Springtime Eye Tutorial

I recently did a springtime look on my YouTube channel using the Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar palette from Too Faced! I have been loving this palette, it has so many wonderful neutrals and a few beautiful pops of color. I used the color Blueberry Swirl on my lid and I loved it! Check out my video below!

Products Used:

Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Zero

Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Liner in Black

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

NYX Wonder Pencil in Light

Too Faced Melted Lipstick in Candy

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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 Pantone Color of 2015 is....

Marsala!! 

This is a gorgeous reddish-brown shade, think 90's grunge. I love it! I was already into it so it makes me happy that it is now "the color" to go to. Here are a few products, that I recommend, to show off the new color of the year!

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bahama, $25

Fresh Sugar Lip Treat with SPF 15 in Sugar Honey Tinted, $22.50

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Dazzled, $26

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Rose Infinite, $35

Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Rapture, $22

Sephora Collection Colorful Waterproof Eyeliner 24 HR Wear in Bag It (19), $12

Clinique All About Shadow in Exclusive Nudes, $36

Urban Decay Naked 3, $54

Make Up For Ever HD Blush in 310, $26

Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Sienna, $20

Make Up For Ever Artist Shadow in S814 Light Rosewood, $21

Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Ro(Cocoa) 48, $25

So what are your thoughts on the new color of the year? Let me know! Please take a moment to subscribe and like me on Facebook! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Product Rave: The Wet Brush

I never thought that it was possible to fall in love with a brush, but it happened! Over the past two months I have been using The Wet Brush on my hair and on my daughters hair. It has helped my mornings to go by more quickly and a lot less noisy.

Now I say noisy because my baby girl is SUPER tender headed. I would use a basic brush from the drugstore and she would cry because it hurt so bad. Especially when she would just get out of the shower. So, I decided that I needed to do something different. I have tried all kinds of brushes, detanglers and even the Tangle Teaser, NOTHING helped, I was desperate.

So, browsing the aisles of Target one day, like we all do, I stumbled across a tiny little brush called The Wet Brush Squirt. I figured a $5 purchase wouldn't break the bank and maybe it would help my baby (and my ears) so I got it. BEST. PURCHASE. EVER. After her shower that evening I brushed her hair, like I normally would, and what did I hear? NOTHING. She was like, "Mom, what brush are you using, I like it!" That was all I needed to hear. It wasn't even two days later when I went out and bought the bigger one. 

I don't just use it for my daughter, I use it myself also. My hair is thin but it is curly and when I use a regular paddle brush my hair tends to be frizzy throughout the day. Ever since I started using the other, my hair looks so much better! I've noticed that it doesn't tear my hair either. Also, when my hair is wet, it is so much easier to brush through. It really does cut down so much time used on my hair. 

Basically, it's fantastic and worth the purchase! Please take a moment to subscribe and like me on Facebook! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

The Wet Brush: Find it here.

The Wet Brush Squirt: Find it here.

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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Simple Brow Tutorial

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, $22, and Brow Wiz, $21.

This has been my most requested post yet! My brows are very simple and I do not like to go overboard with them. I like them to look as natural as they can! So, without further ado, here it is!

To start off, you want to find the right shade for you. If you have dark brows you want to go one to two shades darker than the actual brow color. If you are blonde, go one to two shades lighter. Redheads don't seem to have many options, but this one in the color Auburn is a wonderful choice, depending on your shade.

My favorite brow pencil is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz, $21, in Soft Brown. Anastasia is a brow genius! She also has a pomade and brow powder duo. All of her products are amazing. 

Here are the steps that I take to achieve the look that I want. 

1. After tweezing, comb throw your brows with a spoolie. I like to use the one on the other end of my brow pencil. If you don't have one, Anastasia has a great one here, $18, and Sonia Kashuk has a cheaper version here, $1.99.

2. Now, outline the bottom of your brow like this.

My camera decided to pick up all of my flaws in this picture...

3. Then, outline the top. This is where you can create a sharp or soft arch.

4.  After you are done outlining, you want to start filling them in. When doing this, you want to use light-handed strokes. I normally don't fill in the inner part of my brow. But, if you would like to, go for it!

Now you can stop here or do the next two steps. :)

5. For a more natural look, brush through your brows to take away a little bit of the product. Then add a highlight right underneath your bottom line.

6. Last, add your favorite brow gel. My favorite is the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel, $22, it does not move! There are also tinted ones if you want a little more coverage, like this one from Benefit, $22.

And now you're done! Easy peasy!

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What I'm wearing:

Foundation: Maybelline Dream Wonder Fluid Touch Foundation in Classic Ivory

Eyeshadow: Lorac Pro 2 Palette

Eyeliner: Maybelline Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Mascara: Maybelline Pumped Up! Colossal Volum' Express

Lipstick: Gerard Cosmetics lipstick in 1995

Bronzer: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer in Medium/Deep

Brow Pencil: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown

Brow Gel: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel