A Combination of Mattes, Velvet and Satin finishes

Lately I have been exploring eyeshadows with a matte, velvet and satiny finishes. Shades with these finishes are very work-friendly and can easily be paired with a bright lipstick shade. 

Products Used

Face

-I mixed my Guerlain foundation with Chanel Pro Lumiere and used a foundation brush to apply

-To neutralize the shadows under my eyes I used a bit of BB corrector

-To brighten under the eyes I applied LM secret concealer on top of the corrector

-The concealers were set with LM secret brightening powder

-Guerlain Terracota Bronzing powder was used to define the cheekbones

-MAC Mineralize blush in warm soul on the apples of the cheeks

Eyes

-NYX Jumbo Pencil in milk was used as a base all over the eyelid and brow bone

-MAC Orb (matte) shadow was used as a second shadow base to set the creaminess of Milk

-MAC Texture (velvet) was applied above the crease as the transition color

-MAC Espresso (matte) was blended into the crease

-MAC Shroom (satin) was applied on the lid, the inner corners of the eyes and the brow bone

- I lined my top lashline with Blacktrack fluidline 

- Lashes were curled with E.L.F. eyelash curler and coated with LORAC Multiplex 3D mascara

-Ardell lashes in #53 were applied

Lips

-A couple layers of Hourglass Femme Rouge in Nocturnal was applied on the lips
Hourglass Femme Rouge is reviewed here:

http://blushtree.blogspot.com/2011/11/hourglass-femme-rouge-velvet-creme.html

I hope you like the look! If you know of any other mattes, satins or velvets that you really like please share them here :)

Xx-Anel

Tarina Tarantino Jewel Shadow Palette in Dreamy: Review, Swatches and Look

US $32.00

What it is: "A sparkly eye shadow palette that is like jewelry for your eyes".

Description of shades:

Top- is a mix of coppery and orange tones

Left- a white gold (great for highlighting) 

Right- a soft chocolate brown

Middle- a pale gold 

Bottom- a rich dark brown with bronze sparkles

My Verdict: This has been my first time trying Tarina Tarantino's eyeshadows. I have tried one other product from the brand; their Eye dream hyperliner in sparkling ammunition. Having been well impressed by their eyeliner I had high expectations with their jewel shadow palette. I am glad to say that the palette in dreamy did not disappoint. The packaging is really cute and eye-catching. An oval mirror is included, making it travel friendly. 

The palette includes 5 warm shadows. Looks can be coordinated for day and night depending on the placement of the shadows. All eyeshadows are highly pigmented, blend easily and have long staying power (on top of a base). The only shade that seems to give fallout is the darkest shade in the palette which also happens to be my favorite. It is one of the darkest and creamiest shades I have tried for lining the top lashline. I find that both the lightest shades (left and middle) are beautiful for all over the lid, the brow bone and the inner corners of the eyes. The chocolaty brown shade located on the right side is gorgeous on the crease for a soft look. I like that it does not have any red undertones (I have too many of those). The most interesting color in the palette is the coppery-orange shade. I have used it all over the lid and as a transition color which gave my look a feel of autumn. Overall, I am very satisfied with this palette. And although the shades may seem easily dupable I am most impressed by their quality and shimmery, jewel-like finish. 

Left, Middle, Top, Right & Bottom

 Look 1

Urban Decay Prime Potion

The pale gold shade in the middle was applied all over the lid

The white gold on the left was applied on the brow bone and inner corners of the eyes

The coppery-orange shade was placed above the crease as the transition color

The chocolaty brown on the right was applied on the crease

And the darkest shade on the bottom was used as liner on top of MAC Dipdown Fluidline

 Look 2

Urban Decay Primer Potion all over the lid

The middle shade was placed all over the lid

The left shade was applied on the brow bone and inner corners of the eyes

The right shade was used on the crease

And the darkest shade was used as an eyeliner on the top lashline

Urban Decay in Whiskey was placed on the waterline

Falsies are from E.L.F

Available at Sephora store and website

Thank you all for reading! And more reviews and looks are coming up ;))

FOTD: Neutral Shimmer and a New MAC Fluidline

          Hello everyone! Here is another quick makeup look I did for today. I recently picked up a LORAC beauty set from Ulta and used most of the products for this look. Also I gave in and bought my second MAC fluidline in Dipdown. I have been wanting a brown liner for a softer eye and decided for this "deep dark flat brown".  I absolutely love it. I will post a more in depth review on the fluidline and the LORAC beauty set in the next couple days. 

FACE:

-CHANEL Vitalumiere Moisture-Rich Makeup

-Bobbi Brown corrector and creamy concealer

-CHANEL Natural Loose Setting Powder

-LORAC Blush in Soul

LIPS:

-CHANEL Lip liner on Cardamone

-LORAC Couture Shine Liquid Lipstick in Couture

EYES:

-MAC Paint pot in Indianwood- (all over lid)

-NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk (on the brow bone)

-LORAC Starry-Eyed Baked Eye Shadow Trio in LORACstar 

-MAC Texture eyeshadow

-MAC Fluidline in Dipdown

-LORAC Multiplex 3D Lashes Mascara in Black

SECOND EYE:

-Bobbi Brown Metallic eye shadow in Gold Dust

-MAC Fluidline in Dipdown

-LORAC Multiplex 3D Lashes Mascara in Black

Sonia Kashuk Bent Eye liner brush- $6.00 at Target

This is the brush I use to create a perfect cat liner. A MUST-HAVE for gel liners 

MAC Dipdown Fluidline- $15.00 at a MAC store

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to follow for updates on new posts :)

Xx Anel

A Natural Everyday Look

This has been my everyday look these past three days.  I love how it enhances features in a subtle way. 

BASE:

- Chanel Vitalumiere- for a smooth and even complexion

-Bobbi Brown Corrector and Creamy Concealer

-Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage 

-Chanel Natural Loose Powder

-Guerlain Terracota Bronzing Powder

-Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze

EYES:

-Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze- I used the 2nd, 3rd and 4th strip on the lid

-The first strip was used on the brow bone

-Chanel Kaska Beige Quad- the top second brown shadow on the crease

-MAC Blacktrack Fluidline

-Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara

LIPS:

-Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Rose

-Jack Black Lip Balm in Mint

Thanks for stopping by :)

Bobbi Brown Metallic Eye Shadow in Gold Dust Review, Swatches and Look

 0.10 oz./ 2.8 g

$21.00

What it is:  Bobbi Brown describes Gold Dust as "a champagne gold shadow ".

"Metallic Eye Shadow combines rich, high-pigment color with intense shimmer. Each shade applies smoothly and evenly, and stays crease-free for all-day wear"

Verdict: Gold dust is a buttery and high pigmented eyeshadow shade. I think it is great as an all over wash on the lid or as a brow bone highlight. With a base underneath the shadow it wears all day with no creasing or fading occurring. I usually do not gravitate towards shades with a metallic finish but this shade is perfect for bringing light to your eyes without being overpowering. Overall, I am very happy with the quality of this eyeshadow and look forward to trying out more Bobbi Brown eyeshadow shades. 

Products Used:

Bobbi Brown Gold Dust on the lid and inner corners of the eyes

MAC Ricepaper on the brow bone

MAC bronze on the crease

Bobbi Brown Gel ink liner in Black Plum on the top lashline

MAC Bronze was used as liner on top of the gel liner 

MAC Handwritten on the outer V crease

Prestige My Biggest Lashes Mascara

Have you tried any of the Metallic eyeshadow shades? Any favorites or thoughts?

Xx Anel

Naked Palette: Warm Neutral Look

            Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas :) After using my Naked palette everyday for my brows (Buck eyeshadow), I was inspired to do an easy neutral look. Products and steps are listed below. I also added a couple bonus pictures of some awesome jewelry pieces I got this Christmas. 

Products:

1. Urban Decay Naked Palette

2. MAC Indianwood Paint Pot

3. Stila Prime Pot in Taffy

4. Bobbi Brown Gel Ink Liner in Black Plum Ink

5. Urban Decay Double ended eye liner in Whiskey

Steps:

1. Begin by priming brow bone with Stila Prime Pot 

2. Then use Indianwood paint pot as an all over lid base

3. Apply Half Baked eyeshadow all over lid and in the inner corner of the eyes

4. Blend the lid color into the crease by mixing Naked and Buck 

5. Apply Virgin eyeshadow on the brow bone as the highlight

6. Add Smog Eyeshadow into the crease 

7. And to add more depth, apply Darkhorse on the outer V and blend

8. To define eyes, use BB gel ink liner on the upper lash line

9. Apply Half baked, smog and darkhorse on the lower lash line

10. Line the rim of the eyes with Urban Decay whiskey liner

11. Finish the look with mascara

Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you think :))