Tuesday, October 13, 2015

My LORAC PRO Palette Collection!

Hello everyone,

Today I'm sharing swatches and photos of every LORAC PRO palette I own. A few of my lovely subscribers have asked for swatches and comparisons of the PRO palettes especially the Mega PRO palettes.



So after searching through my external hard drive, I found the photos I used many months back to review these individually here on my blog. Reader be warned, this will be a very picture heavy post :)

**Before I get into each palette, the quality and pigmentation on all PRO palettes is outstanding. For me, everything about these checks off each box of "must haves" in an eyeshadow.

Here are the original Pro palettes (1 & 2) that are currently available at Ulta (online and in stores) and on the LORAC Cosmetics website. Both retail for $42 and contain 16 eyeshadows, 8 which are matte finish and 8 shimmer/metallic finish.

*LORAC PRO 1: I would categorize this one as the everyday palette that's full of basic neutrals. A definite staple in any makeup collection.



L to R:
Lt. Pink, Taupe, Cream & White
L to R:
Black, Brown, Sable & Mauve
L to R:
Lt. Bronze, Gold, Champagne & Nude
Salte, Deep Purple, Garnet & Pewter

*LORAC PRO 2: While this one has a several basic neutrals, you get more pops of color with the Jade, Plum and Navy shades. Again, another staple item!






all matte finish
all matte finish
all shimmer/metallic finish
all shimmer/metallic finish



The LORAC Mega PRO 1 and Mega PRO 2 palettes are double the size of the regular PRO palettes. These are limited edition palettes containing 32 gorgeous eyeshadows and retail for $59.

*LORAC Mega PRO 1: I would categorize this one with not only your neutrals that are needed in many looks but with an emphasis on berry type shades. I find the colors in this Mega PRO 1 palette to be more rich and deep in tone. 







all matte finish
all matte finish
all shimmer/metallic finish

all shimmer/metallic finish


*LORAC Mega PRO 2: Contains 32 buttery shades ranging from classic neutrals to warm orangey tones to a few pops of colors; that are just perfection. Absolutely love this one!








L to R (matte finish):
Bisque, Lavender, Purple, Sorbet, Burlap,Tawny,
Custard, Porcelain
L to R (matte finish):
Melon, Tangerine, Saddle, Forest, Goji
Cabernet, Ash & Black
L to R (shimmer/metallic finish):
Dk. Sienna, Peony, Seashell, Moonlit, Soft Plum,
Prosecco, Chiffon & Sugar
L to R (shimmer/metallic finish):
Black Ivy, Gold Leaf, Olivine, Penny,
Blue Quartz, Gunmetal, Sandstone & Cinnamon


Well, there you have it! All of my beloved PRO palettes :) 

From the swatches above you can see the quality of each eyeshadow. Along all 4 PRO palettes, the only color that is repeated is black. Some would say why include black in each palette while others would appreciate it. I don't mind it because it's a useful shade. 

I adore these and would highly recommend them. One thing to note, the Mega PRO 1 was from 2014 Holiday so unfortunately, it's not longer available. The Mega PRO 2 is from this year 2015 Holiday and is currently in stock on Ulta's website.

Shop Ulta: http://www.ulta.com
Shop LORAC Cosmetics: http://www.loraccosmetics.com

I hope this review was helpful. Tune into my YouTube channel to see tutorials featuring these lovely palettes. Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any other questions and/or comments. 

Thank you for stopping by,
xoxo
~Lexi















Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Makeup Geek Duo Chrome Pigments (Swatches & Review)

Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a great day so far!


Today I'm sharing with you some photos of the new Makeup Geek Duo Chrome Pigments. I'm also including a quick review since I'm posting an in depth video here on my channel tomorrow morning.

Makeup Geek launched 8 new duo chrome pigments and 12 duo chrome eyeshadows last month. I was able to snag the pigment bundle set before it sold out. It will be in stock sometime in the near future. For more information regarding that, tune into the Makeup Geek Cosmetics Instagram page.

These new pigments have jars that are clear with a metallic gray embossed cap. The overall look is very sleek and pretty. However, the quality of material that went into making these jars, is very poor. With each pigment retailing $12 individually, which honestly is pretty steep for the Makeup Geek brand; you should receive better quality for that price point. Many of us have experienced cracked jar that were either shipped with cracks or have gotten cracks from repeated use.

Below are photos of my jars (except for Insomnia-packaging was fine) so you can see the damage.


L to R:
Mood Ring, Kaleidoscope, Hologram & Wildfire

L to R:
Sugar Rush, Chameleon & Prism
all 8 duo chrome pigments

Swatches (applied dry):

Wildfire
Wildfire

Hologram
Hologram

Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope

Mood Ring
Mood Ring

Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush

Chameleon
Chameleon

Prism
Prism

Insomnia
Insomnia

::Pigment Descriptions::

Wildfire: dark pink base with gold duo chrome 
Hologram: orange base with greenish gold duo chrome
Kaleidoscope: blue-ish gray base with pink, teal and purple duo chrome
Mood Ring: gray base with purple duo chrome
Sugar Rush: white base with blue, purple and pink duo chrome
Chameleon: deep teal green with gold duo chrome
Prism: white base with golden orange duo chrome
Insomnia: reddish brown base with green duo chrome 


Apart from the obvious cracking issues, these pigments are beautiful. They are very unique and I don't have anything like this in my makeup collection. If you are looking to purchase a few and need recommendations, here are my picks: Kaleidoscope, Sugar Rush, Wildfire and Chameleon. 

I hope this quick review was helpful. If you have any questions and/or comments please let me know. Be on the look out for that in depth video tomorrow morning :) 

Thanks for stopping by,
xoxo
~Lexi