Sneak Peak: Wet n Wild's Eye Shadow Trio in Silent Treatment

EYESHADOW TRIO:

SILENT TREATMENT

Thoughts at First Glance:

So I was browsing through a blog by one of my favorite youtube makeup gurus, LoveBlendBeauty, and came across a post she had about Wet n Wild's Silent Treatment Trio Palette. She had created a look and I loved it! I mostly fell in love with the eyelid color which is a nice taupe color. So I decided to go to my local CVS to see if they carried it...it surely they did! So I bought one..for $2.99!!!! AWESOME!!! Lol.

I swatched the colors on my way to work and love it! In a few I'm actually going to go create a look with this palette and see what happens!!!

E.l.f. Cosmetic Haul & Review

Hey dolls!

So also before Christmas I placed an order with E.l.f. Cosmetics. I received free shipping because my order was over $25 (that was the promotion they were offering at the time). I wanted to continue to build my professional makeup kit, so here is what I purchased...Enjoy!!!

BLUSHES
(left to right: Blushing Rose, Berry Merry, Mellow Mauve & Candid Coral)

I absolutely adore these blushes, and plan on buying more!!! They are so pigmented. I purchased these particular blushes first because I felt that they would work best and compliment any skin tone. They are $3.00 each, which is not bad for the quality and pigmentation you get. I have worn three out of the four (excluding Candid Coral) blushes and can't wait to buy more!

SUPER GLOSSY LIP SHINE
(left to right: Mauve Luxe & Iced Latte)Love these glosses! They were $1 each and are pigmented and smooth. I also own Candlelight, a nice nude, champagne shimmery gloss, but that gloss was out of stock of the website, so I couldn't get a picture for it :(...but for $1 I say these glosses are worth it!

FEATHER PROOF MOISTURIZING LIP LINER
(left to right: Spice & Mauve)I got these two lip pencils, because I thought it would compliment the lip glosses I purchased from E.l.f. and also the lip quads I purchased from Coastal Scents. I haven't used these yet, but when I swatched them on my hand they were smooth, creamy and pigmented! And they were only $1.

CREAM EYELINER IN BLACKThis is my second time purchasing an E.l.f. Cream Liner in Black. This time I purchased one for my kit. I love this stuff! It glides on very smooth and doesn't smudge. Right now I'm in love wit this product as well as Wet n Wild's cream eyeliner. This product was $3 (PERFECT!!!).

SPF 45 SUNSCREEN UVA/UVB PROTECTIONBefore purchasing this setting powder, I was using Cover Girl's Translucent powder...I decided to purchase E.l.f. powder for my kit. I've used it everyday I've put on makeup and I like how it sets my makeup. I think I prefer E.l.f.'s setting powder to my Cover Girl. This was $6.

SINGLE EYESHADOW IN SADDLEI'm not quite sure how I feel about this product just yet...I've swatched it on my hand and its a very pretty color and pigmented. But when I put it on my eye the quality just isn't the same. It could be the primer I use. On a daily basis I use MAC's Paint Pot in Groundwork which shows up like a neutral taupe on my lid. I probably should use my NYX eyeshadow base in white so that I can get more color payoff. But for $3 I would say its worth the buy.

DUO EYESHADOW CREAM IN BUTTER PECANI have yet to use this product but I'm not really to sure how I feel about it either. I purchased this product based off of a haul video I watched on youtube. It was extremely pretty. And I wanted to try out other makeup brands cream eyeshadow. So far I've used Benefit Cosmetics cream eyeshadow and I love it!!! So I thought I'd give this one a try. When swatched on my hand the colors don't even show up! Maybe I should try it with a base and a brush...maybe the results will be different! I HOPE! But it was only $1, so I can't complain too much! Lol

BLENDING EYE BRUSHI love a good blending brush! It just completes an eye look so well. So far my favorite blending brushes is this E.l.f. brush and Coastal Scents blending brush. I prefer to use the Coastal Scents blending brush to blend neutral colors into my crease area, and the E.l.f. blending brush I prefer to use in the outer corner of my crease to define the crease area a little more. This brush is $1 and very worth it!

LENGTHENING AND VOLUMIZING MASCARA
I love this mascara. It goes on great! The consistency is nice and I can really see the difference in how it lengthens and volumizies my lashes! I also purchased this for my kit.
Retail Price: $3.00


Hope you enjoyed this haul/review.
For my E.l.f. products go to:
www.eyeslipsface.com

Coastal Scents Haul & Review

Hey dolls,

So a little before Christmas I made placed an order with Coastal Scents. I got free shipping because Coastal Scents offers free shipping with orders over $50.

I was extremely pleased with my order. The package came about a week after I placed my order. I purchased these items so that I could build my freelance makeup kit more. I haven't used all of these products yet, but for the ones I have tried in the last couple of weeks, I will provide a review.

So here goes...hope you enjoy!

COASTAL SCENTS

1. 22 Piece Brush SetI absolutely love this brush set. About a year or two ago I purchased Coastal Scents 13 piece brush set, and compared to the 22 piece brush set, the 22 piece is much better quality and of course quantity! I haven't used all of the brushes in this set, but the ones I have used are PERFECT! Especially the foundation buffer brush! Its my new favorite. I don't need a lot of product and it applies flawlessly to my skin. I think this is a must-have for beginner MUA's. It comes with a combination of eye, lip, eyebrow, and face brushes. Glad I made this purchase. Retailed at $34.95.

2. Lip Quads
(In Sun Kissed & Juicy Pink)This is my first time buying lip palettes. Coastal Scents offers a total of 4 lip quads. I chose to purchase the Sun Kissed and Juicy Pink quads because they offered shades that I would use the most on myself as well as clients. They are very pigmented, but tend to look dry if a clear (or another color) gloss isn't applied on top. I can't wait to use these palettes on my clients!
Retailed at $6.95 ea.

3. Go Palette: LondonCoastal Scents offers 7 Go Palettes that are mini size palettes each with 12 shades inspired by the country the palette represents. Each palette represents a city in the world, that include: London, Paris, Moscow, Bejing, Sydney, Nuuk, and Cairo. I chose to purchase the London palette because of the purple and teal shades. Before purchasing I looked at you tube videos of swatches from each palette. I have yet to use this palette, but I have personally swatched each color and they are all pigmented well and I can't wait to use it!
Retailed at $8.95.

4. Pro-Blending FluffThis is my second time purchasing this brush, so I own two. One for my personal use and the other for my kit. I love it! I use it daily. Its my go to brush when I am blending a neutral shade (or any other color) into my crease. This is a must-have!

5. Camo-Quads
(in Medium)



Coastal Scents offer 3 different Camo-Quads that feature four shades of concealer depending on skin tone...they come in light, medium and dark. I purchased the medium quad, but plan on purchasing the dark quad as well. Each quad comes with a white concealer, which I believe is for mixing purposes to get the perfect shade. I have used this product on me and love it. I only use it to highlight the brow bone and above the brow. I have not used it yet as a under eye concealer. But for the brow bone, it works great and blends evenly! Love it! Can't wait to use it on clients!
Retailed at $7.95.


For my Coastal Scents products go to:
www.coastalscents.com

Benefit Cosmetics: Product Review Pt2

Hey dolls! So I have more product reviews for you from Benefit Cosmetics. These are products that I've actually used on other people while freelancing with Benefit Cosmetics. Enjoy!

BLUSHES/BRONZERS

1. Hoola: I love this bronzer. Its matte and gives the skin at nice natural tan. I love using this on clients with really light skin to a light tan skin tone. I normally use it by framing the face with this product, lightly blending it out. I would definitely recommend this product if you are looking for a bronzer without all the shimmer.

2. Sugar Bomb: I've used this product a lot on clients. It has four separate colors that I usually swirl my brush in and apply, and then pick one of the four colors and pop that color on the apples of the cheeks. Its a very natural, pinky tone.

3. CORALista: This product is very popular. A lot of my clients prefer a peachy, coral color on their cheeks, and this product has it all. If you like peachy blush tones, I would recommend this one!

OIL CONTROL/HIGHLIGHTERS/CONCEALERS

5. Dr. Feel Good: This product is an oil control balm. Love it! If you tend to get oily throughout the day, this product does wonders. It comes with a circular sponge and you just swipe it across the product and apply to the areas of your face where the oily spots are...and BOOM! No more oil! Great investment.

6. What's Up: This is Benefit's new highlighter. I love it. Instead of having a pinky/gold tone like Girl Meets Pearl, What's Up has a nice champagne gold color, and I love it. I use the stick and swipe it across the cheeks bones, above the brows and under the eye area and blend it out with a brush. It looks very natural and just completes your look. Great on all skin tones.

7. Erase Paste: Love this concealer. Thus far, this is my favorite concealer from any brand. It is a concentrated brightening concealer that comes in three colors (light, medium and deep). I blend it under the eye area with a concealer brush and it instantly conceals dark circles and brightens the eye area. I love it!

8. Ooh La Lift: I love this product, especially on older women because it tightens and brightens the under eye area. It gives instant results and my clients can definitely see the difference. This works on all skin tones as well.

9. Some Kind-Of Gorgeous Foundation: I love this product. It's a cream to powder foundation that only comes in three shades (light, medium, and deep). Although there are way more than three skin tones, this product evenly blends into your face matching your natural skin color. I'd rather use this product than the Hello Flawless Powder Foundation. Would definitely recommend.

10. Get Even: This product helps reduce redness and the appearance of blemishes. It too, comes in three shades (light, medium, deep) and gives instant results. It's a powder formula and can be used over your foundation.

11. They're Real Mascara: This mascara is BOMB!!! Compared to the Bad Gal Mascara I love They're Real much more. Although this product isn't waterproof like Bad Gal, it volumizes, lifts, curls and lengthens all in one. And let me tell you, it works! Clients who can't leave the house without mascara, love this product because it makes there lashes longer, thicker and completely opens up the eye area. Event the mascara wand is designed differently from the Bad Gal Mascara.

CREAM EYE SHADOWS

12. Creme Eye Shadows: Working with Benefit was the first time I used a cream eyeshadow on anyone. And I love it. I first apply a eye primer, and then take a concealer brush or a synthetic eye shadow brush and apply the color to the lid. I use a powder eyeshadow in the crease. The colors shown above are colors I've actually used on clients. You can't go wrong with these cream eye shadows. There are more colors available, check them out at www.benefitcosmetics.com.

FOR MORE BENEFIT COSMETICS GO TO...WWW.BENEFITCOSMETICS.COM

Benefit Cosmetics: Product Review

Hey dolls!

So I got a freelance makeup artist position with Benefit Cosmetics, and over the weekend of Sept. 15-18th I freelanced for an event they were having at the Southern Women's Show in Charlotte NC. I had so much fun making over people and using their products! Their products are great and give instant results. So after the event, we were able to take home 5 of the testers we were using throughout the event. And so below are the five products I chose to take home.

1. Brows A-Go-Go
This is like the ultimate brow kit. I loved using this product on customers because the perfect brows creates the perfect face. Even if you don't have a full face of makeup on, having perfect brows, makes a big difference. This kit includes a light and a dark powder, a wax, a brow highlight powder (similar to Benefit's product "High Brow"), and Eye Bright powder, tweezers, an angle brush and pencil. I love it! Must have!

2. Dallas (Bronzer/Blush)
I absolutely loved this product. It works on women of all complexions. I also love to use this color as eyeshadow too. Its the perfect tan/mauve color that just gives a pop to the cheeks!

3. Girl Meets Pearl
This product is another must have for the kit! It is a liquid pearl highlighter that can be used on the cheekbones, and any where else on the face that you choose to highlight! It can also be mixed with Pore-fessional (face primer) to add a natural glow to the face.

4. The Pore-Fessional
This product is another fav of mine. I used it on every client that weekend. It is a face primer that helps diffuse fine lines and pores on the face. It creates a very smooth and even texture to the face. It can be used before you apply your foundation, after you apply your foundation or you can mix it with your foundation. This product gives instant results. It can also be worn alone, without any foundation at all!

5. You Rebel
You Rebel is a tinted moisturizer with SPF15. It comes it two shades (light and dark; the lighter version comes in a tan bottle). This is a great substitute for foundation. I will definitely add this to my kit for those clients who prefer and even look without having to wear foundation!

For more Benefit Cosmetics product go to:
www.benefitcosmetics.com

Pics: My Work

Here is a look at some pictures of the work I've done so far on other people...enjoy! And feel free to comment and give feedback!

(Eye Makeup Only)

(Eye Makeup Only)

*The rest of the pictures are looks of full face applications I have done*
**MORE PICS TO COME**

Review: Cover Girl Clean Foundation

Hello Dolls,

About two days ago, I decided that since I am running out of my Sephora Collection foundation and only have a sample of MACS Studio Sculpt, I would go out and see if I can find a good, affordable, drug store foundation. So, I went to my local CVS and browsed the cosmetic isles looking for different foundations, their prices, and if they had my color.

Before I picked up the Cover Girl Clean foundation, I stopped by L'Oreal's True Color Match foundation and Black Radiance. The L'Oreal True Color Match collection had my color (Nut Brown, i think) but it was a bit pricey for what I wanted to pay for a drugstore foundation. It retailed at about $11 if I can remember. The Black Radiance foundation was about $5, but I hadn't heard anything about the product, so I decided to continue looking.

Came across the Cover Girl Clean foundation, and decided to give it a try! If I am not mistaken they have three different categories for their foundation, which include normal skin, sensitive skin and oil control. I went with normal skin, although my skin tends to get oily at times. But that's nothing that a great setting powder or mattifying ointment couldn't solve.

I used the product today and I actually like it. For an every day use I would use this foundation. You don't need a lot of product, just a great foundation/blending brush to apply it. The coverage was good, but not as great as the coverage I get from using brands like NARS, MAC, and Cover FX. But overall the foundation gave me good coverage and a fresh face. If I was going out somewhere special or was taking lots of pictures, I would probably end up going with a high-end foundation, but for everyday use this is a great product. My face looked fresh and smooth, without looking like I had on foundation.

Check out below, what the contents of the bottle state:

• Designed for normal skin
• Natural coverage that feels and looks fresh
• Water-based, won't clog pores
• Use with Clean Normal Skin pressed powder, in the brown compact, for a fresh finish

The color I chose for my skin was 165 TAWNY. Which is the last color under the normal skin collection.

I recommend browsing through your local CVS or any drugstore that has a cosmetics section and just see what they have to offer!