Padmita Dupe (I love her looks!)

[Shivashiva]

Well, I must admita that Padmita, I love your looks the most. Not only is your beauty stunning, but somehow your makeup still seems to look not overdone (just before I took these pics, I tried eyemakeup in NYX turquoise and some Milani Sheer sand, and I freaked! had to wash it all off and start over. too much). Even though I love makeup, I can't deal with the dark colors, and Padmita's are always so light and bright. Just how I'd want to look. So although I know I don't have her stunning features (mine are fine in their own right!

) this is my first attempt at duplicating her look. You may not even be able to tell that I tightlined my waterline with black, but probably because the product was poor quality. I tried to get it to show up more, I promise! Basically any tips (esp. from padmita!) on how to get this look closer to hers would be much appreciated. I know my colors aren't as striking as hers (and not as multilayered as I only used one!) I can't figure out if it's the camera or my application (bathroom lighting is weird and i don't have a lighted mirror!) anyway, on with the pics

I used:
sunscreen and mineral makeup on face
BE Mineral Veil on face
L'oreal Front Page Peach on cheeks
Physician's formula Sand Shadestick as lid base

MAC:
Soba e/s to fill in eyebrows
Vanilla pig as wash on entire lid, upper and lower (tried to define inner corners. ??)
TLC in petting pink
Lip Gelee in Lust is Lush

L'oreal Voluminous Waterproof Mascara in Black
Maybelline Black eyeliner

 

[spam_musubi_]

i really like the color on your lid.

 

[Luxurious]

i LOVE the lips

 

[ExquisiteImages]

Nice!

 

[Shimmer]

pretty!!

 

[glittergoddess27]

Great job!

 

[Minrlluv2]

Very nice!

 

[Padmita]

I feel very flattered

, I'm glad you like my make up

! As for tips: You could use a paint or e/s to prime your lid and even out the color, something in a color close to your skintone, because the area next to your inner corners is a little darker like mine, and I always put concealer or Bare Canvas on it. After putting my lid color on my whole lid, I highlight my inner corners with a light, shimmery shade like MAC Lily White, applied with a small brush to open the eyes up. The outer V is a bit tricky at first but it's worth taking the time to practise - just use a brush that's not too big and work carefully. When I use bright shades, I always do a lot of blending - it makes the lines less defined, but it really tones down the colors, or you can layer the brighter colors with a light white or beige one to make them look more pastel.
I hope any of this helps

! And I think the lipcolor you chose is just gorgeous!!

 

[MacVirgin]

very pretty!

 

[Delphi373]

Very pretty - like everyone else said the lips look great! In addition to what Padmita mentioned I'd rec. some more mascara...I don't if you have any on or applied with a light hand...but I'd up the volume with another coat! Nice job!

 

[happy*phantom]

a good attempt. i like the result.

 

[Shivashiva]

Wow! Thanks everyone for the thoughtful and supportive replies. I do use mascara, and I do put two coats on!

I feel like if I put more on it clumps up. I have tried an eyelash curler, but it pinches my eyes, and when it doesn't, it just doesn't do anything. so I'm still trying to find one that works for me. I agree, I would love if my lashes looked more batty!

And Thanks Padmita for responding!

I do use a shadestick as my base, beige-ing. It's listed as a physicians formula thing, but they are identical (i have both). Bare canvas is a good idea too. I lost mine! and because i'm in such a humid climate i've been wanting to get UD primer potion, thinking that might help with the creasing more...not sure if it helps with evening out color. I can see that i should focus more on those dark areas you mentioned. and lily white would be a good addition. I will try again, and report back!!!

Thanks everyone!