Now that you’ve seen my review of the Urban Decay Wired Pressed Pigment Palette (see it here!) & the Urban Decay Wired 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in Jolt, Amped, Shock, & Vivid (see it here!) – I wanted to share some eye looks! I also used all Urban Decay products to create them (from primer to brows) so I’ll be noting those items as well! If you haven’t checked out my reviews- please be sure to do that first so you know about the texture & opacity of each shade! [Read more…]
Urban Decay Wired Pressed Pigment Palette Review, Swatches, & Eye Looks
The Urban Decay Wired Pressed Pigment Palette made me gasp when I saw promo images. It’s here- the followup of the oh-so-beloved Urban Decay Electric Palette! I still have my original palette (nostalgia to the max) so I was practically jumping at the chance to love on Urban Decay brights in a new format. Inside you have six eyeshadows to the left & four pressed pigments to the right which are labeled “not for use around the eye” very boldly. Keep reading to check out my thoughts! [Read more…]
Showing Off Pixi’s #20YearsOfGlow including my Favorites!
I was SO excited to receive this package from Pixi & although I normally don’t show PR packages this way- I think this one is special! Pixi is one of those brands I find myself recommending to everyone- because there really is something for everyone! Young skin, mature skin, wrinkles, dryness- I’ve tried a lot & I have some definite favorites! Want to see some of the Pixi Favorites? [Read more…]
Shifting Blue & Green Mermaid Eyeshadow Look
Mermaids. Ocean waves. Sparkle. These are a few of my favorite things! One of my absolute favorites in 2016 from any brand is this palette right here (see my swatches & review here!). I’ve already done one look using it- a pinky/orange warm sparkle (see it here!) but I honestly reach for this green just as much! Keep reading to see more photos, what products I used, & a little video bonus! [Read more…]
Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette Swatches, Review, & Eye Look
The Urban Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette has basically taken over the internet. As a pale girl myself I was especially excited to see these shades- they were made for me! Most palettes appear to be targeting medium skintones & sometimes I feel a bit left out. I have to keep a companion palette with a light enough blender, highlight, etc. But not with this palette! & it is so pretty! I’m a huge Gwen Stefani fan as well- I listened to Return of Saturn repeatedly so many times when I was younger that I can still remember every word. Keep reading to check out more! [Read more…]
Shimmering Autumn Stardust Eyeshadow Look
If you saw my swatches & review of the Too Faced Stardust Palette from Vegas Nay then maybe you saw this coming. I raved- this palette deserves it. & it was released just in time for fall…which is perfect because that’s what this palette was screaming at me. Today I’m sharing a look I’ve actually done some version of a few times now- a collection of autumn shades that really make my eyes pop. Keep reading to see how to recreate it! [Read more…]
Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour Palette Swatches, Review, & Eye Look
I feel like there are a little over a million neutral eye palettes out there now- but I had to pick this one up. I have a few Kat Von D palettes that I love (planning to review them soon!) because the texture & colors are all so lovely. This palette isn’t like the others, however, because it is both neutral & matte. Think you have enough matte neutrals? Well the Kat Von D Shade & Light Eye Contour Palette is unique to my collection which is vast…so I advise you keep reading to see if it would be a good fit for you too! [Read more…]
Colour Pop Fetch Please Set Swatches, Review, & Eyeshadow Look
When I was perusing the Colour Pop website for the first time all I knew is that I was in a buying mood. I bought a lot! The Colour Pop Fetch Please Collection is the only set I purchased though so I figured I’d start there! This set includes one matte single eyeshadow, a pressed pigment duo, an eyeshadow duo, & 3 matte lippie stix. Keep reading to see my thoughts, swatches, & an eye look! [Read more…]
Tarte Poppy Picnic Palette & Tarte Precision Eyeliner Swatches, Review, & Eye Look
Last week was definitely a struggle- just one of those weeks where nothing seemed to go right. I was still swollen from dental surgery, tired, & just generally blah. That’s when you need an effortless palette like the Tarte Poppy Picnic Amazonian Clay Eye & Cheek Palette to do all the heavy lifting. No muss or fuss & you’re left with an uncomplicated eyeshadow look? Sign me up! I’ve also been trying out the Tarte Precision Longwear Eyeliner in Brown which fits in perfectly- check out my thoughts, swatches, & finished look below! [Read more…]
It Cosmetics CC+ Your Way to Radiant Skin Review & Demo
It Cosmetics is one of those brands that just gets me. They put amazing ingredients into their products that somehow magically make me feel more confident with what I see in the mirror. & even though I didn’t think they could possibly improve upon their original CC+ cream which I link to below- they came out with a new Illumination version that is seriously rocking my world! Check out my thoughts on the entire kit including the It Cosmetics Anti-Aging Full Coverage Physical SPF 50 CC+ Cream Illumination, Anti-Aging Vitality Face Disc, Luxe High-Performance Anti-Aging Eye Shadow Trio in Pretty In Spring, & new brushes! [Read more…]