Wet n Wild Shimmer the Night Away 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palette Review, Swatches, + Eye Look!

December 7, 2012 By StephanieLouise 623Leave a Comment2012-12-07+00%3A47%3A00StephanieLouise

So Tuesday I reviewed the Wet n Wild Sparkle ‘Til Morning 8 Pan Eyeshadow Palette & did a tutorial.I liked the flow so I thought I’d do the same with the Shimmer the Night Away Palette. I did all of these swatches without primer.

I did film wearing this eye look so you can see my monthly favorites video with it below!

Left Side Swatches are from top to bottom in the palette: shimmery icy white, metallic medium silver, dark grey with silver shimmer, & matte black with silver glitter. All of these are lovely & apply nicely to the eye.

Right Side Swatches are from top to bottom in the palette: pink based lavender with golden shimmer, fuchsia with a purple/blue sheen, medium purple with silver shimmer, & a bright blue shimmer. The pigmentation on this side was just okay swatched but it looked much better on the eye!

On my eyes is the right side of the Shimmer the Night Away Palette. Blush is Heather Silk & lipstick is Within These Adobe Walls Mega Shield which are both from Wet n Wild. I love this bright look! I also where Within These Adobe Walls so often. Love it. I really liked this palette but I feel like the pigmentation wasn’t as good as Sparkle ‘Till Morning.

What do you think of this palette? I like both sides quite a lot. I’ll also have a look coming up that was requested using the left side of the Sparkle ‘Till Morning Palette which I reviewed & such a few days ago. I love when you guys request things, it lets me know what you want to see!

Fall 2012: Bronzed Cranberry Eyeshadow Using BH Cosmetics Tropical Shimmer Palette

September 23, 2012 By StephanieLouise 704Leave a Comment2012-09-23+17%3A25%3A00StephanieLouise

I did this look for the last day of summer. Ironically, it uses my most used shade for summer (bronze) & my most anticipated shade for Fall (cranberry) in one look.
I’ll admit, the shade I used in the Tropical Shimmer Palette looked plum, but after swatched it gives off the best cranberry sheen. I don’t use the Tropical Shimmer Eyeshadow 88 Colors Palette from BH cosmetics often, but now I probably will. Many of these shades are practically metallic & so so so gorgeous. I think it got lost in my stash but I have rediscovered it!

After picking up this palette again, I’m reminded how much I love these shadows…& I think I need more from BH Cosmetics. Anything in particular you guys would recommend?

Would you guys like a review on this palette? Do you like this combination? What are you most looking forward to for Fall?

Victoria’s Secret The Nakeds Review & Swatches

September 21, 2012 By StephanieLouise 707Leave a Comment2012-09-21+13%3A17%3A00StephanieLouise

I’ve had this for awhile & honestly kept pushing back this review until I had ample time to test the shades. I actually picked this up from the Victoria’s Secret store as opposed to online…since there was absolutely no information online about it. WTF VS! Clearly this goes along with the whole neutral palette trend but this one is a bit different! I think you guys will really appreciate it so do keep reading!

So this comes in just a plain plastic sleeve with the price in the corner….meh. I DO like that it is clear so you can see the exterior packaging (which I also like…it’s pretty!) but mine was all scratched up. Inside was a card with the shades + their names (the only place the names are shown) & on the other side it has 2 separate looks. They’re pretty & simple.

The packaging is impressive, much nicer than their usual black plastic packaging with plain lettering. Win for Victoria’s Secret. This palette has a magnetic closure that just curves closed. The exterior has a big metal plate on top that says “The Nakeds” & Victoria’s Secret. The rest of the outer packaging is a textured metallic champagne shade. I love that it wipes clean!

There is a mirror inside that it about the width of a credit card but about an inch longer. Mine was clearly cracked but it was the last one & I didn’t open it before buying it. Whatever. I’m just leaving the plastic on it. If I desperately need it, it’ll work. Inside its a black plastic housing the shadows & tools but it doesn’t look cheap. It isn’t all that noticeable at all.

Along with the 10 shades, you get a black pencil eyeliner & a double ended brush. The brush is…one of the most awful like ever. Maybe I’m horribly spoiled by the Anastasia of Beverly Hills brushes, but this one is cheap, stiff, & the SAME on both ends. WTF? I digress I digress.

So before you swatch any of the shades, they all appear shimmery. They definitely all have that “shimmer cast” that you often get with blushes. What I mean by that is that SOME of these aren’t as shimmery as they appear. They mostly are though haha.

The texture of these shadows are seriously smooth. Love it actually! They aren’t as cream to powder as their eyeshadow singles, but they are really soft & creamy. Two shades stand out in particular for the shimmer quality that buffs away: Brown Sable & Charcoal Black. Brown Sable looked shimmery but after you remove that light top layer it is actually a really soft metallic, not shimmer at all. Charcoal Black is a nearly matte but feels super creamy. I love this black!

Now let’s dive into the shades! I swatched them by the top & bottom row. That’s also how I swatched them for convenience sake.

Top Row left to right:

Barely Pink: Super fair shimmering pink, perfect highlight!

Copper Sand: A warm light peach with gold shimmer/sheen. So pretty, my favorite light shade in the palette.

Graystone: An icy light blue toned gray. Perfect with the blacks for a quick & simple smoky eye. Very pretty, especially when wet.

Brown Sable: Cool toned taupe-y brown. Light on its own, even better wet. Love these types of shades.

Sparkling Black: Such a pretty shade! This is a dark charcoal but it has slightly blue toned silver shimmers. Unfortunately, this swatches super sheer. I recommend using this one wet or just to darken another shade. The shimmer DOES remain though! It is an interesting shade although definitely flawed because it comes off so sheer. Totally with working with if you’re going to use this palette though.

Bottom Row left to right:

Warm Vanilla: Perfection!Love this shade, its a warm white with a slightly yellow tone. Great for your browbone, inner corners, even a touch on the cheeks or cupid’s bow. This one does have some shimmers that it leaves behind even when buffed so keep that in mind!

Tawny Pink: Kind of a mauvey/peachy far pink. It swatches sheer which is fine with me. I don’t do pinks are a main shade. I love this as a highlight which puts it a safe distance from my eyes as well.

Smoky Lilac: A greyed out lilac with a hint of pink warmth. This one swatches a bit sheer, but it sure is pretty!

Sparkling Brown: This is a cool toned greyed brown with bronze microshimmer. Applies beautifully & evenly. This one is more of a metallic when swatched & is kind of a neutral. The warm shimmer with the cool base. Lovely color. I think it would look good one everyone because of its versatility. The combo comes off kind of khaki toned.

Charcoal Black: I actually wouldn’t even call this Charcoal…just black! I’m so impressed! This one is so soft too. It may look like there’s a bit of tiny shimmers in there, but it is absolutely not visible on the eye. I call this one a matte leaning satin.

All of these were taken WITHOUT primer…clearly it is more pigmented over primer but these are really pretty on their own! The stripe down the middle is the liner that came with the palette which is labeled as just a VS Eyeliner in Extreme Black.

Overall, I’m impressed with this palette. Way better than expected. If you aren’t into deeper shades, you’ll love it. So many more options for daytime looks. With the 2 highlight shades & even a few that can be sheered into a highlight, this also has more options for lighter looks. Love the black obviously & both the Charcoal Black & the Sparkling Black can take any of the looks from day to night in a hurry. They’re rather soft so pay attention to that by using a dense brush if you want a lot of color. I found that applying the lighter shades as a base with my finger was super easy. I kind of treat them like cream shades.

I picked this up for $28 at my local Victoria’s Secret store. I think they have samples out you can swatch now which is nice. I sure hope my review helped either way!
What do you think? How many “naked” type palettes do you have currently? Interested in this one?

Anastasia of Beverly Hills Holiday 2012 Sneak Peek!

September 14, 2012 By StephanieLouise 716Leave a Comment2012-09-14+16%3A01%3A00StephanieLouise

So I’m still testing wear (ha like I need to, these are always fabulous) but I wanted to give you a sneak peek & basic info for 2 upcoming sets. I’m pretty much in love with these lippies (every shade looks good on me…say what!) & this palette, OMG! Its like they made it specifically for me with those purples & neutrals. I’ll have lots of swatches & a full review on each this weekend so stay tuned!

For now, here’s the basic information for each so you know what to look out for & when it will be hitting shelves:

The Want You to Want Me is a kit within a clutch…a nod to the glam and decadence of the 1970’s. This set includes a deluxe eye shadow palette featuring an array of 70’s rock inspired shades for a beautiful holiday look. The mirrored compact with brush features nine matte and pearlized nude and plum shadows, Liquid Eye Liner, and Mini Clear Brow Gel to turn your eyes into a velvet goldmine. With shadow tints like Power Ballad, Jellies, Platform Wedge, and Ziggy…how can you go wrong! Toss this gorgeous palette in your clutch for touch-ups wherever your night takes you. The Want You to Want Me makeup kit retails for $34 ($90 value) and is available at Sephora and Anastasia.net.

The Kisses on My List gloss set features six high-shine glosses in matte and shimmer shades that wear all-day. With three softly sheer, opalescent glosses, and three new Hypercolor Glosses that actually stain your lips…don’t be standing too close to the mistletoe if you don’t want to be kissed! Each gloss is named after famous 70’s muses you won’t soon forget. Lola, Maggie May, Sharona, Roxanne, Jolene, and Moi are sure to inspire your loved one to write a song about you! The Kisses on My List gloss set retails for $30 ($108 value) and is available at Sephora and Anastasia.net.

I’m so excited to show you guys swatches & such! These lippies…wowie! Consider them must-haves! & the packaging on the Want You to Want Me clutch kit? Perfection!Say tuned for reviews & swatches this weekend!

Both kits were provided by PR oh so sweetly so I’ll be able to give you the inside scoop!

Victoria’s Secret Party Perfect Makeup Kit Palette Review

January 26, 2012 By StephanieLouise 8792 Comments2012-01-26+18%3A46%3A00StephanieLouise

I picked up this palette when it was on sale after Christmas. I wasn’t really sure what I was getting honestly, but I have had really good experiences with Victoria’s Secret Brand eyeshadows so far. The palette is mostly neutral/smoky eye based which works fine for me. It has just enough shades to give yourself a pop of color with your usual smokey look. Personally, I like that look better, I feel it looks edgier & more fun. This palette has zero matte shades though so if that’s all you wear, its not for you! All of these shades are satins/shimmers.

Here are some random swatches. The neutrals are similar but different enough to build depth so I mostly swatched the colors. I figured this would give you a look at which shades you have an option to meld into your natural/smoky eye.

So far, I find these shades very wearable. I can see this being an easy palette to transfer from day to night. The taupes & neutrals would make great day looks, even for a professional. Then we have the gold & silver for a metallic look. Browns for a natural or smoky eye. Colors that can be used on their own or separately. See where I’m going with this?

A few had a little bit of fallout when swatched with my finger, but not in a bad way. The reason I had fallout at all was because they were satin & on the lid they blend beautifully.

The blush & bronzer are alright. Overall I love the subtle shimmer which give it more of a “glow” look. The bronzer is too orange for my skin tone & when blended it made me look near deathly. The blush is a really pretty shade though. I normally don’t reach for “pop out” extras like these, but I guess that’s not their fault right?

I’m pleased with this palette, especially since I rarely buy Victoria’s Secret eyeshadows outside of singles & duos. This means I probably will look into buying some more!The only thing I wasn’t crazy about was it was kind of hard to open & super static-y. Random? You bet! But I hate when dust is literally drawn to something I need to keep clean!

Do you ever buy Victoria’s Secret brand makeup? Have you had some duds?

Physicians Formula POP Candy Collection for Green Eyes

October 3, 2011 By StephanieLouise 9373 Comments2011-10-03+01%3A18%3A00StephanieLouise

So last week, CVS had their Physicians Formula sale where you bought $10 worth and got $7 extra-bucks back. I have a pretty wide array of PF products, perhaps slight obsession, so when they have this deal I always check it out. If you missed out, don’t be sad, it always comes back around!

Anyway, I always really love the POP eyeshadow palettes. I have blue eyes, but the green eyed ones ALWAYS seem more fun haha. Always wanting what you can’t have eh?

So they now have a POP Candy Collection and once again, I totally fell for the Green Eyes palette. I am a sucker for purples….all purples! Great pigmentation and super shimmery, I knew it would be mine. I do however hope they come out with a matte palette collection!

Here’s how it turned out!

What do you think? Purple lust?