My blog is all about reviews on the new fresh makeup launching (I review high end and low end makeup) and also reviews on "oldie but a goodie" makeup that you've might have missed! XOXO
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
LORAC- PRO Matte Palette
Lorac's PRO Matte Palette retails for U.S. $28.00 on Ulta Beauty's website, they also mention how this is a $45.00 value somehow... (all matte shadows) These shades can be applied wet or dry. (Swatches [left to right] Bare, Latte, Corduroy, Chocolate, Linen, Pink Mauve, Burgundy and Jet Black. These eyeshadows are high pigmented, easy to blend and so buttery! I honestly believe this palette is better value than the Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette that only comes with 5 matte shadows where here you get 8! This is a great palette if you only like matte looks or else it can get pretty boring because of the shade range. You can make a quick easy look to a dramatic smoky eye. (These eyeshadows do kick up powder.) This isn't a must have in my opinion if you have tons of eyeshadow palettes but it's a nice one and very practical/versatile. 8/10 would recommend, this palette is practical to use when you just want to throw on some color!
- LORAC- PRO Matte Palette Link
CATRICE- Professional Contouring Palette
- CATRICE- Professional Contouring Palette Link
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Glow Kit: That Glow
Anastasia Beverly Hill's first launch of the glow kits included the glow kit in That Glow that retails for U.S. $40.00. These Glow Kits are four metallic powder highlighters for intense luminosity. Left to right are Sunburst (a bright, luminous gold with a metallic finish), Golden Bronze (a sultry, warm bronze with a gold-flecked finish), Bubbly (a champagne rose with a pearlescent finish) and Dripping In Gold (a lavish gold with a vivd reflective finish). Each highlighting powder has 7.4 g of product where on my other blog post of these glow kits, this is such a good deal for what you're getting! Tip- when you apply your highlighter apply a lighter highlighter shade on the very top of the cheekbone for a more elevated look (example- apply Dripping In Gold on cheekbones then Sunburst on the very top). You can use these highlights as eyeshadows as well! Now compared to other launched Glow Kits by Anastasia Beverly Hills this is the one with less intensity, you really won't get that glow glow glow look with these powders just a settle one... That can be a good thing if you like settle highlighters, these just melt into your skin! I recommend the Glow Kit in SunDipped if you really want an intense highlight but these are nice shades as highlighters just not intense for me. 10/10 would recommend if you like a lit within glow (settle) but 5/10 would recommend if you love an intense highlight. (You can use a setting spray to intensify it as well.)
- ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Glow Kit: That Glow Link
Sunday, August 21, 2016
BH COSMETICS- Carli Bybel 14 Color Eyeshadow & Highlighter Palette
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
DOSE OF COLORS- Hidden Treasures Eyeshadow Palette
Dose Of Color's limited edition Hidden Treasures eyeshadow palette retailed for U.S. $50.00, this palette is no longer available except eBay or Amazon, (if you have this palette and don't use it, pull it out because you're missing out on a lot!) the reason why I'm mentioning this on my blog because its so beautiful and one of the best palettes that ever launched!!! The eyeshadows are so so so nice and smooth and blend effortlessly on the eyelid and so pigmented, the metallic shades are so foiled its crazy. This palette does now retail for $100 on eBay and sites like that, but even if it was that price I would've still bought it, such a good palette, so many eye looks you can create. (swatches) Left to right are Pearl (satin), Crown (metallic), Gemstone (metallic), Locket (matte), Onyx (matte), Diamond (metallic), Coin (metallic), Key(matte), Ruby (metallic) and Map (matte). I didn't know this was limited edition even though there still some still left on eBay: I highly recommend these (10/10) best eyeshadows ever!
- DOSE OF COLORS- Hidden Treasures Eyeshadow Palette Link
NYC- Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder
NYC's Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder in the shade Sunny retails for U.S. $3.62 on Target's website. In this bronzer you receive 0.33 oz/9.4 g of product which is so much for such a low price, this bronzer is buttery, smooth and so pigmented when you bronze up the face (such a great drugstore bronzer). (NYC repackaged this bronzer so it might look different in store than here.) You can wear this bronzer on your face with or without makeup on, you still get a soft finish! I recommend this bronzer to fair to tan skin tones because it really won't show up on deeper skin tones which sucks because this is the only shade this bronzer features in stores, you can find this anywhere! It has a warm brownish undertone, great for enhancing your cheekbones! 10/10 would recommend!
- NYC- Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder Link
CLINIQUE- Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
- CLINIQUE- Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer Link
Sunday, August 14, 2016
KAT VON D- Everlasting Liquid Lipstick
Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks (exclusive to only Sephora) retail for U.S. $20.00 each, for 0.22 oz/ 6.6 mL of product, Kat Von D's line of Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks come in 28 various shades! Shown above are (Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks' picture) Lolita (chestnut rose), Bow N Arrow (fawn nude), Lolita II (terra-cotta nude), Double Dare (cocoa blush) and Bauhau5 (deep raspberry). (swatches [left to right] are Lolita II, Bauhau5, Double Dare, Bow N Arrow and Lolita. These liquid lipsticks have a long wear, opaque just with one swipe and have a matte finish, they're formulated without parabens. These liquid lipsticks have vitamin E and sunflower seeds so your lips are comfortable when used, honestly this is my favorite brand of liquid lipsticks they glide on like a gloss but then dries down matte, they're so comfortable and creamy and doesn't chip off. The formula is semi whipped unlike the ABHs' which is fully whipped. These don't budge what so ever, 10/10 I highly recommend these!
TARTE- Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette
Tarte's Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette retails for U.S. $45.00 for 0.053 oz of product for each eyeshadow pan. The eyeshadow palette has 12 brand new shades of a mixture of matte and luster finishes. This palette is formulated without parabens and phthalates. The swatches are the shades left to right from the palette, Charmer (off white), Jetsetter (warm taupe), Rocker (shimmering taupe), Smokeshow (black brown), Flower Child (peachy nude), Smarty Pants (tan), Firecracker (bronze copper), Activist (dark brown), Funny Girl (champagne), Sweetheart (peach), Rebel (chestnut brown), Leader (aubergine). These shades are so easy to blend, pigmented and the shadows don't budge what so ever. You can create an easy soft look to a bold smoky look. I believe this one of the best palettes Tarte has created so far, if you are beginner when it comes to applying or experimenting with eyeshadows this palette is for you! 10/10 would recommend to anyone!
- TARTE- Tartelette In Bloom Clay Eyeshadow Palette Link
BECCA- Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation
Becca's most luminous foundation retails for U.S. $44.00 for 1 oz of product, this foundation is a "flexible liquid" it's recommended for normal, normal to dry, and very dry skin types however if you're combination to oily on Sephora's website it's recommended that you use this foundation with Becca's Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector, or finish with a finishing powder. This foundation is best applied with a brush and not a sponge but I use a sponge (beauty blender) to bounce back moisture into my skin. Make sure to sake this foundation very well or it'll appear funky, it's formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates. This foundation is really light but really really really luminous so make sure to use a tiny amount but this foundation is buildable, a radiant finish as an end result. This foundation doesn't come with a pump instead its replaced with a dropper which is a nice touch to the forested glass bottle. Shown above is the shade Medium, Becca offers a couple of different shade ranges for this product, 10/10 would recommend, its so beautiful.
- BECCA- Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation Link
Saturday, August 13, 2016
COTY AIRSPUN- Translucent Face Powder
Coty Airspun's Loose Face Powder in Translucent retails for U.S. $5.97 on Walmart's website. Note: this product does come with a sifter for the powder, I just removed mine for easier access. On Walmart's website it states, "Powder lying evenly And flat on your skin, long lasting, dermatologically tested, air for cloud like softness." In my opinion this powder is awesome for setting your under eye and baking, but the scent is overwhelming so if that bothers you this product is so not for you. This product contains 65g of product, which is so much product for such a low price compared to the Laura Mercier translucent powder which retails for $38.00 for only 29g worth of product. This product does have a white undertone even though it translucent (every setting powder does) which may bother people but if you want a highlighted under eye try getting the Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder in a different peachy shade which they do sell (this powder comes in various shades). I give this product a 8/10 instead of 10 because of the heavy scent. Go buy it if you're on a budget, it's really good!
- COTY AIRSPUN- Translucent Face Powder Link
NYX- Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks
NYX Cosmetic's Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks are one of the best liquid lipsticks available in the drugstore! They retail for U.S. $6.99 each, these products are also available at Ulta Beauty. They contain 0.13 oz worth of product, shown above is Ruffle Trim and Exotic (favorite shade ever on every skin tone!) (swatches are the opposite colors). On Ulta's website it states, "Slip into something seductive with NYX Cosmetics' Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick, a weightless liquid lipstick with a plush matte finish. Available in a range of color-kissed nudes, each sultry shade will coat the curves of your lips with irresistibly creamy color." These Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks offer gorgeous pale to deep nudes and are a total dupe formula wise for the Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint which retail for $20.00, its a whipped formula. These liquid lipsticks last 6-8 hours on the lips. I would highly recommend this (10/10) it wears beautifully but some people did complain about this product because they've received a bad batch so it could be a hit or miss. Overall, this is so worth it.
- NYX- Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks Link
Thursday, August 11, 2016
WET N WILD- MegaGlo Contouring Palette
Wet N Wild's MegaGlo Contouring Palette retails for U.S. $4.99, they're in available in 2 shades, Caramel Toffee (shown above) and Dulce De Leche. Caramel Toffee is a warm contouring palette and Dulce De Leche is a cool tone contouring palette (I recommend this one because when you want to contour you want to work with a grey undertone shade) I use the one on the right for bronzing purposes. These were released way back when but now came back with a new formula! Carmel Toffee can be a total dupe for Marc Jacobs Beauty Light Filtering Contour Powder in the shade light gold/ light bronze that sells for $49.00. This MegaGlo Contouring Palette from Wet N Wild is cruelty free and contains 0.44 oz/12.5 g of product which great. I use the banana shade to highlight my under eyes, be aware that when you dip your brush into the powders it does kick up a lot of product, this product is highly pigmented, blendable and soft to the touch. I give this product a 9/10 only because this product does kick up powder other than that these powders work amazingly and great if you're on a budget! You can find these on Wet n Wild's website or any drugstore near you.
- WET N WILD- MegaGlo Contouring Palette Link
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette
Anastasia Beverly Hills new eyeshadow palette, Modern Renaissance is eyeshadows from their existing line put into a palette inspired by the Renaissance. This palatte retails for U.S. $42.00 (currently sold out on Sephora's website but available on ABH's website!) Unlike previous palattes launched by Anastasia Beverly Hills, Modern Renaissance is the first permanent eyeyshadow palette in their line. There are 14 eyeshadows in the palatte each with 0.02 oz amount of product, these eyeshadows are formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates. On Sephora's website it gives you a description of the eyeshadows, (left to right) "Tempera (beige with an ultra-matte finish), Golden Ochre (earthy yellow with an ultra-matte finish), Vermeer (iridescent shell with a metallic finish), Buon Fresco (antique lavender with an ultra-matte finish), Antique Bronze (metallic sable with a satin finish), Love Letter (raspberry with an ultra-matte finish), Cyprus Umber (dark coffee with an ultra-matte finish), Raw Sienna (neutral amber with an ultra-matte finish), Burnt Orange deep orange with an ultra-matte finish), Primavera (shimmery gold with an ultra-matte finish), Red Ochre (sienna with an ultra-matte finish), Venetian Red (crimson with an ultra-matte finish), Warm Taupe (earthy gray with an ultra-matte finish), Realgar (brick with an ultra-matte finish)." This palette does come with a double-ended eyeshadow brush (works amazingly). These shades are easily to blend but does kick up powder when you dip your brushes into them other than that these eyeshadows are pigmented and so worth the money because and individual eyeshadow from ABH it will cost you $12.00 for 0.059 oz of product. I give this product a 10/10, if you love warm eye looks this palette is for you!
- ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette Link
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
KAT VON D- Shade + Light Contour Palette
Kat Von D's Shade + Light Contour Palette retails for U.S. $46.00, the top light powders are (left to right) Lucid (pinkish nude), Lyric (yellow beige), Levitation (soft peach) and the bottom row of shades (left to right) are called Sombre (true taupe), Shadowplay (soft brown) and Subconscious (deep brown). The top row of the light shades are 2.3g worth of product each and the bottom row shades each have 4.5g worth of product. The light powders (top row) is meant highlight and to bring your faces' appearance forward and the shades (bottom row) are to contour and enhance your bone structure and bring your appearance back. Kat Von D has her own website where she sells her cosmetics but other than that her line is exclusive to Sephora. On Sephora's website it says how this Shade + Light Contour Palatte are formulated without Parabens, Sulfates and Phthalates. Kat Von D's line is vegan as well. Honestly, this is my favorite contour palette ever! Each shades are so soft and pigmented so be careful when dipping your brush into the powders, you just need the slightest amounts. I mix the bottom two shades Sombre and Shadowplay as a contour shade for me but if I want a really chiseled appearance I go ahead and mix in the shade Subconscious. I use the top middle light shade to highlight my face where I applied my concealer. 10/10 would recommend, this palette is like butter, its amazing and universal!
- KAT VON D- Shade + Light Contour Palette Link
L'ORÉAL- Infallible Eyeshadow
L'oréal's Infallible Eyeshadow retails for U.S. $7.99 for 0.12oz/3.5g of product each. Left to right are the Infallible Eyeshadows in Iced Latte, Amber Rush, Bronzed Taupe and Eternal Sunshine (this shade could be a dupe for Half Baked from the Urban Decay Naked palatte), there are many more eyeshadows in this line! Even though it's kinda pricey for a single shade from the drugstore its so worth the price! These shadows are so pigmented you wouldn't believe it and it stays on the eyelid for a such a long time, they're velvety to the touch and easy to blend out. Even on Ulta's website it states, "Infallible Eyeshadows provides sweatproof, waterproof, crease resistant wear with velvet- soft texture that blends easily, providing luminous color with a smooth, even finish." I 100% agree with this claim, these L'oréal Infallible Eyeshadows are even better than some high end eyeshadows themselves! 10/10 I would obviously recommend, this is a must add on to your collection!
- L'ORÉAL- Infallible Eyeshadow Link
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Glow Kit: SunDipped
Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit in SunDipped retails for U.S. $40.00, in the GlowKit there are 4 highlighting powders in shades (left to right) Bronzed (amber with a penny finish), Summer (luminous sand with a white gold finish), Tourmaline (warm taupe with a rose gold finish) and Moonstone (radiant quartz with a pearl finish). Each powder has a 7.4g/0.26 oz worth of product inside. Which is amazing for each powder of you compare a single BECCA highlighter which prices at $38.00 for a total of 8g of product... On the backside of the packaging of this product is states, "Four velvety powders that instantly cast a LIT-FROM-WITHIN glow. Complementing shades can be layered together to brighten cheekbones and décolletage, or own separately over eyelids, browbones, and inner corners. Results are flawlessly incandescent.) Also on ABH's website they say how to use these metallic powders is by using their ideal brush #23 (ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Brush #23 Link). This Glow Kit is one of my favorite Glow Kits they've launched, I use the shade Bronzed as a bronzer topper and Summer as my highlighter but then add Moonstone on the very high points of my cheekbones for an elevated glow, these powders are soft to the touch and just melt into your skin. 10/10 would highly recommend!
- ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Glow Kit: SunDipped Link
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
GIORGIO ARMANI- Luminous Silk Foundation
Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk Foundation sells for U.S. $62.00 for 1 FL. oz of product (typical amount of product for a foundation). This foundation is good on normal to combination skin types. On Sephora's website it states how this foundation is a light-weight liquid that achieves a radiant, silky finish. For the heavy price tag I don't think this product is worth splurging on, there are so many other options of foundation that works even better but this foundation does give you an effortless coverage no matter how many layers you put on you will not look cakey. Also on Sephora's website this foundation does come in a travel size (above shown is the full size product that retails for $62.00 in shade 7.5), the travel size retails for U.S. $42.00 for 0.06 oz of product... The travel size is an exclusive to Sephora and can be bought online only. This foundation does offer a variety of different skin tones with several different undertones. I give this product a 6/10, in my opinion it's not worth splurging on, there are better foundations with a more gorgeous coverage but it's a nice foundation in general. If you're going to purchase this make sure you go to the store to see what your shade is, online I thought I was in shade 6 but turns out to be I'm actually 7.5, best of luck!
- GIORGIO ARMANI- Luminous Silk Foundation Link
MORPHE- 35O Palette
Morphe's best selling eyeshadow palette the 35O Nature Glow Palatte features 35 eyeshadows with a mixture of matte, satin and metallic finishes! This palette retails for U.S. $22.99. On the right are swatches of different shades from the palatte, Morphe mentions how the colors from their 35 eyeshadow pan palates are are different than their individual eyeshadows even though some colors may be close matches... This palette is perfect for the upcoming fall season! The colors are highly pigmented and so easy to blend on the eye and last throughout the day. The price point and the quality of these eyeshadows are unbelievable. Due to the amazing feedback of the launching of this palette Morphe has come out with 2 more palattes relating to all the shades from this one, they've created an all matte 35OM (MORPHE 35OM Palatte Link ) and an all shimmer palette 35OS (MORPHE- 35OS Palatte Link) both retail for the same price or you can purchase the bundle of both 35OM and 35OS for U.S. $43.99 (MORPHE- 35OM & 35OS Bundle Link)! Overall this palette is amazing and beautiful for warm toned looks and a perfect add on to your collection! 10/10 would definitely recommend! Use affiliate code "ADOPTLOVE" which gives you 10% off your purchase! The affiliate goes to a fundraising where you wear awareness for animals in need!
Monday, August 8, 2016
ESSENCE- Liquid Lipstick
Essence's Liquid Lipstick retails for U.S. $3.49 for 0.13 oz of product! On Ulta's websites it says, "This Essence Liquid Lipstick combines the best of both lipstick and lip gloss. Get the impact and coverage of a lipstick with the moisturizing shine of a gloss. Not tested on animals." This product is crazy!!! I don't wear glosses but this Liquid Lipstick is so highly pigmented for such a low price and sits on the lips beautifully. I wear this whenever I have a dewy look on, this product makes your lips so plumped and glossy. Left to right are the Liquid Lipstick in shades 02 beauty secret and 06 make a statement. The packaging of these glosses are so cute as well. This Liquid Lipstick applies thick on the lips but can be spread out for an even application. 10/10 would recommend, definitely worth the price!
- ESSENCE- Liquid Lipstick Link
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Glow Kit: Sweets
Anastasia Beverly Hill's Glow Kit in Sweets is the most pigmented Glow Kit they've released till this day! These Glow Kits retail for U.S. $40.00, left to right (swatches) are Marshmallow (intense pearl with gold reflect), Sassy Grape (lavender with blue reflect), Butterscotch (gold with white reflect) and Taffy (a fusion of peach, pink, and gold reflect). Each powders have 7.4g/0.26 oz worth of product which amazing for the price point, a single full-sized BECCA highlighter is worth U.S. $38.00 which only comes with 0.19 oz of product... On ABH's website it mentions how these 4 powders are metallic highlighters (which they totally are), they also mention how it's ideal to use their highlighting brush #23 which retails for U.S. $25.00 (ABH: Highlighting Brush #23 Link) I would 10/10 recommend this product out of all of the 4 Glow Kits I own from Anastasia Beverly Hills, this is the most pigmented one. The shade in Butterscotch has chunky glitter but if that bothers you that shade is not meant for you but overall these shades are universal and help create a one of a kind look!
- ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Glow Kit: Sweets Link
- ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Glow Kit: Sweets Link
Sunday, August 7, 2016
COLOURPOP- Lippe Stix
ColourPop lippie stix's retail for U.S. $5.00, this collection from ColourPop which is cruelty free comes in various finishes: Pearlized, Matte, Créme, Matte X, Satin Luxe, Sheer, Satin and Glossy. Left to right are the Lippie Stix shades' in Lady, Dalia, Creature and Ellarie (collaboration with Feral Creature) all in matte finishes. Each Lippie Stix contains 1.0g/0.352oz worth of product. These Lippie Stixs are very comfy to wear on the lips and highly pigmented for the price tag. I give this product a 8/10 only because since all of my lippe stix are in a matte finish they leave a satin appearance once applied to my lips which a no for me but other than that the formula of these is exceptional! Suscribe to ColourPop's email to get $5 off your first purchase!
- COLOURPOP- Lippe Stix Link
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Liquid Lipstick
Anastasia Beverly Hill's liquid lipstick retails for U.S. $20.00 on their website it states that these liquid lipsticks are full coverage with opaque color, they have non drying whipped formulas available in 21 shades. Left to right are the liquid lipsticks shades in Sad Girl, Ashton and Kathryn. Ashton and Kathryn both dry down to matte finishes except Sad Girl which doesn't try down only because this liquid lipstick is infused to with tiny glitters to show off a metallic appearance. Each liquid lipstick has 3.2g/0.11oz worth of product inside. Note that if you apply multiple coats at once on the lips with this product you lips will dry out and the lipstick will start to crack and peel off in patches, you only need one thin coat of this for your lips! 10/10 would recommend, even though it's pricey the lipstick does go a long way and is budge proof!
- ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- Liquid Lipstick Link
COLOURPOP- Super Shock Shadows
ColourPop retails their Super Shock Shadows for U.S. $5.00, the shadows shown above are (left to right) Flower Shop, Flutes, KAEPOP Crenshaw (collaboration with Karrueche) and Nillionaire. Top left picture is with flash the right one is without. Super Shock Shadow's in Flutes and Crenshaw is both matte finishes, Nillionaire is a metallic finish and Flower Shop is in a pearlized finish. These shadows are best applies with fingertips, you get more color pay off that way. If you're going to "invest" into buying these shadows I recommend purchasing the Super Shock Shadows in Satin, Pearlized or Metallic finish, they're more easier to work with. With the matte shadows' they're harder to blend on the eye and takes more effort to apply in the crease since you're using your fingertips. Each Super Shock Shadow has 2.1g/0.07oz worth of product which is a lot for a single shadow that's worth only $5.00 compared to a single Makeup Geek shadow which sells for U.S. $6.00 you're getting only 1.8g of product. 10/10 would recommend, these Super Shock Shadows are highly pigmented and wear for a long period of time! Plus, the formula of these shadows are like no other!!! If you subscribe to ColourPop's email you get $5 off your purchase.
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