How to Sanitize and Depot Lipstick Without Heat

Hi everyone! This weekend I decided to do a little DIY project for my lipsticks. I've been meaning to house my lipsticks into palettes but I wasn't sure which palette to go with. I knew that whatever I chose, I wanted it to be practical, sturdy, and easy. I'm so happy I got my hands on this bead box I found at Michael's. Not only is it affordable, but it's absolutely perfect for lipsticks or even loose shadows and other cream products that you may have. No more lugging around 50 tubes of lipstick when you're at a gig, thank goodness! Instead of melting the lipsticks I decided to "press" them into the jars. Not only is this technique a lot faster but it's also less messy. Although I do believe that heat won't alter the original color of the lipstick, I choose not to take the chance in case I happen to accidentally burn the lipstick. *crosses fingers*!

Any kind of lipstick will work for this project! I used brands from MAC, Estee Lauder, NYX, Maybelline, Wet N Wild, etc. I noticed some lipsticks were easier than others to remove from its tube. It mostly varied depending on the brand and the type of finish. For example, Maybelline lipsticks were easy to remove and mostly came out in one piece, whereas NYX lipsticks were far more creamy and required more scooping.

In total, the box holds 6 stackable jars that stack up to a total of 5 (you can stack more if you choose not to store them in the box). That's a total of 30 jars that you can depot your lipstick into! I really like this technique of depotting my lipsticks because not only are they in their own little compartment which keeps them away from other colors, but it also allows me to arrange the jars however I want to. You can also pick and choose which colors you want to bring along with you depending on your makeup gig or for travel because you can unscrew each jar onto another one. This entire box along with the stackable jars go for about $9.00, but you may be able to find them cheaper like I did! They were 40% off when I purchased mine so be on the look out for upcoming deals! Nonetheless, $9.00 is already very affordable compared to other lip palettes that are out there!

Bead Landing Bead Box
Dimensions: 10.63 inches x 5 inches x 1.94 inches
Jar: 40 mm

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette Everyday Smokey Eyes

I have been getting a TON of requests to do Urban Decay Naked palette tutorials on YouTube. Not specifying which palette to use, I decided to go in with the Basics palette since it's still fairly new to me. I will be doing more looks using the original Naked palette and the Naked 2 palette since I had to take some of the videos off of YouTube due to copyright issues. Ugh! Anyway, here is a really simple everyday smokey eye using the Basics Palette. This looks is really fresh and I love how Venus eyeshadow makes my inner corners pop! Can't wait to do more tutorials with this palette. I need to go harder with more dramatic smokey eyes so that's coming up soon! Stay tuned! For the meantime I hope you all enjoy this look. Thanks for looking!

Urban Decay Primer Potion

MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot

Revlon Colorstay liquid eyeliner

Maybelline The Rocket mascara

 Benefit Hoola bronzer

Milani Luminoso blush

L'Oreal Fairest Nude lipstick

MAC Summer Sweetheart lipglass

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette Look & Tutorial

Hey guys! Here's a really simple and natural look with bold lips featuring my Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette. This is most likely going to be my Valentine's Day look this year since I'm looking forward to wearing bold lips. Being festive for Valentine's Day isn't all about dressing up the eyes and that's what I felt like going for in this look. If you're curious to know what I'm wearing on the lips, I'm wearing Maybelline Vivids lipstick in Shocking Coral in the first picture and Vivid Rose (my favorite!) in the other. This look will go perfectly with red lips too, or even soft pink lips if you're too afraid to go bold. Either way I hope you all enjoy the look and the tutorial! :)

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette Photos & Swatches

I picked up the Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette at my nearest Ulta. For $27, you get six full-sized eyeshadows that are perfect for creating everyday natural eyes to smokey eyes. This palette comes with five matte shades and one shimmer. All the eyeshadows are silky smooth and pigmented, and true to color! I love that majority of the colors are matte which is my favorite finish to work with. I'm definitely going to consider using this palette as my new everyday eyes palette.

This palette is extremely tiny! I imagined it being a bit larger than what it actually is but it fits perfectly in the palm of my hand and is great for travel. The packaging is quite sturdy with a satin finish. If you have both the Naked palettes already, I'm not saying this palette is an absolute must-have. However, if you're fan of neutrals you'll definitely love this palette!

Venus is an off-white shimmer eyeshadow which is the only shimmer eyeshadow in this palette. This will work great as an all-over lid color or to place in the inner eye corner to highlight the eyes. A close enough shade to this color if you have the Naked palette is Bootycall eyeshadow.

Foxy is a yellow beige eyeshadow. This is more around my skin tone so I would imagine using this as a brow bone highlight on myself. Foxy is also a shade in the Naked 2 palette.

Walk of Shame is a cooler beige eyeshadow. It's another great brow bone color or a lid color if you want to go for something matte. 

Naked 2 is a soft brown color. I would use this color as a transition color from the lid to the brow bone.  Compared to Naked eyeshadow in the Naked palette, this shade is much lighter.

Faint is a medium brown eyeshadow. If I'm going for a really natural look I would use this eyeshadow on the outer corner and crease or as a transition color for smokey eyes. This is similar to Naked and Buck eyeshadow.

Crave is a matte black eyeshadow with a bit of a brown undertone. It has a bit of a drier consistency but nonetheless very smooth and pigmented. If you have the Naked 2 palette, it is similar to Blackout eyeshadow.

 Left to Right:

Venus, Foxy, Walk of Shame, Naked 2, Faint, Crave

Lorac Pro Palette Tutorial

Here's a tutorial for the look I wore the other day using my Lorac Pro Palette. I've been using this palette pretty religiously for doing neutral and smokey eyes. My next tutorial will be more of an evening look so stay tuned for that! Hope you all enjoy the look and the tutorial. Subscribe to my YouTube channel if you haven't already and follow me on Instagram! :)

YouTube & Instagram

CHEEKS:

- MAC Blunt blush to contour

- MAC Peaches blush on the apples of the cheeks

LIPS:

- MAC Honeylove lipstick

- Kryolan High Gloss Lip Shine in Toffee

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

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