She was born from purpureus smoke. Shrouded in pale dust and ash, she sits on a throne made of spikes and lifts a gentle hand. Sand and soot swirl around her fingertips, transforming into silhouettes of songs. Faceless figures arose, shadows that bent to her feet.
With a swat of her wrist, they vanished. They obeyed, they worshiped, they feared. They watched her burn in sweltering flames. Watch her rise from their screams.


It has been ages since I've done a makeup look for the sake of doing a makeup look.
The funny thing about freelancing as a makeup artist, you rarely do looks on yourself. You're either too lazy or...too lazy. If I'm going out, I won't wear this. I've got an everyday look like everyone else. There are days though. When I take up a cattail brush and a blending sponge, and actually do the trade I'm trained in.
An indignation of mine is that I only wear it for half an hour to take photos then immediately remove it and take a shower. As much as I enjoy feeling fine as diamonds shine, I can't be bothered to dress up for long periods with nowhere to go.
This look is dark, smoldering and sultry thanks to dark neutrals and a pop of purple. It leans more into an avant-garde look, more suitable for the Met Gala than the Oscars. This strong eye look makes you look a little vampiric but heck, who cares?
So if you'd like a semi-makeup tutorial...

I applied my foundation base as usual. Then I thickened my brows using Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade in Chocolate. I brushed along with Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. My general guideline when doing eye brows; thicker the eye shadow, thicker the brow. They are clear exceptions to this rule but this is germane for any occasion.
For the eyes, I used NYX HD Eye Shadow Base as a primer then patted Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Tough As Taupe on the lid as a base colour. I applied Urban Decay Naked Basics in Naked 2 over it while creating a cat eye shape, just reaching the crease. I wanted to further elongate my eyes, so I took Naked Basics again in Faint and Crave and darkened the crevices until blended. Repeat on the outer half of the under eye.
Using Urban Decay Electric Palette in Urban, I applied it in just the inner corner and underneath my eye. You can use any bright colour, but I felt purple working against the dark brown shades would be an eye-catcher.
I lined my upper and lower waterline with Essence Kajal Pencil in 01 Black. Then I used NYX Collection Noir Liquid Black Liner to create a wing. Curl lashes with Bare Minerals Lash Domination Mascara. To finish, I suggest using falsies like Essence Frame for Frame Lashes in 05 Natural Effect for bold looks like these.
A dark lip would overpower the eye, creating imbalance on the face. So finish with a nude lip. I applied Catrice Ultimate Stay Lip Liner in 070 Rosy Brown and Maybelline ColorSensational Lipcolor in 215 Totally Toffee. Top it with Essence XXL Nude Gloss in 03 Taste The Sweets, and you're done!
Can you consider this a makeup tutorial? Probably not.
It's more like a chatty friend telling you what to do but never showing how to. I would like to but my camera cannot pick up close up shots of my eye. Trust me, I've tried. This is why I'm saving for a new camera, one that could pick up close ups easier.
Anyway, I still hope you enjoy this look. It's a fun way to incorporate bright colours in otherwise plain smoky eyes that every Makeup Instagram seems to love so much. I'll be posting more makeup looks soon, since Eid is approaching in a few weeks.
So what do you think? Would you wear it out?
I like the subtleness of the purple! I love the color but I can't use it often for everyday. I think this look would be perfect for a dinner date! Thanks for sharing
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I like the subtleness of the purple! I love the color but I can't use it often for everyday. I think this look would be perfect for a dinner date! Thanks for sharing
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You look great! Love the pop of colour in the inner corners of your eyes. I really need to get me that Anastasia brow dip pomade *-*
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So amazing!!
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Your cheekbones are piercing deep into my heart, omg, Bash, you look amazing! The eye makeup is too gorgeous. I actually wish I had the skill and face to pull of such a look. Ahhh, I love love love it! <3
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Oh, Bash, Bash, Bash! You've got no idea how i love it! Your make up, the black hood and the mystical vibe of it - everything is just perfect!!!! And totally my thing! Amazing job, beauty! <3
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Omg love this look! You look soooo prettyyyy!!! :)
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This make up is really wonderful and so chic.
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YES YES YES YESSSSS WORK IT BASH, WORK IIIIIIIT. You look amazing and damn girl, dem cheekbons. You could slice and dice everything with them and I am 100% jealous.
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Absolutely flawless and stunning look, especially the one of you smiling at the end!
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You have the prettiest smile ! I love the look too, it's been a while since I've properly done my make-up just for fun but I love it so much. I used to keep a beauty channel on youtube back in the day, and I really miss it sometime ! Thank you for the sweet comment on my last post :) ! Have a great day !
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I'm dying!! The purple on the inside of the eyes is so gorgeous with the smokey brown. Totally going to copy this.
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damn girl, you look flawless! honestly this is amazing! I used to do that once when a make up artist did my eyes, I never managed to get it like that again haha
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Wow, what amazing pictures! I love the idea of this, thanks so much for posting!!
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Absolutely loved this post Bash, so well written and the look is gorgeous! :)
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make up on point and eyelashes on fleek!! <3
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very beautiful makeup !
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You look absolutely beautiful in these photos! I love the look :)
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You look lovely! Really like the purple pop of colour you added to the inner corner. x
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Amazing make up!
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I love the hint of purple in this subtle look =]
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Great make-up look! :)
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You are so gorgeous.Look at that face,wow!!And I enjoyed reading through.Great piece
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that's a stunning look!! love that vibrant purple!!
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Great look, love the smokey eye with purple. Nice blog!
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beautiful pics!!
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I'm so obsessed with this look! You're stunning :) Even though this is a strong/dark/sultry look, I feel like it's very possible for a day look. I don't know very much about makeup, but maybe a less smoky variation would be good for the day? I loveee the purple so I'm just trying to find an excuse to wear it all the time ;) ...I mean, if I knew how to use makeup and if I owned any haha -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
ReplyDeleteWaauw this look is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove how you incorperated the purple in to the smokey eye!
Will try this ones myself ^^
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This is absolutely gorgeous! x
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Love the makeup you've used for this look! Purple and lilac shades really suit you :-)
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Your make up looks SO perfect! Love the purple shade, it suits you so much! <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning eye look! I love that it's like an amped up smokey eye and the purple really plays up the color of your eyes. The nude lip is the perfect accompaniment.
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Such a gorgeous yet wearable perfect look!
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This is gorgeous! And you are such a good model! I look so silly when I try to pose LOL.
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wow! such a pretty subtle smoky look. Just beautiful <3
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ReplyDeleteI especially love the purple (it's my favorite color), so no offence but I will probably try to copy this look at some point hahaha but I will give credit to you <3
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You look absolutely stunning (those cheekbones!) ^_^ And I'd totally wear this look out - I think the colour purple generally really compliments brown eyes ☺
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This seriously is one hell of a look (speaking of which, I had no idea you were a makeup artist!). Your cheekbones look beautiful and the photos are expertly taken :)
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the purple is so stunning! <3 I love it :)
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You look stunning! The purple works so well with your skin!
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Holy cow girl, your cheekbones are to die for and great job at the makeup! I've never thought of using purple on the inner corner of my eyes but you definitely age me some really good ideas!
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You Look beautiful! I totally agree with you - I can't wear the makeup all day if I'm not going anywhere. But you do feel like a princess for a few moments. Love this look on you and pop of purple :)
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This is EXTREMELY pretty!!! You applied everything so well, flawless!
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Bash, you look mysterious, dark, and stunning <3 <3 <3 How can you everyday makeup when you've got skills like this under your belt?! Loved your mini writing piece---beautiful.
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Gorgeous makeup. So subtle, yet so summery! X
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Bash, I really wish I had your make up art skills!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great on you and matches perfectly with your eyes colour!
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Wow, really amazing!
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This make up look is gorgeous! It really makes your eyes pop, stunning x
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this look is so piercingly beautiful. and i love that bit you wrote at the beginning. it really drew me in
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Gorgeous! So striking! Love the purple
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Wow you look so beautiful! I love the purple... It has such a cool effect!
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Aww.. love this look, hun! You did an amazing finished look :)
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what a lovely makeup look! you look gorgeous :)
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You are gorgeous, girly! I just learned how to do a smokey eye but I want to try it with the purple now! It really has a cool effect and it looks amazing on you. Thank you for sharing :)
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I really love the colour!
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It looks great! I wish I'm that skilled with eye makeups. I can only do "no makeup makeup" I mastered it because makeup was forbidden in our school (because it's a very VERY strict private school) but I had so many dark spots and dark undereyes I couldn't bare going to school without makeup.
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Wow, you look amazing with that purple shade! You are such a beauty!! <3
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Wow! You look absolutely amazing! I love this look!
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So Striking! So Intense! I wouldn't know how to pull that off!
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Looks so good on you! I personally love this look, it's similar to something I do sometimes. Purple is my favorite color, so I do it with purple too. Sometimes blue, if I'm feeling a little more adventurous haha.
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Oh, what an amazing look! You're absolutely gorgeous ♥
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What a pretty makeup look! I don't think I would wear my eye makeup like this right now but back when I was in high school I definitely would have! I loved wearing colorful eye shadows, especially purple! Of course my eye makeup never looked as good as this :P
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This makeup look is absolutely beautiful!
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Bash you are stunning! Love the purple smokey look, I may recreate this to wear to work tomorrow hehe.
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This is the prettiest makeup ever!
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I love your makeup look! You are gorgeous <3
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The purpureus smoke looks brilliant <3
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You are gorgeous! The purple on the inner eye looks amazing!
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Bash, this look is amazeballs! The purple just makes this look and makes that much more outstanding! <3
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I absolutely love this look. Especially the purple touch, and the contouring is perfect!!! <3
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You are stunning hun! The colours are beautiful and your photos are incredible!
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Super love this makeup look. You have very nice features and makeup does enhances them even more! and I love the way you write.
Everything comes together just really well, that purple brown smoldering eye look with that nude lips. Perfect.
Have a great week!
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