Morphe Brushes Jaclyn Hill Favorites Palette

Heaven's gates have opened and this palette fell out! Holy crap! Let me tell you, I went through hell trying to get my hands on this! I literally spent THIRTEEN hours on Morphe's website, constantly refreshing the page, just trying to add this to my cart and check out. Kim K. attempted to #breaktheinternet, but Jaclyn actually did it! In the end, my sleepless night was worth it.

Jaclyn Hill (my favorite YouTuber, in case you didn't know) teamed up with Morphe Brushes to create this palette of her favorite Morphe shadows. Normally their single shadows are only $2. This palette is $27.99 and has 28 shadows in it, making them $1 a shadow! You can't beat this price!

The quality of these shadows is wonderful. They are smooth and buttery and creamy. They blend beautifully! I love that you get so many necessary shades. You have your blending shades, your neutrals, mattes, shimmers, there are pops of color, warm tones, cool tones, etc. The only thing that I wish they added is a matte white or cream shade, for highlighting your brow bone, and a black.

Let's move on to the palette itself! The packaging is just your basic plastic package. It would have been cool if they would have actually put "Jaclyn Hill Favorites" on the palette itself, instead of the box, but it does have a sticker on the back that says JH. It's not magnetic but the closure it has keeps it from not opening. I mean I have trouble trying to get the damn thing open. 

Now for the colors! Like I said, this covers everything! You can create practically any look you want to with this! Just look at it!

Cue the choir!

1st Row

2nd Row

3rd Row

4th Row

Do you see what I mean? I am in love with the pink and orange colors in here. And can we talk about that random green! This is going to be awesome for people of all skin tones. There is definitely something for everyone in here. 

Morphe will be re-releasing this in February and I don't think they'll be releasing anymore after that. I will keep you all updated on the actual date when they release it! 

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The Smokes Palette by Maybelline

I was walking around the Walgreens beauty section when I noticed something new! Maybelline had a display for their Nudes palette but next to it was something I had never seen, nor heard about. They have released a new 12 pan palette called, The Smokes! I was excited, as usual, and grabbed it up so I could tell you guys all about it!

Maybelline The Smokes $11.99

 The Nudes palette wasn't my favorite, although it had it's good points. This one is the same way. Some of the colors I LOVE, some aren't that great. Let's get to the swatches!

Left side.

Top left hand corner.

Bottom left hand corner.

Right side.

Top right hand corner.

Bottom right hand corner.

Standard applicator. 

This comes with 6 mattes, 4 satins and 2 shimmers. The mattes tend to be a little patchy. They don't blend very well and aren't super pigmented. They also had mico-glitter within them. The satins are better, they are very, very pretty and show up quite a bit more. The shimmers are the winners in this! They are pigmented and just absolutely beautiful! Included with the palette is a standard applicator. For someone who doesn't own any brushes it will definitely come in handy! But, e.l.f. carries some wonderful brushes that range from $1-$3. They are some of my favorites and I recommend then to all beginners! 

Overall, I think this palette is just OK. If you are a beginner on a budget, I think this would be a wonderful starter! It does have some wonderful transition colors and some gorgeous lid shades. I do think that some people would get a lot of use out of it! Let me know what you think, if you purchase it!

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October Favorites

October was probably the busiest month of my life! Sorry I've been MIA! But, I'm back and I've brought my favorites with me!

First off, my new favorite mascara from the drugstore.  L'Oréal's new Voluminous Butterfly Intenza.  The wand is super cool with it's double wand and it doesn't clump whatsoever! 

L'Oréal Volumious Butterfly Intenza, $8.99

Shout out to my daughter giving her mama a helping hand. :)

Another eye product I used a ton, this month, was L'Oréal's Infallible eye shadow in Iced Latte. This is a classic and a dupe for Stila's Kitten, but MUCH cheaper. 

L'Oréal Infallible Eye Shadow in Iced Latte, $7.99

One more eye product that I can't live without is Maybelline's Eye Studio gel liner in Blackest Black. I love using this on the days I want an intense liner. Especially for winged liner! I just use an eyeliner brush with it, like E.L.F.'s liner brush (that's only $3).

Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner in Blackest Black,  $9.99

I have been loving the matte lipsticks from Maybelline.  The one I've been wearing the most is number 680, Mesmerizing Magenta. I could not get enough of this! Every time I reached for a lipstick, that was the one I picked with hesitation. A plus to these is they last FOREVER! 

Maybelline Color Sensational Mattes in Mesmerizing Magenta, $5.49

Isn't it gorgeous!

Next up, hair products. I went to the bank a few weeks ago and the teller had the best curls I had ever seen! So, like a woman would, I asked what she uses. I immediately went to CVS and picked it up. When I wear my hair naturally,  this helps my curls to stay frizz free. It has been a life saver! 

Marc Anthony Strictly Curls, $7.99

My favorite deep conditioner for the past  year has been, L'Oréal's Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm. My hair feels so much healthier when I use this. I actually use the regular shampoo and conditioner too. But, this always seems to make my hair extra soft.

L'Oréal Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm, $5.99

The best polish for this season, I'm sure you've heard of it, is OPI's Lincoln Park After Dark. It's dark purple and will last about two days before chipping. It is so pretty for Fall!

OPI, Lincoln Park After Dark, $9.99

Lastly, make-up remover. I don't have a eye cream but this eye make-up remover has actually helped to hydrate my under eye. All you need is a dime sized amount and rub the lotion over your eyes then gently remove it with a tissue. It gets off even the toughest mascara and leaves the area around your eyes feeling fabulous! 

Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover Lotion, $8.49 

That's all for today, look out for a Fall tutorial tomorrow! Please take a moment to subscribe and like me on Facebook! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! 

 

Urban Decay's Vice 3: Swatches and Review

Urban Decay's holiday lineup is here! They have 2 new 24/7 liner sets, a lipstick stash, an All Nighter Setting Spray Duo, Naked Illuminated and last but not least, Vice 3. Vice was definitely the thing I was most excited about. Here are my thoughts!

First things first I'm the realest the packaging. Vice 3 is quite similar to Vice 1 and 2 as it is plastic and it has a nice BIG mirror on the inside.  It also opens to the perfect angle to apply your make-up which is really nice. The outside is silver on the front with raised lettering in lime green that says Vice. The back is a bright lime green also.

Urban Decay's Vice 3 $60

One cool thing they did this time around was include a bag for the palette to live in. It matches the exterior of the palette and has Urban Decay's UD on the bottom right corner. This bag is pretty darn big! It would be a wonderful travel bag!

In addition to the bag you get a double ended brush. This one is really similar to the one that came with Vice 2, when I put them side by side there were hardly any differences. The brush is also lime green and the writing matches the writing on the palette.

Now for the important part, the shadows! Brownie points to Urban Decay for creating 20, yes TWENTY, all new shades! I love how they really thought about the little things. In the first row, going from the top to the bottom, we have the neutrals. The second through fourth rows are all jewel tones and the third row is the smokey colors.

Truth: Pale pink-nude matte

Undone: Pink-beige matte-satin with subtle floating tonal pearl

Downfall: Warm light brown matte

DTF: (my my) Taupe matte with subtle floating pearl

L to R: Truth, Undone, Downfall, DTF

Dragon: Bright metallic green shimmer

Freeze: (This straight up reminds me of Elsa) Metallic medium blue with multidimensional micro-glitter

Heroine: Deep navy blue with subtle floating tonal pearl

Brokedown: Metallic golden brown shimmer with gold micro-glitter

L to R: Dragon, Freeze, Heroine, Brokedown

Vanity: Smoky metallic eggplant with multidimensional micro-glitter

Lucky: Metallic bronze

Reign: Rich brown satin

Bobby Dazzle: Metallic white with pale gold micro-glitter

L to R: Vanity, Lucky, Reign, Bobby Dazzle

Alien: Pink-peach with golden shift.

Alchemy: Deep fuchsia satin

Bondage: Deep, smoky burgundy shimmer

Sonic: (LOVE THIS) Metallic red-copper

L to R: Alien, Alchemy, Bondage, Sonic

Last Sin: Champagne shimmer with silver micro-glitter

Angel: Light taupe satin

Defy: Smoky taupe satin

Revolver: Soft black satin with subtle floating iridescent pearl

L to R: Last Sin, Angel, Defy, Revolver

Overall this is a gorgeous palette! From the packaging to the colors. The only thing I wish they would have done differently is add that nifty little button that they added to the Vice 2 palette, but I won't be picky. The shadows are creamy and buttery and SUPER pigmented. I didn't use any primer under the swatches and they still worked perfectly. Out of the looks I've created so far, I have noticed that the colors blend together beautifully! The first row is a bit powdery, but nothing too bad.

If you are looking for a palette that has practically everything you need, then look no more! Vice has you covered. This would also be the perfect Christmas present for the make-up lover in your life.

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Urban Decay's Naked2 Basics

Urban Decay Naked2 Basics $29

Urban Decay has released a new palette! Just over a month ago they announced Naked2 Basics and everyone went stir crazy. I was super excited to get my hands on this palette! The original has been my go to for my everyday make-up for a long time now. 

Top: Naked Basics Bottom: Naked2 Basics

The packaging has stayed the same with the exception of the lighter lettering. Both have a good size mirror and both are small enough to take with you on the go. Many people may say that the new palette is practically identical to the original, but I beg to differ! While they are similar, they are very different. 

Top: Naked Basics Bottom: Naked2 Basics

Top: Naked Basics Bottom: Naked2 Basics

Naked2 Basics is much cooler and on the taupe side. Five of the shades are matte and one is more of a satin. While they can be a little powdery, they all blend beautifully. I also like that you don't only have to use these as shadows. The colors can work great as brow powders (which is what I used Faint for, from the original, for a long time), you can use them as liners and you can even use the lightest shade as a highlight. Being so versatile makes it great to travel with!

Another thing I have noticed is that I have a lot of palettes that do not have the blending colors I need or the highlights and the Naked Basics palettes are the perfect companions to those. They give you those staple colors that you need, that you may not have. 

I recommend this to those who don't already have staples in their collection or to those who are just Urban Decay junkies like me.

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Lorac Pro 2 Palette: Swatches and Review

Lorac's amazing Pro 1 palette is one of the most used palettes in my collection. So, imagine my excitement when I found out that a new one was coming out! Well, the wait is over and it has made it's way into my make-up drawer. 

The original was warm toned, a lot like Urban Decay's first Naked palette. This one is much more cool toned. It also has a few pops of color, like the first one, with colors like Plum, Navy and Jade. 

Pigmentation in this is absolutely perfect! There is also no fallout with the mattes and very little with the shimmers (just be sure to tap the excess shadow from your brush).

Within the palette you get 8 mattes and 8 shimmers. It also comes with a deluxe sample of their Behind The Scenes eye primer.

Lorac Pro 2, $42

The top row is all mattes.

The bottom row is all shimmer.

This came just in time for fall and I can't wait to create a ton of looks with all the gorgeous colors! Come back soon for a fall tutorial! 

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Products mentioned:

Lorac Pro Palette: Find it here!

Lorac Pro 2 Palette: Find it here!

Urban Decay Naked Palette: Find it here!

New At The Drugstore: The Nudes Palette by Maybelline

FINALLY! There is a big palette at the drugstore! Maybelline has come out with a new, 12 pan palette simply called, The Nudes. In this you will find all of your must have neutrals. From white to light brown to black, everything you need to create a neutral eye is here. Here she is in all of her glory!

The Nudes Palette by Maybelline $10

The first thing many of you probably think of when you see or think of this is the Naked palettes from Urban Decay. Now while the Naked palettes are better quality and much more pigmented, they are also $52. This one will only run you TEN bucks! So, for all of you on a budget or for you teens that can't afford the high end stuff (my mom would have shot it down in a heartbeat lol), this is perfect for you! 

On the back you will find a pretty cool feature. Say you are a beginner and you don't know what shadow to use where, well there's a cheat sheet! You will find ways to use this as a quad, trio or duo. You can also go to Maybelline's website and they'll tell you where to put each shadow.

Left side

Right side

Top Row (No primer)

Bottom Row (No primer)

As you can see, the lighter the color the least amount of color payoff. The colors are build-able but it takes a lot more time. I have used this with primer and it does help the color show up a little more but not too much. None of the shadows are completely matte as they do have slight shimmer. The shimmer shadows do seem to show up much more than the matte/satin colors. The shades are very blend-able but the lighter colors come off a little chalky. 

Overall, I really do enjoy this and I do recommend this for those of you that want staple shades in your collection. 

Here is a more natural look I created this morning.

If you would like me to post a tutorial, leave it in the comments!

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Products used:

Urban Decay Primer Potion: Find it here!

The Nudes Palette by Maybelline: Find it here!

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Black Velvet: Find it here!

L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara: Find it here!

e.l.f Disney Ariel Lip Stain in Pink Petal and Lip Gloss in Sunset: Find it here!

Milani Brow Shaping Clear Wax: Find it here!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo in Caramel: Find it here!