NARS Tutorial: Mekong

While making my NARS eyeshadow collection post, I realized I only had one EOTD post using those NARS shadows. So I just HAD to make some looks with the other colors~ I know that the majority of woman prefer neutral looks, so my first look is a dark, sultry, smokey eye look. Hope you like it :D


*I am going to do this picture tutorial a little bit different. Please tell me whether you prefer this way or the old way better.

This is the finished look:

Products Used

-Maybelline Color Tattoo 'Tough as Taupe'

-NARS 'Ashes To Ashes' eyeshadow

-NARS 'Mekong' eyeshadow

-NARS 'Galapagos' eyeshadow

-Wet n Wild 'Comfort Zone Palette (a shimmery pale gold as inner corner highlight)

-L'oreal mascara

-Dolly Wink liquid liner 

-KKCenterhk ES A855 Lashes

Tutorial

1. Apply a primer or color base. I am using a sheer coat of Maybelline's 'Tough as Taupe.'

2. Apply 'Ashes to Ashes' or any taupe color on the lid and on the crease.

3. With an angled brush, make a defined line going from the outer corner of the eye, above the crease, and close to the inner corner of the eye with 'Mekong' eyeshadow. We are making something resembling a "cut crease" but it will be softer and more blended that a cut crease.

If you don't have Mekong a cheap alternative is the darkest brown in the Wet n Wild Comfort Zone palette. That color is a very close dupe, if not an even better version of Mekong.

4.With a fluffy brush, blend away!~ You can blend it as much as you want or if you want a harsher line, don't blend too much.

5.You can stop on step #4, but I kept going and applied 'Galapagos' just above Mekong. I blended it the best I could (I was in a huge rush so I got sloppy). I also applied 'Mekong' very close to the lower lash line with a bit of 'Galapagos' right below it.

If you don't have Galapagos, you can skip this step or use any chocolaty brown. 

6. Now you can apply mascara, liquid liner, and lashes. I also went back and fixed the eyeshadows slightly. I noticed 'Mekong' was too blended out so I made those areas a little darker by applying more of 'Mekong'. Lastly, I added a highlight in the inner corner to brighten up the look slightly.

 

You are finished!~ This is great for a night out. It is a dark and sexy look that can be worn with just about any outfit.

Would you wear this look? What would you wear this look with (lipstick colors, outfits, etc.)?