Cut Crease

August 13, 2013

Kouturekis _ The Cut Crease

We’re seeing the cut crease slowly start to take over the Internet in the makeup scene… looks hard, huh? It’s not! Here’s a simplified version of a purple cut crease!

  1. Prime the eye from top to bottom, and underneath the eye as well. I used MAC’s Paint Pot in Soft Ochre, with my finger.
  2. Apply a light, matte e/s underneath the eyebrow with a flat brush, for a more opaque application. I used a MAC e/s in Brule, with a MAC #242 brush. (more…)

We’ve Been Wooed… Rihanna x MAC

June 29, 2013

Kouturekiss - Riri x MAC - We've Been Wooed

Here is the complete lipstick collection from Rihanna’s limited edition collaboration with MAC cosmetics! These three beauties came in a retro matte texture, leaving the lips looking like velvet, with no shine, and extremely long wearing.

  1. Riri Woo – beautiful bright blue red
  2. Riri Boy – fun lilac
  3. Heaux – an incredibly rich pink berry

What’s your favorite shade? Let us know in the comment section below!

The Night Owl’s Winged Eye

May 13, 2013

Kouturekiss - The Night Owl Eye Look

Want a dramatic eye, but don’t want to bother with eyeshadow? Try doing a winged liner look, but take it a little further….

I used Inglot gel liner in #77, and angled MAC brush #263. I love this liner because it’s the blackest I’ve ever used and waterproof. This is my favorite brush because it’s very precise, and the synthetic hairs give a smooth and thin application.

Step 1. Starting with a matte eye, use your synthetic angle brush with the tip pointing away from the eye, to lay down your first line.
Step 2. Go back to the line, and drag the liner across the entire lid to the inside of the eye. The bigger the better, dont be scared! It’ll feel weird but it’ll look beautiful! Connect with the front of the eye. (more…)

Getting Lippy! Bold Lips For The Dark Skinned Girl

May 1, 2013

Kouturekiss - Getting Lippy For The Dark Skinned Girl

In order to “master” something, you need to take a little time to perfect what you’re going for. Quick makeups are great, but like anything, perfection takes time!

  1. Start with a clean lip. Wipe off any chapstick or oily residue.
  2. Outline top lip with a red lipliner (a thick line), I used Cherry from MAC.
  3. Outline bottom lip. (more…)