make-up routine is a delicate every-day natural look focusing on neutral tones and accentuating the natural contours of the face which is a perfect match for the Eye Collection: “I especially like the fact that the colour palette of the products is inspired by the nature of Australia: bright blue sky, warm natural shades and shimmering sand.” Her favourite product from the collection is the Natural Wonders Eyeshadow Palette which she uses to take her delicate day make-up look during the day to a glamorous evening look for the night. “I also like the Shimmering Sands Loose Eye Shadow. The shimmering pigments allow the eyes to shine and are easily applied.” Get The Josie Look Step 1: Brighten Your Base Bring out the intensity of your eyeshadow by applying the Shimmering Sands Loose Eye Shadow in the shade 01 White Sand all over the eyelid using the sponge applicator or Base Eyeshadow Brush. Josie’s Tip: Swatch some of the product on the back of your hand before application to minimise the fallout. Step 2: A Touch Of Rose Apply the Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in 03 Rose Sand in the centre of the lid Step 3: Contour The Crease Select a darker shade from the Natural Wonders Eye Palette and blend this along your crease with the Blending Brush. The colour you choose from the palette will depend on your desired intensity, for a more natural look, we recommend selecting a colour that matches your eyebrows or your hair tone. Step 4: Line The Eyes Using the Angled Eyeliner Brush, take the same deeper shade and line your top and bottom eye line. Step 5: Highlight Using the Blending Brush, apply the lightest shade from the Nude Eyeshadow Trio Palette to highlight the brow bone, cheekbones and along the nose for a naturally radiant look. Josie’s Tip: This highlight shade can also be applied on the cupid’s bow of your lips to make them appear fuller. Step 6: Line & Define Line the eyes with the Contour Eye Pencil in 03 Rainforest, focusing on the lower waterline to create a subtle blend towards your eye line. Finally, define the eyes with the Definition Eyeliner in Brown to bring the look together. Josie’s Tip: The Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadows can also be used to define your eyebrows. Take the Angled Eyeliner Brush and select your eyebrow colour then create feather-like strokes to imitate small hairs along your eyebrow. And there you have it, the naturally effortless Josie look. See Josie’s original blog post here.
Natural Make-Up Look
The key to a Natural Look for Race Day is all in neutral tones and touches of Shimmering Lights. Let us take you through the steps on how you an achieve this look using just our most popular neutral shades from our Eye Collection. Nude Look Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Dune to the lid using the Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Using Shade 2 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade to the middle of your eyelid blending into the outer corner of your eyes to enhance your eye shape. Bring this colour down towards the middle of your lower lashline and blend outwards towards the outer corner of your eyes to further define. Step 3: Hints Of Light Using Shade 1 of the Nude Natural Illusion Eyeshadow Trio, apply this to the inner corner of your eyes and blend this towards the middle of your top and bottom lashline to add a hint of light to your look. To further intensify the look use the Shimmering Sands Loose Eyeshadow in 01 White Sand to go over the same area. This will brighten your eyes and make you look more awake as well as bring out your natural eye colour. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 02 Brown, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes. Slightly extend your upper lashline into a subtle cateye and using the smudging tip of your Contour Eye Pencil, blend the eyeliner to soften the lines. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a neutral flower crown or fascinator, wispy waves and a light Spring dress to complement your eyes.
Deep Emerald Make-up Look
The Deep Emerald look is a sultry twist on the classic smoky eye using deep green and red hues to mimic the sun setting through a rainforest. Deep Emerald Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunrise all over the lid, focusing on the inner corner of the eyes using the 14 Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. This step is optional, so if you prefer a darker emerald, simply skip this step. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Using the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Palm with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade to the middle of your eyelid blending into the outer corner of your eyes to enhance your eye shape. Dip your brush into the eyeshadow one more time to go over the crease to deepen your eyes, blending back and forth for a smoky effect. Step 3: Hints Of Red Dip the 16 Smudge Brush into the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset and apply this to the lower lashline starting from the outer corner of your eye towards the middle of your lower lashline like you would with an eyeliner. Blend a hint of this colour onto the lid towards the outer corner of your eyes to intensify the look. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 01 Black, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes to give the illusion of fuller lashes. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a neutral flower crown or fascinator, wispy waves and an emerald dress.
Sunset Skies Make-Up Look
The Sunset Skies Look captures the rich, mesmerising colours of a soothing, glowing, Australian sky. The typical red-brown hues are particularly complimentary to green eyes Sunset Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunrise all over the lid, blending back and forth using the 14 Base Shadow Brush. This will brighten your eyes and intensify the colour of other eyeshadow shades used on top. It also creates a velvety finish to allow you to seamlessly blend your eyeshadows together. Step 2: Contour The Eyes Take the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunset, apply this to the outer corner of your eye lid and blend towards the centre of the lid using the 15 Blending Brush, focus the colour on the outer corner of your eye and the crease. This will make your eyes appear deeper and will really define the shape of your eyes. Dip the 16 Smudge Brush into the same eyeshadow and bring the Sunset colour down to your lower lashline starting from the outer corner of your eyes towards the middle of your lower lashline, just like you would with an eyeliner. Step 3: Hints Of Light Dip the 14 Base Shadow Brush into the Natural Illusion Pressed Eyeshadow in Sunrise and apply this in the inner corner of the eyes. Blend this colour into the lower lashline and up towards the crease for the ‘sunset effect’. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in 01 Black, Line the upper lashline focusing on the outer corner of your eyes. This will give you the illusion of fuller lashes and will bring out the colour of your eyes. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a fascinator with hints of gold and a red dress to compliment.
First Light Make-Up Look
The First Light look captures the essence of the start to a beautiful Spring morning. Don’t be afraid to add a pop of colour to a classic nude look to create something new and fresh. Fresh Look Collection SHOP NOW Step 1: Create Your Base Colour Apply Shade 2 of the Natural Wonders Eye Palette (light coral) all over the lid with the 14 Base Shadow Brush as your base colour. The velvety, creaseless formula of the eyeshadow will create a smooth base for your look and make the additional colours pop. Step 2: Brighten The Eyes Using Shade 7 of the Natural Wonders Eye Palette (salmon) with the 15 Blending Brush, start applying this shade all over the eyelid focusing on the crease and the inner corner of the eyes. You’ll notice that together with Shade 2, the colour is intensified. This is great for making your eyes appear brighter, younger and more awake. Keep blending back and forth to smooth any harsh edges. Step 3: Pop Of Colour Now this is the fun part! Using the 17 Angled Eyeliner Brush, line your bottom lashline with Shade 8 from the Natural Wonders Eye Palette. Don’t worry if the line isn’t perfect, this colour will add a ‘smoky’ effect to the eyeliner that you will apply in the next step. Step 4: Line The Eyes Taking the Contour Eye Pencil in Turquoise Bay, line the bottom water line to intensify the blue and contour and shape the eyes. Step 5: A Few Coats To Go Finish the look with a few coats of the Allure Defining Mascara in 01 Black. This will give you intensified, lengthened and separated lashes in an instant while your lashes remain soft and flexible without any flaking. Don’t forget to complete the look with a beautiful Spring dress and a bright flower crown or fascinator.
