Thanksgiving Look

I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving filled with food, friends, and family! :) I woke up around 2:30pm today (Friday) because I was out around midnight to 5am doing some Black Friday shopping with my mom. We wasted so much time just standing in line just to pay for our things. It was such a hassle. My feet were hurting so bad and I had a headache. Good thing I was feeling better throughout the day for me and boyfriend to go shopping as well. I didn't buy that much though. I'm not that crazy over Black Friday because I hate dealing with crowds and crazy shoppers who are willing to beat each other up just to get through. My mom and I had just gotten to the mall around 12:45am and these grown men were literally about to fight each other for some reason. I was just amazed how this single day of shopping can cause so much chaos. That's why I rather shop online. :)

So this is the look I wore for Thanksgiving. It could almost pass for a Christmas look :)  I ended up changing the lip color to a lighter pink but I should have stuck with the bold lip since I think it looked better. I also wish the green on the lower lash line was more vibrant but I was in a rush to do this look and I didn't get to fix it. Anyway thanks again for reading! I hope you all enjoy the rest of the weekend. :D

EYES:
□ Urban Decay Primer Potion
□ MAC Painterly Paint Pot
□ Glamour Doll Eyes Chocoholic eyeshadow (applied wet all over the lid)
□ Inglot #74 AMC eyeshadow (crease)
□ MAC Brule eyeshadow (brow bone)
□ MAC Saddle eyeyeshadow (transition color)
□ Inglot #418 Pearl eyeshadow (lower lash line)
□ Wet N Wild white eyeliner pencil (inner tear duct)
□ MAC Beautiful Iris eyeshadow (inner tear duct)
□ MAC Smolder eye kohl (lower waterline)
□ Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner (upper lash line)
□ Maybelline Falsies Flared mascara
□ Model 21 Lashes No.3

BROWS:
□ NYC Brow Pencil in Taupe
□ NYC Browser Brow Kit

CHEEKS:
□ NARS Laguna Bronzer
□ Elf Fuchsia Fusion blush

LIPS:
□ MAC Rougette mattene lipstick (limited edition)

Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Flared Waterproof Review

 No mascara

 One coat

Two coats

What it claims:
□ Unique flexible wand helps to lift and separate lashes to provide the look of more lashes.
□ Patented Spoon Curler brush loads every lash with flexible-hold formula to instantly build volume that goes up and out at corners.

To use: For best results, apply the Spoon Curler brush with the spoon side against the lashes then flare outwards with the side from root to tip.

This is once again another product that's been given a lot of hype and I fell victim to what others say about this. Though I use false eyelashes most of the time, I do prefer to have a decent mascara for those days that I don't feel like wearing any. After testing this product out I'm not so sure I'll be repurchasing this one in particular. Luckily I believed the hype when people claimed how amazing Covergirl LashBlast mascara was so I'll be sticking with that instead. :)

AVAILABILITY:  drugstores (Target, CVS, Walgreens, etc.)
PRICE: $4-6 USD
SIZE: .35 fl oz. / 9.4 ml
VALUE FOR PRICE: 4.5/5
APPLICATION: 3.5/5
PACKAGING: 4/5
MEETS EXPECTATIONS: 3.5/5
OVERALL PRODUCT: 3/5 

PROS:
□ Adds volume
□ Holds curl
□ Separates lashes
□ Spoon shaped curler helps coat every lash

CONS:
□ Minimal lengthening
□ Formula was too dry
□ Lashes started to clump after the first coat
□ Lashes looked uneven

FINAL THOUGHTS:
□ I recommend this for people who have very short lashes because dryer mascara would stick better to thinner, shorter lashes. If you already have naturally long lashes then this could work for you if you're just looking for volume. When it comes to mascara I prefer a wetter formula because dryer mascaras clump easily for me and it makes my lashes look like tarantulas, and typically they offer very little length. :(

□ I also noticed that rather than coating and combing through my lashes consistently it made them look really messy and uneven. Some lashes were longer and some didn't have as much volume or length. That's definitely something to gripe about this product considering it's meant to give you the "falsies" look.

DISCLAIMER: The products reviewed on this blog are based on the opinions and experiences of the author. This product was purchased by the author and in no way was this review influenced by the company of the product.

Electric Wysteria Eye Makeup Look

EYES:
□ Urban Decay Primer Potion
□ MAC Painterly Paint Pot
□ MAC Electro Sky Paint Pot (lid)
□ Inglot #337 Matte (transition color)
□ Inglot #327 Matte (crease)
□ Inglot #421 Pearl (crease and outer lower lash line)
□ Earth Goddess Minerals Electric Wysteria eyeshadow (lid)
□ MAC Carbon eyeshadow (outer corner)
□ MAC Brule eyeshadow (highlight)
□ Glamour Doll Eyes Dolly eyeshadow (inner lower lash line)
□ MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
□ Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Perversion
□ False lashes from bornprettystore.com (style #004)

BROWS:
□ NYC Brow Pencil in Taupe
□ NYC Browser Brow Kit

CHEEKS:
□ MAC Emote Blush
□ MAC High-Light Powder in Marine Life

LIPS:
□ NYX Thalia lipstick
□ MAC Electro-Lush lipglass

Emeralds and Amethyst Makeup Look

Here's a Fall/Winter look that I think would look nice on anybody! Green is something I don't wear very often especially really bright green eyeshadow even though it's fun to play with and good to have around in your makeup stash :P But overall my favorite shades of green to incorporate in makeup are forest green, olive green, teal, and emerald green just to name a few! I'm really into dark vivid green shades and that's why I wanted to do this look. Adding a pop of color on the lower lash line is just my special touch that I like to do all the time. The purple really stands out but I find that it's still appropriate for this season. :)

EYES:
□ MAC Painterly Paint Pot
□ Wet N Wild Vanity Palette
□ Elf Studio Cream Eyeliner in Teal Tease
□ Earth Goddess Minerals Emerald Green eyeshadow
□ MAC Carbon eyeshadow
□ Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Perversion

□ Glamour Doll Eyes Loose Shadow in Tattooed

□ Wet N Wild Creme Eyeliner
□ Maybelline Volum' Express Falsies Flared Mascara
□ Wet N Wild white eyeliner
□ Urban Decay Loose Pigment in Yeyo
□ Model 21 Lashes #19

BROWS:
□ NYC Brow Pencil in Taupe
□ NYC Browser Brow Kit

CHEEKS:
□ NARS Laguna Bronzer
□ MAC Feeling blush

LIPS:
□ MAC Angel lipstick
□ MAC Of Corset lipglass

Sparkling Gold and Brown Makeup Look

I've been on a neutral kick lately ever since I stocked up on my Inglot eyeshadows. If you're from San Diego and you don't follow my Facebook page then you probably missed my comment about a new Inglot counter opening inside Macy's at Fashion Valley (*squeals in excitement!!!) I was actually in Irvine visiting family last week and I decided to make a stop at the Inglot store in Newport Beach. That was when I first heard they just opened a new counter in San Diego. I was so excited that a Macy's over here was one of the select stores that was opening a new Inglot counter! On another note I got my Inglot Pro card :D This card offers 20% off on their cosmetics. The downside to this is that they don't accept it at counters, only at Inglot freestanding stores, through telephone, and I'm not sure about online but possibly so! I'm happy to have it either way! :D

Anyway! Here is a really quick and easy look I did the other day. I wanted to do something neutral, that's why I decided to stick with lighter shades of golds and browns, but still adding a pop of shimmer to keep it looking radiant (it's one of my favorite ways of making your eyes look brighter). Thanks for reading. Enjoy! :)

Natural lighting

EYES:
□ Urban Decay Primer Potion
□ MAC Painterly Paint Pot
□ Inglot #337 Matte (crease)
□ MAC By Jupiter mineralize eyeshadow - limited edition - (outer corner and crease)
□ Inglot #08 AMC Shine (inner eyelid)
□ Inglot #07 AMC Shine (outer eyelid)
□ Wet n Wild Vanity Palette
□ MAC Gold Mode pigment (inner lower lash line)
□ Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Perversion
□ Wet n Wild Creme Liner
□ False lashes from bornprettystore.com (style #004)

BROWS:
□ NYC Brow Pencil in Taupe
□ NYC Browser Brow Kit

CHEEKS:
□ NYX Terra Cotta blush

LIPS:
□ MAC 4N lipstick
□ MAC Viva Glam V lipglass

Retro Pinup Look

Of all the years of my blogging I have never done a pinup look. I've always been a huge fan of it though. Everything from the makeup, hair, and fashion has always piqued my interest. Mostly the hairstyles though.. but too bad I can't style hair. I love the Victory Roll hairstyle on pinups and I could never get it right. Oh well... ;p

EYES:

□ NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil in Milk (base)

□ Wet N Wild Vanity and Greed Palette (crease and highlight)

□ Sugarpill Tako eyeshadow (lid)

□ Wet N Wild Creme Liner (lash line)

□ Wet N Wild White eyeliner (lower waterline)

□ Covergirl Lashblast mascara

BROWS:

□ NYC Brow Pencil in Taupe

□ NYC Browser Brow Kit

□ Black eyeshadow

CHEEKS:

□ NARS Laguna Bronzer (contour)

□ MAC Prism Blush

LIPS:

□ MAC Redd Lip Pencil (liner)

□ NYX Femme Round Lipstick

Elf High Definition Powder Review

The e.l.f. High Definition Powder is a translucent, versatile loose powder that creates a flawless, "soft focus" effect to the skin. Masks fine lines and imperfections for a glowing, radiant complexion. This incredibly soft and invisible powder is ideal for everyday wear, either alone or over foundation. 

The microfine particles are designed to be used with high-definition camera technology or for everyday wear. Apply powder all over the face for a professional and youthful look of perfection.

INGREDIENTS: Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica.
AVAILABILITY:  eyeslipsface.com
PRICE: $6 USD
SIZE: 3.5 oz
VALUE FOR PRICE: 5/5
APPLICATION: 5/5
PACKAGING: 4/5
MEETS EXPECTATIONS: 4.5/5
OVERALL PRODUCT: 5/5 


PROS:
□ Very smooth, velvety texture
□ Face looks softer and smoother
□ Creates a flawless finish
□ Pores appear smaller
□ Makeup does not settle into fine lines
□ Keeps makeup in place
□ Helps to mattify the face
□ A lot of product in the jar
□ Lightweight
□ Translucent finish, great for different skin tones
□ Inexpensive alternative to high-end setting powders (e.g., MAC Prep + Prime and MUFE HD Powder)

CONS:
□ Messy
□ Packaging is slightly bulky
□ Does not control shine throughout the day
□ Can leave a white cast
□ Can look cakey if too much is applied

FINAL THOUGHTS:
□ As it states on their website it is great for photographing because it gives your skin a nice radiant look to it but I find that it doesn't last all day for me. Using it to set your makeup works great but if you tend to get oily throughout the day then you'll probably need to touch up after a couple of hours. I recommend this for all skin types but I suggest those who have dryer skin to use less because it can look heavy if too much is applied.

□ It's a little bit bothersome to see a white cast on my face because when I photograph myself there's an apparent difference between my face and my neck (which I hate!) So after doing a lot of trial and error I find that using less is more in my case. I like to use a fluffy brush to apply this powder all over my face such as Sigma's Kabuki Buffer Brush.

DISCLAIMER: The products reviewed on this blog are based on the opinions and experiences of the author. This product was purchased by the author and in no way was this review influenced by the company of the product.

Inglot Eyeshadow Swatches

Inglot Eyeshadow Finishes:

Matte - flat finish with no shine, shimmer, or sparkle

Pearl - pearly sheen with a bit of a satiny frost but does not contain any bits of glitter

DS (Double Sparkle) - Matte based eyeshadow with sparkle

AMC (Advanced Makeup Component) - semi-matte base with sparkle but less glittery than DS finishes.

AMC Shine - Highly pigmented with a pearly, frosty finish. More shinier than Pearl finishes.

TOP ROW

491 DS → Royal purple with shimmer (it has more glitter than what is photographed)

494 DS → Deep midnight purple with shimmer (also didn't photograph well)

483 DS → Navy blue with specks of purple glitter

426 Pearl → Bright summer blue

371 Matte → Bright sky blue

BOTTOM ROW

504 DS → Shimmery teal

372 Matte → Light turquoise color with a greener tone

384 Matte → Basic green but almost a light version of Kelly green

60 AMC → Bright yellow with glitter

403 Pearl → Frosty metallic gold

TOP ROW  

446 Pearl → Rich plum color

388 Matte → Bright blue-purple 

428 Pearl → Vibrant dark royal blue with a black undertone

473 DS → Vivid Robin egg blue with silver glitter and green undertone

477 DS → Vibrant but less intense lime green

BOTTOM ROW

439 Pearl → Vivid royal purple color

377 Matte → Deep dark royal purple with tiny specks of glitter

418 Pearl → Dark forest green with a brown undertone

24 AMC Shine → Bright frosty, very pale blue-green 

59 AMC → Chartreuse yellow-green

TOP ROW

65 AMC → Black with multicolored glitter

498 DS → Very dark gray (almost black) with multicolored glitter

434 Pearl → A mix of gray and taupe depending what angle you look at it

450 Pearl → Deep red almost like a cranberry color

74 AMC → Dark fuchsia with shimmer

BOTTOM ROW

378 Matte → Deep brown with a grayish tone

363 Matte → Medium brown with a grayish tone

54 AMC → Light chocolate brown

423 Pearl → Dark plummy brown with a gold shimmer

402 Pearl → Frosty light brown




TOP ROW
351 Matte → Creamy white
395 Pearl → Very light frosty cream color
26 AMC Shine → Frosty light white gold
361 Matte → Light peachy pink
15 AMC Shine → Orange/coral with gold shimmer

BOTTOM ROW

362 Matte → Bubblegum pink

366 Matte → Reddish orange but more red and less orange

495 DS → Reddish pink with multicolored glitter

382 Matte → Red with a deep pink tone

51 AMC → Basic orange with multicolored glitter (camera wasn't able to pick up any shimmer)

TOP ROW

63 AMC → Semi-matte with a slight sheen

52 AMC → Light brown with flecks of gold glitter

457 DS → Chocolate brown with gold shimmer

360 Matte → Taupe color

390 Matte → Pale taupe color

(I had a little bit a trouble photographing these because of its high sheen but the colors are a lot more pigmented than what is shown)

BOTTOM ROW

07 AMC Shine → Shimmery light rose gold

08 AMC Shine → Shimmery champagne with a golden sheen

393 Pearl → Shimmery light peach

352 Matte → Pale light pink

407 Pearl → Coral with a golden iridescence

TOP ROW

459 DS → Taupe-brown shade with glitter

421 Pearl → Warm coppery brown shade

74 AMC → Dark magenta color with multicolored glitter

405 Pearl → Metallic coppery brown with a redder base

463 DS → Creamy flesh tone color with glitter

BOTTOM ROW

327 Matte → Medium dark brown color

457 DS → Chocolate brown with gold shimmer

55 AMC → Warm coppery brown with a frosty finish

337 Matte → Soft brown color

453 Pearl → Metallic white with a pearly sheen