Behind the Look: Summer Solutions Katniss Tutorial | Behind The Look

Reblogged via Sam @ RealTechniques.com: [Original Post]

Whether or not you’re racing to save the world or just your look this summer, Sam’s new Hunger Games-inspired makeup will hold up in humidity for a flawless face on any occasion.

Sam shows you the step-by-step in this easy long lasting summer makeup tutorial – and you’ll find all her tips, tricks and makeup picks below!

Flawless Base:

• To create coverage that holds up in humidity, apply a long lasting foundation with your Essential Foundation Brush.  Sam’s current choice is MAC Pro Longwear Foundation ~$30 (1).

Enhanced Eyes:

• Choose an eye primer to keep shadow in place all day. Apply a light layer with your Base Shadow Brush, blending up to the brow.  Sam chose Urban Decay Primer Potion ~$20 (2).
• While the primer sets, fill in brows lightly with a brow pencil to match the natural look of the face. Sam’s pencil is Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ~$20 (3).
• Apply a medium brown cream shadow with your Domed Shadow Brush, blending up toward the crease.  Use a second Domed Shadow Brush to ensure soft edges around your eye crease and under brow. MAC Quite Natural Paint Pot for ~$17.50 (4) is Sam’s choice.
• Apply cream shadow lightly under the eyes with your Shading Brush and blend with your Base Shadow Brush.
• Choose any mascara and apply on upper lashes, then brush through with your Lash-Brow Groomer.  Top your lashes with a waterproofing topcoat to make any mascara waterproof.  Sam uses Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara ~$8 (5) and Anastasia Beverly Hills Waterproofer ~$21 (6).
• Apply a long lasting concealer with your Deluxe Crease Brush. MAC Pro Longwear Concealer ~$17 (7) is Sam’s choice.
• Sweep loose powder over concealer with your Deluxe Crease Brush to set and prevent smudging. Sam’s pick is Laura Mercier Loose Powder $52 (8).
• Apply mascara on lower lashes.

Perfect Finish:

• Choose a cream blush that sets to stay put in humidity.  Apply with the Expert Face Brush. Sam uses Make Up For Ever Waterproof Aqua Cream ~$23 (9).
• Use your Powder Brush to set entire face with loose powder to create a long lasting matte look.
• Finish with a tinted lip balm.  Sam’s choice is Carmex Peach Lip Balm ~$2 (10).