MAKEUP | Blue Mask, Blue Eyeshadow

This is more of a rambly post as opposed to a makeup look post, but the time has come to embrace wearing a face mask. In Asia, masks are worn with ease, but here in North America you'd be hard pressed to find anyone wearing a mask who isn't in a healthcare setting. Even if people are obviously coughing or sick, there is no mask wearing and I have always been one of those who wished it was more the norm. Well, I guess now I have my wish. I will only speak about how face masks are perceived where I live in Vancouver, but generally I used to see a few on public transit during cold and flu season and I want to say almost only on Asian riders. There is definitely a social anxiety to how people will perceive you should you be wearing a mask. Working in retail, it's almost better to go home than come to work with a mask because of how clients will look at you, but now that it is the rule, I have had no choice but to get used to wearing one five days a week.

Mask purchased by me and makeup PR gifted*

Before I went back to work, I would wear a mask to go grocery shopping, but I would still feel self-conscious about what others would think of me even in freakin' Phase 1 of the COVID-19 pandemic. I know I shouldn't even care as it comes down to just being a good citizen of humanity and taking responsibility for slowing the spread of a disease that has managed to ravage the globe in just one month. It's THAT contagious. For those who say this isn't a real disease or "do you know anyone who has actually had it?" - really?! I actually know a few people who have had it and survived with very few consequences and it's QUITE real so wear a face mask and stay 2m apart!

As I had hoped, wearing a mask for work has helped me feel much more comfortable wearing them in general so other than home and being in my car, I wear a mask everywhere. Now, I have SO MANY fabric ones that it's time I start matching my eye makeup to them and have a bit of fun since my peepers are all people are going to see so bring on the smoky eyes! For today's look, I decided to match one of my favourite face masks - the Vancouver Aquarium x Whitecaps collaboration. These masks were pretty expensive at $20 each, but they have a liner on the inside to insert a filter and the fit is secure. The ear loops aren't too tight and the mask stays perfectly on my nose without budging.

Face:

Bioderma Sensibio AR CC Cream SPF 30*

Avon Cashmere Concealer*

Urban Decay Brow Beater in Dark*

Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion*

Urban Decay Game of Thrones Palette using shades Free Folk and Frozen North on lid and and Hardhome as brow highlight

Urban Decay Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner in Cuff*
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Glam Rock

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in The Night King* 

blinc Amplified Mascara*

SocialEyes Lashes in "Playing Coy"*

Do you still feel a bit awkward wearing a mask? I find it so hard to recognize people now so I am relying heavily on hair and body language! If you are feeling uncomfortable wearing a mask, I guarantee that wearing it more and "practicing" will make it so much better. I am starting to see most people without masks on transit and shopping which I am shocked by as we are not out of the woods yet, but I think I am about 95% on my way to not giving a flying f*** about how people perceive me!

If you would like to purchase a Vancouver Aquarium x Whitecaps mask head on over to: https://vanaquashop.org/vancouver-aquarium-whitecaps-facemask/