Making-Over my Sister

My sister was marveling at the new make up brushes I just purchased from Suesh and asked if I could try them out on her.  I eagerly complied, ecstatic at the thought of playing around a bit with my little make-up collection.

Here's her before shot:

She asked me to give her a simple make-up that would be perfect for office or other day events. I moisturized her face and used two kinds of foundation: jade(Kokuryu) which also served as a concealer, and beige (EverBilena Two-Way Cake)to go with her natural skintone.

Her brows are naturally thick, so following their natural shape using an eyebrow pencil (SanSan Eyebrow Pencil in Brown) was easy.  I filled them in with my Natasha Sketches shadow in brown to even out the sparse areas.  I also used a very light shadow from my ELF Blackbook Palette, copper shade from the same palette, lined her eyes with Nichido Liquid Eyeliner in Black, and finished off her eyes with Avon's Voluminous Mascara in Black.

Her cheeks earned these healthy glow courtesy of ELF Bronzing Powder and Ever Bilena Blush in Everyday Shade.  I also contoured her nose and I've to admit I was very pleased with the results.  Her full lips have been painted with a very sheer combination of a coral shade Ever Bilena l/s topped with a Penshoppe Gloss.

And of course, the whole process entailed the use of my new acquisition:  the Suesh Blush Dual-Ended Brushes.

So here's my masterpiece sister's final look: 

On a note, I have noticed the big difference that emphasizing the eyebrows create. My sister has naturally lush and beautifully arched eyebrows. By filling them, I was able to make them stand out.  She seems to look a lot younger with her hair (which is also naturally wavy) loose and which such barely-there looking make-up, I think she's more pretty. =D

Pardon me for not being modest.  I am just one proud sister. ;-)