Makeup for Mom: Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Rich Raisin

I have always liked Kerry Washington. Not only is she a native New Yorker like me, but she was born in The Bronx (holla). But I didn’t quite understand the hype around Scandal or Kerry Washington’s character Olivia Pope. After binge watching Season 1 a few Saturdays ago, I have officially jumped on the Scandal bandwagon. (I’m still on Season 2 so por favor, no spoilers here.)

Eyes: Neutrogena® Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black

Lips: Neutrogena® MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Rich Raisin

The mascara is light and doesn’t clump. It lengthens my lashes and still looks natural. But the Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks are my favorite! It’s smooth, applies a rich color and adds the right amount of shine without feeling sticky. I have them in several colors and carry one with me at all times. It glides on easily and ideal for everyday wear.

As a working special needs mom, mornings and getting out the door can be tough. But this  look can be achieved in minutes. So if you don’t have time for anything else, mascara and lip color will do wonders.

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Step by Step with Makeup Artist Carola González:

Preparation: To prep Kerry’s skin I always use Neutrogena® Shine Control Primer on her face and Neutrogena® Revitalizing Lip Balm on her lips for hydration before lipstick application. It really helps to keep lips moisturized and diminish the appearance of dryness on the lips. Leave for at least 20 minutes before lipstick application. For flawless glowing skin, I applied foundation all over Kerry’s face to even it out of any imperfections.

Cheeks: I highlighted her cheekbones with Neutrogena® Healthy Skin Blends in Sunkissed. This added radiance and the perfect shade of color to Kerry’s cheekbones for this specific look.

Eyes: I used Neutrogena® Crease Proof Eye Shadow in Stay-Put Plum all over Kerry’s eyelids and blended on crease. I only used one shade to keep eyes to a bare minimum. Next, I used Neutrogena® Nourishing Eye Liner in Cosmic Black to line the upper lash line, right where the lashes connect with the skin, and diffused it with a brush to soften the liner. I then applied 5 coats on top lashes with Neutrogena® Healthy Volume Mascara in Carbon Black to add lots of volume, and two coats on the lower lashes. I really like this mascara because it adds the right amount of volume and you can build a lash without clumps.

Lips: Dark lipstick topped with Neutrogena® MoistureSmooth Color Stick in Rich Raisin to add a bit of sheen.