tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56002370288806986432024-03-06T01:49:46.765-06:00Glamour By Lexi RLexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-3087564860611843892016-01-31T15:17:00.001-06:002016-02-03T07:53:05.003-06:00LORAC Nude Necessities Palette (Swatches & My Initial Thoughts)<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hello Everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Yesterday while browsing through my local Ulta store, I spotted a new LORAC palette! It's a new palette release from the brand consisting of 12 "<i>nude</i>" eyeshadows in a mixture of matte, shimmers and satin finishes. The idea behind this palette is to give us soft, wearable, everyday eyeshadows. This palette is very everyday<i> </i>and I appreciate the mix of warm, cool and neutral tones provided. I believe that the mix of tones allows anyone to incorporate these eyeshadows into a multitude of looks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The packaging overall is very sleek, pretty and lightweight. One side note; if seeing visible fingerprints bothers you, be forewarned. You'll see tons of prints all over this bad boy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The two photos above were taken in different lighting to show off the colors a little better :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">* top swatch is applied with a dense smudge brush</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">bottom swatch is applied with finger (no primer used on both)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 1<br />
soft white with satin finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 1<br />
pale champagne gold with shimmer finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 1<br />
bronze-y gold with metallic finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 1<br />
soft warm toned tan with matte/satin finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 2<br />
beige with matte finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 2<br />
warm toned tan with subtle shimmer<br />
*similar to the soft tan in row 1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 2<br />
cool tone soft brown with matte/satin finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 2<br />
neutral medium brown with satin/shimmer finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 3<br />
pink champagne with metallic finish</td></tr>
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rose gold with metallic finish</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">row 3<br />
warm brown with satin/matte finish</td></tr>
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neutral brown satin/matte finish</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So there's the swatches! I do have to admit, the pigmentation on some of these aren't as good as the rest of the LORAC range. This brand by far, is one of the best for eyeshadows...in my opinion :) So seeing some eyeshadows lacking just a bit, makes me kinda sad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The overall tone is soft tans and browns. The last row is what redeems this palette for me. The last row (all shades above labeled row 3) are awesomely pigmented which I expect from LORAC. To be honest, if I look as this palette from the perspective of soft and natural, then it totally makes sense to have these specific tones with a more subdued pigmentation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*edit~ 2/3/2016 ~ I've worn all of the shades and it really takes a lot of building to get them to show up. Some shades (i.e. the darker ones) don't require many layers but the lighter colors definitely do. This palette would be ideal for anyone looking for a very soft wash of color on the lids/crease. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana", sans-serif;">Photo of me using the majority of the eyeshadows in this palette :) </span><br />
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-15511244175393767602015-10-13T18:15:00.000-05:002015-10-13T18:15:15.096-05:00My LORAC PRO Palette Collection!Hello everyone,<br />
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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.<br />
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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 :)<br />
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**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 "<i>must haves</i>" in an eyeshadow.<br />
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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.<br />
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*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.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />Lt. Bronze, Gold, Champagne & Nude</td></tr>
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*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!<br />
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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.</div>
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*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. </div>
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*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!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R (matte finish):<br />Melon, Tangerine, Saddle, Forest, Goji<br />Cabernet, Ash & Black</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R (shimmer/metallic finish):<br />Black Ivy, Gold Leaf, Olivine, Penny,<br />Blue Quartz, Gunmetal, Sandstone & Cinnamon</td></tr>
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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. </div>
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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.<div>
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Shop Ulta: <a href="http://www.ulta.com/" target="_blank">http://www.ulta.com</a></div>
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Shop LORAC Cosmetics: <a href="http://www.loraccosmetics.com/" target="_blank">http://www.loraccosmetics.com</a></div>
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I hope this review was helpful. Tune into my YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GlamourbyLexi" target="_blank">channel</a> to see tutorials featuring these lovely palettes. Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any other questions and/or comments. </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-65321986281932262092015-10-06T17:57:00.000-05:002015-10-06T17:57:17.305-05:00Makeup Geek Duo Chrome Pigments (Swatches & Review)Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a great day so far!<br />
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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 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GlamourbyLexi/videos" target="_blank">here</a> on my channel tomorrow morning. <br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Below are photos of my jars (except for Insomnia-packaging was fine) so you can see the damage.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />Mood Ring, Kaleidoscope, Hologram & Wildfire</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />Sugar Rush, Chameleon & Prism</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">all 8 duo chrome pigments</td></tr>
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Swatches (applied dry):<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildfire</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildfire</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hologram</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hologram</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaleidoscope</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaleidoscope</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mood Ring</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mood Ring</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugar Rush</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugar Rush</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chameleon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chameleon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prism</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prism</td></tr>
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Wildfire: dark pink base with gold duo chrome </div>
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Hologram: orange base with greenish gold duo chrome</div>
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Kaleidoscope: blue-ish gray base with pink, teal and purple duo chrome</div>
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Mood Ring: gray base with purple duo chrome</div>
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Sugar Rush: white base with blue, purple and pink duo chrome</div>
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Chameleon: deep teal green with gold duo chrome</div>
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Prism: white base with golden orange duo chrome</div>
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Insomnia: reddish brown base with green duo chrome </div>
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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. <div>
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Tonight I bring you an exciting review...the new LORAC Mega Pro 2 palette. I just got mine in the mail earlier today and knew this post needed to go up asap. This palette is an Ulta exclusive, releasing this Sunday October 4th.<br />
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As with previous Mega Pro palettes, the quality is incredible! Each eyeshadow is buttery soft, pigmented and easy to apply/blend....everything you'd want in an eyeshadow. Overall, I think LORAC did an awesome job with the second edition to the Mega Pro.<br />
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The Mega Pro 2 includes 32 awesome eyeshadows and will retail for $59. So basically this means each eyeshadow is just under $2 a piece...insane deal for LORAC quality. The set up is just like the previous Mega Pro palette....two rows of mattes and two rows of satin/shimmer/metallic shades. With these larger Pro palettes, it's like getting two of the smaller Pro palettes all wrapped up in one!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />Sorbet, Purple, Lavender, Bisque, Burlap, Tawny, Custard, Porcelain </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />Melon, Tangerine, Saddle, Forest, Goji, Cabernet, Ash, Black</td></tr>
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As you can see, each color swatched great without needing a primer. LORAC has always impressed me with their eyeshadow quality especially their mattes. As shown above, their matte finish eyeshadows are very pigmented and blend great. Most of the time, mattes get a bad rap for being patchy and difficult to blend...that is not the case with LORAC. <div>
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Today I'm sharing my initial thoughts plus swatches of the new Urban Decay Vice 4 eyeshadow palette. I ordered mine from the Urban Decay website (<a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/s/urbandecay-us/vice4-eyeshadow-palette-by-urban-decay/3605971038617.html" target="_blank">click here</a>) when it first launched about a week ago. It's currently sold on their website but eventually, you'll find this in stores like Ulta and Sephora. As with all Vice palettes, you get 20 brand new eyeshadows ranging from mattes to shimmers to metallic and even a few glittery finishes; all for $60. Not bad considering that each eyeshadow comes out to $3 a piece.<br />
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I like the packaging and overall esthetic of the product. In terms of packaging, this is the best looking Vice palette. Included with this palette is a cool looking pouch (could be used as a makeup bag) and double ended (crease/shadow) brush that isn't bad. I'm not a huge fan of the double ended brushes thrown in with these types of palettes. That being said, you could get away with using it to complete a look while on travel.<br />
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C-Note: metallic gray-ish green</div>
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Low: glittery brown with subtle purple tone</div>
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Crowbar: smokey golden olive with glittery flecks</div>
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All colors look pretty when swatched using a damp brush. Using them dry is nice but the effect won't be as intense as you see above. Low and Crowbar feel a bit drier in texture than all others in this palette which isn't something I'm particularly fond of. But it's workable! As you can see above, Crowbar is messy due to the fall out.</div>
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Deadbeat: dark charcoal gray with silver flecks</div>
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1985: metallic fuchsia</div>
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Underhand: shimmery berry</div>
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Pandemonium: sparkly deep purple</div>
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Harlot: shimmery lavender</div>
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Robbery: metallic golden taupe</div>
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Delete: matte dark brown</div>
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These are really nice and all have good color payoff. Delete looks a bit patchy because I initially swatched this one dry and blended over it using a brush that was slightly damp. I'd recommend using Delete dry.</div>
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Overall, I think this is a good palette. The payoff of each color with the exception of Grip, is pretty good. It's what you would expect from Urban Decay.</div>
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When comparing Vice 4 to Vice 1 and Vice 3 (don't own Vice 2), I noticed there seems to similar tones of color in each palette. Within the Vice palettes I own, there isn't one particular shade that is exactly the same. The colors within each Vice palette are different but overall, the color family is very similar. So unfortunately, in my opinion this isn't super unique. That being said, I like it and would continue using it. </div>
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Here's a few looks I've done with Vice 4:</div>
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<br />So I hope this review was helpful. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to leave them in the comment section.</div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-64396824021840383862015-08-06T15:14:00.000-05:002015-08-06T15:14:08.519-05:00Makeup Revolution 'Eyes Like Angels' Palette Review Hello all!<br />
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It has been a really long time since I've posted anything here. Today I am back and thought I'd share my thoughts and swatches of one of my current absolute favorite eyeshadow palettes.<br />
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Makeup Revolution, a UK based makeup brand; is fairly new to me. I ordered a few things back in May and I've loved everything thus far. One of the biggest things I noticed from this brand, is how CHEAP everything is! Secondly, they create "dupes" for more expensive high end beauty items. Then to top it all, the quality is actually great :)<br />
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Today's post is on the 'Eyes Like Angels' ultra eyeshadow palette! One that I <strike>like </strike> love so much. This palette contains 32 eyeshadows in a range of beautiful shades (bright to neutral) in a variation of finishes. There are a couple of matte finishes but mostly everything is either shimmery or metallic.<br />
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The pigmentation as you will see below, is amazing! The quality and creaminess of these shadows have a very high end feel. After converting currency from GDP to USD on the Makeup Revolution site, the total cost ended up being $12.50 What?! Insane.<br />
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The metallic eyeshadows have a super creamy and soft feel. If you've ever tried the Makeup Geek foiled eyeshadows, then you'll have an idea of what these are like. You will actually see imprints of your finger and/or brush in the pan...just like MUG foiled shadows.<br />
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Overall, I'm in love. These are pretty awesome for the money. The entire palette of 32 eyeshadows at $12.50......means each eyeshadow costs 39 cents! This is crazy. I don't believe you'll find quality and pigmentation like this at this price anywhere else!<br />
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I highly recommend this to anyone who loves eyeshadows especially metallic/foiled finishes.<br />
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To shop this palette or to browse the Makeup Revolution line: <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionstore.com/" target="_blank">click here</a><br />
*Makeup Revolution does have USA website (limited products available for purchase): <a href="http://www.makeuprevolutionusa.com/" target="_blank">click here</a> to access that site.<br />
*Some products from Makeup Revolution (limited range) can now be purchased through Ulta: <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/a/Makeup-Revolution/_/N-1z12c84?ciSelector=searchResults" target="_blank">click here</a><br />
(none of these links are affiliate)<br />
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I hope this review was helpful if you were curious about this brands products. If you've never heard of Makeup Revolution, I hope that you'll give the site a look through :)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by,<br />
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~LexiLexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-76559856633315715812015-05-06T14:32:00.000-05:002015-05-06T14:32:42.199-05:00Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Contour Palette Hello everyone!<br />
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I hope your Wednesday is going well so far. Today I'm reviewing the new Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Contour palette that I've had for a few weeks. I took advantage of the Sephora VIB sale back in April and snagged another palette. I truly am an eyeshadow palette <strike>lover</strike> hoarder!<br />
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The new Shade and Light Eye Contour palette is an all matte eyeshadow palette featuring a good mix of cool and warm tones. It literally has every neutral shade you could ever need! If I'm being honest, I was a little hesitant to try this Kat Von D palette because I've never really been impressed with the brand overall. I do love the tattoo liquid liner though! We all know that face contouring is all the rage right now and now it's becoming a thing for the eyes too. The concept of this palette is to help define the eye thus providing an enhanced look; similar to the effect we get when we contour our faces.<br />
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I was pleasantly surprised by the color selection, pigmentation and overall performance of each eyeshadow. I have been reaching for this a lot since I've gotten it and I really like incorporating it into my looks. I really don't need more neutral mattes but hey what's a few more?!<br />
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The Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Contour palette contains 12 matte eyeshadows. The top row of larger eyeshadows each contain 0.08 oz of product and the vertical eyeshadows each contain 0.04 oz. of product. I'd say the sizes are great and will last a while. It's currently available on <a href="http://www.sephora.com/shade-light-eye-contour-palette-P395370" target="_blank">Sephora.com</a> for $46.<br />
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The exterior package is the traditional cardboard. The quality of it is very nice. It's definitely very Kat Von D!! <div>
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The overall pigmentation is great. These matte eyeshadows feel really creamy and blend easily too. I would recommend this palette to anyone seeking an all matte eyeshadow palette or to anyone who needs good basic neutrals.<br />
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Here's a look I created using this palette. This "Smokey Mattes" full tutorial is up on my YouTube beauty channel- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GlamourbyLexi/videos" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch.<br />
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-87481932173949380512015-04-29T17:54:00.000-05:002015-04-29T17:54:13.142-05:00Make Up For Ever Artist Palettes (Summer 2015) Review & SwatchesHello all,<br />
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I am so very excited to share my thoughts and photos on the brand new Make Up For Ever Artist eyeshadow palettes. These two palettes are part of the new MUFE Summer 2015 collection and can be purchased through <a href="http://www.sephora.com/search/search.jsp?keyword=MUFE&mode=all" target="_blank">Sephora</a>. Each palette is $42 and contains 9 eyeshadows each 0.06 oz.....which is almost the same amount (0.07 oz.) as the full size shadows that run $21 a piece. I mean...this is an insanely good value! Artist 1 palette contains nine beautiful neutrals while Artist 2 palette has nine colorful/brighter shades.<br />
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I've wanted to try the new MUFE Artist eyeshadows for quite sometime but when I see the $21 price tag for each....I get very hesitant. So when I spotted these during the Sephora VIB/VIB Rouge 15% off sale last week, I knew I had to snag them and QUICK! If you've been wanting to try out MUFE, I'd say grab these <strike>while you can </strike> now and thank me later.<br />
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I can sum up my initial reaction with two words.....Blown Away! I quickly realized how amazingly creamy, pigmented and intense these are. Two Thumbs Up!!<br />
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Here are the photos :) Enjoy!<br />
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I love design! The exterior packaging is the standard cardboard but very well made. The mirror is also a great size if you were to take this on travels. <div>
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I really like the sleek look of these palettes as well!</div>
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<br />Artist 1 palette is full of great neutrals that I feel everyone should own. Neutrals are so invaluable in my collection and these will definitely be used often. Great color selection and pigmentation on these. A must have in my opinion!</div>
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<br />Artist 2 palette is much more vivid in color which is awesome for Spring and Summer. I am blown away by the pigmentation and creaminess of these eyeshadows. I am now realizing what I have been missing out on all this time. I would recommend this palette to any eyeshadow lover or to anyone needing colorful shadows. I really love this one.<br /></div>
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Here's a side by side comparison of both palettes :)<br /><br />
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<br /><br />Overall, I am very impressed and happy I got these! Honestly, if you needed eyeshadows, these two palettes is all that you would need with the except of a few mid tone neutral matte shadows. I hope this review was helpful. *Subscribe to my YouTube beauty channel (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/GlamourbyLexi" target="_blank">click here</a>) to see these and many more palettes in action!</div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-29399440470391461322015-04-22T17:44:00.004-05:002015-04-22T17:44:44.928-05:00Smashbox Minibox Palette Review & SwatchesHi there!<br />
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In a previous makeup haul that I posted on my YouTube beauty channel, I mentioned this new kit from Smashbox called the "Minibox palette". I'm finally getting around to posting my thoughts on this set. The reason I decided to try this kit was because Emily Noel from <i>BeautyBroadcast</i> has raved about the Smashbox Photo Op eyeshadow formula for many years. Emily has stated in several of her videos that she prefers the Photo Op eyeshadow formula over other Smashbox eyeshadows. Yes...apparently the brand has two different formulations for their shadows.<br />
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It's been years since I've used anything from Smashbox which by the way is a brand found in Ulta stores and online. At the time when I purchased this set, I paid $39 and more recently it has been discounted online. I think this may be due to the fact that this was a limited edition Spring 2015 product. But regardless of whether or not this is available, you can still purchase the Photo Op eyeshadows in singles or in palettes. The mascara and lip gloss formulas can be purchased individually as well.<br />
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<li>'Lens' is a shimmery peach color which is a pretty but I don't prefer it as a highlight for my fair skin. It'd use this more as an eyeshadow or I would recommend using on top of a blush to add some glow. </li>
<li>'Geranium' is a beautiful matte coral blush. It's very pigmented and I am happy they chose to make this a matte blush.</li>
<li>'Suntan' is a matte bronzer. It does have a slight orange-y vibe but if used lightly it'll do the job. This tone of bronzer is more suited for the summer season.</li>
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*Keep in mind, you wouldn't actually wear either of these with this much intensity. They do look softer when applied lightly with a powder/blush brush. </div>
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<li>Cinder: shimmery taupe</li>
<li>Rose: shimmery rose</li>
<li>Peacock: shimmery golden aqua</li>
<li>Ultra Marine: deep shimmery true navy</li>
<li>Vanilla: matte ivory</li>
<li>Nude: matte light tan</li>
<li>Ambient: metallic gold</li>
<li>Sienna: metallic bronze</li>
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All eyeshadow colors are very creamy, smooth and pigmented. They also blend well together and mixed with other brands. I'm very pleased with the color selection, quality and overall pigmentation.</div>
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The Be Legendary Lip Gloss in 'Pink Lady' is a flesh tone nude with a slight pinky golden shimmer. It's a pretty color and I like mixing it with other shades. On it's own, it looks more like a very faint nude....almost clear with a hint shimmer. </div>
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I didn't take pictures of the mascara but the applicator is a traditional style. It's also very large in comparison to others brands I've used. I'm not the biggest fan of Smashbox mascaras so this isn't one I'd run out to repurchase. </div>
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Overall, I think this set is good for the $128 value it claims to have. Sets like these are a great way to try a new brand or for anyone wanting to experiment with different eyeshadow colors. There's only one drawback for me on this palette...... see below</div>
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As you use makeup brushes to apply the products, it kicks up a lot of powder thus causing this mess. I don't like how the powder mess transfers from one side of the palette to the other. Realistically, I wouldn't want to see any dark eyeshadow fall out lingering in my blush and/or highlight. This issue is kinda annoying every time I bust this thing out.<br />
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Dupe Alert!!! Listed below are MUG (Makeup Geek) dupes for these Smashbox eyeshadows:<br />
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<li>Cinder- Prom Night by MUG (exact dupe) or Moondust and/or Homecoming are similar</li>
<li>Rose- Twilight by MUG (MUG one has a slight purple undertone but it's close)</li>
<li>Peacock- Glass Slipper and/or Mermaid by MUG</li>
<li>Ultra Marine- Nautica (both aren't exact dupes but the MUG one gives similar effect)</li>
<li>Vanilla-Vanilla Bean by MUG (same color except the MUG one has a sheen to it)</li>
<li>Nude- Barcelona Beach by MUG (closest MUG shade) </li>
<li>Ambient- Glamorous by MUG</li>
<li>Sienna- Taupe Notch by MUG (not the same finish but the tone is close enough)</li>
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*The full tutorial can be found <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/glamourbylexi" target="_blank">here</a> on my YouTube Beauty channel!</div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-63330774711698495662015-04-09T23:32:00.000-05:002015-04-09T23:37:03.183-05:00Too Faced Sugar Pop Eyeshadow PaletteHello everyone!<br />
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So recently I picked up the new Sugar Pop eyeshadow palette from Too Faced while browsing through Sephora. I wasn't planning on purchasing any summery eyeshadow palettes this season but when I saw this one, I felt like I needed it. This was a total impulse purchase by the way, but so far I'm liking it.<br />
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This eyeshadow palette is part of the new Too Faced summer 2015 collection. If you would like to shop this palette or any other piece from this collection, <a href="https://www.toofaced.com/c/new-collections/" target="_blank">click here</a>. This palette is available on the Too Faced website (linked above), at Ulta stores and also at Sephora and it retails for $36. Sugar Pop contains 9 eyeshadows; most of which have a gold sparkle to them. There are 4 shimmery finishes, only one matte finish and 4 with that golden sparkle. I don't find that the gold sparkle finish is too glittery but it's something to make note of.<br />
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As you can already see, this palette is full of bright tones which I feel are perfect for Spring and Summer.<br />
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Rock Candy: an ivory with gold sparkle. It's not a super chunky glitter but definitely noticeable.<br />
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Strawberry Ice: shimmery soft pastel pink with a subtle lilac hint.<br />
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Peach Fuzz: soft peach with gold sparkle.<br />
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Macaron: coral orange with golden sparkle<br />
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Malted Milk Ball: shimmery bronze<br />
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Sugared Violet: shimmery jewel tone purple<br />
Blackberry: matte dusty berry<br />
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Bubblegum: shimmery bright magenta with golden sparkle.<br />
Blue Raspberry: shimmery bright teal<br />
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All of the colors are very pigmented whereas in previous Too Faced palettes, there's usually one or two duds in my opinion. I feel this palette offers a good variety of bright tones that are creamy and easy to work with.<br />
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Here's a look I created (tutorial will be posted tomorrow on my YouTube beauty channel- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/glamourbylexi" target="_blank">GlamourbyLexi</a>)<br />
*I applied Sugared Violet to the lid and Blackberry in the crease. On the lower lash line, I applied Blue Raspberry as a pop of color. I really like the way it turned out :)<br />
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If you are looking for bright colored eyeshadows for spring and summer, this palette would be ideal. I am very pleased with the color selection in this one. If I had to choose one thing to change, I'd make the lightest shade (Rock Candy) a matte finish. But since I own so many matte highlight shades, it's not a deal breaker for me. If you are not into golden sparkle finishes in eyeshadows, then you may not like this one. Although, the sparkle isn't too bad, it's something to consider!<br />
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I hope you found this review helpful :)<br />
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<br />Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-76992217684115413592015-03-31T16:12:00.001-05:002015-03-31T16:12:37.474-05:00My New Adventure: Starting My Own Brand!!Hello everyone!<br />
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I hope your Tuesday is going great so far. I know today is not my normal blogging day but I wanted to make up for the few weeks of no posting. I'm definitely back in the saddle where blogging is concerned.<br />
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I have started a new journey that I would like to share with all of you. I decided to finally take the steps towards accomplishing one of my biggest dreams in life....to start my own cosmetic line. Yes! My very own brand!! I'm so excited :)<br />
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I have been a lover of all things makeup including nail polish for so many years and I'm sure that's evident with this blog and my YouTube beauty channel. While working in the cosmetic industry for a major cosmetics company a few years back; I realized how deep my love for makeup truly went. Being surrounded by makeup in my beauty studio makes me very happy so with that love and passion I decided that I was going to pursue my dream. <br />
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I'm started my brand very small with nail polish. This girl loves her some nail polish! I do have an insane nail polish stash which I'm happy to report that I've downsized to a more manageable collection! I can happily say that I am no longer hanging onto bottles for the sake of having tons of bottles to look at.<br />
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My brand is called Girlosity Cosmetics and it was launched March 2015! My product line includes five handcrafted nail polishes. I decided to go down the indie avenue for my brand for many different reasons. Firstly, I like to be hands-on on every aspect of my business and product. I'm not one to pay for private labeling in order to kick start my business. Secondly, indie nail polishes are truly unique and are labors of love. The complexity and creativity surrounding all things indie polish is so different from mainstream nail polish brands. I love having the ability to create whatever I want and knowing that there isn't a dupe for my creation. Thirdly, stepping into the indie business arena allows me to have complete control over everything (i.e. polish colors, makeup products, launch dates, sales, marketing, etc.) and the direction in which my company takes. The makeup aspect won't happen for a few years since that part is much more intricate and requires a lot of time and planning. Stay tuned for that part!<br />
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Let's get into the colors....woohoo!!!<br />
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Luscious Lavender~ A soft pale lavender color with ultra fine holographic glitters. My macro lens has a hard time capturing such ultra fine glitter particles. The holo glitter is so fine that it's as if tinker bell came and dropped some magical dust into my batch! Luscious Lavender is so delicately elegant and a definite go-to for spring and summer.<div>
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Opal~A glitter topper that gives such a beautiful multidimensional look on the nails. This glitter polish is full of different sized iridescent glitters, color shifting shreds and flakies. It's a great look on natural nails but can be intensified worn over base colors as shown above. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pastel Dreams~ A creamy white crelly base full of pastel colored glitters in many different sizes. A crelly base is a little more opaque than jelly formulas that simply tint the nail a specific color but thinner than fully opaque polishes. The opacity can definitely be increased with additional coats. I would recommend 2 to 3 coats to achieve the look in the photo above.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Heavenly Holo~ a holographic glitter topper that give the most gorgeous prismatic look to the nails. The photo above shows this applied to natural nails (3 thin coats) but it can look more intense over darker base colors. It's like having a rainbow effect on your nails! Who wouldn't love that?!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Field of Blues~ I'd like to say this one captures springtime in a bottle. It's full of different shades of blue glitters with holographic glitters and scattered white daisies for spring. Photo above shows this on natural nails with 2 thin coats. Field of Blues can be worn as shown or over any neutral base color. It'll work great as an accent nail too.</div>
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Long time no post! I can't believe it's been a little over a month since I've posted a review. I usually posts reviews every Wednesday but lately, I haven't had much to review. I recently picked up a few new makeup items from Ulta and few other things which will be shared in an upcoming haul video on my YouTube beauty channel. If you don't know about my channel, then <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GlamourbyLexi" target="_blank">click here</a> to see my videos!<br />
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Today I'm giving you my initial thoughts on the 'Best of Becca' Collection set that is currently available in Ulta stores. This set is $34 for four popular Becca Cosmetics items. The set includes: Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflé in Watermelon/Moonstone, Shimmering Skin Perfecter Pressed in Rose Gold, Beach Tint in Guava, and Shimmering Skin Perfecter in Opal. I was so excited to try more of Becca that I ordered this set online without even reading what was included....I get way too excited when new makeup products come out!<br />
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Beach Tint Shimmer Soufflé in Watermelon/Moonstone: The texture is quite light and feels like a whipped mousse. This is suppose to be worn on the cheeks to achieve a luminous glow. The color is a beautiful golden coral pink when the two shades are combined. I'd say this product is suitable for those who like super glow-y cheek product. Unfortunately, for my oily skin; this wouldn't be an ideal blush. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Shimmering Skin Perfecter Pressed in Rose Gold: This is a gorgeous true rose gold highlighter. One of the reasons I got this set was because I've been wanting to try the pressed version of the shimmering skin perfecters. The color of this product is a bit too dark for my fair/light skin tone in terms of highlighting. I prefer sticking with Opal since it looks more natural on me.<br /><br />
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Beach Tint in Guava: I've never tried any of Becca's beach tints so I figured I'd give this a go. Beach Tints are stains for lips and cheeks that claim to repair and soothe the skin with vitamin E (info from Ulta's websites). I think this coral pink color is perfect for spring and summer time. The texture feels smooth almost like most silicone based products. I wore this today on my lips and felt like it was too drying to wear alone. If you are into sheer lip/cheek tints, then you may like this. The swatch below shows this in a concentrated form to show the true color, it applies more sheer on the lips.<br /><br />
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Shimmering Skin Perfecter in Opal: This is my go-to cream highlighter...I love this stuff! This highlighter is very creamy and easy to blend. This does give a very highlighted effect to the skin. It's funny because for the longest time, I never highlighted my skin with any thing this shimmery. I've always felt that anything too dewy would accentuate my oily skin so I'd just skip the highlighting step all together. As of lately, I have been highlighting to no end!! I have noticed the huge difference highlighting can do for the face and it's become apart of my makeup routine. I would definitely recommend this product.<br /><br />
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<br />Overall, I think this set is better suited for medium to darker skin tones or for anyone who loves an extra dewy finish to the skin. I think for us fair to light gals, the Shimmering Skin Perfecter pressed in Rose Gold is too dark. If you are looking to try a Becca highlighter, try one of these: Moonstone, Opal or Pearl. Personally, I like to highlight targeted areas only so that my oily skin doesn't look too crazy. I am pretty disappointed that the majority of these didn't work for me. Although these didn't work for my personal preferences, the quality is still really great. For the price point, I think you get a great amount of each product to try. <div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-24549720248290991452015-02-18T18:46:00.002-06:002015-02-18T18:46:36.108-06:00Still Eyes Are The Window {Mind} Shadow PaletteHello everyone!<br />
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I hope your Wednesday has been great so far! Today I'm giving you my thoughts on the Stila Eyes Are The Window {Mind} Shadow palette. I got this palette because I've heard Marlena from Makeupgeek rave about how good this all matte eyeshadow palette is. I've been a huge fan of Marlena and her makeup line so of course this palette made it on my "to-buy list"!<br />
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Honestly, at first I wasn't even thrilled about these "Eyes Are The Window" palettes because they all seem just ok and I'm really not a big Stila fan anyway. I really had no intention on buying this until Marlena featured it in one of her videos.<br />
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This palette can be purchased through the Stila Cosmetics website [<a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/category/makeup/palettes+.do?nType=1" target="_blank">click here</a>] or from Ulta Beauty [<a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod10991253" target="_blank">click here</a>]. The palette costs $49 for 12 eyeshadows which I find to be a bit steep in price. I did get mine with a 20% discount for being an Ulta Beauty rewards member. So if you have a beauty card, you should get coupons that apply to prestige makeup a few times a year.<br />
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I really like the color selection available with this all matte eyeshadow palette. I think these are all basic matte shades everyone should own. In my opinion, having a good range of mattes is very important for creating great makeup looks. The photo may show the eyeshadows a bit small but in person they are a decent size that will last awhile. </div>
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<br />I also like how Stila put each eyeshadow name on the back side of the palette. This eliminates the need to keep that plastic sheet overlay that usually has the names printed on it. Many brands include that annoying plastic that drives me nuts so this was a pleasant surprise. <div>
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These next two photos don't really capture the true intensity of the last column on the right hand side.<br />
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<br />The lighting was a bit off with the sunlight here but these colors don't show up too intense against my pale skin tone anyway. <div>
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Reason: pale ivory</div>
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Thinker: light baby pink</div>
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Creativity: light creamy peach</div>
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Intellect: dusty rose<br /><br />
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These four are the center column of the palette. I find these shades are more of mid tone colors when compared to the first and last columns. Overall, these are very pigmented and smooth. <div>
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Instinct: blue toned grey</div>
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Observation: cool tone grey</div>
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Wit: medium tan</div>
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Brilliance: dark charcoal black (not a true intense black)</div>
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Imagination: deep plum</div>
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Genius: dark chocolate brown</div>
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Understanding: reddish brown<br /><div>
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Overall, I think this palette is great. I like the colors and the placement of eyeshadows within the palette. It's very user friendly since each column is like an outline for application. The first column is lighter more like highlighting shades, the second is more mid tones/transition shades and the final column is deeper and smokier in tone. </div>
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I think if you don't have a ton of matte eyeshadows in your collection, you'll get a lot of use out of this one. It isn't totally necessary to own but if you like what you see, then you'll be happy with it. This palette will be featured in several makeup tutorials coming up on my YouTube channel. </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-56579562019829140022015-02-04T11:29:00.001-06:002015-02-04T11:29:20.863-06:00Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadows ReviewHello everyone & Happy Wednesday!!!!<br />
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I'm exited per the usual to give you all my thoughts on something makeup related. As some of you know, I'm a huge fan of eyeshadows. I love all colors and finishes so of course, when I saw these while on vacation in December, I knew I had to snag some up. Today I am giving you my thoughts on the Milani Bella Eyes Gel eyeshadows that were launch a few months back. It's taken me a while to get these because locally I couldn't find but a few shades within the range.<br />
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I initially had every single color I found at Walmart in my shopping cart until I realized that maybe I should just try a few first instead of going overboard as I always do :) I only picked 5 colors (I'm proud of myself for holding back) to try. The Bella Eyes Gel eyeshadow range has a ton of different colors ranging from super shimmery champagnes to deep sultry smokey colors. Off the bat, I noticed such a great range of colors to choose from which makes it easy for everyone to find something they like.<br />
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Each of these Bella Eyes Gel eyeshadows (1.4g in size) retails anywhere from $3.99 to $4.49 depending on where you shop drugstore products. You can also order from the Milani Cosmetics website (shop these eyeshadows <a href="http://milanicosmetics.com/Bella-Eyes-Gel-Powder-Eyeshadow.html" target="_blank">here</a>). I think the price of each is very affordable and to me seems like better quality than some other drugstore eyeshadows I've tried.<br />
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The Bella Eyes Gel Eyeshadows are a unique formula of gel and powder mixed together. The texture is quite soft and creamy yet goes on very smoothly like a powder. I normally use an eyeshadow primer to prevent creasing due to my oily lids, and I find these last all day on me. The pigmentation is also super awesome. <div>
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Bella Pink: this one is gorgeous shimmery soft baby pink with the slightest lilac tone. So beautiful for spring and summer time. This color would be amazing as a pop of color in the inner part of the eye or on the lower lash line. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#03 Bella Cappuccino</td></tr>
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Bella Cappuccino: a satiny light tan color that works great as a transition shade or lid color. The label says the finish is satin matte but I find this to be a true satin finish. It's not shimmery but has the slightest glow to it. I love this for an everyday crease color!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#19 Bella Rouge</td></tr>
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Bella Rouge: a soft metallic cranberry shade. The Milani website states that this is a red color and it appears that way online but truly in person, it's a berry shade. Love this for the fall time or for a sultry date night smokey eye. The finish is labeled as metallic and I'd say soft metallic because true metallics are like 'bam in your face' and this one isn't. There's a beautiful softness to it :) Totally wearable!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#25 Bella Cobalt</td></tr>
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Bella Cobalt: as the name says, it's a stunning cobalt blue. Absolutely love how this makes brown eyes pop. It also makes the whites of your eyes whiter! This is very smooth, creamy and glides on so well. The label says satin matte, and honestly the finish is shimmery. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">#11 Bella Charcoal</td></tr>
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Bella Charcoal: this color is a definite 'omg' shade. I love this beautiful metallic charcoal with a touch of brown. I like how the touch of brown adds a subtle warmth to it. This color is the softest of all the ones I own and the most potent in pigmentation. I have used this on the lower lash line and as eyeliner too! Great color :) </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />Bella Pink, Bella Rouge, Bella Cappuccino<br />Bella Cobalt & Bella Charcoal</td></tr>
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<br /><br />Overall, I am impressed and in love too! I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for great pigmentation, creamy and smooth eyeshadows that are very affordable. I can't wait to get my hands on the other colors available. Two thumbs up in my book!</div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-19840580124736304192015-01-21T14:23:00.002-06:002015-01-21T14:30:03.234-06:00Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadows (Review & Swatches)Hello & Happy Wednesday!<br />
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Today I'm sharing my thoughts on some very exciting eyeshadows that are totally great. I've seen a few videos on youtube raving about them but when I swatched them myself, I was blown away. They look so good in videos and photos but in person, they're much more intense.<br />
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The ten new foiled eyeshadows are available individually for $9.99 (in pan form) or as a bundle set of all ten for $89. You save a little bit of money by buying the bundle set instead of getting each individually. Either way you choose to go, you won't be disappointed. The price point is a bit higher than the traditional Makeup Geek eyeshadows but the formula is completely different which is why there's a higher price.<br />
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Let's dive into these beauties::<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All ten foiled eyeshadows<br />
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Mesmerized, Caitlin Rose, Jester, Houdini, Flame Thrower<br />
Center Stage, Showtime, Grandstand, Magic Act, In the Spotlight</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another look :) </td></tr>
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Swatches & Color Descriptions::<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mesmerized </td></tr>
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Mesmerized~ a gorgeous taupe with a slight purple undertone. This one would be a perfect everyday color.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caitlin Rose</td></tr>
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Caitlin Rose~ an iridescent purple. This shade is special because the proceeds of this eyeshadow goes to Batten Disease. If you want to know more about this generosity then head on over to the Makeup Geek youtube channel or website.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jester</td></tr>
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Jester~ a spring green shade that would be perfect as a pop of color to many looks. </div>
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Houdini~ a deep emerald green color. This would make for a gorgeous smokey eye or even as eyeliner. </div>
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Flame Thrower~ a stunning bold copper. I love this one so much because it intensifies my brown eyes. This color is super gorgeous smudged in the lower lash line!</div>
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Center Stage~ a deep blue with a slight purple tone. It's so beautiful but it's also not as super metallic as the others. </div>
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Showtime~ a burgundy with a touch of copper. It's a great color for smokey eyes and so perfect for the fall/winter season.<br />
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Grandstand~ a taupe-y rose gold. It looks more orange in the pan photograph but in person it looks like the swatch. </div>
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Magic Act~ an intense champagne gold. I've worn this softly as a brow/inner corner highlight and on the center of the lid with darker colors.<br />
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In the Spotlight~ a metallic golden pinky peach. This color is gorgeous all over the lid with soft neutrals in the crease. </div>
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As you can see, these eyeshadows are incredible. Makeup Geek did a great job formulating them and I certainly hope more colors are released soon. The claims for these is that you don't need a primer to prevent creasing nor do you need a mixing medium to intensify "foil" the finishes. All the work has been done for you! I have oily lids and wore a few of the lighter colors without primer (which I never go without) for about 3 hours and noticed creasing. I always get creasing when I don't use a primer because of my oily lids, so I wasn't surprised when these creased. If you have oily lids, I recommend using a primer to keep them looking just as intense all day long. </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-1590729904415146152015-01-14T19:11:00.002-06:002015-01-14T19:11:20.964-06:00Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette Review & SwatchesHello all!<br />
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Wow...it's been a while since I've posted anything on this blog. I skipped last week because I had just returned from vacation but I'm back in the saddle :) Today's post is all about chocolate.....semi sweet chocolate bar palette of course! Too Faced first launched this palette back in mid December through the Sephora website and was only available to VIB and VIB Rouge members before the general public. During this time, I snagged mine on a total impulse. The semi sweet chocolate bar palette containing 16 coco powder infused eyeshadows is currently available (<a href="http://www.sephora.com/semi-sweet-chocolate-bar-P392009?skuId=1664721" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.toofaced.com/p/eye-shadow-palettes/semi-sweet-chocolate-bar/" target="_blank">here</a>) for $49.<br />
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I took this palette with me on my two week vacation and used it every single day. I feel like I can do a somewhat thorough review because I've used it so much. I like the color ranges available and the smell....well it's just divine. It smells just like chocolate and makes me want to eat it every time I open this bad boy! There is a mixture of textures within the eyeshadows and they range from warm to cool to a few pops of color. The mattes (7 total) are very creamy, smooth and very pigmented. The shimmers (8 total) are also pigmented and soft. The one glitter eyeshadow is just a complete dud for me.<br />
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So the exterior packaging is metal and has a magnetic closure. My palette doesn't close very well, almost like the magnet isn't strong enough. Due to this small mishap, I wouldn't put this into a travel suitcase that's going to be checked in. I took this with me in my carry-on because I was afraid it would get damaged with the flight. Now, this could totally be a bad one and not that all are like this. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">16 coco powder infused eyeshadows<br />matte and shimmer finishes<br />one glitter eyeshadow<br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />Caramel, Mousse, Rum Raisin, Puddin'<br />Pink Sugar, Cocoa Chili, Coconut Creme & Licorice</td></tr>
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Licorice~ an intense matte black</div>
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Cocoa Chili~ medium brown with greenish orange sparkle----ultra fine not glitter/chunky</div>
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Pink Sugar~ an iridescent glitter pink---no pigmentation at all!</div>
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Puddin'~ a matte cool toned gray</div>
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Rum Raisin~ a shimmery taupe</div>
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Mousse~ a matte cool toned tan</div>
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Caramel~ a shimmery gold</div>
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In the first half of the palette, the only one that is just bad is Pink Sugar. The only use would be as a glitter topper for the other eyeshadows. There literally isn't any pigmentation to this one so unfortunately, I won't be using it much. </div>
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Nougat~ a matte muted rose</div>
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Truffled~ a matte medium brown</div>
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Hot Fudge~ a shimmery rich brown with a slight coppery sparkle</div>
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Blueberry Swirl~ a shimmery blue</div>
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Peanut Butter~ a matte warm tan</div>
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Frosting~ a shimmery bronze</div>
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Bon Bon~ a shimmery rose gold</div>
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Butter Pecan~ a shimmery champagne</div>
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In the second half, the only one that was disappointing was Blueberry Swirl. When I first saw the photos on Sephora's website, I thought "wow, if this blue is as it looks, I'd be super happy". I actually wanted this blue to be intense but it's really not. I think when people see the photos, they'll think it's a random pop of color and not an everyday type of shade like the rest of the palette. It seems a bit odd for this color to be added but it can work with a little help. </div>
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Overall, I think the palette is good. I wouldn't say it's a must have staple item. I think if you are looking for a palette that has some warm and cool toned neutral shades, then you'll enjoy it. I wish the two of the "dud" shades would have been better formulated for a much more well-rounded awesome palette. </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-47532952920150413092014-12-17T12:42:00.001-06:002014-12-17T12:42:58.361-06:00Zoeva Love Is A Story Eyeshadow Palette ReviewHello everyone!<br />
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I realize that I skipped last weeks post which I hardly ever do. I've been wanting to post a quick review with swatches of another Zoeva eyeshadow palette. As I mentioned in my Zoeva unboxing video (posted on my youtube channel), I ordered the Story Kit which contains four eyeshadow palettes.<br />
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Recently, Zoeva launched two more palettes to add to their palette collection. Both which are gorgeous, by the way! If you would like to browse their site, then <a href="https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/" target="_blank">click here</a> :) Today I am sharing my thoughts on the Love Is A Story eyeshadow palette. This palette to me is so beautiful because it's full of great colors, from light neutrals to a few pops of color. I find that this palette overall has a bit of everything. I think this palette can please most people who love neutrals but that also like to play with colors.<br />
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Here's what all the Zoeva palettes look like. Love Is A Story is the bright purple palette on the upper right hand corner :)<br />
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Here is a view of the entire palette:<br />
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Swatches :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love Is A Story<br />(top row)<br />L to R: Film Star, Affair, Past Romance, Man with a Plan, Ladylike</td></tr>
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<br />Film Star: a matte light cream<div>
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This top row is the fun one that contains the pops of colors. I love the finishes, quality and the opaque pigmentation of each shade. The colors in this row are just beautiful!! I am beyond impressed with how creamy and soft these really are. I love how Ladylike (turquoise shade) is a pigmented matte....yes! matte formula. Bright mattes are notorious for being difficult to create, swatch and blend. Honestly, I can't say anything bad for these!</div>
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<br />Over You: a matte tan with a slight mustard tone</div>
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Little Kiss: a shimmery gold with a touch of bronze</div>
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Old fashioned: a shimmery deep smokey purple</div>
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Flirt: a matte dark grey</div>
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Mystery Date: a shimmery deep rich navy</div>
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The second row, as you can see, is the one that contains the neutral shades. I love how this palette gives you several dark options for creating smokey looks. I also love how Over You and Flirt are in matte formulas which are great for crease/transition shades. Mystery Date swatch didn't photograph well but it's definitely a shimmery rich navy not black as it appears above.</div>
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Overall, I love this palette! It swatches great, offers lots of options and looks incredible. I truly think many of you will enjoy this palette and will be able to create tons of different looks. As I've said in my previous Zoeva post (<a href="http://glamourbylexir.blogspot.com/2014/12/zoeva-naturally-yours-eyeshadow-palette.html" target="_blank">here</a>) I really recommend these palettes. The Story Palette Kit (first photo shown above) is $73 USD for four palettes. If you would like to purchase these individually, they'll cost $21.50 USD a piece. I think the price is great being that it's much more affordable than some of the more well known higher end brands and I think the quality of these are just as good if not better :) Also, you'll have to convert the currency on the website to USD if you're in the U.S.A. since this brand is German. </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-59388590394793494822014-12-03T16:31:00.003-06:002014-12-03T16:31:36.809-06:00Zoeva Naturally Yours Eyeshadow PaletteHello everyone & Welcome back to my blog!<br />
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Today's post is going to be a quick review on one of the eyeshadow palettes by Zoeva Cosmetics. For those of you that aren't familiar with Zoeva, it's a German cosmetic brand that offers makeup and brushes. This brand has an extensive range of individual brushes as well as some awesome makeup brush sets. Zoeva from what I've seen and heard is pretty popular for their amazing quality and price on brushes, which is true by the way. I do plan on doing a review on a brush set I got last month some time soon...stay tuned! Apart from makeup brushes, Zoeva sells eyeshadow palettes, eyeliners, concealer palettes, lipsticks as well as blushes. Basically, they have a little of everything and there's no doubt they'll continue expanding the range.<br />
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This post is going to focus on the Naturally Yours palette, which is also part of the Story Palettes Kit. This palette is full beautiful basic neutral colors that I believe everyone needs to own. This palette in my opinion is a complete everyday palette or one that can be used in conjunction with some of your other favorite eyeshadow colors. Naturally Yours palette consists of 10 great sized eyeshadows that are paraben free and mineral oil free!<br />
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The Naturally Yours palette is located in the upper left hand corner in the picture above. I really love the packaging of each eyeshadow palette. The packaging is made of sturdy cardboard material much like other popular U.S. cosmetic brands. The one draw back is that each palette lacks a mirror which can be an issue for some. It honestly doesn't bother me but the no mirror thing can be difficult when traveling.<br /><br />
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Let's get into the colors :)<br />
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<br />The color range is awesome and provides enough variety to create various neutral based looks. I think having a palette with these colors is essential to every makeup collection. Out of the 10 eyeshadows there are 5 matte finishes and the rest are shimmery.<br /><br /><br />
Swatches of Naturally Yours....<br />
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Overall, I am really impressed with the quality, pigmentation and creaminess of each colors within this palette. I am so happy I ordered the Story Palettes Kit. If you would like to order this palette or the Story Palettes Kit, then <a href="https://www.zoeva-shop.de/en/story-palettes-kit/a-8000388/" target="_blank">click here</a>. The Story Palettes Kit is $73 USD (you have to select USA in order for the website to convert the currency into USD). You can also purchase each palette individually for $21.50 USD. Super affordable price for the set and for each individually. I have been using these more often than some of my other more expensive brands. I highly recommend it!!<br />
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-64681634207870267242014-11-19T18:39:00.000-06:002014-11-19T18:39:28.839-06:00Nails Inc. Be Gelous CollectionHello everyone!<br />
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So if you've watched any of my videos, you probably already know how deep my love for nail polish goes. I absolutely love painting my nails on a regular basis week after week. Honestly, doing my nails is my "mommy time" whenever I chose to do my manicures. I truly look forward to my next manicure especially now that I've discovered some incredible nail polishes.<br />
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This set I'm reviewing today is by Nails Inc. and it's called Be Gelous Collection. I purchased mine weeks ago from Sephora and it retails for $42. If you would like to order this set or anything else from Nails Inc., then <a href="http://www.sephora.com/be-gelous-collection-P389314?skuId=1644673" target="_blank">click here</a>. I am new to the Nails Inc. brand so I like exploring new brands through sets. This way I can try a little of everything a brand has to offer. This set in particular is the "Gel Effect" formula which claims to give you a high shine, long wearing, gel like professional finish as you'd come to expect from the typical salon gel manicures. Essentially, Nails Inc.'s claim is to give a salon gel manicure in a bottle. Pretty interesting, right? I think so :)<br />
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I do believe Nails Inc.'s claim to provide a high shine, long wearing, professional formula to be true. This polish formulation is freakin' awesome!! I have been looking for nail polishes that can provide longevity with a super high gloss finish. Every brand I've tried until now, falls short to my expectations. I highly recommend this brands' gel effect formula!<br />
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Let's take a look at the colors in this set:<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Grosvenor Crescent: a deep midnight purple (online it's described as an aubergine) </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Old Bond Street: a violet shade that pulls just a touch of blue (described online as a glossy violet)</span></div>
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Uptown: a soft blush pink-y mauve (described online as a winter pink)</div>
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New Oxford Street: a dark purple-y mauve (described online as a chic mauve)</div>
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I love all of the shade options within this set. To me, these colors scream fall and winter time. Although, they may appear to be perfect for this season, you can wear these colors any time you'd like. The best part of these besides the color range, is the super glossy finish without a top coat. The formula also lasts a good 6-7 days without chipping with the Nails Inc. 45 second top coat. </div>
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Each of the colors applies very evenly without streaks but the darker colors I find need two coats. If you were to apply one generous coat, you could probably skip the second coat. As you can see, these Gel Effect polishes don't even need a top coat, which is so awesome!<br />
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Some screenshots of photos I posted on Instagram after doing my manicure with Nails Inc. Gel Effect</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Boltons & Crushed Diamonds<br />
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Overall, I'm super impressed with the formula. I would recommend this set because it's an affordable way to try several of the colors within this formulation by Nails Inc. Within the next few weeks I plan on reviewing another Nails Inc. Gel Effect set that I got during the most recently Sephora VIB Sale. Have you tried Nails Inc. polishes? </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-65191799192030041332014-11-12T12:52:00.000-06:002014-11-12T12:55:51.822-06:00Urban Decay Vice 3 palette Review + SwatchesHello & Welcome Back!<br />
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Today I'm finally sharing my thoughts along with pictures and swatches of Urban Decay's Vice 3 palette. I recently picked up this palette because a subscriber has asked for my thoughts on this palette compared to another major palette that was released weeks ago. I'll start filming that video sometime this week. Honestly, when this palette came out months ago, I didn't feel like I needed it. I wasn't even thrilled about its release like other Urban Decay fans were. I am a huge UD fan but lately their palettes have been somewhat the same or playing out a specific theme i.e. the infamous Naked stuff.<br />
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I guess I was somewhat tired of hearing about additional installments of preexisting palettes. This Vice 3 eyeshadow palette is the third installment to the Vice palettes. The perfect example of releasing similar things. I bought the original Vice palette when it came out sometime on 2012 and completely skipped Vice 2 from last year. Again, didn't feel the need to own Vice 2.<br />
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This Vice 3 palette is set up the same as the previous two, containing 20 eyeshadows; 6 matte finishes & 14 shimmers/metallics. Each eyeshadow is a great size within the palette so no worries of running out too quickly. The mirror is also great quality, which is a bonus. The Vice 3 palette retails for $60 on several websites (links are at the end of this post).<br />
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Let's get into this palette:::<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Palette comes with its own travel pouch &<br />
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I like how Urban Decay included the matching travel pouch which will be handy if you choose to take this with you on your travels. It can also double up as an everyday makeup bag.<br />
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Again, great sized mirror. Good quality too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exterior packaging</td></tr>
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Exterior packaging is all plastic, a bit cheap looking. I don't mind the stripes of color with the Vice logo done with bright neon green plastic rhinestones. The logo is similar with the other two vice palettes. I like the brightness of the packaging, it's fun.<br />
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I've taken the photos in small groups for better viewing. I also tried to zoom in so that you can see the finishes and textures of each eyeshadow. I am a fan of the color selection of this Vice 3 palette :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upper left corner</td></tr>
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Swatches of each color......<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R<br />
DTF, Downfall, Undone & Truth<br />
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This column has all the basic neutral shades needed to accompany the brighter colors. I like how all of these are matte finishes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R<br />
Brokedown, Heroine, Freeze, Dragon<br />
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This column has some fun shades like Dragon and Freeze. I like how Heroine is a dark matte navy, which has an awesome payoff. I love bronze-y tones like Brokedown especially during this time of year.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R<br />
Bobby dazzle, Regin, Lucky, Vanity<br />
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*All colors in this row are awesome with great pigmentation except for Bobby dazzle. This shade is a shimmery white with silver sparkle and it's not very pigmented compared to the others. <br />
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Sonic, Bondage, Alchemy, Alien<br />
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I love this column for all the dark reddish tones. I've been loving these types of shades lately :) All of these are shimmery finishes.<br />
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Last column has good basic smokey colors. Only one matte finish (Defy) in this column.<br />
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As I look at this palette, I can see how each column from top to bottom, is set up to give a complete look. Of course, you can mix shades to created different eyeshadow looks. Overall, each color has a good amount of pigmentation and payoff with the exception of one color (bobby dazzle).<br />
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I think Urban Decay did a good job with this palette. I can see many people loving it because of the shade ranges offered. This palette is available on the following websites: <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod11261013" target="_blank">Ulta</a>, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/vice3-P388527?skuId=1644848" target="_blank">Sephora</a>, <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/vice-3-eyeshadow-palette-by-urban-decay/604214923027.html" target="_blank">Urban Decay</a>. I can definitely see myself reaching for this palette often. I hope this review was helpful if you were curious about it or debating whether or not to buy it.<br />
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Here's a look I did using this palette (tutorial coming soon on my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GlamourbyLexi" target="_blank">youtube</a> channel):<br />
I love this color combo :)<br />
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-51229897549322740372014-11-05T11:15:00.003-06:002014-11-05T11:15:56.189-06:00How to Foiled: Eyeshadows & PigmentsHello everyone :)<br />
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Today I'm taking a break from reviewing makeup products and doing a post on how to foil eyeshadows and pigments. If you haven't try foiling, then you definitely should at some point. To me, foiling is the easiest way to transform one eyeshadow or pigment into a better, more intense form of itself.<br />
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While playing around with several eyeshadows and pigments from various brands, I realized how a foiled shadow can look totally different then what is displayed in the pan or jar. Often times, we look at an eyeshadow, swatch it and think "ok, this might actually be good", but rarely do we stop and think what it'll look like foiled.<br />
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This posted is centered on the beauty of foiling and creating intense versions of our favorite eyeshadows and pigments. But first, you'll need a few things to get started.....a synthetic eyeshadow brush that has densely pack bristles to allow for better application. The next item needed is a simple bottle of eye drops. Yes! eye drops is the magic ingredient. I got mine from Target for about $1.14 :) Then of course, some of your favorite eyeshadows and/or pigments.<br />
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*When foiling, all you need to do is load up your eyeshadow brush with an eyeshadow or a pigment and then apply one small drop of the eye drop solution to the brush. Doing it this way is better versus adding the drops directly into the eyeshadow pan or pigment bottle. You don't want to ruin your eyeshadow by adding liquids to them. <div>
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**Tip: when foiling any eyeshadow or pigment, make sure your brush isn't trenched with eye drops. It only takes one drop of the solution for this to work. Any more then one drop, you'll start getting more of a liquidity texture, some what like liquid liner consistency.<br /><div>
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MakeupGeek 'Razzleberry' eyeshadow was definitely a complete transformation. Razzleberry eyeshadow is a beautiful raspberry red with gold glitter. As you can see, there's a huge difference between applying it with your fingers and foiling with a dampened brush. Foiling this eyeshadow created an intense version which I find is even more beautiful. I was shocked by this one :) </div>
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This turquoise eyeshadow is from Morphe Brushes 35B Color Glam palette. This brand has some awesome palettes and individual eyeshadows that have a great amount of pigmentation to them. The foiled version of the color is way better. </div>
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This MAC Tan pigment is stunning on its own and there isn't too much of a difference between the two swatches. I can see something slightly more intense but MAC pigments are very intense already. Foiling this Tan pigment made it more metallic looking...gorgeous!</div>
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<br />MakeupGeek 'Vegas Lights' pigment is so incredibly beautiful. It's one of my favorite pigments by this brand. It's a stunning coppery shade that is perfect for fall and winter. This one definitely had a difference when foiled. The foiled version is much more vibrant and intense, like a true metal finish. </div>
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<br />NYX Ultra Pearl Mania 'Jade Pearl' is really good. It's more of a summery spring green shade but you can see such a difference here. These Ultra Pearl Mania pigments are only $3 but foiling can make them look more expensive.<br /><br />
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MakeupGeek 'Liquid Gold' pigment is very intense on its own but foiled...holy cow! It has a liquid metal look when foiled....out of this world good! This is the very reason why I'll be foiling my eyeshadow more often. </div>
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Urban Decay 'Reign' eyeshadow is a perfect brown with a hint of taupe. The foiled version is a bit more intense and it's definitely smoother looking. </div>
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<br />LORAC 'Navy' from Pro 2 palette is such an awesome shade of blue in a matte finish. I really love wearing this shade and it has a great payoff when applied dry. Obviously, when foiled, this looks so much better. It's much more vibrant and packs a punch when foiled. </div>
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**This same technique can be done for creating your own liquid eyeliner. Just use a few more drops of your eye drop solution and swap out the eyeshadow brush for an eyeliner brush. Violà! Homemade eyeliner :) :) </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-33961455943628969982014-10-29T14:41:00.000-05:002014-10-29T14:41:26.381-05:00Too Faced Melted Kisses Set (Holiday 2014)Hello everyone!<br />
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Today's post is on the new Too Faced Melted Kisses set that recently came out as part of their holiday 2014 collection. I ordered mine from <a href="http://www.sephora.com/" target="_blank">Sephora</a> several weeks ago for $25 and it's now available in stores as well. I've been wanting to try these melted long wear lipsticks and this kit was the perfect way to try some out.<br />
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So this Melted Kisses set contains 4 different shades from a couple lighter colors to a hot pink and a red. It has a good variety of colors that are suitable for all seasons. The idea behind these melted lipsticks are that they're suppose to be a long wearing, intensely pigmented.... unique liquid formula. I feel that these are long wearing and very pigmented. The color applies super opaque and smooth on the lips. They do have a semi matte finish and can feel a bit drying on the lips after some time. Touch ups will be required for the brighter and darker shades in the Melted line.<br />
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One quick mention on the packaging, it's super cute! Too Faced in general has cute packaging on all their products.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melted Kisses $25<br />Available at Sephora and Too Faced website.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melted Nude<br />*without lip primer</td></tr>
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Melted Nude is a brown based nude color. On me it looks a bit off since I'm very fair complexed but if I mix it with a pinky nude gloss, it becomes the perfect nude shade.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Melted Peony is probably my favorite and most reached for out of the bunch. It's a beautiful soft blush pink that is wearable and perfect for everyday.<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melted Fuchsia</td></tr>
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Melted Fuchsia is a gorgeous hot pink color. It's not a shade a wear often but it's fun to wear every now and again. It would be beautiful with a nude eye look for fall.<br /><br />
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Melted Berry is an awesome shade for fall. It's beautiful, however, it doesn't fade nicely. After some time passes this color fades and leaves a dark ring around the lip line. Totally weird since the others don't do that. It would definitely require lots of touch ups throughout the day. <div>
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One last note on this set, each tube is 0.16 fluid ounces which isn't bad but the tubes are halfway full. I expected more product inside the tube or at least a little more than half. Overall, it's a good way to try these Melted long wear lipsticks. This set also makes a good gift or possibly a good stocking stuffer :)</div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-49103564287727898572014-10-22T10:08:00.000-05:002014-10-22T10:08:04.615-05:00Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip SetHello & Happy Wednesday :)<br />
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Today I'm reviewing a lip kit that I purchased from Sephora a few weeks back. I'm always on the hunt for new lip products so I love when sets/kits come out with a ton of lip products. Since we're approaching the holiday season, many brands have already released special holiday gift sets and kits. I love this time a year because I can try so many new things.<br />
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This kit is the Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip set that retails for $25. In the past I have enjoyed the Sephora Favorites lip sets but this one isn't that good. There are only a few products within this set that I actually like and then there's some that look way to crazy on me. If you are interested in trying new lip stuff then you may like this one. I feel for the price ($25) you get a good amount of product to try.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kit contains 5 deluxe sizes and 1 full sized lip gloss</td></tr>
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I really enjoy Bite Beauty products and this shade is perfect for the fall season. I own several Bite Beauty lip products and this brand doesn't disappoint! This high pigment pencil is very pigmented, creamy and comfortable to wear. </div>
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I've never tried the newest lipsticks by Urban Decay which are called Revolution lipsticks. So far this one is a nice nude shade with a touch of pink. It's comfortable on the lips and goes on smoothly. I may have to look into the other shades within this line of lipsticks. </div>
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Again, NARS lip products are some that I'm not too familiar with...I know, call me crazy! I've only tried Turkish Delight in the old packaging and with the older formula. Apparently, NARS has repackaged and reformulated their lip stuff. This "Orgasm" lip gloss is actually really pretty. It has a beautiful golden pink color. It's good for layering over other products but it doesn't show up too pigmented on its own. It can easily be an everyday type of gloss :) </div>
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Marc Jacobs is a brand that I have never tried as well. I always look at the products within this line and then realize how crazy expensive it is. As you can see for the swatch above, this doesn't show up on my lips. This gloss has a slight minty feel too. It comes across as a clear gloss....not happy! I would have expected for such a high end brand to have more pigmentation and a better formula. </div>
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This Buxom gloss is just weird. I don't like how it applies nor how it looks on my lips. It makes me look like I woke up from the dead....haha! The Buxom glosses have a thicker feel with a slight minty tingle. I don't mind the minty feel of these glosses but this one is no bueno. </div>
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Well this Smashbox gloss is all kinds of wrong. I don't like the shade nor the formula. Smashbox has recently repackaged their glosses and possibly have reformulated too. Honestly, from years past, this "Pout" shade was more like a light baby pink. Even the picture on the box shows this as a light pink. It's actually more of a white color....not a shade I find flattering. </div>
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So for me, this kit is no go. Unfortunately, there are too many dislikes within the set which makes this not worth it for me. I have tons of lip products and these were definitely not needed. I wanted to try something new and found this kit fell short of my exception. I think if you need lip products or want to try new brands, you may like this set. If these colors are up your ally, then you'll like them a lot. </div>
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Today is a very exciting post for me because I'm finally sharing my initial thoughts of LORAC's Mega Pro palette that recently launched. This has been the most anticipated palette in a while from what I could tell from Social Media (Twitter & Instagram). LORAC has been teasing us since August about the release of this wonderful palette and it's finally here!!!!! When I first saw the photos on Instagram, my heart skipped a beat! I'm a huge LORAC fan and a definite eyeshadow palette freak so this purchase was an easy one. </div>
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I'm so pumped to film makeup tutorials using this palette. I have done several fall inspired makeup looks already and you will definitely see more using the Mega Pro palette. The LORAC website is currently sold out and they're not restocking unfortunately. Amazon is the only other place that sells it and they should be (if not already sold out) receiving another shipment. Keep checking <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a> to see if they'll have it available. </div>
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The thickness and width of the Mega Pro is the same as the original Pro and the Pro 2 palette. The only difference is that the Mega Pro which contains 32 eyeshadows is longer in size.<br />
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I'm loving the shade arrangement in this palette. It offers multiple options for highlight shades, to several mid tones to a few deep tones for crease work. I find this is a well rounded palette that is the perfect additional to anyone's makeup collection.<br />
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I know the exterior color isn't a big deal but I think it's a beautiful fall color :) I have no complaints about packaging. </div>
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Overall, I'm impressed with this palette and the colors. I find some swatch better than others but it's not a big deal. I do believe for the price ($59), you get an amazing value; a total of 32 eyeshadows. I actually expected this palette to cost a whole lot more. LORAC in my opinion makes really good eyeshadows. I have never complained about the other two Pro palettes and I truly believe they're all worth the investment. </div>
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Lexi Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07863749567161750608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600237028880698643.post-6133718132013258622014-10-08T11:41:00.001-05:002014-10-08T11:41:46.951-05:00Essence Long Lasting Lipstick Review + Swatches!Hello everyone!<br />
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Today's post is on some newer lipsticks that made their way into my September Monthly Beauty Favorites for last month. I wasn't sure what to expect from these lipsticks due to my previous experiences with Essence Cosmetics. I find this brand makes some good products and others are just not worth trying out. So when I saw these new lipsticks for only $2.99, I couldn't help myself!<br />
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Essence has two different kinds of lipstick formulas, the long lasting which are in black tubes and the regular formula in which the tubes match the color of the lipstick. I'm not a fan of the regular formula but these long lasting lipsticks are really good.<br />
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The long lasting range of lipsticks come in 10 different colors, each are only $2.99 and all can be purchase from Ulta. If you would like to see the other color options, <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod11001345" target="_blank">click here</a> to shop Essence. The long lasting lipsticks don't make outrageous claims like most other long wear lipsticks which I really like. It does last a long time and after the lipstick wears off, you'll have a stain from the color. They don't wear off weird like some other lipsticks that I've tried in the past. I find the formula to be very comfortable to wear and doesn't make my lips feel dry. They do have a slight glossy finish when applied.<br />
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I am truly surprised by these and I can't wait to try out the other colors. The four shades I'm sharing with you today are simply great for any time of the year. These can be worn now in the Fall and the upcoming Winter season. These colors are so versatile because you can layer darker glosses over them or even bright glosses to switch up the color. Also, another great trick to add some depth to the color is by using a darker lipliner that matches the same tone and shade in the outer corners of the mouth.<br />
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Now onto the Swatches & Photos:<br />
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<br />The packaging isn't fancy but it's sleek and functional. The size of each lipstick 3.8g and are made in Italy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L to R:<br />#09 Wear Berries!, #06 Barely There!,<br />#01 Coral Calling & #07 Natural Beauty</td></tr>
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<br />The best part of these lipsticks are the color and opacity from each one. What I have swatched above looks exactly the same on the lips which is huge in my opinion. This is what people want from their makeup products. <div>
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#07 Natural Beauty is the perfect everyday color that looks natural (hints the name) that can be worn with many different makeup looks. This is one that I have worn so many times, I love it!<br /><br />
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<br />#01 Coral Calling is a little bit bright but it's still a great color to own. I have used this under glosses and over a bit of a darker lipliner and it looks beautiful.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />#06 Barely There is a great brown nude with a touch of a rosy tone. It reminds of the 90's trend that everyone seems to be into these days. Since everyone seems to be trying the Kylie Jenner lip, this could be a good dupe to her actual products.<br /><br />
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<br />#09 Wear Berries is so beautiful. It's a great wearable berry color with a little more pink added in. This one is definitely a favorite of mine :) </div>
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I hope this review was helpful for you. I truly recommend these affordable lipsticks from Essence. Have you tried any of these long lasting lipsticks? If so, which ones do you like?</div>
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