So here is 10 more holiday looks that I really liked this month. I have so many holiday looks, I think I'm going to continue this series into January because it is still winter and the holiday looks liven things up a bit.
This is what I used for most of the looks, unless I mention something different:
1. Eye Primer: Too Faced Shadow Insurance
2. Mascara upper lashes: The Balm What's Your Type? "The Body Builder"
3. Mascara lower lashes: Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush Waterproof in Very Black
4. Powder: Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
5. Bronzer: Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep
6. Foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10 in Shell
7. Concealer for under eyes: Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory
8. Concealer for blemishes: Hard Candy Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer
If I don't mention something different then that means I used the same makeup the makeup artist used. I also don't mention the use of fake eyelashes because I skip that step.
1. Maureen O'Hara: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Makeup Tutorial by cosmetic couturier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrqxWlWzuBc
1. Eye Primer
2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pencil in Matte Camille under brows and inner tear duct, waterline: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st shade under brows and tearduct. In the waterline I used Pixi Eye Bright Liner in Nude.
3. Too Faced Romantic Palette in Bouquet Toss from lashes to brow: I used Almay Trio for Hazel Eyes, cream shade.
4. I Do in the crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 2nd shade.
5. Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencil in Juju all over the lid. I used Revlon Illuminance Creme Shdow Quad in Not Just Nudes, 2nd color.
6. Ever After on lid with a blender brush. I used Elf Day 2 Night, 2nd shade.
7. Urban Decay Pencil in Baked on the lower lash line. I used Wet 'n Wild Eye Liner in Bronzed.
8. Bouquet Toss and Soul Mates on the lower lash line with a fluffy brush. I used Almay Trio for Hazel Eyes cream shade with Wet 'n Wild Greed, 5th color.
9. Black Liquid Liner upper lash line. I used Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black
10. Mascara
11. Soul Mates under brow. I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 5th color.
12. Urban Decay Glide On Cheek Tint in Indecent: I used NYX Cream Blush in Orange.
13. Urban Decay Glide On Cheek Tint in Sin on top of cheekbones, nose, middle of forehead, top of eyebrows, cupid's bow. I used Bare Minerals Flawless Radiance.
14. Powder
15. Bronzer contour
16. Urban Decay 24/7 Lip Liner in Paranoid, line lips and fill in. I used Boots No.7 Line & Define Lip Pencil in Nude.
17. Wet 'n Wild Megalast Lip Color in Purty Persimmon
18. Wet 'n Wild Lip Color in Cherry Picking, go over the edges of lips. I used Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow.
My Thoughts: When I saw that she did this look I was so happy! I think Maureen O'Hara was so beautiful! And Miracle on 34th Street is one of my all-time favorite movies! This is just a beautiful, classic look.
2. Blackberries, Merlot, & Champagne Kisses Makeup Tutorial by cosmeticcouturier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOZDwVSvpew
1. Eye Primer
2. Urban Decay Vice Palette in Anonymous from lashes to brow. I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color.
3. Laced in the crease. I used Pixi Fairy Face Palette, 2nd color (this isn't a good dupe).
4. Rapture in the deep socket using circular motions. I used Elf Beauty Book Bright Eye Edition, top row, 4th color.
5. Vice in the crease. I used Wet 'n Wild Trio in Fauna, the purple color.
6. Noise in the inner portion blend into Rapture, and the outer portion of the crease. I used L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Pink Sapphire.
7. Lit Cosmetics Champagne Wishes in the center of the eyelid. I used Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion in Forest Fury, the glitter.
8. Black Market in the deep socket. I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color.
9. Liquid Eyeliner in black on the upper lashes. I used Jordana InColor Fabuliner Eye Liner in Black.
10. Zuzu Luxe Eyeliner in Obsidian in the waterline. I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.
11. Vice lower lash line. I used Wet 'n Wild Trio in Fauna, the purple color.
12. Free Bird, inner tear duct under the eye. She said it was a dupe for Mac Paradisco. I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 5th color.
13. Mascara
14. Inglot Cream Blush 81: I used The Balm Rockstar Palette Lip/Cheek Color in Vanilly.
15. Bronzer in the hollows of cheeks
16. Too Faced Snow Bunny on tops of cheekbones. I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer Highlight.
17. Inglot Lip Liner 67, line lips and fill it in. I used Rimmel Exaggerate Full Color Lip Liner Definer in East End Snob.
18. She said Peachy Keen Lipstick by Wet 'n Wild, but I think she means Wet 'n Wild Mega Matte Lip Color in 903c Just Peachy.
19. Jordana Incolor Vanilla Bean Lip Gloss. I used Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Midnight Cowboy.
My Thoughts: Recently I asked her what the deep socket was in the comment section of one of her videos. She almost always replies to me! She answered me and said, "The deep socket is in the crease area, but is low, next to the eye lid...the deepest part of the crease, or where the crease starts." Also, I find it helpful to put on the makeup as I watch her tutorial. She does a good job of explaining, and for some reason it can be complicated for me to do it on my own with just my written notes. Sometimes it's easier to watch them do it, and do it right after they show you.
3. Smoke and Lights - Holiday Makeup by carahamelie03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKW2ZrmYsAE
1. Eye Primer
2. Sonia Kashuk Matte Palette, matte gray, 2/3 outer lid. I used L'Oreal Infallible 24 hr Eyeshadow in Sultry Smoke.
3. White inner corner blend into gray and under brow. I used Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte, white.
4. Under white, orange warm brown into crease blend into highlight. I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 2nd color.
5. Black outer corner a little bit into crease, blend out so no harsh lines. I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color.
6. Mac Star Violet in the crease. I used Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher, 6th color.
7. Black eyeliner in the waterline. I used Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in Black.
8. Gray color lower lash line. I used L'Oreal Infallible 24 hr Eyeshadow in Sultry Smoke.
9. Black liquid liner with a wing. I used Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black.
10. Mascara
11. LA Splash Gold Glitter lower lash line. I used LA Splash Liquid Eyeliner in Golden Abalone.
12. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, down neck
13. Mac Dame Blush. I used Maybelline Expert Wear Blush in Pinch O'Pink.
14. Nars Albatross on cheekbones. I used the 4th shade in Prestige Earthling Eye Shadow Quad.
15. L'Oreal Lipstick in Fairest Nude
16. Mac Astral Cremesheen Glass. I used Milani Crystal Gloss Summer Baby.
My Thoughts: I like it. The glitter was hard for me to remove. The next day I still found glitter in strange places! xD
4. Berry Glam Holiday Tutorial (Drugstore) by emilynoel83 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdXMkaEzvqw
1. foundation
2. concealer
3. powder
4. Revlon Lip Butter in Sugar Plum
5. NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil in Narcisse and line the lips. I skipped this step.
6. eye primer
7. Elf 32 Color Cool Palette, matte cream shade inner corner, inner half of eyelid. I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 1st color.
8. Plummy Brown w/shimmer on the outer half of eyelid, work up into the crease. I used The Balm Rockstar Palette in Blink 1982.
9. blending brush to buff it out
10. Taupe with rose tone in the crease. I used Too Faced The Return of Sexy Palette in Maneater with Covergirl Tapestry Taupe.
11. Light Pink under brow. I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 1st color.
12. Elf Long Lasting Lustrous Eye Shadow in Soiree, outer half of lid. I used L'Oreal Infallible Eye Shadow in Pink Sapphire.
13. Liquid black liner upper lash line, wing. I used Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black.
14. Black matte, lower lash line outer part 1/3, make the connection to the wing. I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color.
15. Mascara
16. Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Blush in Heather Silk.
My Thoughts: She does an excellent job showing how to do the wing. She made it easy enough for even me to be able to do it! (I'm still having a hard time making the wing.)
5. Holidays/Christmas Day Make Up (Cheryl Cole) by pixiwoo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtLpqnL9M3o
1. foundation
2. eye primer
3. Dior Night Golds on lids. She said it is a dupe of Mac Patina or Era, and she used a Mac 217 brush. I used the last shade in Elf Day to Night Quad. My dupe for the 217 brush I got in Michael's art department, 1/4" Loew-Cornell AMM Mini Mop.
4. Mac Black Trax tightline. I used Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black.
5. mascara
6. Mac Powersurge Eye Pencil in the waterline. I used Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in Gold.
7. concealer
8. Daniel Sandler Watercolor Blush in Chic. I used Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin.
9. Avon Lipstick in Dazzling Peach. I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait.
My Thoughts: This is really simple and natural.
6. Feathery Eyelashes & Sparkling Strawberry Lips by cosmeticcouturier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye28eybnPn8
1. eye primer
2. Inglot 111r lashes to brow with the Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush. I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color.
3. 111r light brown in the crease and outer corner with the same brush. I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 2nd color.
4. Dark Brown deep socket and outer corner with the same brush. I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 3rd color.
5. Zuzu Luxe Eyeliner in Obsidian in the waterline. I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.
6. Inglot 74 AMC lower lash line with a Sigma E05 brush. I used Wet 'n Wild I'm Feeling Retro, pink color.
7. Inglot 494 lower lash line, same brush. I used Maybelline Eye Studio Legendary Lilac Eyeshadow Quad, 3rd color.
8. Inglot 403 in the inner tear duct using the same brush dusting the color off. I used Wet 'n Wild Sparkle 'Til Morning, 1st color.
9. Inglot 74 AMC, lower lash line with the same brush. I used Wet 'n Wild I'm Feeling Retro, pink color.
10. Liquid liner upper lash line in black, wing. I used Jordana Incolor Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black.
11. mascara
12. foundation
13. concealer
14. Too Faced Full Bloom Cheek and Lip Cream Color in Tea Rose with her fingers. She says it is a dupe of Mac's Lilicent. I used NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural.
15. bronzer hollows of cheeks with the Elf Stipple Brush. I don't have that brush, so I'm using Real Techniques Stippling Brush.
16. Too Faced Snow Bunny on top of cheekbones with the same brush. I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer.
17. Inglot Soft Precision Lip Liner in 67 line and fill in the lips. I used Rimmel Exaggerate Full Color Lip Liner Definer in Eastend Snob.
18. Illamasqua Atomic Lipstick. I used Elf Evil Queen Beauty Book Day Time Lip and Cheek Color Pencil. Since I'm using a pencil instead of a lipstick, I probably should have skipped the lip liner step.
19. Illamasqua Intense Lip Gloss in Galactic. I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Pink Ice.
My Thoughts: Even though she used a lot of blue tones, it looks pretty. I have warm coloring, so I'm always afraid blue-toned makeup will look bad on me. Even though I didn't use Illamasqua my lips look just like her lips! I also decided to include what brushes she used because I have most of the brushes she had, and I decided to copy her. I notice how using the same brushes helps to blend the makeup together. You might already know about that, but there is still a lot I have to learn about makeup and application.
Covergirl Holiday Looks by Pat McGrath
7. Black Ice: "Complement every holiday ensemble with a smoldering eye accentuated by a soft pink lip." http://www.covergirl.com/makeup-look/makeup-trends/black-ice
1. foundation
2. Covergirl Cheekers Blush in Soft Sable
3. "Draw a thick bold line along your upper and lower lash lines using Liquiline Blast Eyeliner in Black Fire. Create a subtle gap by leaving the line between the upper and lower lash lines open." I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.
4. "Sweep Covergirl Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadow in Shimmering Onyx across eyelids from inner corners to creases and below lower lashes." I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 6th color.
5. mascara
6. Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers in Guava Splash. I used Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Pink Afterglow.
My Thoughts: It's really easy. I normally don't wear looks like this, but it is pretty. It is basically black on the eye and a pink glossy lip.
8. Haute Holiday: "Play up your pout with alluring berry shades for a look that's gothic glam." http://www.covergirl.com/makeup-look/makeup-trends/haute-holiday
1. foundation
2. "Sweep Covergirl Eye Enhancers 1-Kit Shadow in Platina across your eyelids and below your lower lashes." I used Maybelline Eye Studio Legendary Lilac Eyeshadow Quad 2nd color with NYC Individual Eyes Bryant Park, 2nd color.
3. Brown mascara upper lashes. I used Maybelline Great Last Mascara in Brownish Black.
4. "Line lips using Covergirl Lip Perfection Lip Liner in Passion." I used Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Contouring Pencil in Red Dynamite.
5. "Next apply Covergirl Lip Perfection Lip Color in Euphoria, starting at the center and working outward toward the edges." I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum.
6. "Complete the look with Covergirl Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers Lipgloss in Cranberry Splash on the center of your lips." I skipped this step because the lip butter already has shine to it.
My Thoughts: The focus is the mouth.
9. Winter Blush: "Sport that fresh-from-the-slopes glow with rosy cheeks and a flawless complexion." http://www.covergirl.com/makeup-look/makeup-trends/winter-blush
1. foundation
2. Cheekers Blush in Plumberry Glow. I used Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Blush in Pearlescent Pink.
3. "Eye Enhancers 3 Kit Shadows in Sea Glass over lids from inner corners to creases." I used Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals, bottom row, 4th color.
4. Black mascara
5. Wetslicks Fruit Spritzers in Guava Splash. I used Wet 'n Wild Glass Gloss Lip Gel in Through the Looking Glass.
My Thoughts: I like these Covergirl looks. They are very easy to do, and they look good.
10. Holiday Party Makeup Tutorial by rachelectric http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpdXI8YB96M
1. Eye Primer
2. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk inner corner, center of lid and blend it out into tear duct. I used NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cottage Cheese.
3. Lorac Pro Palette in Nude, inner corner half way over and tear duct. I used Wet 'n Wild Trio in Fauna, brow bone color.
4. Pewter in the crease. I used Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 5th color.
5. Deep Purple outer crease, v shape. I used Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher, 4th color.
6. Fluffy brush blend it out.
7. Mauve above the crease color. I used Coastal Scents Eye Shadow Sample Set 4 in Rosy Pink.
8. Lt. Pink under brow. I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 1st color.
9. Nude pack it on. I used Wet 'n Wild Trio in Fauna, brow bone color.
10. Black eyeliner upper lash line and waterline. I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero.
11. Smudge out the liner on upper lash line and lower lash line. I used a q-tip.
12. Mascara
13. Mac Rebel Lipstick. I used Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie.
14. Contour
15. Mac Blush in Peaches. I used Elf Blush in Peachy Keen.
16. Lorac Perfectly Lit in Spotlight. I used Wet 'n Wild Color Icon Bronzer in Reserve Your Cabana.
My Thoughts: It has pink in the crease and a berry on the lips. This is the main focus of the look I think.
I hope you like these looks as much as I do. Leave a comment if you try these looks out or watch the videos!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Monday, December 24, 2012
Christmas Eve OOTD: Opposities Attract
I haven't done one of these for over a year! My one I did in September 2011 was about complementary colors. It was also for church and casual, like I'm doing for today. My eyes are not the focus of my makeup, I have no blush on, and my lips are the main thing. I have red lip liner and plum lipstick. The lip liner is Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Contouring Pencil in Red Dynamite. My lipstick is Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum.
I'm not exactly sure where I heard this tip from. I think it might be from the Makeup Geek website. It's about not matching your makeup to your tops. If you wear a teal top let's say, then wear orange on your makeup because orange is the opposite of teal.
These are the opposite colors:
Black = purples, teals, greens
Red = green
Red Violet = yellow green
Violet = yellow
Blue Violet = yellow orange
Blue = orange
Blue Green = red orange
If you are wearing black, brown, or another neutral than go with a brighter color for the eyes or lips for that pop.
If you aren't sure go with golds because it's a neutral, but not flat like a brown.
Since my lips are a red violet/plum color, I'm wearing a long sleaved yellow-green t-shirt with a matching hoodie to wear over it. It's really cold outside. I'm going to wear jeans and black tennis shoes.
I hope everyone has Happy Holidays and/or a Merry Christmas!
I'm not exactly sure where I heard this tip from. I think it might be from the Makeup Geek website. It's about not matching your makeup to your tops. If you wear a teal top let's say, then wear orange on your makeup because orange is the opposite of teal.
These are the opposite colors:
Black = purples, teals, greens
Red = green
Red Violet = yellow green
Violet = yellow
Blue Violet = yellow orange
Blue = orange
Blue Green = red orange
If you are wearing black, brown, or another neutral than go with a brighter color for the eyes or lips for that pop.
If you aren't sure go with golds because it's a neutral, but not flat like a brown.
Since my lips are a red violet/plum color, I'm wearing a long sleaved yellow-green t-shirt with a matching hoodie to wear over it. It's really cold outside. I'm going to wear jeans and black tennis shoes.
I hope everyone has Happy Holidays and/or a Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Balm Rockstar Palette
I got a new palette! The Balm's Rockstar Palette I got off of Hautelook for a discounted price about a month ago. If you don't know about Hautelook.com it is a website that has different things for sale. It is always changing and offers good deals. The Balm makeup was on there at a discounted price, so I purchased this palette. I had seen good reviews about it.
Sorry my pictures are crappy. I took these in the bathroom which has the best light in my house (which isn't saying much). I can't take the pictures outside because it is very rainy today.
On the cover of the palette it says, "Balm Jovi." "Living On A Stare." "Rolling Tone Magazine has given it 5/5 stars and says, 'Best palette this century!'"
When you open it up it has a heart mirror at the top that says "Rock 'N' Roll." The eye shadows are organized by columns. The first column is "Heavy Metal." The shades going from top to bottom are Metal-ica, Iron Maid-In, Lead Zeppelin, and Alice Copper. The second column is "Classical." The shades are named after tempo markings from music. Tempo is how fast or slow you play something. The shades are Adagio (slow and stately), Allegro (fast, quickly and bright), Moderato (moderately), and Presto (very fast). The third column is "Alternative." The shades are Blink 1982, The Stroke, rem, and Third Eye Blinded. On the bottom left it says, "Disco Disco." There is a highlighter called Solid Gold. At the bottom right it says, "Pop! Pop!" There is a blush called Don't You Want Me?
There is a flap at the bottom you can open. It reveals 2 lip/cheek products. The one on the left is Milly and the one on the right is Vanilly. lol! xD Oh my gosh, I love this palette! In the middle it says, "Lip Sync Playback." Then, "I <3 Rock 'n' Roll." At the very bottom it says, "Top 4 Smoking Hot Looks."
This is like a face chart. I'm not exactly sure how you would wear the pairing of the eyeshadows. Maybe the lighter shade on the lid and the darker shade in the crease? I'm going to try each look and say how I did it and if I like it or not.
1. Alice Copper + Third Eye Blinded + Don't You Want Me? + Milly = D
My Thoughts: The Alice Copper is a very pigmented cranberry color. Be careful when putting this on! I had to go back and remove some with makeup remover. I put this in the crease. Third Eye Blinded is the color of my skin with a glow. I put it on my lids, but it looked like I had nothing on. The blush is a really pretty peach. I put some on my brush and then dusted it on the back of my hand because it was so pigmented. Milly feels like a clear balm on my lips. I can't see it! The only reason I don't give this an F is because I like the blush. I like Alice Copper, but not just by itself.
2. Lead Zeppelin + Adagio + Solid Gold + Milly = D
My Thoughts: The Lead Zeppelin is a very pigmented dark, sparkly olive green color. I dipped my brush in it and then put some on my hand before putting it on my crease. Adagio is the color of my skin and matte. It doesn't really show up on me. So the eye look is very "blah." Solid Gold is beautiful! It's a perfect highlighter. Again, Milly just looks like I have chapstick on. I give this look a D because I like Solid Gold, but a look needs more than just a great highlighter.
3. Presto + Blink 1982 + Solid Gold + Vanilly = A
My Thoughts: Presto is a pigmented matte dark brown. It is a really nice crease color. Blink 1982 is a soft purple/brown color. It is really pretty on the lid. It's a good pair with Presto. I've already talked about how I like Solid Gold. Vanilly is a beautiful red lip. It is matte, but it doesn't feel drying at all. I have no complaints about this look, so I give it an A.
4. Moderato + Metal-ica + Don't You Want Me? + Vanilly = C
My Thoughts: Moderato is a dark eggplant color. It is very pigmented, so put some on your brush and then dust it against your hand first before putting it in your crease. Metal-ica is a very light silver color. I'm not sure I like the two colors together. I don't think it looks good on me. I love the blush and the lipstick. I'm going to give it a C because even though I don't like the eye shadow, I do like the blush and lips.
I don't know if these are looks put together by a makeup artist, or just random combinations thrown together. I think Too Faced does a better job at making face charts.
I tried to find dupes for this palette. I think I found dupes for some of them. I swatched them on my arm, but my pictures didn't come out good or I would include swatches on here. I found a good blog that had swatches and descriptions for each item. This helped me when looking at my own collection for possible dupes. This is the blog: http://www.theresalwaystimeforlipstick.com/2012/09/the-balm-balm-jovi-rockstar-face-palette.html She has excellent swatches, photos, and review.
1. The Stroke: deep dark navy with a satin finish. The color looks black to me. I have no dupe. My black is too black and my navy is too blue.
2. Allegro: matte warm brown. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Vanity Palette, 2nd shade.
3. Presto: matte dark brown with maroon undertones. I have no dupe.
4. Alice Copper: shimmery burgundy with copper glitter. My dupe is Maybelline Eye Studio Mad for Mauve, 4th color.
5. Iron Maid-In: shimmery rich gold. All of my golds are too golden. This is a lighter shade, so I have no dupes.
6. Lead Zeppelin: shimmery olive green. My dupe is Milani Runway Eyes Eyeshadow in Antigua.
7. Metal-ica: shimmery pale silver. When I swatched it, it looked more like a glittery white. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Pride Palette, upper right color.
8. Adagio: matte beige shade. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte Palette. Wet 'n Wild's holiday palette for this year, Drinking A Glass of Shine is the same palette as I Heart Matte.
9. Third Eye Blinded: shimmery light peach. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Greed Palette, 5th color.
10. Blink 1982: soft purple brown with slight gold shimmer. I have no dupe.
11. Moderato: matte eggplant. I don't have a matte eggplant, but I have glittery color that is similar. It is from Elf Day 2 Night Quad, 2nd color.
12. REM: shimmery medium purple. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher Palette, 3rd shade.
13. Milly: pink lip and cheek cream, natural medium pink shade. I don't have a dupe.
14. Vanilly: red lip and cheek cream, bright vibrant red. My dupe is PixiGlow Fairy Face Palette, the red lip color at the bottom.
15. Don't You Want Me? matte peach. I don't own this, but The Balm Frat Boy is an exact dupe. My dupe is NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural. It is cream, but the palette is powder form. The colors are identical though.
16. Solid Gold: light golden highlight. The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer is an exact dupe. My dupe is Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki. It isn't really my dupe, but I have heard it mentioned before that this is a dupe for the Mary-Lou Manizer. I own both and I agree.
Sorry my pictures are crappy. I took these in the bathroom which has the best light in my house (which isn't saying much). I can't take the pictures outside because it is very rainy today.
On the cover of the palette it says, "Balm Jovi." "Living On A Stare." "Rolling Tone Magazine has given it 5/5 stars and says, 'Best palette this century!'"
When you open it up it has a heart mirror at the top that says "Rock 'N' Roll." The eye shadows are organized by columns. The first column is "Heavy Metal." The shades going from top to bottom are Metal-ica, Iron Maid-In, Lead Zeppelin, and Alice Copper. The second column is "Classical." The shades are named after tempo markings from music. Tempo is how fast or slow you play something. The shades are Adagio (slow and stately), Allegro (fast, quickly and bright), Moderato (moderately), and Presto (very fast). The third column is "Alternative." The shades are Blink 1982, The Stroke, rem, and Third Eye Blinded. On the bottom left it says, "Disco Disco." There is a highlighter called Solid Gold. At the bottom right it says, "Pop! Pop!" There is a blush called Don't You Want Me?
There is a flap at the bottom you can open. It reveals 2 lip/cheek products. The one on the left is Milly and the one on the right is Vanilly. lol! xD Oh my gosh, I love this palette! In the middle it says, "Lip Sync Playback." Then, "I <3 Rock 'n' Roll." At the very bottom it says, "Top 4 Smoking Hot Looks."
This is like a face chart. I'm not exactly sure how you would wear the pairing of the eyeshadows. Maybe the lighter shade on the lid and the darker shade in the crease? I'm going to try each look and say how I did it and if I like it or not.
1. Alice Copper + Third Eye Blinded + Don't You Want Me? + Milly = D
My Thoughts: The Alice Copper is a very pigmented cranberry color. Be careful when putting this on! I had to go back and remove some with makeup remover. I put this in the crease. Third Eye Blinded is the color of my skin with a glow. I put it on my lids, but it looked like I had nothing on. The blush is a really pretty peach. I put some on my brush and then dusted it on the back of my hand because it was so pigmented. Milly feels like a clear balm on my lips. I can't see it! The only reason I don't give this an F is because I like the blush. I like Alice Copper, but not just by itself.
2. Lead Zeppelin + Adagio + Solid Gold + Milly = D
My Thoughts: The Lead Zeppelin is a very pigmented dark, sparkly olive green color. I dipped my brush in it and then put some on my hand before putting it on my crease. Adagio is the color of my skin and matte. It doesn't really show up on me. So the eye look is very "blah." Solid Gold is beautiful! It's a perfect highlighter. Again, Milly just looks like I have chapstick on. I give this look a D because I like Solid Gold, but a look needs more than just a great highlighter.
3. Presto + Blink 1982 + Solid Gold + Vanilly = A
My Thoughts: Presto is a pigmented matte dark brown. It is a really nice crease color. Blink 1982 is a soft purple/brown color. It is really pretty on the lid. It's a good pair with Presto. I've already talked about how I like Solid Gold. Vanilly is a beautiful red lip. It is matte, but it doesn't feel drying at all. I have no complaints about this look, so I give it an A.
4. Moderato + Metal-ica + Don't You Want Me? + Vanilly = C
My Thoughts: Moderato is a dark eggplant color. It is very pigmented, so put some on your brush and then dust it against your hand first before putting it in your crease. Metal-ica is a very light silver color. I'm not sure I like the two colors together. I don't think it looks good on me. I love the blush and the lipstick. I'm going to give it a C because even though I don't like the eye shadow, I do like the blush and lips.
I don't know if these are looks put together by a makeup artist, or just random combinations thrown together. I think Too Faced does a better job at making face charts.
I tried to find dupes for this palette. I think I found dupes for some of them. I swatched them on my arm, but my pictures didn't come out good or I would include swatches on here. I found a good blog that had swatches and descriptions for each item. This helped me when looking at my own collection for possible dupes. This is the blog: http://www.theresalwaystimeforlipstick.com/2012/09/the-balm-balm-jovi-rockstar-face-palette.html She has excellent swatches, photos, and review.
1. The Stroke: deep dark navy with a satin finish. The color looks black to me. I have no dupe. My black is too black and my navy is too blue.
2. Allegro: matte warm brown. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Vanity Palette, 2nd shade.
3. Presto: matte dark brown with maroon undertones. I have no dupe.
4. Alice Copper: shimmery burgundy with copper glitter. My dupe is Maybelline Eye Studio Mad for Mauve, 4th color.
5. Iron Maid-In: shimmery rich gold. All of my golds are too golden. This is a lighter shade, so I have no dupes.
6. Lead Zeppelin: shimmery olive green. My dupe is Milani Runway Eyes Eyeshadow in Antigua.
7. Metal-ica: shimmery pale silver. When I swatched it, it looked more like a glittery white. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Pride Palette, upper right color.
8. Adagio: matte beige shade. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte Palette. Wet 'n Wild's holiday palette for this year, Drinking A Glass of Shine is the same palette as I Heart Matte.
9. Third Eye Blinded: shimmery light peach. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Greed Palette, 5th color.
10. Blink 1982: soft purple brown with slight gold shimmer. I have no dupe.
11. Moderato: matte eggplant. I don't have a matte eggplant, but I have glittery color that is similar. It is from Elf Day 2 Night Quad, 2nd color.
12. REM: shimmery medium purple. My dupe is Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher Palette, 3rd shade.
13. Milly: pink lip and cheek cream, natural medium pink shade. I don't have a dupe.
14. Vanilly: red lip and cheek cream, bright vibrant red. My dupe is PixiGlow Fairy Face Palette, the red lip color at the bottom.
15. Don't You Want Me? matte peach. I don't own this, but The Balm Frat Boy is an exact dupe. My dupe is NYX Rouge Cream Blush in Natural. It is cream, but the palette is powder form. The colors are identical though.
16. Solid Gold: light golden highlight. The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer is an exact dupe. My dupe is Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki. It isn't really my dupe, but I have heard it mentioned before that this is a dupe for the Mary-Lou Manizer. I own both and I agree.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Favorite Holiday Looks Part 1
There have been so many holiday looks this year on
Youtube. I think I might go into January with favorite holiday looks. I guess
it makes the wintertime more exciting. I noticed that this year I have a longer
list of holiday looks than I had last year. These are largely supposed to be
worn for parties, but I've been wearing them for regular makeup days. I know
I'm weird. It makes life more fun, somehow.
Anyway, these are the first ten looks I have liked
the most. I call this part 1 because I'm sure to have more looks I like and I
will share in the future.
This is what I wear for every look:
Eye Primer: Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Face Primer: Hard Candy Sheer Envy Skin
Illuminating Primer
Foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place
Makeup SPF 10 in Shell
Concealer: Maybelline Dream Lumi Concealer in Ivory
Powder: Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
Mascara: for top lashes: The Balm What's Your Type?
"The Body Builder"
lower lashes: Maybelline Lash Discovery Mini-Brush
Waterproof
Bronzer: Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep
Bronzer: Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep
1. Green and Gold Holiday Makeup Tutorial by xeverygirlx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SGWTRezXDU
a. gold inner 1/3: I used Maybelline Enchanted Forest, lid color
b. yellow green, other part of lid: I used Wet 'n Wild Trio in Flora, brow bone color
c. orange crease: I used Physicians Formula Brown Eye Candy, 7th color
d. olive outer corner and outer crease: I used Maybelline Enchanted Forest, crease
e. off white under brows: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color
f. gold lower lash line inner half
g. yellow green lower lash line outer half
h. olive little bit of lower lash line in the outer part
i. brown eyeliner waterline and upper lash line
j. Mac Blush in Gingerly: I used L'Oreal True Match in Bare Honey
k. Korres Lip Butter in Wild Rose: I used Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie
My Thoughts: The gold and yellow green aren't very pigmented. I messed up on the liner. Don't use Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Brown Blaze, and use a q-tip to blend it out, not the smudgy end because it made the line too thick. This look is different than what I normally like, but I do like it.
2. Blake Lively Make Up Tutorial by pixiwoo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbGcWxyGDFE
a. Dior Christmas Palette Night Golds
b. bottom right color on lid and lower lash line: I used Elf Day 2 Night mixed with Milani Drenched in gold
c. top left color on brow bone: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Sea Sprite, 1st color
d. bottom left in tear ducts: I used Physicians Formula Brown Eye Candy, 2nd color
e. Mac Mulch wing out the eyes going out in a v slightly: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 6th color
f. middle color in the outer corner and upper lash line: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Cozy Cashmere
g. soften the liner
h. top right, middle part of eye: I used L'Oreal Hip in Dynamic
i. Makeup Forever Eye Liner in 10l in the waterline: I used Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Lionfish
j. Mascara
k. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, temples
l. Powder
m. Bronzer in crease
n. Mac Honey Love lipstick: I used Rimmel Moisture Renew in Nude Delight
o. Anastasia Lip Gloss in Sharona: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Sunset Peach
3. Holiday Festive Makeup (Completed Look) by fashionista804 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdrtbY0-ImE&list=LPXSJxX9gjBfg&index=18&feature=plcp
a. Urban Decay Tease in crease blend upwards: I used Mac Quarry.
b. Global Goddess Eyeshadow in Kumaon outer v: I used Elf Beauty Book in Cruella, Maniac
c. Mac Preferred Blonde on lid and inner tear duct: I used Wet 'n Wild Trio in Fauna, browbone
d. Kumaon deepen the crease
e. Mac Liner in Engraved tightline and waterline: I used a black liner.
f. Kumaon lower lash line
g. Engraved upper lash line
h. Urban Decay Blackout on lower lash line: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
i. Mascara
j. Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Midnight Cowboy inner 1/3 bottom lash line: I used LA Splash Liquid Eyeliner in Golden Abalone
k. bronzer contour cheeks and temples and jaw line
l. Mac Rosy Outlook Blush: I used Wet 'n Wild Ultimate Minerals Loose Blush in Barely Peach
m. Mac Duo Mineralize Skin Finish tops of cheeks, down nose, cupid's bow: I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
n. Red lip liner: I used Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Contouring Pencil in Red Dynamite
o. Mac Scarlet Ibis Lipstick: I used Wet 'n Wild Salsa Lessons
My Thoughts: I used the black eyeliner on the lower lash line and then smudged it out with a q-tip. Then the line was too thick so I got makeup remover and made the line thinner. It seems like she put too many eye products on the lower lash line in my opinion. I don't think it was necessary to put the black eyeshadow on because we already have the Kumaon shadow on. I'm not used to wearing the gold glitter. I think it does look festive though. The red lips make me feel like Marilyn Monroe. This look may be too dramatic for day time, but I think I like it.
4. Black Cherry & Snowflake Makeup Tutorial by samanthaschuerman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc9GC4Z9uY0
a. Mac Studio Finish in Gold, top of cheekbones, upper lip, down nose, sides of eyes, whatever is left underneath the eyes, brow bone: I used Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki
b. Mary Kay Blush in Strawberry Cream: I used Elf Twinkle Pink Blush
c. Sigma Elope above the crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity 1st color
d. Blue Line Cosmetics in Snowflake on the lid and inner corner, not on outer corner: I used Too Faced the Return of Sexy Palette in Naiive
e. Black Cherry bl30 outer corner and outer crease, outer v, blend it out with a fluffy brush: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 6th color
f. NYX Burgundy Pearl, go over Black Cherry bring it up a little higher: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Mad for Mauve, 4th color
g. Snowflake touch up
h. Black Cherry whatever is left on the brush on lower lash line outer corner
i. Physicians Formula Gel Liner in Black on waterline, upper lash line, she made it thicker in the outer corner, really thin on the inner corner, flick
j. Mascara
k. Mac In Synch Lip Liner fill in the lips: I used L'Oreal Color Riche Lip Liner in All About Pink
l. Mac Boldly Bare Lip Liner outer edges: I used Boots No.7 Nude Lip Liner
m. basic lip gloss: I used Wet 'n Wild Glassy Gloss in Glass Confusion
My Thoughts: It would be best to watch the video while doing the eyes. The eyes were not easy for me to do. It might have easier if I had time to rewatch the video and do it with Sam. In the end I like the look.
5. Holiday Party Makeup Look by LoveMelisaMichelle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7mrWo_-_XE
a. cranberry red on lid: I used Wet 'n Wild Knock on Wood, eyelid
b. orange/brown shade in crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 3rd color
c. purply brown outer corner and crease: I used L'Oreal Hip Electrified, right side
d. gold toned brown blend out edges: I used Maybelline Enchanted Forest, gold color
e. black outer v: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
f. fluffy brush blend out the black
g. gold inner corner: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 5th color
h. retouch cranberry red
i. black liquid liner upper lash: I used Jordana In Color Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black
j. tight line with black eye liner: I used Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner in Black
k. black mix with red and put it on lower lash line
l. gold inner corner lower lash line
m. Mascara
n. NYX Blush in Desert Rose: I used Covergirl Soft Sable
o. contour cheeks, forehead
p. Jordana Lip Liner in Plush Plum: I used Wet 'n Wild Color Icon in Brandywine
q. NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Fig Jam
r. Laura Geller Highlighter in Como top of cheekbones: I used Boots No.7 High Lights Illuminating Lotion
6. Affordable Holiday Glam Makeup Tutorial by JaaackJack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmH-Qv2uwRs
a. NYC Metro Quartet in Queens Boulevard lid color on lid: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Legendary Lilac, 2nd color
b. last shade in the crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 2nd color
c. 2nd color outer corner: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 3rd color
d. highlight browbone: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 4th color
e. NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in Champagne lower lash line
f. NYC Kohl brow/eyeliner pencil waterline: I used Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in Black
g. NYC liquid eyeliner upper lash line: I used Jordana in Color FabuLiner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
h. Mascara
i. Foundation
j. Powder
k. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw
l. NYC Color Wheel Pink Cheek Glow: I used Wet 'n Wild Ultimate Minerals Loose Blush in Barely Peach
m. NYC City Duet 2 in 1 lipstick in Penthouse Plums: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum
n. NYC Up to 8HR City Proof Gloss in Midnight Rose: I skipped this because the lip butter is glossy.
7. Party Perfect Look by ThatsHeart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA_ZDXAkUaM
This is sponsored by IPSY, and I have this bag.
a. L'Oreal Infallible Shimmery Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe on lids
b. The Balm Meet Matt(e) in Matt Batali on outer corner
c. Black liquid liner upper lash line
d. Starlet Intense Eyeliner in waterline
e. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw
f. soft pink blush: I used Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Natural
g. Mascara
h. Wet 'n Wild Lipstick in Cherry Picking: I used Revlon Lipstick Cherries in the Snow
i. Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in Dare Devil
My Thoughts: I'm not used to wearing such red lips, but I think overall this look is pretty.
8. A Simple Party Look by cl2425 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxatlmA4pow
a. Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Flying Down To: I used Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadows in Va Va Va Bloom, light pink color
b. Mac Dalliance on lids: I used Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, first shade on right
c. Mac All That Glitters outer corner and fan it up to crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 5th color
d. Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black upper lash line with wing, lower lash line
e. Mac Carbon on top of liner: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
f. Mascara
g. Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure on lower lash line under iris: I used the glitter in Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Amethyst Ablazed
h. Mac Well Dressed Blush: I used Bare Minerals Kiss
i. Shu Uemura wn283 Lip Gloss: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum
My Thoughts: The Comfort Zone shade covers the pink cream. I guess it's just a base. I put the eyeliner on the lower lash line just half way. I really like this look.
9. WNW Holiday Party Look: Shimmer the Night Away Makeup Tutorial by cosmetic couturier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttCjTSRzD88
a. Wet 'n Wild Drinking a Glass of Shine is the same as Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte. We both used it. 5th color from lashes to brow, fluffy brush
b. Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte, 1st color under brow
c. Wet 'n Wild Shimmer the Night Away, 5th color on crease
d. 6th color deep socket
e. Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte, 6th color warm up the crease by going over the edges of the pink
f. Shimmer the Night Away, 7th color on lids
g. I Heart Matte 4th shade outer corner and crease
h. Shimmer the Night Away, 8th color outer corner and blend it out
i. Lit Clearly Liquid Color Base on the eyelids, I skipped
j. Lit Cosmetics Hunny Bunny on lids: I used the glitter from Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Amethyst Ablazed
k. Shimmer the Night Away, 1st color inner tear ducts, under brows
l. Black Liquid Liner upper lash line slight wing: I used L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
m. Zuzu Luxe Eyeliner in Obsidian in waterline: I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Zero
n. Shimmer the Night Away 7th color, lower lash line
o. Shimmer the Night Away 8th color, lower lash line
p. Mascara
q. Wet 'n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Doll House Pink as a blush: I used Maybelline Expert Wear Blush in Pinch 'o Pink
r. Physicians Formula Eye Brightener in Natural Eye Light tops of cheekbones: I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
s. Wet 'n Wild 900b Megalast Lipstick in Pink Suga: I used Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude.
t. Jordana Lip Shine in Vanilla Bean: I used Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Midnight Cowboy
My Thoughts: I did this look while watching the video and that made it a lot easier. This is a dramatic purple eye with nude lips. It is beautiful. She said it like a sugar plum fairy look, and I agree.
10. The Classic Holiday Look Makeup Tutorial by JaaackJack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru4Mls58Dsc
a. Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadows in Designer Chocolates, top right color on lids: I used Covergirl Tapestry Taupe
b. top left color highlight brow bone and inner corner: I used Elf Beauty Book Evil Queen in Vanity
c. 2nd one down on the right on the crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Knock on Wood eyelid color
d. dark brown outer corner: I used Wet 'n Wild Sweet as Candy, brown color
e. Black liquid liner top lashes wing it out: L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
f. Mascara
g. Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Medium Nude: I used Covergirl Cheekers in Natural Twinkle
h. Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me: I used Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil
a. Dior Christmas Palette Night Golds
b. bottom right color on lid and lower lash line: I used Elf Day 2 Night mixed with Milani Drenched in gold
c. top left color on brow bone: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Sea Sprite, 1st color
d. bottom left in tear ducts: I used Physicians Formula Brown Eye Candy, 2nd color
e. Mac Mulch wing out the eyes going out in a v slightly: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 6th color
f. middle color in the outer corner and upper lash line: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Cozy Cashmere
g. soften the liner
h. top right, middle part of eye: I used L'Oreal Hip in Dynamic
i. Makeup Forever Eye Liner in 10l in the waterline: I used Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Lionfish
j. Mascara
k. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, temples
l. Powder
m. Bronzer in crease
n. Mac Honey Love lipstick: I used Rimmel Moisture Renew in Nude Delight
o. Anastasia Lip Gloss in Sharona: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Gloss in Sunset Peach
3. Holiday Festive Makeup (Completed Look) by fashionista804 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdrtbY0-ImE&list=LPXSJxX9gjBfg&index=18&feature=plcp
a. Urban Decay Tease in crease blend upwards: I used Mac Quarry.
b. Global Goddess Eyeshadow in Kumaon outer v: I used Elf Beauty Book in Cruella, Maniac
c. Mac Preferred Blonde on lid and inner tear duct: I used Wet 'n Wild Trio in Fauna, browbone
d. Kumaon deepen the crease
e. Mac Liner in Engraved tightline and waterline: I used a black liner.
f. Kumaon lower lash line
g. Engraved upper lash line
h. Urban Decay Blackout on lower lash line: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
i. Mascara
j. Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Midnight Cowboy inner 1/3 bottom lash line: I used LA Splash Liquid Eyeliner in Golden Abalone
k. bronzer contour cheeks and temples and jaw line
l. Mac Rosy Outlook Blush: I used Wet 'n Wild Ultimate Minerals Loose Blush in Barely Peach
m. Mac Duo Mineralize Skin Finish tops of cheeks, down nose, cupid's bow: I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
n. Red lip liner: I used Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Stay On Lip Contouring Pencil in Red Dynamite
o. Mac Scarlet Ibis Lipstick: I used Wet 'n Wild Salsa Lessons
My Thoughts: I used the black eyeliner on the lower lash line and then smudged it out with a q-tip. Then the line was too thick so I got makeup remover and made the line thinner. It seems like she put too many eye products on the lower lash line in my opinion. I don't think it was necessary to put the black eyeshadow on because we already have the Kumaon shadow on. I'm not used to wearing the gold glitter. I think it does look festive though. The red lips make me feel like Marilyn Monroe. This look may be too dramatic for day time, but I think I like it.
4. Black Cherry & Snowflake Makeup Tutorial by samanthaschuerman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nc9GC4Z9uY0
a. Mac Studio Finish in Gold, top of cheekbones, upper lip, down nose, sides of eyes, whatever is left underneath the eyes, brow bone: I used Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki
b. Mary Kay Blush in Strawberry Cream: I used Elf Twinkle Pink Blush
c. Sigma Elope above the crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity 1st color
d. Blue Line Cosmetics in Snowflake on the lid and inner corner, not on outer corner: I used Too Faced the Return of Sexy Palette in Naiive
e. Black Cherry bl30 outer corner and outer crease, outer v, blend it out with a fluffy brush: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 6th color
f. NYX Burgundy Pearl, go over Black Cherry bring it up a little higher: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Mad for Mauve, 4th color
g. Snowflake touch up
h. Black Cherry whatever is left on the brush on lower lash line outer corner
i. Physicians Formula Gel Liner in Black on waterline, upper lash line, she made it thicker in the outer corner, really thin on the inner corner, flick
j. Mascara
k. Mac In Synch Lip Liner fill in the lips: I used L'Oreal Color Riche Lip Liner in All About Pink
l. Mac Boldly Bare Lip Liner outer edges: I used Boots No.7 Nude Lip Liner
m. basic lip gloss: I used Wet 'n Wild Glassy Gloss in Glass Confusion
My Thoughts: It would be best to watch the video while doing the eyes. The eyes were not easy for me to do. It might have easier if I had time to rewatch the video and do it with Sam. In the end I like the look.
5. Holiday Party Makeup Look by LoveMelisaMichelle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7mrWo_-_XE
a. cranberry red on lid: I used Wet 'n Wild Knock on Wood, eyelid
b. orange/brown shade in crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 3rd color
c. purply brown outer corner and crease: I used L'Oreal Hip Electrified, right side
d. gold toned brown blend out edges: I used Maybelline Enchanted Forest, gold color
e. black outer v: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
f. fluffy brush blend out the black
g. gold inner corner: I used Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 5th color
h. retouch cranberry red
i. black liquid liner upper lash: I used Jordana In Color Fabuliner Liquid Eye Liner in Black
j. tight line with black eye liner: I used Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner in Black
k. black mix with red and put it on lower lash line
l. gold inner corner lower lash line
m. Mascara
n. NYX Blush in Desert Rose: I used Covergirl Soft Sable
o. contour cheeks, forehead
p. Jordana Lip Liner in Plush Plum: I used Wet 'n Wild Color Icon in Brandywine
q. NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Fig Jam
r. Laura Geller Highlighter in Como top of cheekbones: I used Boots No.7 High Lights Illuminating Lotion
6. Affordable Holiday Glam Makeup Tutorial by JaaackJack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmH-Qv2uwRs
a. NYC Metro Quartet in Queens Boulevard lid color on lid: I used Maybelline Eye Studio in Legendary Lilac, 2nd color
b. last shade in the crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 2nd color
c. 2nd color outer corner: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 3rd color
d. highlight browbone: I used Wet 'n Wild Lust, 4th color
e. NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in Champagne lower lash line
f. NYC Kohl brow/eyeliner pencil waterline: I used Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in Black
g. NYC liquid eyeliner upper lash line: I used Jordana in Color FabuLiner Liquid Eyeliner in Black
h. Mascara
i. Foundation
j. Powder
k. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw
l. NYC Color Wheel Pink Cheek Glow: I used Wet 'n Wild Ultimate Minerals Loose Blush in Barely Peach
m. NYC City Duet 2 in 1 lipstick in Penthouse Plums: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum
n. NYC Up to 8HR City Proof Gloss in Midnight Rose: I skipped this because the lip butter is glossy.
7. Party Perfect Look by ThatsHeart
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA_ZDXAkUaM
This is sponsored by IPSY, and I have this bag.
a. L'Oreal Infallible Shimmery Eye Shadow in Bronzed Taupe on lids
b. The Balm Meet Matt(e) in Matt Batali on outer corner
c. Black liquid liner upper lash line
d. Starlet Intense Eyeliner in waterline
e. Bronzer hollows of cheeks, temples, jaw
f. soft pink blush: I used Physicians Formula Happy Booster Blush in Natural
g. Mascara
h. Wet 'n Wild Lipstick in Cherry Picking: I used Revlon Lipstick Cherries in the Snow
i. Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie Lip Gloss in Dare Devil
My Thoughts: I'm not used to wearing such red lips, but I think overall this look is pretty.
8. A Simple Party Look by cl2425 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxatlmA4pow
a. Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Flying Down To: I used Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadows in Va Va Va Bloom, light pink color
b. Mac Dalliance on lids: I used Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, first shade on right
c. Mac All That Glitters outer corner and fan it up to crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 5th color
d. Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Blackest Black upper lash line with wing, lower lash line
e. Mac Carbon on top of liner: I used Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
f. Mascara
g. Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Pure on lower lash line under iris: I used the glitter in Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Amethyst Ablazed
h. Mac Well Dressed Blush: I used Bare Minerals Kiss
i. Shu Uemura wn283 Lip Gloss: I used Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sugar Plum
My Thoughts: The Comfort Zone shade covers the pink cream. I guess it's just a base. I put the eyeliner on the lower lash line just half way. I really like this look.
9. WNW Holiday Party Look: Shimmer the Night Away Makeup Tutorial by cosmetic couturier http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttCjTSRzD88
a. Wet 'n Wild Drinking a Glass of Shine is the same as Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte. We both used it. 5th color from lashes to brow, fluffy brush
b. Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte, 1st color under brow
c. Wet 'n Wild Shimmer the Night Away, 5th color on crease
d. 6th color deep socket
e. Wet 'n Wild I Heart Matte, 6th color warm up the crease by going over the edges of the pink
f. Shimmer the Night Away, 7th color on lids
g. I Heart Matte 4th shade outer corner and crease
h. Shimmer the Night Away, 8th color outer corner and blend it out
i. Lit Clearly Liquid Color Base on the eyelids, I skipped
j. Lit Cosmetics Hunny Bunny on lids: I used the glitter from Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Amethyst Ablazed
k. Shimmer the Night Away, 1st color inner tear ducts, under brows
l. Black Liquid Liner upper lash line slight wing: I used L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
m. Zuzu Luxe Eyeliner in Obsidian in waterline: I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Zero
n. Shimmer the Night Away 7th color, lower lash line
o. Shimmer the Night Away 8th color, lower lash line
p. Mascara
q. Wet 'n Wild Megalast Lipstick in Doll House Pink as a blush: I used Maybelline Expert Wear Blush in Pinch 'o Pink
r. Physicians Formula Eye Brightener in Natural Eye Light tops of cheekbones: I used The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
s. Wet 'n Wild 900b Megalast Lipstick in Pink Suga: I used Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude.
t. Jordana Lip Shine in Vanilla Bean: I used Urban Decay Lip Junkie Lip Gloss in Midnight Cowboy
My Thoughts: I did this look while watching the video and that made it a lot easier. This is a dramatic purple eye with nude lips. It is beautiful. She said it like a sugar plum fairy look, and I agree.
10. The Classic Holiday Look Makeup Tutorial by JaaackJack http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru4Mls58Dsc
a. Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadows in Designer Chocolates, top right color on lids: I used Covergirl Tapestry Taupe
b. top left color highlight brow bone and inner corner: I used Elf Beauty Book Evil Queen in Vanity
c. 2nd one down on the right on the crease: I used Wet 'n Wild Knock on Wood eyelid color
d. dark brown outer corner: I used Wet 'n Wild Sweet as Candy, brown color
e. Black liquid liner top lashes wing it out: L'Oreal Carbon Black Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner
f. Mascara
g. Maybelline Fit Me Blush in Medium Nude: I used Covergirl Cheekers in Natural Twinkle
h. Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me: I used Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil
Thursday, December 13, 2012
December IPSY Bag
I was excited to see what was in this month's IPSY's bag.
1. Mai Couture Highlighter Paper: I think this is pretty cool. It is like those blush on papers, but this is a highlighter.
2. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero: I was so excited to see this! I have heard about this being really good. It is excellent! I'm so happy to get this!
3. Be A Bombshell Lip Gloss in Hot Mess: I heard about this too. It is a highly pigmented red lip gloss with no sparkles. I was glad to get this.
4. Mirabella Primer for Face and Eyes: I already have lots of primers, so I wasn't that excited about this. I'll have to try it and see how I like it.
5. NYX Loose Pearl Shadow in Mink Pearl: I like this! I have read good reviews about this. I like NYX products. It's a pretty golden color too.
Overall, I'm very happy with this bag. I feel like it has improved since I first started getting it. I like it better than Birchbox. I'm thinking about keeping my subscription.
1. Mai Couture Highlighter Paper: I think this is pretty cool. It is like those blush on papers, but this is a highlighter.
2. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero: I was so excited to see this! I have heard about this being really good. It is excellent! I'm so happy to get this!
3. Be A Bombshell Lip Gloss in Hot Mess: I heard about this too. It is a highly pigmented red lip gloss with no sparkles. I was glad to get this.
4. Mirabella Primer for Face and Eyes: I already have lots of primers, so I wasn't that excited about this. I'll have to try it and see how I like it.
5. NYX Loose Pearl Shadow in Mink Pearl: I like this! I have read good reviews about this. I like NYX products. It's a pretty golden color too.
Overall, I'm very happy with this bag. I feel like it has improved since I first started getting it. I like it better than Birchbox. I'm thinking about keeping my subscription.
December Birchbox
This is what the card says, "Hi there, We believe that great (scratch that - amazing, exciting, and delightful) things come in small packages. And it doesn't hurt if they are nicely wrapped too! Every month, we fill your Birchboxes with samples that we think you'll love - and in this most festive of months we've gone a step further and dressed up the box as well. Since we know you have a full holiday dance card, we've included products that will help you look and feel your best. Nothing to wear? We're sharing a generous offer from Rent the Runway, the best way to snag designer outfits without breaking the bank. The celebration continues online, where we have videos on creative gift wrapping - including ways to upcycle your old Birchboxes! - and a non-disco ball way to go sparkly for New Year's Eve. Plus, you'll find three deceptively simple party hairstyles and tips on kickstarting skincare resolutions. Happy Holidays!"
1. Thymes Naia Body Lotion: "Lemon pulp and yerba mate extract give this lightweight moisturizer its delightful, energizing scent. For an instant pick-me-up, smooth it on after your morning shower." It just seems like a regular, nice smelling lotion to me. Nothing to be excited about.
2. Thymes Lotus Santal Body Lotion: "We love this shea-enriched hydrator for its calming woodsy scent and truly non-greasy feel. Smooth it on post-shower while skin is slightly damp." I haven't tried this yet. I'm sure it's just like any other lotion.
3. Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique - Protect: "Work this leave-in cream through towel-dried hair to repair damage from chemical processing and protect your strands from the effects of heat styling." I haven't tried this yet. I have other products that do this. I'm sure it works fine.
4. Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair CC Cream: "This brand new CC (read: color control) is the ultimate multi-tasker. The lightweight cream naturally improves skin tone with vitamin C and grape-derived resveratrol." I have heard that there are CC creams, like BB creams. I think I'm going to give this to a friend.
5. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss: "This Australian brand's winning gloss coats lips with subtle color. Plus, the built-in mirror allows for easy on-the-go application." This is just a regular lip gloss in my opinion.
Overall, I'm not that excited about Birchbox anymore. I think I'm going to give this box for a friend who will like it more than me. I think IPSY bags have gotten better, and I like to see what is in it more than Birchbox.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Too Faced Sweet Indulgence Palette Dupes
Too Faced has a new collection coming out this month that caught my eye. It looks really nice, but I don't think I want to get it because I feel like I already have makeup duplicates of it. I only found one eyeshadow that I couldn't dupe. It is called "Nice Ash". It is a deep, blueish gunmetal shimmer. Maybe if I mixed a glittery blue with a gunmetal color I could get it. I have a L'Oreal color that is really similar only it is a matte, and not glittery.
I used the following websites as a guide.
http://www.makeup4all.com/too-faced-christmas-2012-makeup-collection/
http://www.beautezine.com/too-faced-sweet-indulgence-palette-review-photos-swatches/
http://www.beautyjunkiesunite.com/WP/2012/10/10/too-faced-holiday-sweet-indulgence-palette-gift-set-photos/
You can go there to see really good photographs of the palette and swatches.
The palette comes with two bronzers, two blushes, and a highlight. The bronzers look alike to me in swatches. Similar bronzers that I have is the bronzer in the Elf Contouring Blush & Bronzer Powder in Blushed/Bronzed, and Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder in Light Bronzer. The blushes are La Vie En Rose and Papa Don't Preach. La Vie En Rose looks like the blush in the NYX Bronzer & Blusher Combo in Ibiza. Papa Don't Preach looks like Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso. The highlighter is Candlelight Glow. It looks very similar to Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki.
Here are the dupes for the eyeshadows:
In the Buff: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color
Peach Fuzz: Wet 'n Wild Silent Treatment browbone
Marshmallow: Maybelline Eye Studio in Sea Sprite, 1st color
Lovey Dovey: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 3rd color
Copper Peony: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 2nd color
Teddy Bear: Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals, top row, 2nd color
Gum Drop: Wet 'n Wild Sweet As Candy, eyelid
Malted Milk Ball: Covergirl Tapestry Taupe
Satin Sheets: Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher, 5th color
Nice Stems!: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 6th color
Nice Ash: no dupe, L'Oreal Infallible 24 Eyeshadow in Sultry Smoke is a matte version
Cherry Cola: Maybelline Mad for Mauve, 4th shade
Honeymoon: L'Oreal Hip Dynamic, left side
Pastille: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Forest Fury, dark green
Cop A Teal: Wet 'n Wild Pride, 6th color
Black Sugar: Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
It comes with 3 Get The Look cards. I have tried each look with my dupes, and I like all three. I love Too Faced face charts! They are so helpful and fun to do.
Brown Sugar
Eyes: In the Buff (highlight), Copper Peony (lid), Lovey Dovey (crease)
Eyeliner: Cherry Cola
Blush: Papa Don't Preach & Candlelight Glow
Face: Sun Bunny Light
Lips: It doesn't say what color of lips to wear, but I would wear a peach to go with the peach blush. I used Bare Escentuals Buxom Lip Gloss in Amber.
My Thoughts: I'm going to use my Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep to contour with. It isn't a dupe for Too Faced Sun Bunny Light, I just like the Mac one to contour with. Overall, I like this look.
Rock Candy
Eyes: Marshmallow (highlight), Honeymoon (lid), Teddy Bear (crease)
Eyeliner: Pastille
Blush: Sun Bunny Light & Candlelight
Face: Exclusive Bronzer
Lips: I would wear nude lips. I used Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Midnight Cowboy.
My Thoughts: The eye shadows all look good together. I used the Physicians Formula bronzer as a dupe for Too Faced Sun Bunny Light, and put it on like I would a blush. Then I contoured with my normal contour powder. I really like this look.
Pink Chocolate
Eyes: Peach Fuzz (highlight), Gum Drop (lid), Malted Milk Ball (crease)
Eyeliner: Black Sugar
Blush: La Vie en Rose
Face: Candlelight Glow
Lips: I would wear pink lips. I wore Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Pink Afterglow.
My Thoughts: I didn't know if I would like pink eye shadow, but it looks good with black eyeliner. Also, I heard the other day on Lisa Eldridge's channel from the makeup artist that she likes pink eye shadow on redheads. So maybe pink looks better than I think. Use a stipple brush if using the blush in NYX Bronzer & Blusher in Ibiza because it is so pigmented. It's a lot more pink then I usually wear, but I think it looks pretty.
I used the following websites as a guide.
http://www.makeup4all.com/too-faced-christmas-2012-makeup-collection/
http://www.beautezine.com/too-faced-sweet-indulgence-palette-review-photos-swatches/
http://www.beautyjunkiesunite.com/WP/2012/10/10/too-faced-holiday-sweet-indulgence-palette-gift-set-photos/
You can go there to see really good photographs of the palette and swatches.
The palette comes with two bronzers, two blushes, and a highlight. The bronzers look alike to me in swatches. Similar bronzers that I have is the bronzer in the Elf Contouring Blush & Bronzer Powder in Blushed/Bronzed, and Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Powder in Light Bronzer. The blushes are La Vie En Rose and Papa Don't Preach. La Vie En Rose looks like the blush in the NYX Bronzer & Blusher Combo in Ibiza. Papa Don't Preach looks like Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso. The highlighter is Candlelight Glow. It looks very similar to Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer in Tiki.
Here are the dupes for the eyeshadows:
In the Buff: Wet 'n Wild Vanity, 1st color
Peach Fuzz: Wet 'n Wild Silent Treatment browbone
Marshmallow: Maybelline Eye Studio in Sea Sprite, 1st color
Lovey Dovey: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 3rd color
Copper Peony: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 2nd color
Teddy Bear: Maybelline Sunbaked Neutrals, top row, 2nd color
Gum Drop: Wet 'n Wild Sweet As Candy, eyelid
Malted Milk Ball: Covergirl Tapestry Taupe
Satin Sheets: Wet 'n Wild Petal Pusher, 5th color
Nice Stems!: Wet 'n Wild Comfort Zone, 6th color
Nice Ash: no dupe, L'Oreal Infallible 24 Eyeshadow in Sultry Smoke is a matte version
Cherry Cola: Maybelline Mad for Mauve, 4th shade
Honeymoon: L'Oreal Hip Dynamic, left side
Pastille: Maybelline Eye Studio Color Explosion Forest Fury, dark green
Cop A Teal: Wet 'n Wild Pride, 6th color
Black Sugar: Wet 'n Wild Greed, 3rd color
It comes with 3 Get The Look cards. I have tried each look with my dupes, and I like all three. I love Too Faced face charts! They are so helpful and fun to do.
Brown Sugar
Eyes: In the Buff (highlight), Copper Peony (lid), Lovey Dovey (crease)
Eyeliner: Cherry Cola
Blush: Papa Don't Preach & Candlelight Glow
Face: Sun Bunny Light
Lips: It doesn't say what color of lips to wear, but I would wear a peach to go with the peach blush. I used Bare Escentuals Buxom Lip Gloss in Amber.
My Thoughts: I'm going to use my Mac Studio Careblend Pressed Powder in Medium Deep to contour with. It isn't a dupe for Too Faced Sun Bunny Light, I just like the Mac one to contour with. Overall, I like this look.
Rock Candy
Eyes: Marshmallow (highlight), Honeymoon (lid), Teddy Bear (crease)
Eyeliner: Pastille
Blush: Sun Bunny Light & Candlelight
Face: Exclusive Bronzer
Lips: I would wear nude lips. I used Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Midnight Cowboy.
My Thoughts: The eye shadows all look good together. I used the Physicians Formula bronzer as a dupe for Too Faced Sun Bunny Light, and put it on like I would a blush. Then I contoured with my normal contour powder. I really like this look.
Pink Chocolate
Eyes: Peach Fuzz (highlight), Gum Drop (lid), Malted Milk Ball (crease)
Eyeliner: Black Sugar
Blush: La Vie en Rose
Face: Candlelight Glow
Lips: I would wear pink lips. I wore Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Pink Afterglow.
My Thoughts: I didn't know if I would like pink eye shadow, but it looks good with black eyeliner. Also, I heard the other day on Lisa Eldridge's channel from the makeup artist that she likes pink eye shadow on redheads. So maybe pink looks better than I think. Use a stipple brush if using the blush in NYX Bronzer & Blusher in Ibiza because it is so pigmented. It's a lot more pink then I usually wear, but I think it looks pretty.
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