Once Upon a Time Regina Inspired Tutorial

Hi everyone,

Sorry it's been awhile, I've been very busy lately and it's gotten to that time of year when trying to light photographs after 3 pm is a nightmare. But alas, here I am.

 A TV program that I've gotten back into recently (there will be an upcoming post devoted exclusively to TV, so watch out for that) is Once Upon a Time. Season Five started a few weeks ago, and with it came the realisation that Regina (aka the Evil Queen) is probably my favourite character. And I just think that Lana Parillla is one of the most beautiful human beings ever. I've really liked Regina's makeup this season (and other seasons- I have to restrain myself from doing an entire series of Regina-inspired posts) and thought I would have a go at recreating it.

Here are the results:

1) Starting with foundation, I used the L'Oreal Infallible Matte Foundation, applied with the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. Brief disclaimer here: it looks in the pictures like my foundation doesn't match my skin, but it actually does. As previously mentioned I've been having some technical difficulties with lighting.

2)Next, in an attempt to create a "flawless" base I applied my trusty Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer under my eyes and over any blemishes, like so:

I then blended it out using a combination of my fingers and my Real Techniques Brush:

3) I then applied my Maybelline Matte Me Powder (which, after a great run, I finally dropped and smashed a few weeks ago). I also filled in my eyebrows using the Soap and Glory Archery Pencil, which is another casualty of my makeup bag.

4) Using the Natural Collection in Sun Shine (further proof of the fact that I should never be trusted with expensive makeup) to contour my cheeks a little bit. And I think I'm getting better at it.

5) On top of that, I applied the Sleek Blusher in Flushed to the apples of my cheeks.

6) For eyes, I used the Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Palette. I applied Buttercream, the second shade from the left all over the lid (and forgot to take a picture of it, I'm a clever one). Next I applied Espresso, the darkest shade on the far right into the crease and the outer third of my eyelid, and blended it out.

7) I then used an Elizabeth Arden pencil eyeliner in Smoky Black to line my upper lashline and waterline, and then just below my waterline too.

8) I then applied a lot of mascara to my upper and lower lashes. I'm pretty sure Regina wears fake eyelashes on the show, but I didn't have any, so I had to improvise.

And here is the finished eye look:

9) Finally I applied my lipstick. I used the Lipstick Queen lipstick in Red Saint, which is a really nice sheer red colour (it's much more red than it looks in the pictures)

And this is the finished look! I'm actually very happy with how it turned out. I never really wear eyeliner, especially underneath my eyes, but after this I'm tempted to try it a bit more.

Till next time...