Okay, so this blog post is a little different to anything I’ve done before. I’ve teamed up with Vegas.com to talk about transitioning your makeup from day to night when visiting Sin City!
Vegas is high up on my travel wish list, and after doing my research for this blog, I need to get on that plane ASAP! There are so many great Vegas deals to make anyones experience something to remember. Hotels with clubs/theatres/shopping malls/endless restaurants/casinos and even GONDOLAS all inside. The pool parties, shows, sights, tours, nightlife all draw my attention one way… VEGAS BABY!!!
I don’t need to have been myself, however, to tell you that it is hot… ohhhhh so hot. So this is where I begin with my tips on keeping your Vegas look in place from day to night.
When browsing through vegas.com for inspiration, the one hotel that stood out for me was The Venetian. Described as ‘over-the-top Italian elegance’, the Venetian boasts luxury and opulence in every corner.
I have taken inspiration from the rich golden colour scheme that is throughout some of the hotel. No matter what you are up to in the day in Vegas, a golden bronzed look will always slay.
It is important to focus on skincare during the day; good skincare is the base for good makeup. Make sure you choose suitable skincare products for your skin type as this can be the first steps into keeping your makeup looking flawless all day. No matter what skin type you are, it is essential for you to be wearing a really good SPF.
I have based my day look around what I would get up to in Vegas. A bit of exploring in the morning, shopping, taking a gondola ride (yes, you can ride on gondolas IN the hotel) and then getting my bikini on ready to hit the pool party at Tao Beach.
VEGAS BY DAY
Less is more…
Focus on healthy, glowing, bronzed skin and long lashes. Caking on the makeup in the day will only make you look like you should be a member of the cirque du soleil; the melting face act. I started with The Body Shop’s SPF 30 moisture-protect emulsion from the Vitamin E range. This stuff is great because it is super lightweight and doesn’t feel greasy on the skin at all. Then I applied MAC’s Oil Control Lotion; I have oily skin and teaming this with the heat of Vegas is a disaster waiting to happen. Use products that will help battle the heat, especially if you have oily skin like me.
A lot of people would use a primer to help keep their makeup in place all day. Now, you may gasp in horror, but I have shunned all face primers. I feel that primers (on my skin anyway) increase makeup movement, creating crease lines and patchy foundation… NOT ATTRACTIVE! Add this to the heat of Vegas, my makeup will barely see it past lunch, let alone sunset.
I do recommend, however, using an eyeshadow primer. Urban Decay do a really good range of eyeshadow primers that do help prevent that crease mark from forming on your eyelid.
I would go for a lighter foundation, such as Urban Decay’s Naked Skin foundation. Apply thinly and then use a good concealer to hide the evidence of last night’s late night (or early morning should I say). I would recommend NYX Cosmetics concealer wand; I have been using this for a few months now and literally would not use anything else. To set your base, use a good translucent powder, but don’t overdo it!! I use one by MAC from the Prep and Prime range.
Get your brows on point; when rocking a more minimal eye makeup look, good brows are even more important.
I used the Urban Decay Smoky eyeshadow palette to create a golden bronzed look on my eyelids. I’m loving the eyeshadow only look right now and if you are planning on going to one of Vegas’ famous pool parties, eyeliner is a massive NO NO. Leave that for the night, like I say, less is more.
Invest in some good false eyelashes to make your eyes pop. I really like the Ardell Wispies; I apply them under my natural lash line for a more natural finish (see previous blog post!)
You also need to invest in some really good eyelash glue to help keep them in place all day and all night. I use the Duo eyelash glue and this stuff does just that.
I apply MAC’s Global Glow Skinfinish Bronzer to my cheek bones, temples and jaw line. I literally can’t get enough of this stuff when I’m somewhere hot and sunny, it looks amaaaazing in sunlight! I think you can definitely get away with going slightly overboard with the bronzer and highlight in Vegas! I use the Urban Decay Naked Illuminated powder to highlight. I finished the look with NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Lipstick in shade 07. A liquid lipstick lasts, so is a good choice for when you have a drink to your lips all day. Unlike other liquid lipsticks that dry and crust (mentioning no names.. Anastasia Beverly Hills), the ones by NYX are matte without being drying or going flaky. And they don’t cost a lot either!WINNER.
Finally, one of the most important stages of your makeup application… SETTING SPRAY! Setting spray’s help to set your makeup and keep it where it should be for longer. It also help to get rid of any excess powder you may have used (I did warn you!) I use Urban Decay’s ‘All Nighter’ Setting Spray.
VEGAS BY NIGHT
So this look has been inspired by Voodoo Rooftop Nightclub. This place looks insane, who wouldn’t want to be partying 51 stories high with views of Vegas nightlife?! Out in the open of the night means I chose dark and mysterious eyes and deep plum lips, a complete contrast to Vegas by day.
So I have adapted my Vegas by day look as if I only had a quick 15 minutes before heading out again. The first thing I would do it get a clean tissue or blotting paper and gently press onto my skin to remove any excess oils on the surface. This will help to prevent any makeup that is applied on top looking cakey.
I would touch up my foundation where necessary with a more fuller coverage option, such as the Estee Lauder Double Wear. I always use a damp beauty blender for my foundation as it gives a more ‘airbrushed’ effect on the skin.
I applied tape (yes, very glamourous) to the outer edges of my eyes; this the perfect trick if you’re in a hurry but still want that sharp winged liner. I went back in with my Urban Decay Smoky eyeshadow palette and darkened the sockets of my eyelids with the shades ‘Black Market’, ‘Smoulder’ and ‘Password’ (UD definitely have the strangest collection of eyeshadow names!)
Wearing more neutral colours in the day means you can easily build on the night for a bolder, darker look. The tape means I can apply the liquid eyeliner quickly and evenly. I would then go in with a kohl eyeliner pencil for my waterline, apply some fresh mascara and that’s it. Oh and make sure to remove the tape...
As I said before, you can never have tooo much glow in Vegas, I would apply more bronzer to my cheekbones, temples and jawline. For an evening, I’d use a small amount of blusher too. I use MAC’s mineralise blusher in shade ‘Gleeful’. Obviously top it off with some more highlight!
Again, I used a NYX Cosmetics Liquid Suede Lipstick in shade 12; a deep burgundy colour.
Don’t forget to have another spray of your setting spray to make sure your night look last until morning. And then you’re ready to do it all over again. I always take some of the essentials out with me in my clutch bag; powder, lipstick, eyeliner.
So that’s it! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my Vegas makeup tips, now I feel really depressed that I’m not actually there… So I’d love to hear your stories if you’ve been, I literally cannot wait to see it for myself one day!
Don’t forget to check out http://www.vegas.com if you are lucky enough to be taking a trip there soon, they have loads of deals and offers on everything you would want to do when visiting the famous Sin City…
Beth x
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