LOL, My husband cannot believe that I'm posting such an unflattering picture of myself.

This is reality;



And the illusion;






psychocandy dusted on lid to above crease
strawberrydespair foiled over psychocandy and along lower lashes
blackdiamond foiled on crease and on lower lashes
whitewedding to highlight
blackout gel- upper & lower lashline, waterline
(Non AL mineral foundation and lip liner)
karma on lips
femmefatale on cheeks

I'm not photogenic- at all, but I really like this after photo!
I have alot of "space" to work with from crease to brow, and the shape I created in this pic is harmonious with the broadness of my face and with my square jawline.

As an aside, I've been using Emu Oil twice daily for about a week. There has been an improvement in hydration, redness, puffiness and a smoothing out of wrinkles- especially my eye crepe!

You are beautiful before AND after! Congrats for being brave and posting the bare faced pic - it's scary the first few times! But so helpful to so many who get to witness the transformation.

Your facial proportions are beautiful and SO symmetrical! You are a GORGEOUS woman!

-b.

Wow! I love the eyeshadow effect you've done here - your eyes are gorgeous.

I agree, you look great! I love how the dark crease color fades to pink above

I also have a square face shape so I'm always happy to see other women who look great with a square face -- if we're not careful with hair and makeup, that face shape can make us look a bit masculine or boyish!

Ditto Bridget's sentiments completely!

Thanks for posting your transformation! I am so jealous of your dark good looks and symmetry

-Melissa

you are amazing. I envy your ability to do your brows, they look even and perfect!!!

Stunning! Your eyes are just so gorgeous!!

I did that once too. I still can't believe I did it because I would never go anywhere without my makeup on.

I think you look like a classic movie star. Fantastic!

Thank you ladies...you are all too kind!

Your make up reminds me of the Argentine Tango... it's just... I don't even know what. It's dramatic, beautiful, dark, I might even say sexy. I hope you get what I mean.

The first picture is really nice, too. You just have a beautiful face, before and after.

<3

You totally remind me of a naughty Elizabeth Taylor several years back. I'm glad you felt comfortable to show your before picture. I've done it twice since joining AL mostly to inspire others to feel comfortable with their own unmade-up faces. I'm raising my glass of wine to you pretty lady.

That eyeshadow combo rocks! I could never get away with that, I totally envy you (but in a good way, LOL!)!