Trixie Makeup On A Budget

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through achieving the Trixie Mattel makeup look on a budget using affordable drugstore products. Perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion, this step-by-step guide emphasizes the importance of application over product price, making it accessible for everyone.

Step 1: Prepare Your Skin

• Moisturize: Start with CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion to hydrate your skin.
• Glue Brows: Apply Elmer’s Glue Stick to your eyebrows to shape them.
  • Use small circular motions to ensure the glue gets under the hair.
  • Brush the hairs upwards using a comb.

Step 2: Primer and Setting

• Apply Primer: Use Wet n Wild Photo Focus Matte Face Primer to create a smooth canvas.
• Set Glue: Use Beauty 360 Makeup Remover Towelettes to clean up any excess glue.
• Press Powder: Apply Wet n Wild Photo Focus Pressed Powder with a powder puff to set the glue and provide some coverage.

Step 3: Foundation Application

• Choose Foundation: Use Maybelline 24 Hr Super Stay Full Coverage Foundation.
• Blend: Use a Total Face Sponge by E.L.F. to blend foundation starting from under the eyes.

Step 4: Create Eye Makeup Base

• Use Cream Base: Apply Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Paint Palette in neutrals as a cream base for your eyeshadow. This helps cheaper shadows stick better.
• Add Eyeshadow: Use the NYX Ultimate Edit Petite Shadow Palette and apply warm browns to your eyelids, creating a gradient effect.

Step 5: Define Brows

• Sketch Brows: Match your brow color to your eyeshadow, using a gradient from darker at the ends to lighter towards the center.
• Clean Up: Shape your brows using Wet n Wild Photo Focus Stick Foundation in porcelain for highlighting.

Step 6: Contour and Highlight

• Contour: Use L'Oréal Paris Makeup Infallible Longwear Shaping Stick Foundations in ivory and chestnut to define your face.
  • Contour the sides of your forehead, jawline, and cheeks.
• Set with Powder: Use Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder to set the highlighted areas and contour.

Step 7: Eye Detail

• White Eyeliner: Apply NYX Gel Liner in white to define your eyes and create a dramatic effect.
• Liquid Eyeshadow: Use Wet n Wild Liquid Catsuit Liquid Eyeshadow in white for an extra pop on the eyelids.

Step 8: Eyeliner and Shadow

• Eyeliner: Apply Maybelline Eyestudio® Master Precise All Day Liquid Eyeliner for a sharp line.
• Set with Black Shadow: Use Wet n Wild Color Icon Single Shadow in Panther to set your eyeliner and add depth.

Step 9: Lips

• Lip Liner: Use NYX Slim Lip Pencil in mauve and natural to outline and create an ombre effect on your lips.
• Lipstick: Apply Wet n Wild Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick in Pink Really Hard for a bold finish.

Step 10: Lashes

• Choose Lashes: Use 301 Lashes, stacking them for volume, and apply Salon Pro 30 Second Bonding Glue (not for eyes, use DUO Eyelash Adhesive instead).
• Mascara: Finish with Wet n Wild Lash Renegade Mascara for added drama.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can achieve the Trixie Mattel makeup look using budget-friendly products. Remember, the key to great makeup is in the application, so take your time and practice. Don’t forget to share your results, and enjoy your fabulous transformation!