Look of The Day: Eight Product Challenge

A while back, I decided to challenge a few friends to a very limiting challenge: eight products only. It may seem like a lot, but it's really not that much when it comes down to a full face of makeup. Often times, you can get to eight products on your eyes alone. Though I did allow primer and setting sprays to be used...because no one wants slippy and creasy makeup.

It was sort-of an exercise in minimalism, for people who tend to go "all the way" with makeup every time. This would also be handy to try if you like the "no makeup" makeup look. It is impossible to look super made up, even if you pick some very out-there colors (which is actually not a bad idea...). Challenges like this also remind you of the multitasking properties of makeup. I used Nyx Taupe blush as a contour product and as an eyeshadow. (Though I think my contour got away from me. I haven't used Taupe for contour in a while.) I also used the UD Revolution lipstick as a lip and cheek product.

Products Used:

Urban Decay eyeshadow in Sin

Nyx Blush in Taupe

Starlooks Kohl Liner in Obsidian

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Ebony

Urban Decay Naked Skin in 01

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked

YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch highlighter in 2/Luminous Ivory

Maybelline Clump Crusher Mascara in Blackest Black

(primers: Too Faced Shadow Insurance and Youngblood Mineral Primer)

I wish my skin looked this good in reality

four eyes!

my contour got away from me, but I think it looks ok.

As an aside, I think I'm getting better at this "no makeup" makeup business. I posted this way back in April, and it was my go-to look for most days. I think this is decidedly better.