Lorac Pro Palette Swatches

As an early Christmas present to myself, I decided to take advantage of my Sephora VIB $20 Reward Card to receive a great deal on the Lorac Pro Palette. I'm in love with this palette as it's ideal for creating both natural and dramatic smokey eyes. This is definitely at the top of my favorite eyeshadow palettes next to Urban Decay's Naked 1 and 2 palette. All the colors are soft and blendable and extremely pigmented with very little fallout (though I've heard mixed reactions on the number of fallout from these shadows). There's also a mixture of both matte and shimmer eyeshadows that will suit the need of any look you're going for. I can't wait to do more looks with this palette and I look forward to doing more tutorials that will feature this palette. Have any of you purchased the Lorac Pro Palette yet?

First Row:

White, Cream, Taupe, Lt. Pink, Mauve, Sable, Espresso, Black

Second Row:

Nude, Champagne, Gold, Lt. Bronze, Pewter, Garnet, Deep Purple, Slate

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette Swatches

I couldn't wait till Naked2 hit stores at Sephora so I decided to take advantage of my 10% off coupon plus free shipping when they stocked up on the palette. The packaging of this palette is beyond what I expected. I knew the packaging was made of tin but I wasn't expecting it to be this sturdy. I'm really impressed with this palette and I can't wait to play with it!

 Foxy, Half Baked, Bootycall, Chopper, Tease, Snakebite

Suspect, Pistol, Verve, YDK, Busted, Blackout

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Eyeshadow Swatches & Review

When I initially saw these I automatically thought of MAC Paint Pots. I thought these would be a great alternative to use as an eyeshadow base and the whole "24hr" pretty much sold me. The first time I swatched these on the back of my hand, I automatically noticed how creamy they were (almost buttery!). Just a tiny bit of this stuff goes a long way because the color pay off is amazing! I decided to pick up more neutral shades rather than the vibrant colors so I can opt out of using my more high end eyeshadow bases and use these instead.

 Tough as Taupe, Too Cool

Bad to the Bronze

 Bad to the Bronze

 Tough as Taupe

Too Cool

Bad to the Bronze, Tough as Taupe, Too Cool swatched

AVAILABILITY: Drugstores (Walmart, Rite Aid, Walgreen, etc.)
PRICE: $5-$7 USD
SIZE: .14 OZ. 4g
VALUE FOR PRICE: 5/5
APPLICATION: 4.5/5
PACKAGING: 5/5
MEETS EXPECTATIONS: 4.5/5
OVERALL PRODUCT: 5/5 

PROS:

□ Doesn't crease
□ Once it's on, it's on. It won't smudge or wear off
□ More affordable than MAC Paint Pots or other high end eyeshadow bases
□ Makes eyeshadows vibrant

CONS:
□ Not enough neutral or matte shades


FINAL THOUGHTS:
□ I definitely recommend these for everyone. Whether you're on a budget or not, it's always nice to have a good eyeshadow base on hand and these are definitely worth having. Since I have oily eyelids I usually start off with UDPP (even when using MAC Paint Pots) because my eyeshadow will crease. But these do not budge or crease and they definitely make your shadows last longer. I only hope that in the future Maybelline will come out with more matte and neutral shades that will cater to people who aren't into shimmers or bright colors.

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.

GloProfessional Alloy Eyes Collection Review

 Top Row: Silver Streak, Universe, Storm, Jet
Bottom Row: Buff, Cappuccino, Enigma, Tuxedo

 Top Row: Silver Streak, Universe, Storm, Jet

Bottom Row: Bottom Row: Buff, Cappuccino, Enigma, Tuxedo

Jet all over the lid and outer lower lash line

Universe in the crease

Cappuccino as a transition color

Buff as a brow bone highlight

Silver Streak in the inner tear duct and inner lower lash line
Lash Lengthening Mascara in Black

A palette of shimmery hues with complimentary matte shades that can be used to create limitless looks for day and night that flatter all eyes.

AVAILABILITY:  GloProfessionals
PRICE: $44 USD
SIZE: .25 oz. / 7.2 g
VALUE FOR PRICE: 4/5
APPLICATION: 4/5
PACKAGING: 5/5
MEETS EXPECTATIONS: 4/5
OVERALL PRODUCT: 4/5 

PROS:
□ Includes a mix of different eyeshadow finishes (frosts and mattes)
□ Great for creating subtle everyday eyes to dramatic smokey eyes
□ Eyeshadows are smooth in texture
□ Eyeshadows are vibrant when packed on

CONS:
□ Some eyeshadows were too powdery
□ Matte colors were streaky if not applied evenly
□ Excess blending would make the shadows look muddy
□ Not the most pigmented, depending on the type of primer/base used
□ Pricey

OVERALL THOUGHTS:
□ For someone like myself who has tried all types of eyeshadows from drugstore to high end, I'm pretty particular about what I consider quality made products. This palette was just okay for me. It took me several tries to get the most out of it because I tried different primers and bases to find what worked best. I found that creamier bases work better for these shadows because it has something "sticky" to adhere to. So a base is a must in order for these shadows to show up because using them alone probably won't show up as much as one would like it to.

□ These shadows work better when they are packed on rather than swiped especially for building up intensity. That's why in the swatches they look really vibrant because I packed on a lot of eyeshadow to show you how intense it can be. But for someone who prefers subtle smokey eyes or a wash of color, then a quick swipe with a blending brush would justify. I think both who prefer simplicity or boldness could both benefit from this palette but I do prefer it more for people who are more into subtle looks. Nonetheless I think the color choices in this palette are spot on. I do love the neutral shades, plus the different finishes, and it would be great for bringing with me for travel as my all-in-one makeup palette.

DISCLAIMER: In no way is this blog accepting any form of payment for products received by companies. The products reviewed on this blog are based on the opinions and experiences of the author. The products in this review were provided by the company.

Urban Decay Naked Palette Swatches

It took me this long to finally get my hands on the first Urban Decay Naked Palette. I figured that since it's a permanent item, I wasn't in any rush to get it. Of course there are those who are desperate to get their hands on everything the moment it comes out but I'm still holding back on the Naked 2 Palette and I probably won't purchase that until it hits stores... no matter how tempting it is to see that it's in stock on their website right now. Sephora stores are fully stocked on Naked Palettes now, unlike before where they were always sold out. But it seems that majority of you have already got your hands on this palette, except for me at the time. That's why it was a perfect opportunity for me to get it. Actually my boyfriend bought it for me :P

But already so many of you have requested that I do a lot of looks and tutorials using this palette and don't worry, they're coming! And I know you all have probably seen swatches already but I like to include my own. :)

Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck Half Baked

Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep, Gunmetal

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