Maybelline 24/7 Color Tattoo Metal Review.

Cream gel eyeshadow for long-lasting shimmery metallic shades
Smooth, Bold Metallic Shades
24HR wear cream gel formula for smooth application
 Maybelline.com description. 

After hitting up some photos of swatches online the only colors that I was interested in were Inked in Pink and Electric blue. The silver and gold shades seemed really spotty and grainy glittery. 

This collection is describes as being Metallic, but the two shades that I got don't come off as metallic to me they are more of a pearl or a shimmer. The fact that they are not metallic doesn't bother me because they are still really nice shades but if your going to describe a collection as metallic they should be what you say they are.

Wet N Wild Comfort Zone Pallet REVIEW & FOTD

Last week Rite Aid had a buy 1 get 1 50% off sale on Wet N Wild makeup so I picked up a few pallets that I had been meaning to try. Two pallets for $7.49 I couldn't pass it up especially after winning 20$ on a scratch off ticket the day before.

December Ipsy Glam Bag "Haute Holiday"

This months theme is "Haute Holiday".  I am very pleased with this month selections. I have been loving how they give you a lot of different items that can be used together to create a look lately. With December and all it's holidays you have everything you need to create a holiday look. 

Wet N' Wild Cool As A Cucumber Pallet REVIEW & FOTD

last week I was feeling pretty down and in need of some makeup retail therapy so I headed to the drug store. Not much caught my eye of anything that I needed or wanted except this Wet N' Wild Cool As A Cucumber Pallet. I thought hey here are some nice fall colors. I'm sucking every last bit of fall out that I can... it's supposed to snow today, Boo. I'm not ready for the cold weather.

FOTD: Sayanythingbr00ke's Royal Drama Eyeshadow

The other day I was catching up on my YouTube subscriptions and watched Sayanythingbr00ke do this amazingly bright blue eye and I had to try it out! I'll never know why I don't wear blue eyeshadow more often it's so muck fun. Lashes on the other hand are the bane of my existence. maybe someday I will be able to apply them easily and make them look good. I guess it's going to take a lot of bad practice to get it right.

NYC New York Color IndividualEyes Custom Compact REVIEW

NYC New York Color's all-in-one compact gives you everything you need for a complete eye look: primer, illuminator, applicator and complementing shadows. With four vibrant colors designed for your eye color, you can create a look as individual as you are!
 Influenster description. 

The color that I received in my Influenster VoxBox was 0156-08 Dark Shadow. I like the concept of having a primer included in the pallet of eyeshadows it makes it convenient. 

Maybelline Color tattoo 24hr Eyeshdow #200 Mossy Green Review/FOTD

 Maybelline Color tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow #200 Mossy Green is apart of the Limited Edition Fall 2012 fashion Week Collection. It is one out of 4 of the Color Tattoo shadows in the collection. It's the perfect color for fall if you want a fall color but don't want to go with the browns. 

Review: the Balm Frat Boy shadow/blush

Give him a rush he won't forget when he sees you in this velvety smooth peachy-apricot shadow/blush
the Balm.com

Review: Urban Decay Eyeshadow & 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

I recently picked up a few things from the Urban Decay friends and family sale, and I'm so glad I did. I have found two of the most amazing eye color products. They both have such unique color, texture and effects.

Sedona Lace 88 Warm Pallet Review

The 88 Warm palette is one of the most asked for palettes. This set of 88 shadows include shimmer and matte shades, shades for smokey looks as well as neutral shadows for everyday wear. This palette has been created with all skin tones in mind to give every individual and/or MUA the ability to use this palette to the fullest.
Sedona Lace.com description.

FOTD Orange and Purple Cat Eyes

 Ahh finally played with some color today. It's so nice to pull myself out of my I'm rushing to work neutral rut. I'm really liking the contrast of the orange juxtaposed with the purple. I will never loose the love of complementary colors.

Too Faced Glamorous To Go Review

Too Faced Glamorous To Go Pallet is a great little travel/ keep in your bag pallet. Whether you need to pull a look together on the go or touch up during the day.

L'Oreal paris Infallible 24 HR Eye Shadow Review

L'Oreal's claims

• Intense maximized color
• Luxurious powder-cream texture
• 24-hour long-lasting hold
• Waterproof, crease resistant, fade resistant

description from loreal.com

These come in 12 shades. Most are shimmery neutrals there are a few more colorful colors like blue, green and purple.

I have heard that theses are a good drugstore dupe for the Armani Eyes To kill eyeshadows, but that is probably due to the fact that they are both under the same parent company and use similar formulas. So if you were looking to try the Armani shadows but not at the $32 price this might be a better way to go.  As for what I think of the L'Oral Infallible 24 HR shadows.....

Iced Latte

Iced Latte

Iced Latte

Iced Latte

Love it or leave it? Personally I'd leave it.  As far as the claims go it doesn't hold up. It does have a nice powder-cream texture, but as fare as intense maximized color goes it swatches on the fingers nicely yet when applied from there to the skin the pigmentation doesn't show up as intense. I did also find the shadow hard to work with. It was hard to pickup onto a brush and then apply to the eye. The best way to apply it was with the fingers, even then it wasn't ideal. As far as 24 hour long lasting hold goes it couldn't even hold up for 8 hours without creasing and that was with an eyeshadow primer. 

Would I purchase other shades? No, I think that it's not worth the nearly $10 for one color that is hard to work with and does not hold up. 

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow Review

These "gel-cream" eyeshadows come in 10 different shades with a mix of neuterals and brights.

Pomegranate Punk

Pomegranate Punk

Pomegranate Punk

Pomegranate Punk

Tough As Taupe

Tough As Taupe

Tough As Taupe

Tough As Taupe

So far I'm loving these shadows. They are a cream shadow that set and will not budge. I do recommend working quickly with them to blend them out, the shadows will set quickly. The shadows last all day with out creasing for me which says a lot because I very oily lids and even after 14 hours no creasing. I can't imagine a need to wear shadow for 24 hours These shadows work great by themselves as all over color or as a base for other shadows.  I can't wait to try out some more colors and I think these would be a great addition to any makeup collection.

Too Faced In Your Dreams Pallet Review

Silk Stalkings, La Cage, Rapture, Wanna Play?, Give It up

Pink Peacock, Swing, Fishnet, Girly Show, Pink Ice

Full Moon, Dream On, Seduce, You Hold The Key, Heat On

I think it's perfect for the makeup novice  giving three complete looks. The packaging is supper cute. I also like that it is nice and flat which is good for easy storage. There are instructions on the inside cover of the pallet on how to put together three different looks.
The shadows are nicely pigmented with a velvety texture. All of the eyeshadows have either a metallic or a shimmer. I would of liked to see one or two matte shadows in the mix. I also found the colors in the first two rows to be fairly similar. All three bushes are very wearable for everyday. The lip colors are sheer and glossy with a smooth non-sticky texture. Over all I really like this pallet. I think it's a great pallet of makeup beginners and everyday looks.





Disclaimer: This pallet was won in a giveaway from Beautylish.com.

Visions Of Sugar Plums Holiday Tutorial

I have gotten such good feed back on my Vision of Sugar Plums look I have done a tutorial for you. I'm having such a good time coming up with and doing these holiday themed & inspired looks. I can't wait to move on to the next one. 

EYES

• NYX Jumbo pencil in milk
• OCC pure pigment in magenta
• OCC magenta & Disco ball Glitter
•  Maybelline Eyestodio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow (10 Amethyst Ablaze) 
• Maybelline Falsies Mascara
• Physicians Formula 2 in 1 eye booster 

LIPS

• Revlon Matte, 002 Pink Pout 
• Lipsmackers Lip Gloss, watermelon

FACE

• NYX cream blush in Boho Chic

FOTD Visions Of Sugar Plums

I recently got some amazing glitters and pigments from OCC and was dying to play with them. I am in love with this look. It would be a fun look for a holiday party. Thinking of a tutorial is in order what do you think?

EYES

• NYX Jumbo pencil in milk
• OCC pure pigment in magents
• OCC magenta & Disco ball Glitter
•  Maybelline Eyestodio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow (10 Amethyst Ablaze) 
• Maybelline Falsies Mascara
• Physicians Formula 2 in 1 eye booster 

LIPS

• OCC lip tar, Hoochie, & Tone

FACE

• NYX cream blush in Boho Chic

November Favorites, Things I'm Digging.

Some of the products and tools I really liked during November.

1. CoverGirl Naturlux Mousse Mascara
2. Maybelline Eyestudio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow (10 amethyst ablaze)
3. Incoco Nail Applique 
4. E.L.F Studio Stipple Brush
5. Conair Natural Boar Bristle Hair Brush

Review: Maybelline Eyestodio Color Explosion Luminizing Eyeshadow (10 Amethyst Ablaze)

• Sophisticated color, ignited by an exclusive luminizer, reveals amazing color highlights.
• Explosive pigments sweep on for the truest color payoff. Exclusive luminizer unleashes a surge of color.
• Ophthalmologist-tested. Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers

        Maybelline.com description 

 

Let me start by saying I’m a sucker for purple eyeshadow, and these did not disappoint. The shadows were nicely pigmented. They have a soft and smooth texture and blended well. All of the shadows have a shimmer to them, the lightest shade on the bottom is more of a frost. I found the glitter shade interesting; it has silver and rainbow holographic glitter which looks a little drastic in the pallet but when blended out is a really pretty glitter. I like how the shadows can go from a day to night look just by adding the glitter on top of the look. I enjoy the mix of purples with a grape shade and a plum/ wine shade and the lighter shades on more of the pink side.

Ancient Egyptian Art Inspired Tutorial

Recently I was playing around with my makeup and tried the color combination of torques blue and gold shimmer on my eyes and it reminded me of the death mask of King Tutankhamen.  I decided to make a look inspired by Ancient Egyptian art. I incorporated some aspect from the bust of Nefertiti like the berry colored lips and awesome sun kissed cheekbones. Of course I couldn’t forget the famous lined eyes but with a twist.

This look could be worn for a night out or if your daring like me as a day look. I would also be great for Halloween if you’re going as Cleopatra.  

 

 

King Tut had gauged ears to!

Eyes 

    -Urban Decay Primer Potion in Greed

    -NYX Pigment in Dust

    -Inglot Matte shadow, med brown and deep turquoise blue.

    -Physicians Formula 2 in 1 eye booster eye liner

    - Mabelline Falsies Mascara

    - Benefit 10 box highlight

Face 

    -Bourjouis  bronzer

    - Benefit 10 box highlight

Lips

     -Revlon lipstick #477 Black Cherry