Hey you! I hope your week is flying by. I've been crazy busy, but (usually) not too busy to apply some makeup. It just makes me feel better-- it makes me feel more like me. Even though I'm just hanging out with a five year old and a seven month old, I look forward to applying it. I'm sharing an easy, everyday makeup tutorial with you today, using only Covergirl products. Here's what I used:
I applied Ready, Set Gorgeous foundation and the TruBlend concealer (I also have this in a lighter shade to highlight with and a darker shade for contour) and then began working on my eyes.
I used the shadow trio in Smoke Alarm. The lightest shade went on my lid, with the darker color in my crease and the darkest shade in outer corner for more definition.
Next, came the eyeliner and the #GirlsCan Flamed Out mascara. Y'all know I gotta have my big lashes. More on that mascara in a minute!
I finished the look with the Covergirl Colorlicious lip gloss--love this stuff--and my easy, everyday makeup is complete. It's wearable but not over the top.
Covergirl graciously sent me a giftcard to purchase their products, but I already had plenty of amazing Covergirl makeup. I chose to spend that giftcard buying Covergirl makeup for girls in need. I don't talk about this kind of stuff on here, but I volunteer to help girls in shelters, foster homes, or situations where they don't have a mom or a big sister around. These girls need basic info like hygiene and of course they want to learn how to do makeup, so I show them how. Just like makeup helps me feel better about myself, it does the same for them. The internal (and external) transformations are amazing. I want them to know that they can achieve their dreams by turning a "can't" into a "can" by believing in themselves.
And that's where the COVERGIRL #GirlsCan campaign comes in. They promote the empowerment of women by encouraging them to break down barriers and turn “can’t” into “can” by donating $50,000 to Dress for Success®. I urge you to visit your local Walmart and look for the #GirlsCan display. The COVERGIRL #GirlsCan mascaras come in 2 varieties at Walmart everyday low prices: COVERGIRL Flamed Out Mascara and COVERGIRL Professional All-in-One Mascara.
To encourage you to try out these mascaras,
I'm giving away a $25 Walmart giftcard.
Simply leave your email in the comments below.
Winner chosen at random November 22, 2014.
(WINNER IS COURTNEY E)
(WINNER IS COURTNEY E)
Visit GirlsCanGiveBack.com and watch the video here to learn more about #GirlsCan at Walmart.
“The Walmart gift cards, product, and information have been provided by COVERGIRL.”
awesome! I love trying out different mascaras :)
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you look really cute while applying makeup :D loved the simple and easy look :)
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You look really lovely Elle! It's awesome that you volunteer to help girls in need! Sometimes it is something as simple as a few encouraging words that can help steer someone in the right direction!
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Thank you for the chance :)
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A very natural look. I especially like the grey eye shadow, both the colour and the way you have applied it.
ReplyDeleteI already thought you were awesome, but now you are awesomER! That is so nice of you to volunteer like that! Love the look you created, that shadow is so pretty on you!
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great giveaway! i would love to try this mascara! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loving that eye shadow! And that concealer sounds great!
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I look forward to applying my makeup everyday too! And I love this simple makeup job - it looks great!
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Thank you so much! I would really like to win.
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It's amazing that you volunteer in those in need, very respectable, Elle. I will look out for these CoverGirl mascaras, will try to do my part to help. xx
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Such a clean and natural look!! The concealer application looks easy and fun LOL!
ReplyDeleteElle, I think what you are doing is seriously so incredible. There needs to be more people with a kind soul in this world. I was absolutely touched when I read that you used what you already had to do this look and chose to use the gift card sent to purchase makeup for girls who otherwise couldn't buy it. Keep doing what you're doing girl! The world changes one person at a time! (:
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I love COVERGIRL mascaras.
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You are the best to help out girls in need that way!! I love the Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous stuff!! (beth at kondrick dot com)
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ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
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So pretty and natural! I've been wanting to try out that mascara!
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You always look so great and make it look so easy!
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ReplyDeleteEasy and beautiful! Gosh, I don't think I would look this lovely with just those few steps!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful natural face... I love the shadow!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat and simple look:)
ReplyDeleteI re purchased that mascara the other day! I love Covergirl mascaras, one of my favorite drugstore mascaras!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that you're working to help girls in need. I think it's great that you show them how to do makeup and help them feel confident about the way they look. (By the way, I'm giving you a shout out on my blog today, since I'm posting about the moisturizer I won via your Neutrogena giveaway.) htwalrath@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe eyeshadow looks gorgoeus on you!! Great makeup look Elle! I'll have to try that mascara
ReplyDeleteI really need to start wearing makeup every day even though I don't see anyone. It makes me feel better when I put it on. Like I've actually gotten read for the day and there's really no reason I can't follow a simple routine.
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ReplyDeleteI didn't realize they had a trublend concealer, will have to check it out. I am in process of switching over to Winter makeup, so need some new stuff. :(
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ReplyDeleteThank you!
What a great cause and that's awesome that you help out girls in need!
ReplyDeleteI would like to try these mascaras, Thanks!
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Very nice! I wore makeup two days this week so far. I feel like a grown up.
ReplyDeleteI love easy make up because that's all I am capable of doing. haha
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Ooh,I so want to try out that mascara! courtafi2138 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I especially love how your eyes turned out! That concealer looks easy to apply and the coverage looks good, I may have to try it!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh pretty!!!! I love that look!
ReplyDeleteThis is like an easy 5 minute no muss no fuss go too look! Love it!!
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Love the look, very simple and easy.
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The makeup looks awesome. Thanks for having the giveaway!
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I've seen the Girls Can ads and I love them! I think it's wonderful that they're running this campaign, and I love all the strong women that are a part of it, especially Ellen Degeneres--she's always made me laugh.
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ReplyDeleteLove the look, it makes your eyes look even more beautiful! :)
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Beautiful!
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I love how natural your eye make-up looks!
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I just saw a rave review of the Covergirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation. This is a product which I've totally overlook but maybe I should give it a try?
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ReplyDeleteThanks!
LOVE the eye shadow. It's the perfect day shade!
ReplyDeleteI really love this simplistic look :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great everyday look Simplicity is my every go to, just like this. I love the concealer stick. :)
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I do similar volunteering Elle, but mostly in nursing homes. Just warms my heart to give and help. I got to do this too. Was super excited that a company (Much less cover girl) would want to have me. I really enjoyed doing this as its for such an awesome company. Dress For Success does amazing work! Love the look you created! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Elle! I love how beautifully simple this make-up look is! It's so natural looking without appearing like you're not wearing it. I'll have to try out that concealer! I've been playing around trying to find just the right one!
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I'd love to try out a new mascara! :)
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What a cute post Elle. Loving that lip gloss! I need to check that out. Also, I use COVERGIRL Flamed Out Mascara and I love it! starla.bates(AT)yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWow how neat that you do that for those girls. What a difference you make??!!! That's really cool. I love the eye shadow!
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great look! I love the Flamed Out mascara!
ReplyDeleteThat is a no fuss make up look.. loved the lip gloss :)
ReplyDeleteYour everyday makeup is beautiful. You look so sweet and fresh!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thank you for the opportunity!! :)
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Awesome! I've been meaning to try out some of Covergirl's new mascaras!
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its a natural look loving it got to get me some lip gloss
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Always but Cover Girl, Love it, thanks.
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What a world of difference time & attention can make in a young life - thank you for doing this! karenmoore2@aol com
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for an eye concealer; I might have to try that Covergirl stick! Also, thanks for a fun giveaway! simplysierrapaige@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous! Thanks for the giveaway :)
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I'm kind of stuck with mascara. I usually take the free samples from the GWP from Estee Lauder, Lancome, Clinique, or w/e my family members bought at the time. Normally I just get the great lash or nyx doll eye (when it goes on sale). So it'll be nice to try something new!
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thank you :)
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Thanks!
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How fun :) I'd la la LOVE to win!
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Beautiful look on a beautiful lady! I LOVE that trio! Those colors really amp up your blue eyes!
ReplyDeleteI love covergirl, it's the only makeup products that I use besides my lipgloss
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My girls love covergirl mascara!
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ReplyDeleteI love the simple eyeshadow. Thanks to cover girl and you for this giveaway. :) fshaver@yahoo.com
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Gorgeous look!!!
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