Hi friends!
Well, we’ve come to the end of my Capsule Makeup Series. I really hope you guys have enjoyed all the looks I’ve shared with you throughout the month of March using the same six products in various different ways. And I hope it’s inspired even one person to test their creativity with makeup, and step out of their comfort zone with colors and textures. You don’t have to own a million and one products to create amazing looks!
If you’re itching to get caught up, make sure you check out my introductory post here, which explains all about the concept behind this series with products shots. And here are some quick links to the earlier looks I created:
For the 5th and final look in this series…wait for it…I got a winged eyeliner look for you guys! Yes, big news here. I actually created a wing with eyeshadow and a wet angled brush. I rarely, rarely attempt winged eyeliner because, well, I usually screw it up. So this really tested my patience and skills, but in the end I *think* it turned out pretty well (be kind!). I also wasn’t really sure at first about the combo of colors I used (green, warm brown & orange), but after everything was said and done I liked it a lot!
To recap quickly, here are the products I used throughout this series. And don’t forget to check out my new ‘Shop’ tab where I included buy links for most of these products! (Except the & Other Stories and Maybelline products.)
EYESHADOW
Juvia’s Place Saharan Palette
MASCARA
Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara
CONCEALER
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
BROW GEL
& Other Stories Eyebrow Gel
(I can’t find a link online for this product, so perhaps it’s only available in stories or it’s been discontinued. Not sure.)
BLUSH
Glossier Cloud Paint in Dusk
LIPSTICK
Flower Beauty Mix n’ Matte Lip Duo in Honey Nude
HOW I ACHIEVED THIS WINGED EYELINER LOOK
STEP ONE – EYES
I applied a small dab of the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer on my eyelids as a primer, and blended it out with my fingers. I then applied Katsina, the matte warm brown shade from the Saharan Palette, all over lids with a big fluffy brush. I took the same color up above my crease, all the way up to the brow.
Then came the hard part! I wet a small angled brush and went in with the shimmery green shade Kia to start building my wing. (Tip: if you mix water with an eyeshadow you can create a texture that mimics an eyeliner.) I plotted it out by using the angle between my lower lash line and the outermost tip of my brow as a guide; I then stamped along that angle with my brush to draw the wing and then drew it back to connect with my upper lash line. I only took Kia halfway across my upper lash line (as opposed to the inner corner).
(If you’re like me and have hooded eyes, I strongly suggest you watch some tutorials on YouTube to try and hone your winged liner skills! Check out this one from MUA Sam Chapman of Pixiwoo.)
I then smudged Jamila, the bright matte orange shade, under my lower lash line for a stronger pop of color.
Lastly, I applied lots of the Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara to both my upper & lower lashes.
STEP TWO – FACE
(As an aside, I used the Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate all over my face as a primer to give my skin some hydration and slip.)
I applied the Radiant Creamy Concealer under my eyes, around my nose, and on my chin. I then blended out the product using patting and stippling motions with my fingers.

Circled shades indicates colors used
STEP THREE – CHEEKS
I gently rubbed the matte lipstick side of the Flower Beauty Mix n’ Matte Lip Duo in Honey Nude (a pinky nude) onto the back of my hand. I then stippled the product onto my cheeks with my fingers as I would with a cream blush.
STEP FOUR – BROWS
I ran the & Other Stories Eyebrow Gel (which is clear) through my brows to groom them and hold the hairs in place.
STEP FIVE – LIPS
I applied the pearlized gloss at the opposite end of the Flower Beauty duo all over my lips for a slightly shiny finish.
Voila! There’s my *humble* attempt at a winged eyeliner look using some contrasting pops of color. This eye look definitely took me the longest of them all, for obvious reasons; I’d say probably about 20 minutes, just to perfect the liner. Safe to say I probably won’t be doing that again for quite a while!
I’ll be writing a follow-up post next week, detailing all the little tidbits I learned and realizations I came to while creating the looks for this series. I hope you guys will find that interesting, so keep your eyes peeled on Monday!
Xo, Erica
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I think you did a fantastic job!
My attempts at winged eyeliner have been pretty laughable. Lol
Oh, thanks so much Kristen! It felt like it took me forever though! It’s really not a look I go for frequently at all, but it was nice to give it a try again.
Ok I change my mind. This is my favorite look! You did a great job on the winged eye liner!
Oh thanks so much Michelle! It turned out better than I thought, but it was definitely an effort! 😆
Very, very pretty! A much less harsh alternative to winged liner. 😍
Thanks so much! ❤️
Love your creativity, Erica! Do you think you will continue this series with different products in the future? I really enjoyed it!
Thanks so much Hunida! I really would like to do another round in the future. I had so much fun! ❤️
Erica that look with your so soft makeup looks amazing. You are so artistic. I love the eye make up. All your reviews are worth reading.
Thank you Bushra! I appreciate your kind words!
You are so welcome!!
It looks awesome!! I have always wanted to try the winged liner look, will try it soon.. informative post.
Oh thanks so much! It definitely was an effort for me 😆. But I’m really glad I did it.
I love the winged eye liner look. You did an amazing job with it and I love the softness of the wing. The eye line is always the most time consuming for me. It’s so difficult to get it right and that too on both the eyes.
I agree, eyeliner can be so stressful sometimes can’t it? That’s why I usually shy away!
This looks great! I love how natural the wing looks as opposed to it being completely black. It gives the entire look a nice subtlety 😁 nicely done!
Thanks so much! It definitely was an effort on my part since I’m so bad at liner normally!