Photographer: Yvan Dube

Makeup Artist: Raisy Kazi

Model: Katie Campanella

Theme/concept: Portrait

I contacted the photographer through Craigslist and we arranged the date and time. I didn’t see the model’s portfolio but it wasn’t really my concern considering I don’t even have a portfolio. Both the model and the photographer were REALLY pleasant people. Both of them were very nice to work with. The photographer let me know before that he wanted to use the morning light along with his equipment. So I was feeling the rush, otherwise I was not nervous in the beginning at all considering it was my FIRST professional photoshoot!

The model Katie sat on one side of the bench. I kept my products at the other side of the bench and I was sooo messy. I keep everything neat and clean at my home all the time – so I was surprised to see how messy I could be under pressure. I really have to work on it.

Now on to the makeup. I think I did a terrible job and let down both the photographer and the model. First I did the eye makeup – the two eyes were UNEVEN. I forgot to put moisturizer on – but the model told me she had combination skin and I thought it would be okay. Then the foundation, I pulled out the lightest foundation and put in on her. Guess what? She had a tan, but I had no time to fix it. Then I realized it was going on patchy (oh her skin missed the moisturizer so badly)! Then the blushes and he lipstick was uneven as well. I pretty much went through a nightmare during the time I didn’t show it outside, acted like I was calm. However, my body knew I was so not calm! I was sweating like it was 40° C (it was actually half of that). I really have to get my acts together when it comes to working well under pressure. Otherwise I will be out of this industry before even entering it.

The photoshoot went really well though. The photographer changed the location quite a bit in the lawn and in front of the hall. The model was sweet and pretty. I received the images and honestly they are not so bad as I thought! I am actually happy that my first photoshoot was with such nice people and the photos were decent

To view my portfolio, please visit my Facebook group Makeup by Raisy.

MAC lipsticks with Lustre finish: Lipsticks with Lustre finish are usually not very pigmented. When you put it on you don’t get the same colour that you see in the tube. It comes as a sheer colour with sheen to it. It feels creamy on the lips. Even the darkest colours go on very sheer. I like them a lot everyday use.

Left to right:

1. 1. Most Popular from Hello Kitty collection (limited edition): A burgundy plum colour – doesn’t show up that intense as it is a Lustre lipstick.
2. 2. Capricious: A pink lipstick – I think it suits my skin tone very well (My colour is MAC NC42 foundation)
3. 3. Blow Dry: It looks like a coral colour in the tube but goes on like a nude peach colour on skin.
4. 4. Viva Glam VI Special Edition: It is one of my favourites from MAC for going out. I think it suits every skin tone.
5. 5. Cute-Ster from Hello Kitty Collection (limited edition): It’s a peach colour in the tube, goes on nude on the skin.

MAC lipsitcks with Glaze finish: Lipsticks with Glaze finishes are usually two toned. It has glitters in it that has a different tone than the colour of the lipstick. It looks gorgeous in the tube but when you put it on all you see are chunks of glitters. I personally don’t like this finish much and will think twice before purchasing another lipstick with glaze finish.

Left to right:

1. 1. Lollipop Loving: It’s a nude pink lipstick with green glitter/shimmer. Looks gorgeous like any other Glaze finished lipsticks but not so much when you put it on.
2. 2. Hue: Hue is a “blah” nude colour for me. It is one of the products that I regret buying the most.
3. 3. Big Bow from Hello Kitty collection (limited edition): It’s a deep coral pink with blue glitters embedded. Looks beautiful in the tube but again I don’t like it that much on my lips.

MAC lipsticks with Amplified finish: If you like rich pigmented lipsticks, then Amplified would be your best lipstick. I think you get the most out of your money from these lipsticks. You get exactly what you see in the tube. It goes on creamy and feels dreamy (okay the rhyme was cheesy!)

The trick with putting on an Amplified lipstick is that you never apply it directly from the tube. It will be too much if you do. I recommend using a lipliner underneath (even a clear one). Use a lip brush to apply it perfectly. Then blot with a tissue to remove access colour. Then apply again with a lip brush. This will give a stained affect and last your lip colour for hours making you look gorgeous.

Left to right:

1. 1. Impassioned: It’s a coral pink and one of my favourite colours from MAC.
2. 2. Show Orchid: A hot pink and another of my favourites.
3. 3. “Red” She Said (limited edition): A nice red lipstick. However I like MAC Red and Russian Red more than this red lipstick.

MAC Creemsheen Lipstick: This is another lipstick that goes on just like the colour in the tube. It is less pigmented and more shimmery than Amplified finished lipsticks.

Left to Right:

1. Dare You: It’s a hot red lipstick. I personally don’t like this type of hot red, but if you are going for that look then definitely give this a try.
2. Hot Gossip: A shimmery rose pink colour. It is not my favourite but there is something about this colour that I like – can’t put my finger on it though.

MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red: If you don’t like any shine/shimmer/glitter or even a creamy feel then go with a matte lipstick. Matte would also stay on for the longest time without touching up. The colour Russian Red is a must have red for a lady’s vanity. It has a blue undertone and looks great on any skin tone.

MAC Satin Lipstick in MAC Red: Satin finishes are almost like Matte with just a tiny bit sheen to it. MAC Red also is a blue toned red lipstick and also a must have in my opinion.

MAC lipstick with Frost finish in Strayin’ from Hello Kitty collection (limited edition): I only have this lipstick with Frost finish, so I can’t compare different colours. This is a soft pink – I like it.

MAC Slimshine Lipstick in Bare: Slimshine lipsticks come in a sleek black packaging. It’s narrower and taller than other MAC lipsticks. The lipsticks has a shine and goes on creamy. The colour Bare is one of the best nude colours for light skin tone. But I look washed out in it.

MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner SPF 15 in Popster from Hello Kitty collection (limited edition): A very hydrating lip conditioner. It’s sheer soft coral pink colour. Looks very nice on the lips.

Lipliner is important to create a finished look. Lipliner makes a barrier between the lips and the lipstick, it makes the lipstick last longer and prevent bleeding. I personally use a clear lipliner everyday and like it very much. However, I really like to put an effort for special occasions and my colourful lipliners come in handy during those times.

The first picture shows the lipliners and second picture shows them applied on the back of my hands. From left to right:

1. Revlon ColorStay Lipliner in Clear
2. MAC Cremestick Pearl Liner in GingerRoot
3. MAC Cremestick Liner in SummerFruit
4. NYX LipLiner Pencil in 817 Red Hot
5. Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil in Blush
6. Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil in Cocoa Rose
7. Annabelle Metalic lipliner in 305 Nude Lustre
8. ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Spice
9. ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark
10. ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Natural Blush
11. ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bitter
12. NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in 704 Red Hot
13. Sephora Lips Pencil 405

My favourites from the bunch:

Revlon ColorStay Lipliner in Clear: This is my absolute favourite lipliner. I use it every day and think it should be a staple in every woman’s makeup bag. It’s clear, so it can be used under any coloured lipstick/lipgloss/lipstain. It works great – my lip products don’t bleed. I am very happy with this product and will repurchase once I run out of it. It’s inexpensive and can be found at any drugstore/Walmart.

MAC Cremestick Pearl Liner in GingerRoot: It’s a peachy brown colour – very versatile and can be used under a lot of lipsticks. It’s very creamy and easy to use.

MAC Cremestick Liner in SummerFruit: My lips are unevenly pigmented. So when I wear a lipstick that’s not very pigmented my uneven lip colour shows through. I like using this nude lipliner underneath sheer lipsticks.

NYX LipLiner Pencil in 817 Red Hot: Every girl gotta have one red lipstick. Red lipsticks tend to bleed the most (or it is the most visible when bled). This is a great lip liner to use under any red lipstick. It’s very creamy and easy to apply. It prevents the lipstick from bleeding.

Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil in Blush: It’s a great soft pink lipliner. It’s very creamy and a nice colour to have in the makeup bag.

Okay lipliners:

Elizabeth Arden Lip Pencil in Cocoa Rose: It’s a dark plum colour. I don’t tend to use it a lot, but it would look beautiful on most dark skins.

Annabelle Metalic lipliner in 305 Nude Lustre: It is a brownish-plum colour. Very creamy and feels nice on the lips.

ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Spice: A brownish plum colour. ELF lipliners are not as creamy as MAC or Elizabeth Arden. But it still works and the colours are nice.

ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bark: A brownish plum colour.

ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Natural Blush: A soft pink lipliner

“Don’t purchase” lipliners:

ELF feather Proof-Moisturizing Lip Liner in Bitter: This particular lipliner from ELF is very hard to touch, though the other lipliners from them are much creamier. I don’t like the colour either.

NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in 704 Red Hot: This is a jumbo lip pencil. But it is too creamy as a lipliner- it wouldn’t prevent bleeding. If you want to use this as a lipstick you will need a lip brush. The colour is quite nice though – hot red like the name says.

Sephora Lips Pencil 405: It’s a glittery plum colour. It makes my lips looks even more pigmented and doesn’t goes with my skin tone at all. I got this for free at an event at Sephora – I still regret getting it.

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